The Office Thursday on Give Me My Remote

It’s starting to really sink in. After tonight, we only have 3 new episodes of The Office. I’m actually getting a bit nervous. I’m not sure anything can top last season’s finale, but what if it comes close? What if I wish yet another summer away waiting for the return of the show in September? Well, I guess I’m getting a bit ahead of myself. Let’s concentrate on tonight’s all new episode!!

As always, check back throughout the day for Office Thursday updates. And if you have Office gossip of your own, please feel free to meet me at the watercooler to discuss 😉

“Let’s do this…”

LIVE Office Chat TONIGHT…

So this is going to be an interesting chat for me tonight. Since I’m on the West Coast I’m going to be watching the East Coast airing of the episode on my Slingbox. So the chat it on! Most likely I’m going to be in the San Francisco airport conducting the chat from a Starbucks or something as I have to catch a flight to LA tonight, but we should be all good. I hope to see some newbies here. And I wish I had some cupcakes or jellybeans to share with the cast to get them to join us tonight…oh well. As always, I’m looking forward to watching the show with YOU. Click here to set a reminder for the Office chat.

Tonight on The Office…
“Product Recall” (8:30/7:30 c)
The office is in crisis mode after a large shipment of Dunder-Mifflin paper is accidentally sent out with an obscene watermark. Michael tries to manage the media with an impromptu press conference. Jim and Andy try to calm the high school principal who has sent out prom invites on the affected stationery.

There are some preview clips available for tonight’s episode.

• Perhaps the funniest scene of The Office: GMMR
• The TV Addict: Clip #1 & Clip #2
• Promo photos from this episode

Q&A Time with John Krasinki & Ed Helms…
In tonight’s episode, we get to see Big Tuna and Drew team up to (hopefully) save the day. The real life Jim and Andy were both featured in short Q&As this week, so I thought it was only fitting that we learn a little more about these guys.

The Q&A: John Krasinski from Entertainment Weekly

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How does it feel to board the Shrek train?
JOHN KRASINSKI: Well, it’s a tiny little franchise that I think is really going to catch on. It’s gonna be a big deal for DreamWorks. Seriously, it’s a blast. As a kid I always wanted to be a cartoon more than anything else. And I got my chance.

But you had a small voice part in Doogal, didn’t you?
Dammit! You found out. But I have a feeling that Shrek might do a little better.

So what’s the deal with Lancelot?
Well, here’s what happens: Shrek is asked to be King of Far Far Away and he doesn’t want to be, so they have to go to the next closest heir, which is Fiona’s cousin Artie.

But he’s a teenager, right?
He’s still in high school. It’s basically The Sword and the Stone meets Breakfast Club. And Lancelot is a jerk. He’s the jock who thinks he’s the hottest thing since fire.

But you’ve always played the nice guy.
It’s all a front. I’m really a pompous ass.

Ed Helms Q&A from US Weekly

Don’t be scared by Ed Helms. Although his alter ego, Andy, just competed anger-management classes on NBC’s hit comedy The Office, off-screen, the Atlanta native plays the banjo and is a formed Daily Show contributor. The single actor, 33, debrief US.

Q: So is Andy cured?
He believes he is! There was a lot of meditation, stuffed animal, scented candles and using punching bags to release tension in therapy.

W: Your banjo group, The Lonesome Trio, has a cult following. Will you tour this summer?
I’m actually filming a comedy with Eddie Murphy this summer called Starship Dave. Besides, a tour is hard to schedule. We like to just get together and play.

Steve Carell Doesn’t Want to be Serious…
The Hollywood Reporter recently got to sit down with Steve Carell to ask him about his career, what it’s like to work with other great comedians like Will Ferrell and Jim Carrey, and how he juggles The Office with his burgeoning film career. And is Steve Carell ready to take the next step as an actor and do….porn? (Read more)

From the desk of Meredith Palmer…
This week our favorite drunk red head talks about filming what she thinks might be the funniest Office scene she has ever witnessed (slight spoiler). Kate gives an update on what she’s been doing since her break from filming the show as well a little gossip on her love life and her awesome boyfriend (whom I met briefly and was very sweet). (Kate’s Blog) Oh and Kate gives a shout out to OfficeTally.com which is totally dawesome!

Pretty Women,Walking Down the Street…
Rashida Jones and Jenna Fischer are gorgeous – not news to Office fans (or Jim Halpert). Jenna and Rashida’s inner and outer beauties are being celebrated as two of the Most Beautiful People in 2007 by People Magazine. Rashida is featured in a section that shows just how beautiful women are without makeup, while Jenna is featured in a short video talking about what makes her feel most beautiful (and the response is SO Jenna…love that girl).

Watch Jenna’s People Magazine photo shoot video

Rashida Jones – Stars without makeup

Questions for Angela and Brian…

As I mentioned yesterday, I’m going to get a little face time with Angela Kinsey (Angela) and Brian Baumgartner (Kevin) tomorrow. I don’t think I’ll have a ton of time, but I’m SOOOOO excited to see them again. I’m hoping to get a picture with Angela since I didn’t get one during my visit to the set of The Office. If you have any questions you’d like me to ask Angela or Brian email me TODAY (info[at]givememyremote[dot]com)

A Little Housekeeping…

• WARNING: The Office’s ratings are bigger than they appear (that’s what she said). It’s true, The Office has much higher ratings when you factor in DVR viewings. Very interesting read. (The Hollywood Reporter)
• OFFICE FANS UNITE: The Office is up for TWO Webby Awards. It’s time to get organized Dunder Mifflinites – voting ends TOMORROW!! (NBC.com/TheOffice)

The Office Video(s) of the Week…
I’ve seen this first video floating around for some time now, and thought it was a bit odd. But I’ve come to find the genius in it and now I can’t help but laugh my ass of every time I watch it. The lyrics actually are a nice match for the JAM storyline (oddly enough).

“His Cheeseburger” by Juleshortstuff
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The second video is about as far opposite of the first video as you can get. Phil de Vellis gained notoriety by creating the Hilary Rodham Clinton mash-up “Big Sister“. Now he’s back and going after World Bank Leader Paul Wolfowitz. And if you’re going to take down someone with that amount of power you have to turn to the employees of Dunder Mifflin for a little help.

“The Bank” by Phil de Vellis
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Love The Office…Wear The Office…

Weekly pimpage alert – Make sure you check out the all The Office inspired stuff within the GMMR Online Store. We are always adding new items such as magnets, stickers, mugs, etc so check it out. (The Office t-shirts and more at the GMMR store)

All pictures courtesy of NBC/Universal. I snagged a few images from various Office LJ communities…so thank you for those!!