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Thanks to Dutton Books for the free advance copy of this book.
THE OFFICE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE GREATEST SITCOM OF THE 2000s is just that - an oral history of the show from the people who made it. The show's cast and crew reminisce about their time on what has become one of the most beloved TV shows in American history.
Fans of The Office, you don't want to miss this one. From details about the logistics of getting the show on the air to deep dives into key episodes, this book is a treat. Superfans may know a lot of the tidbits already, but the wide array of voices brings something for everyone.
I was a bit worried at first that this book would be entirely hero worship and rose colored glasses, and it is a bit early on when discussing the scrappy first seasons where everyone fought to get and keep the show on the air. But it also doesn't shy away from the post-Michael Scott seasons, both in terms of the show feeling creatively lost and the physical and mental toll that creating 22+ episode seasons took on everyone.
This book also gets a bit into why the show has seen such a resurgence, especially among younger folks who didn't see its original airing. I find this phenomenon fascinating, and I'm so glad this inventive and ultimately loving show is finally getting its due.
THE OFFICE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE GREATEST SITCOM OF THE 2000s is just that - an oral history of the show from the people who made it. The show's cast and crew reminisce about their time on what has become one of the most beloved TV shows in American history.
Fans of The Office, you don't want to miss this one. From details about the logistics of getting the show on the air to deep dives into key episodes, this book is a treat. Superfans may know a lot of the tidbits already, but the wide array of voices brings something for everyone.
I was a bit worried at first that this book would be entirely hero worship and rose colored glasses, and it is a bit early on when discussing the scrappy first seasons where everyone fought to get and keep the show on the air. But it also doesn't shy away from the post-Michael Scott seasons, both in terms of the show feeling creatively lost and the physical and mental toll that creating 22+ episode seasons took on everyone.
This book also gets a bit into why the show has seen such a resurgence, especially among younger folks who didn't see its original airing. I find this phenomenon fascinating, and I'm so glad this inventive and ultimately loving show is finally getting its due.