The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitco
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An instant New York Times best seller
The untold stories behind The Office, one of the most iconic television shows of the 21st century, told by its creators, writers, and actors.
When did you last hang out with Jim, Pam, Dwight, Michael, and the rest of Dunder Mifflin? It might have been back in 2013, when the series finale aired…or it might have been last night, when you watched three episodes in a row. But either way, long after the show first aired, it’s more popular than ever, and fans have only one problem – what to watch, or listen to, next.
Fortunately, Rolling Stone writer Andy Greene has that answer. In his brand-new oral history, The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s, Greene will take listeners behind the scenes of their favorite moments and characters. Greene gives us the true inside story behind the entire show, from its origins on the BBC through its impressive nine-season run in America, with in-depth research and exclusive interviews. Fans will get the inside scoop on key episodes from “The Dundies” to “Threat Level Midnight” and “Goodbye, Michael”, including behind-the-scenes details like the battle to keep it on the air when NBC wanted to pull the plug after just six episodes and the failed attempt to bring in James Gandolfini as the new boss after Steve Carell left, spotlighting the incredible, genre-redefining show created by the family-like team, who together took a quirky British import with dicey prospects and turned it into a primetime giant with true historical and cultural significance.
Hilarious, heartwarming, and revelatory, The Office gives fans and pop culture buffs a front-row seat to the phenomenal sequence of events that launched The Office into wild popularity, changing the face of television and how we all see our office lives for decades to come.
Steve Wojciechowski –
SOMETIMES YOU JUST KNOW.
(****UPDATE: finished this book and have binged most of the series (had not previously watched 95% of the shows). I was instinct was right in initial review – terrific book and a wonderful companion the show. Made watching the episodes for the first time much more enjoyable. A little surprised that Amy Adams didn’t participate in providing insight in the book. After finishing it I can still give it 5 stars — easily. )Ok…admission #1: I have yet to read most of this book. Why I am even bothering? Why am I bothering you? Because sometimes you just know. It’s like meeting someone for the first time and after only a moment you just “know”. You click. You’re soul mates. You’re in love. Or at least “in like”. Admission #2: I haven’t really watched the show. My daughter has been obsessed with it and my daughter is much more clever and intelligent and with-it than I can ever hope to be. If she says something is good then it’s certainly worth my time to investigate, dabble and peruse. So, through her I’ve seen bits and pieces of it over the years. (Am I the only one who’s experienced the oddity of never having seen something other than a snippet and then coming across it serendipitously channel surfing or looking over a daughter’s shoulder find that you’re seeing the exact same scene you saw the one other time you caught the program?). I’ve chuckled a time or two. Admission #3: I LOVE oral histories (‘that’s what she said’) Seeing this was an oral history and having this program on my bucket list AND this being the second week of my life being on hold along with millions of others because of Covid-19 (I’m sensing a future ‘oral history’ of these strange days) I’ve decided to start Mr Greene’s book AND begin binge-watching THE OFFICE starting with the original British version. I’ll read along as I watch. Admission #4: Although true that I haven’t actually read this book before audaciously ‘reviewing’ it, I have read through chapter 2 and have snuck enough of a peek at the rest to feel confident that my 5-Star rating will hold. Sometimes you just know.
Pat M –
The book Office fans have been waiting for!!
I have watched the Office since it’s first airing in 2005. I loved it from the start and along with my family, it continues to be our favorite show. We have seen the episodes many times and it is incredible how it holds up. The continued popularity of the show is astounding and extremely well deserved.However, until now,, there has never been a great book written about ‘The Office’. Andy Greene has changed that. Made up almost completely of quotes from interviews conducted with cast, creatives and crew, this fantastic book tells the story of ‘The Office’ in the words of the people that were actually there. This way of presenting the history of the show is both fascinating and authentic. As someone who thought I knew a lot about The Office, there were some revelations in this book that really surprised me.This book is a true gift for any fan of the show. Along with the ‘Office Ladies’ podcast, it provides an insiders view that is extremely entertaining. Sincere thanks to the author and to the people involved with the show who were interviewed for this excellent book! Highly recommended!
Frank J. Degennaro –
Super Show, Super Book
This book is almost perfect for this huge fan of The Office and highly recommended for anybody who loved the show. It contains anecdotes on the show as shared by the actors, producers and writers that are deeply personal, humorous and interesting. The Office is, in my opinion, the best comedy since Seinfeld and Michael Scott is the greatest comedic character in TV history so I had a lot of interest in this book and it did not let me down. I recommended it and lent it to my daughter and she is now enjoying it. If you loved the show you will love the book.
R. Jones –
An Excellent Basic Oral History
In a world where there are multiple podcasts that examine every aspect of every episode of The Office, this would be considered a bare bones history of the show, but if you don’t have the time or interest to listen to hundreds of hours of people talking about it, this book offers plenty of good, behind-the-scenes info and analysis. It’s divided into sections about the the development of the show, the different seasons, various actors, and certain key episodes. The words come from the creators themselves – the writers, directors, producers, crew members and actors, so it has the ring of authenticity and honesty (especially when dealing with last two seasons and the problems they encountered in making them). For the average fan, it’s a great history and very nice appreciation of The Office. And for the super fans, well, there are always those podcasts.
Abhishek Arya –
Product is good
EDGARDO A. –
… y muy disfrutable.También recomendable para gente que le interese saber sobre producción y realización de cine y televisión.
Charlie Wilkinson –
I’ve watched the series several times and am always interested on finding out new information about the show. I’m not usually a fan of reading, but this book is brilliant and I struggle to put this book down. Its full of interesting stories from a range of actors, directors, writers, etc covering many iconic moments from the series both on and stuff that happened off screen. There is lots of behind the scenes information and I’m always finding new information out about the show. It’s worth every penny.
Jas –
My friend loves the show and books – so the perfect gift for her!She was so happy about it. The photos add a nice depth to the story and it is just so amazing for true fans. I wish every show had a book like this !
Anna C –
Si eres fan de The Office, no te lo puedes perder. Me ha encantado!