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Meredith’s Blog ~ 10/1/08

Kate Flannery has updated her “Meredith” blog. In it she chats more about what happened to Meredith’s face. Most of you may have seen the explanation already, if you watched the second deleted scene for the premiere episode of Season 5, “Weight Loss”. Regardless, she puts all the rumors to rest. Check it out HERE. ~Donna

ps: doesn’t Ms. Flannery look smokin’ in this picture to the left? Yowsa!!

“Weight Loss” deleted scene #3

Also, NBC.com has up a memo that Mindy Kaling will be appearing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno tomorrow night, October 1st. ~Donna

Descriptions of upcoming episodes

There’s no new Office this week because of the Vice Presidental debates. However, we do have descriptions on the next three new episodes. It’s not the same as a new show this Thursday, but it will whet your appetite for October 9th. Spoilers though, so beware.

The Proposal!!

NBC.com has up a nice highlight video for the new season. It features “the proposal” (no more explanation necessary!), and the final staff weigh-. It’s put together in one neat little two-minute synopsis! How convenient! Check it out below. ~Donna

“Five Families” thoughts on “Weight Loss”

Scranton Branch Office chatted with a few of the actors from last season’s episode “Chair Model” who represent the “Five Families” of the Scranton Business Park. Very cool that they gave their thoughts on “Weight Loss”! Check it out below.

In Season 4’s episode entitled “Chair Model” we were introduced to the “Five Families” of the Scranton Business Park. Michael Scott is the representative from Dunder Mifflin and he is joined by Bob Vance of Vance Refrigeration, Paul “Cool Guy” Faust of Disaster Kits Limited, W.B. Jones of W.B. Jones Heating and Cooling and Bill Cress of Cress Tool and Dye.

As the new season is upon us, we are always looking for people to share their Two Cents about episodes of The Office, and who better to give an insight about the workers at Dunder Mifflin than the other heads of the Five Families?

So, without further ado, we present the thoughts of the men who run the Scranton Business Park.

To read the entire article, click HERE. ~Donna

Angela’s MySpace blog ~ 9/28/08

Angela updated her MySpace blog. She chats about the premiere, the deleted scenes, her Emmy dress, and upcoming episodes of the show. Here is a little bit from the blog.

Yesterday I watched Ed and Oscar do a scene and they were flat out brilliant! I can’t wait for you guys to see it. I wish I could say more. One thing I love about our writers is that they are always finding out new ways to reveal different sides of our characters and a lot of times that shows itself in new pairings of people. I love Andy and Oscar together!

To read the entire blog, click HERE. ~Donna

The Office Season 5 now on Hulu and available in iTunes

Hey Guys,

If you managed to miss or just want to watch the season 5 premiere again you can now watch it on hulu or download it from iTunes. iTunes also offers a season pass for the standard and high definition versions, $59.99 and $39.99 respectively. Keep in mind that if you chose HD, you will need about 40GB of free space on your hard-drive.

~Chris

Comments on Donna’s recap of “Weight Loss”

Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to comment about the show, and my recap of it. There were so many interesting points brought up that I decided to write a post to cover them all.

“Weight Loss” ~ 2nd deleted scene up!

Ok, finally an explanation for Meredith’s face! I’m surprised they didn’t leave this scene in actually. Also, a great Jim/Dwight bit, and Kelly…well, just being Kelly! ~Donna

Donna’s Recap ~ “Weight Loss” 5:01

Ok, OMG! Where to even begin?! What an amazing episode! They really packed a ton into that hour. Loose ends were tied up, questions were answered. And even with all that, they didn’t scrimp on the laugh-out-loud moments. Definitely a win-win-win in my book!

“Weight Loss” first deleted scene up!

I want Gay-Abs too! lol Once you’re done checking out this clip, mosey on over to nbc.com. They have tons of new stuff up in honor of the premiere. Check out Angela and Andy’s wedding website, Serenity by Jan website, and Meredith’s Sex in the Electric City blog. ~Donna

Jenna’s MySpace blog ~ 9/25/08

Jenna Fischer has updated her MySpace blog today. Just in time for tonight’s season 5 premiere. There are a few spoilers included, so I decided not to post any of the text for those of you who just don’t want to know! I have to tell you, I give you purists credit. I check out every spoiler I can get my hands on, but I guess that’s just me!

To check out the blog, click HERE. ~Donna

John Krasinski on The Late Late Show

Here is a clip of John Krasinski chatting about the premiere of The Office tonight (Woo Hoo! See post below…) There are some spoilers for tonights episode, including a clip. So, jump ahead to 1:22 if you want to avoid the spoilers. ~Donna

Get Psyched! Season 5 Premiere’s Tonight!!

For those of you living under a rock, Season 5 of The Office premiere’s tonight! The first episode, “Weight Loss” has an awesome premise that promises lots of laughs.

NBC.com describes the episode:

“A corporate weight-loss initiative has everyone obsessed with their weight.”

Can you stand it?! I can just imagine the scenarios surrounding that plot! I’m already cringing for poor Phyllis and Kevin…lol

So, are you excited for the premiere tonight? I know I am! If you’d like to chat about it, go on over to the LITO forums and weigh in with your thoughts about tonights episode. We’d love to hear from you! ~Donna

Watch for “Office” Victories at the 2008 Emmy Awards

Hey guys if its not too late you should all watch and cheer for ‘The Office’ tonight. ‘The Office’ has nominations in these categories:

~~-Outstanding Comedy Series (Episodes: Local Ad, Dinner Party, Chair Model, Did I Stutter? and Goodbye Toby)~~

~~-Outstanding Lead Actor in A Comedy Series (Steve Carrel for his performance in Goodbye, Toby)~~ They lost this one.

Be sure to cheer them all on!

I’ll update this post with the results.
~Chris

Update: Sadly, “The Office” was nominated twice for in the category of “Outstanding Director for a Comedy Series” and did not win.

Update 2: The Office did not win a single Emmy…but the Red Sox fan in me says, “Next year will be the year!”