We might as well combine the threads for the two shows to give 30 Rock some love and attention.
Sun Aug 10, 2008 9:20 pm
thompsoncory
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Re: The Office S5, 30 Rock S3
30 Rock >>>>>>>> The Office, especially last season.
Anyways, I'm beyond pumped for the best comedy series on television to return I'm excited for "The Office" as well - hopefully it gets great again after the mediocre fourth season.
Sun Aug 10, 2008 11:09 pm
misutaa
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Re: The Office S5, 30 Rock S3
Can't wait for both. More people should watch 30 Rock!!
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30 Rock! I can't wait anymorrrrrreeeeeeeeee damnit.
Ugh and I couldn't even watch The Office anymore if I wanted to...the stupid dorm TV-room gets so overcrowded for The Office...but then luckily everyone leaves for 30 Rock and I have the whole couch to myself!
I guess there are some benefits to 30 Rock's failures...
Mon Aug 11, 2008 12:08 am
Jonathan
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Re: The Office S5, 30 Rock S3
I approve of this combo.
Mon Aug 11, 2008 12:34 am
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Re: The Office S5, 30 Rock S3
Nice promo for The Office.
Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:48 am
thompsoncory
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With the "Office" spinoff idea being abandoned in favor of the Amy Poehler series, "The Office" has now taken the coveted post-Superbowl slot.
NBC should have given that timeslot to "30 Rock." It could have greatly benefitted from it and gained a larger audience. And, of course, "The Office" episode is going to be another one of the wonderful one-hour ones. I can't believe that the creative forces behind the show didn't realize this last season - "The Office" DOES NOT work as a one-hour series.
Whatever though, I'm glad it's at least a show I watch and enjoy again unlike the previous two years.
Mon Aug 11, 2008 4:05 pm
Jim Halpert
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With the "Office" spinoff idea being abandoned in favor of the Amy Poehler series, "The Office" has now taken the coveted post-Superbowl slot.
NBC should have given that timeslot to "30 Rock." It could have greatly benefitted from it and gained a larger audience. And, of course, "The Office" episode is going to be another one of the wonderful one-hour ones. I can't believe that the creative forces behind the show didn't realize this last season - "The Office" DOES NOT work as a one-hour series.
Whatever though, I'm glad it's at least a show I watch and enjoy again unlike the previous two years.
They didn't give it to 30 Rock because they'd like to have more then 9 million people watch the show after the Super Bowl.
Mon Aug 11, 2008 4:59 pm
misutaa
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With the "Office" spinoff idea being abandoned in favor of the Amy Poehler series, "The Office" has now taken the coveted post-Superbowl slot.
NBC should have given that timeslot to "30 Rock." It could have greatly benefitted from it and gained a larger audience. And, of course, "The Office" episode is going to be another one of the wonderful one-hour ones. I can't believe that the creative forces behind the show didn't realize this last season - "The Office" DOES NOT work as a one-hour series.
Whatever though, I'm glad it's at least a show I watch and enjoy again unlike the previous two years.
As much as I love 30 Rock, I don't see its fanbase growing much. The Office has a way better chance even in its 5th season.
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Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:45 pm
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Re: The Office S5, 30 Rock S3
woohoo! Jennifer Aniston is doing a 30 Rock guest spot. Should do something for the ratings.
Sat Aug 30, 2008 1:48 pm
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Re: The Office S5, 30 Rock S3
snack wrote:
woohoo! Jennifer Aniston is doing a 30 Rock guest spot. Should do something for the ratings.
WOW. That's actually really impressive as she sure does roles very infrequently. The last thing I remember her in was The Break-Up.
Sun Aug 31, 2008 7:43 pm
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Re: The Office S5, 30 Rock S3
>>>Rumor has it that when 'The Office' returns September 25, we'll not only get a happy update on last season's disappointing Jim/Pam almost-engagement, but we'll also find Michael forcing the staff to participate in a weight-loss challenge. As for cast members, it's been confirmed that Ryan, Toby and new HR rep Holly will all be back this season.
Didn't think Toby was gone - that should be fun with that triangle.
and on Ryan, hope he comes back to the office staff as well - lots of possible fun in that one also.
Just watched the last two episodes of 30 Rock's second season, and surprisingly didn't hate them like I thought I would. The show still has a few annoying supporting characters, and it tries way too hard to be funny sometimes, but I did laugh (not as often as I should have, judging by the constant need to make a joke of something on the show).
I was reading a review of 30 Rock and the critic compared its comedy to a live action Family Guy, which I don't think is so far off. I wish the show would open up these characters beyond one-dimension sometimes. I'm not saying it has to be a M*A*S*H level of serious, but sometimes it feels like a neverending string of jokes. No break for the characters to develop, especially disposable supporting characters.
Then again, I'm a single voice amongst a mass of praise for the show, so I'm obviously in the minority, as always. It's doing something right for everyone else.
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Mon Sep 15, 2008 7:59 pm
rsmyth96
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Re: The Office S5, 30 Rock S3
Grill wrote:
>>>Rumor has it that when 'The Office' returns September 25, we'll not only get a happy update on last season's disappointing Jim/Pam almost-engagement, but we'll also find Michael forcing the staff to participate in a weight-loss challenge. As for cast members, it's been confirmed that Ryan, Toby and new HR rep Holly will all be back this season.
Didn't think Toby was gone - that should be fun with that triangle.
and on Ryan, hope he comes back to the office staff as well - lots of possible fun in that one also.
Oh Ryan has been confirmed? Huh, I wonder in what capacity, if it's just a cameo from prison or something, maybe something with Kelly?
Tue Sep 16, 2008 11:14 am
A. G.
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Re: The Office S5, 30 Rock S3
Bump for premiere.
Thu Sep 25, 2008 9:30 pm
Jim Halpert
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Re: The Office S5, 30 Rock S3
hilarious episode. I really liked it.
Thu Sep 25, 2008 10:22 pm
Outatime
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Re: The Office S5, 30 Rock S3
Loved it.
Thu Sep 25, 2008 10:46 pm
A. G.
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Re: The Office S5, 30 Rock S3
Yeah I liked it too. A lot of fun.
Thu Sep 25, 2008 11:21 pm
Spidey
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Re: The Office S5, 30 Rock S3
Loved the premiere!
Thu Sep 25, 2008 11:27 pm
thompsoncory
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Re: The Office S5, 30 Rock S3
I just watched it and I must say, despite the fact that I found last season disappointing and still maintain that an hour is too long for this show, I really enjoyed the episode tonight. The weight loss thing was HILARIOUS - I loved Creed and especially Kelly. I loved the scene with Kelly where she was trying to make Ryan jealous, classic. All of the supporting characters are continuously awesome and really make this show worth watching. I also really like Amy Ryan's character as well. But the definite highlight of the episode was Jim finally proposing to Pam! I got so excited when he bent down on one knee - the scene was perfectly executed, very well-shot and incredibly effective. I'm not ashamed to admit that I teared up a little bit. LOVED it. That whole sequence basically increased my enjoyment of this episode a great deal.
Anyways, a solid start to what is hopefully a great season.
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I'm excited for "The Office" as well - hopefully it gets great again after the mediocre fourth season.
I can't believe that the creative forces behind the show didn't realize this last season - "The Office" DOES NOT work as a one-hour series.
I got so excited when he bent down on one knee - the scene was perfectly executed, very well-shot and incredibly effective. I'm not ashamed to admit that I teared up a little bit. LOVED it. That whole sequence basically increased my enjoyment of this episode a great deal.