This version of the show started airing at the end of the 2005 spring season. It had six episodes, like the British version. But only the first few episodes are similar. The topics that are taken up are: healthcare plans, diversity, interoffice basketball, and romance and the workplace. There is also some very funny commentary by the characters themselves, documentary style (In some ways the show is reminiscent of Christopher Guest films like Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, and Waiting for Guffman). Steve Carell is a great casting choice as the obnoxious boss. I'd recommend watching the show, which airs Thursday's at 9:30 on NBC.
February 12, 2006
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I am starting to like the US version of The Office better than the UK version. The Christmas episode aired last night (12/21/2006) and it had every bit as much of the wit of the UK series. I was quite disappointed with how the UK series (Series 2) ended -- rather pathetic. The US version seems to be able to sustain the wit of the UK version, where it peaked in Season 1 and then dropped of dramatically...
-- Jason
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