I'd like to apologize to the British for the kidnapping and subsequent maiming of 'The Office'. I understood that Ricky Gervais was going to consult on the US version... what I was not aware of was that in addition to the characters and settings, NBC was going to copy the scripts, and even the performances of the original show. I couldn't believe how closely they tried to copy the original, just without "english" words. The failed attempts of Steve Carell to impersonate Ricky Gervais were pathetic.
Again, I'm sorry. I hope that someday the NBC wankers who did this will pay.
On behalf of the United States...
I watched some of this, then decided taking out the garbage would be more entertaining.
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The Office wasn't a show that cracked jokes to be funny, it was a train wreck that you had to laugh at because it was so painful. The first time I watched it, I sat there mouth agape for most of the time saying "oh my God, no way did he just say that" then bursting into laughter because David and Gareth were such morons. Watching third-rate actors try to impersonate not just the original characters but even the performances.. pausing at certain times, saying things with certain inflections... *shudder* I'm so pissed off still.
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I did not see the show myself but I did hear David Bianculli (TV critic for the NY Daily News) pan it on Fresh Air last night.
If it makes you feel any better (and any Brits that are offendened), only the first show is supposed to follow the pilot script of the original and NBC is supposed to be on their own for scripts after the first one.
I also thought it was interesting when he listed the British TV shows that became hits in the US after being "translated for the american audience" and only came up with these five: All in the Family, Sanford and Son, Three's Company, Who Wants to be a Millionaire and American Idol. I had no idea the first three were originally british shows, guess I've been under a rock.
Anyway, back to the apologies.
If it makes you feel any better (and any Brits that are offendened), only the first show is supposed to follow the pilot script of the original and NBC is supposed to be on their own for scripts after the first one.
I also thought it was interesting when he listed the British TV shows that became hits in the US after being "translated for the american audience" and only came up with these five: All in the Family, Sanford and Son, Three's Company, Who Wants to be a Millionaire and American Idol. I had no idea the first three were originally british shows, guess I've been under a rock.
Anyway, back to the apologies.
This show is for audiences that never got the chance to watch the original. Of course those that watch the original first will always be partial to it...always. I love Steve Carell. He loves lamp, and I love him!
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