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* [[Development Gag]]: Charles Miner said he use to work for Saticoy Steel. The Office is filmed at Chandler Valley Studios, which is located on a Saticoy Street.
* [[Development Gag]]: Charles Miner said he use to work for Saticoy Steel. The Office is filmed at Chandler Valley Studios, which is located on a Saticoy Street.
* [[Directed by Cast Member]]:
* [[Directed by Cast Member]]:
** Paul Lieberstein, 7 episodes ("Money", "Two Weeks", "Gossip", "Whistleblower", "Sex Ed", "Training Day", "The Incentive")
** Paul Lieberstein, 7 episodes ("Money", "Two Weeks", "Gossip", "Whistleblower", "Sex Ed", "Training Day", "The Incentive").
** Steve Carell, 3 episodes ("Broke", "Secretary's Day", "Garage Sale")
** Steve Carell, 3 episodes ("Broke", "Secretary's Day", "Garage Sale").
** B.J. Novak, 3 episodes ("Scott's Tots", "The Seminar", "The List")
** B.J. Novak, 3 episodes ("Scott's Tots", "The Seminar", "The List").
** [[Rainn Wilson]], 2 episodes ("The Cover Up", "Classy Christmas")
** [[Rainn Wilson]], 2 episodes ("The Cover Up", "Classy Christmas").
** Mindy Kaling, 2 episodes ("Body Language", "Michael's Last Dundies")
** Mindy Kaling, 2 episodes ("Body Language", "Michael's Last Dundies").
** John Krasinski, 2 episodes ("Sabre", "Lotto")
** John Krasinski, 2 episodes ("Sabre", "Lotto").
** Ed Helms, 1 episode ("Christmas Wishes")
** Ed Helms, 1 episode ("Christmas Wishes").
** Lieberstein has also been the showrunner since season 5, and many additional episodes have been ''written'' by various cast members.
** Lieberstein has also been the showrunner since Season 5, and many additional episodes have been ''written'' by various cast members.
* [[Hey, It's That Guy!]]:
* [[Hey, It's That Guy!]]:
** [[The Hangover|Mr. Leslie Chow]] is a member of Michael's improv class.
** [[The Hangover|Mr. Leslie Chow]] is a member of Michael's improv class.
*** As is [[The Daily Show|Wyatt Cenac]]
*** As is [[The Daily Show|Wyatt Cenac]].
** [[Glee|Artie]] was a rude pizza delivery boy kidnapped by Michael.
** [[Glee|Artie]] was a rude pizza delivery boy kidnapped by Michael.
** [[Community|Shirley]] worked briefly with Dwight in Staples.
** [[Community|Shirley]] worked briefly with Dwight in Staples.
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** Why is [[Heroes (TV series)|HRG]] flirting with Angela?!
** Why is [[Heroes (TV series)|HRG]] flirting with Angela?!
** [[Parks and Recreation|Ann]] is Karen.
** [[Parks and Recreation|Ann]] is Karen.
** Jan is [[Monk|Trudy]]!
** Jan is [[Monk|Trudy]]!.
** From the UK version: [[Sherlock|John]] is Tim.
** From the UK version: [[Sherlock|John]] is Tim.
*** Tim has also been to [[Hitch Hikers Guide to The Galaxy|space]] and [[Lord of the Rings|The Middle Earth]].
*** Tim has also been to [[Hitch Hikers Guide to The Galaxy|space]] and [[Lord of the Rings|The Middle Earth]].
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* [[What Could Have Been]]: Indie darling [[Zooey Deschanel]] was apparently offered a regular role on the show for Season 8, but ultimately turned it down in favor of the lead in the [[FOX]] sitcom ''[[New Girl]]''.
* [[What Could Have Been]]: Indie darling [[Zooey Deschanel]] was apparently offered a regular role on the show for Season 8, but ultimately turned it down in favor of the lead in the [[FOX]] sitcom ''[[New Girl]]''.
* Several ''[[The Daily Show]]'' alums have appeared on the American version of the show. There are the obvious stars [[Steve Carell]] and Ed Helms, but also Rob Corrdry, Beth Littleford, and the aforementioned Wyatt Cenac have had minor roles or were reoccurring characters.
* Several ''[[The Daily Show]]'' alums have appeared on the American version of the show. There are the obvious stars [[Steve Carell]] and Ed Helms, but also Rob Corrdry, Beth Littleford, and the aforementioned Wyatt Cenac have had minor roles or were reoccurring characters.
* [[Written by Cast Member]]: Paul Liebestein, Mindy Kaling and B.J. Novak were on the writing staff from the beginning. Steve Carrell later wrote "Survivor Man" and Season 2 finale "Casino Night".

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Revision as of 20:53, 31 March 2015


  • Actor Allusion: When Michael thinks Dwight has betrayed him to Charles (Idris Elba), he checks him for a wire in the parking lot.
    • In "Money", Creed reveals that whenever he gets into debt he dumps it all on his alter ego, "William Charles Schneider": Creed Bratton's real life birth name.
      • Furthermore in "A Benihana Christmas", Creed can be seen singing "Spinnin' and Reelin'", a song by Creed Bratton.
      • In a deleted scene from "Booze Cruise", Creed talks about being the lead guitarist of the 1960's folk group the Grass Roots (best known for their hit "Let's Live for Today"), which Creed Bratton actually was.
    • In the Season 6 Christmas episode, Michael is annoyed that Phyllis is the Santa, so he dresses up as Jesus. This is not Steve Carell's first encounter with the Lord.
    • In "Cafe Disco", Michael lip-syncs to "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)", just like Steve Carrell did during the end credits of Evan Almighty.
  • Billing Displacement:
    • B.J. Novak as Ryan - He's in the opening titles and is on the front of the DVD packaging, but has increasingly decreased in prominence as the show has gone on. This has largely been due to the increasing role he's played behind the scenes of the show.
    • Arguably, Ed Helms' Andy as of Season 8. Thanks to The Hangover movies Helms is probably the biggest "name" on the show post-Carell, and his character is now the office manager, but (perhaps for contractual reasons) he's still billed behind Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer and Novak. Even newcomer James Spader, whose role is only a recurring one, bests him with an And Starring credit.
  • The Danza: Phyllis, Angela and Oscar. Creed may be a Danza, but lives in As Himself and Adam Westing territory.
  • Development Gag: Charles Miner said he use to work for Saticoy Steel. The Office is filmed at Chandler Valley Studios, which is located on a Saticoy Street.
  • Directed by Cast Member:
    • Paul Lieberstein, 7 episodes ("Money", "Two Weeks", "Gossip", "Whistleblower", "Sex Ed", "Training Day", "The Incentive").
    • Steve Carell, 3 episodes ("Broke", "Secretary's Day", "Garage Sale").
    • B.J. Novak, 3 episodes ("Scott's Tots", "The Seminar", "The List").
    • Rainn Wilson, 2 episodes ("The Cover Up", "Classy Christmas").
    • Mindy Kaling, 2 episodes ("Body Language", "Michael's Last Dundies").
    • John Krasinski, 2 episodes ("Sabre", "Lotto").
    • Ed Helms, 1 episode ("Christmas Wishes").
    • Lieberstein has also been the showrunner since Season 5, and many additional episodes have been written by various cast members.
  • Hey, It's That Guy!:
  • Hey, It's That Voice!: Dwight's new best friend Rolf in Season 5's finale is freakin' Rusty Venture.
    • Champ Kind's first appearance as Todd Packer was over the phone.
  • Life Imitates Art: There is a real Dunder Mifflin paper. It's produced by Quill Corporation, and sold (in the United States) at Staples.
  • Talking to Himself: Michael in "Ultimatum".
  • Technology Marches On: The Dunder-Mifflin Infinity Website.
    • Computron!
  • What Could Have Been: Indie darling Zooey Deschanel was apparently offered a regular role on the show for Season 8, but ultimately turned it down in favor of the lead in the FOX sitcom New Girl.
  • Several The Daily Show alums have appeared on the American version of the show. There are the obvious stars Steve Carell and Ed Helms, but also Rob Corrdry, Beth Littleford, and the aforementioned Wyatt Cenac have had minor roles or were reoccurring characters.
  • Written by Cast Member: Paul Liebestein, Mindy Kaling and B.J. Novak were on the writing staff from the beginning. Steve Carrell later wrote "Survivor Man" and Season 2 finale "Casino Night".
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