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September 19, 11:30 PM

We're Looking Forward to Thursday (9/27)!

Please join us for an exciting live blog with The Office Executive Producer Greg Daniels and Emmy Winning Editor Dave Rogers tonight after the 1-hour season premiere at 10pm ET/7pm PT.

In the meantime, go ahead and leave your questions about the new season, the cast and characters or just general questions about the show right here in the comments, that way we'll have plenty of questions to get started with once we start blogging.

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We look forward to talking with you soon!

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I think it would be really interesting if we could see a bit of what goes on in the other characters' personal lives. Maybe some ridiculous drama they are going through with their spouse, life partner or bf/gf, but keep out of the office.

How does an amateur actor get onto a show like the Office? I had never heard of John Krasinski before the Office, and now he is famous for his role as Jim. How do you choose minor actors on the show?

Episode was NOT funny. Glad to see Jim and Pam issue resolved. Please make it funny again..

Tonight you brought back two characters from previous seasons and Mindy has said that she's working on an episode that brings back a character from the past...How many familiar faces will we see this season?

Tonight's episode was excellent. Thank you ever so much for not dragging Pam and Jim on for season after season of "will they, won't they". Everytime I watch this show it makes me wish that my office were just a touch more interesting and that my bosses were a tad less professional.

CONGRATS ON YOUR EMMY! HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE A RECIPIENT? AND WHAT DID YOU DO WITH IT?

so how about it... any more scenes with exposure below the shirt tail???

I'm curious whether or not you guys have a master plan for the show. What I mean is, when the show has run it's course, do you have a foreseeable closure for the characters in mind - or are you writing with blinders, not knowing when the show will end? Was that a run on sentence?

HEY GUYS! LOVE YOUR WORK... What's to come of Jim and Pam's relationship? any info you can tell us :)

If you want to introduce some extra drama into Pam and Jim, you might want to add her desire for a career in drawing compared to his feeling that he wants her to just settle down and have her being just a wife. Or bring back Rashida Jones, for more interest.

I look forward to your future creativity and appreciate what you have done so far. Congratulatiions on such brilliant, brilliant episodes.

I have been a HUGE fan of the office, but this episode was bad! I looked forward to it since last season. I guess the first couple of seasons were just the 'money beets'...

I loved the season premiere! It was well worth the wait! The girly, romantic part of me loved seeing Jim and Pam FINALLY kiss and hold hands, and the sick, twisted sense of humor part of me loved hearing that Dwight killed Sprinkles by putting him/her in the freezer. Well done, Greg, well done.

QUESTION: does THE OFFICE ever plan on getting funny again? because for Season 3 and 1st episode of Season 4, it has been absolutely positively not funny........

people are "hating" because this show has been brilliant in that it stood out from the usual droll sitcom..now regrettably it seems to want to lead the pack..need a laugh track and some guest spots from ellen degeneres and you're there!

Have fun at the West Coast Premiere party. I wonder if Steve Carrell will be dancing to "A Night at the Roxbury"?

THE OFFICE hasn't been funny since "Casino Night".......

Do you think you'll be hearing from PETA after this episode?

I think you may have lost sight that Michael's behavior has to to be seen through the eyes of the characters who are identifiable with the audience as normal people. If you just have characters doing weird and unusual things without any reference to the characters who are not weird then you run the risk of just having a bunch of weird characters doing weird things.

Great season opener! The first time I saw this show two years ago I thought, "How Strange". Now two years later I am totally a big fan!!! Thanks for the great episode!!! Keep it up!!!

myself and 5 of my friends came in contact with rabies. i love finding humor in the obscure great show!!!

I have been a fan since day 1. here is the simple reality......THE OFFICE has ceased to be funny. severely disappointed. please explain any part of tonight's episode that was funny? (and "no" andy's bleeding nipples weren't funny... please.....because I want it get funny again

Excellent writing & cast.
Are you going to bring on more cast memebers this season. More people of COLOR...THANK YOU!

PEACE & BLESSINGS!

Pace and writing very slow.
Poor start.

Just wanted to let you know the premier of The Office was hilarious! I laughed so hard it brought tears to my eyes. I feel like I have worked with these characters at one point or another. Keep up the good work!!!

Not impressed.

So glad the Office is back! Can't wait to get my "Support the Rabid" bracelet!

Where are the show folk?

This is by far the best show ever but i think you should include stanly more b/c hes the man

Do the residents of Scranton (in the show) watch the show?
If so, when do the characters start to become recognized as local celebrities?

Go show and writing. I am a screenwriter in Chicago. Any tips or advice.

you can tell how popular the show is becoming based on how many haters have started showing up on these live blogs....pathetic

loved the show, especially the part about sprinkles and the french fries

Not very pleased at all. CSI was awesome though.

the show tonight was brilliant, love the part about sprinkles and the french fries

so yeah...i guess people agree..this episode wasn't even close to good.

Wheres the good episodes like casino night for example.

when will this show become funny again?

love the show - here's a true story from my office today. I walked into one of my departments at work to get a serial number off a printer. By the office next to the printer stood our security officer, Dick. As I walked towards him I sneezed really loudly and someone else shouted out 'you ok?' - to which I quickly (and without thinking) responded, 'I'm fine - just allergic to Dick' - I got that serial number and hurried back to my cube! :) Keep up the good work!

while i do love this show and found the episode pretty funny...could you please do more of the subtle humor of season 2 and some episodes of season 3? I don't mind out of office ones as long as they don't become routine.

This episode was drek. I was preparing for this all summer. Way to let me down NBC...

I think you jumped the shark. Very dissappointing. I was hoping for much more and you provided much less.

I adore the office, but I feel REALLY left out of the JAM actual love connection!

We didn't get to see Jim end his relationship with his old girlfriend and start his new one. This mismatched romance was a highlight of the show and the anticipation was never satisfied. I feel as if the writer copped out on this peak of the show, and just made the transition. What do you say about that??

I really didn't like that episode. This wasn't The Office I'm used to, this was just horrible.

Loved Jim and Pam though.

Kevin's obsession with pam & Jim was amazing

Is there going to be any new charaters this season

I LOVE your show! I have a great idea for a spin-off...

Tried to post once..wouldn't let me..trying again.

I was disappointed in the cat being killed by Dwight storyline.

I am a huge fan of the Office, but I found it just plain stupid.

Norm

Congrats on your Emmy! Does Dwight have Asperger's Syndrome, a higher functioning form of autism? I have it and recognize the symptoms (my 2 sons have it too). Just wrote an OFFICE script for NBC Diversity Dept.How do I submit to you? Thanks

this is the first time i have seen this show and just to let you know the last time. it does take lame sophomoric humor to new heights tho sl

What a terrible episode.

I understand that you are good friends with Conan O'Brien. Is he anything in person like he is on his show, or are they completely different personalities?

I love this show ! ahhhh amazing!!!!!!

Will we see Pam and Jim finally date...tonight's episode made me think so..but you guys are crazy.

Thank you for having Pam and Jim get together! That is so awesome!!!

We love the office! Cure Rabies!

The Office has jumped the shark....I love The Office, but that episode sucked!

Sitcoms should NEVER be an hour long.

Hey, I love the show, im a BIG Huge,!! fan. Hey. does philius really have rabies?! haha

there are 20 people watching the office in a dorm room on a 25" tv. It's great.

Mr. Daniels,

I hope tonight's episode does not signal a departure from the subtle humor that's vaulted The Office to the forefront of prime-time comedy.

Tonight's episode, perhaps befitting an overhyped premier, was short on wit and long on slapstick bombast. Say it isn't so for the rest of season 4??!

The premier of The Office was so disappointing. It wasn't that funny and it seemed like everyone was bored with their characters. I am so sad! Has The Office run out of steam?

I second the question "Why does Michael hate Toby so much." Toby needs some good things happening in his life. Anything good in store?? He's had it rough!

What program do you edit The Office on?

Great first episode. Love the fact that Jim and Pam are together.

McCarthy Flowers taxi cab...authentic and genius...what is your source for Scranton references?

Greg, Great show I am a huge fan, thank you for sharing your talent, I know your a busy man, keep doing what you do. Don Austin Forney Texas

Why does Michael hate Toby so much?

So I was almost scared at the beginning of this episode that Jim and Pam weren't together...but then...SIGH! Woo hoo, they are! LOVE IT! Yay for it being back on!! Great Great Job!!

what a disappointment from an
avid fan to see your portrayal of
a nurse!!! We struggle with
image-get real! thsi is the year 2007-highly educated nurses are everyday heroes! Help us out!!!PLEASE!!!!

Congrats on the Emmy wins, and the last two seasons have been absolutely brilliant.

Are you and the writing team planning on doing anything different for this season, especially with the show's popularity at an all-time high and some pretty big changes in character dynamics (ex: Ryan in Corporate, Pam and Jim actually dating, etc.)?

Oh, and I'm loving the premiere and Jam moments so far!

Will The Office introduce any new characters this season?

Do the actors ever ad-lib or take freedoms with the script while filming? I get a sense that they do. Great show! I hope your fan base grows this season!

The episode was great. I think people who use the phrase "jump the shark" should go swim with some sharks. We had to put our cat to sleep two weeks ago, so I hope Angela's wrong about cat heaven.

Is it annoying at times trying to cater to the JAM fans? At times, I remember the toss out of logic on the part them when they called for the ousting of Karen.

what is a possible reason why angela's nickname is 'monkey'?

i laughed so hard tonight....thanks for creating such a funny show.....you are great!

Will there be any new characters this season? I love the hour long episodes!

The Office never disappoints and always hurts my gut, thankyou for this genius show!

Thats awesome that Pam and Jim are finally going out, but will the relationship of 'Dwangela' be on the rocks this whole season??

will jan have to lug around her giant boobs this season?!

what is gonna happen with dwight and angela?

Omg one of the funniest episode ever! I LOVE THAT JIM AND PAM ARE TOGETHER!

"The Office" convention, in Scranton???

what are the chances that dwangela will come out into the open now that jam has... 1 in 100? 1 in....1?

I love how the Pam and Jim relationship is not over the top but just right. Way to keep a great balance. Most shows mess it up.

You guys don't seem to follow any of the conventional television formulas, and it just blows my mind...how you make it all work...and how it's better than anything else on TV but it's like nothing else on TV! How do you do that?! Seriously.

BTW, you guys need to have an episode that takes place in an Art Van furnature store. Just trust me.

Just wanted to pass along congrats on the Emmy win.

L-O-V-I-N-G THIS EPISODE!!! Apologize for the capital letters, but it must be said. It's the brillance of "Gay Witch Hunting" without the Jim-Pam angst. Bravo!!!

Granted, this is only halfway through--and I just saw the JAM moment, which was fantastic. Perfection.

Can't wait to see Act II of the epidsode...

I apologize for the lack of criticism, but there is nothing to criticize...

Did winning an Emmy change your life?

Did your actors protest at having to actually RUN in the season premiere?

Will you be attending the very first "Office" convention in Scranton, PA on Oct. 26-28? If so, can I get an exclusive interview?

Will you please show the characters Jim & Pam on an actual date?

Will we really be able to watch full, free episodes of the office starting tonight or are they old ones? I do not have a tv.

I am not SUPERsticious but I'm a LITTLEsticious.

What did Andy major in at Cornell?

What is your favorite episode so far?

I rarely laugh out loud while watching TV. The Office has me howling!! I work for the Postal Service and I have The Office posters plastered all over. Thanks for the laughs.

love the show.. wish the line wasnt so long when u were in scranton looking for goods for the show. if you guys ever need shirts, stickers or stress balls for or for the crew let me know and i will get them out to you. scranton loves you and so does our office. cant wait for the office event this oct.

Dear Mr. Daniels,

I have a huge crush on your brain. Thought it was John. But, Nope. It's your brain. Thanks for the inspiration.

xoxox (for your delicious brain)

I love The Office. It is my favorite show on TV. Having said that, I agree with what was said about the worry of the show relying on sex to be funny. You have very talented writers on this show and have exhibited that fact with 3 great seasons of comedy. It’s just that a couple episodes of season 3 took the sexual jokes a bit too far. You don’t need to be nasty/raunchy to be funny.

Congratulations to Greg Daniels on the Emmy Win. Wondering what is the most important storyline to carry over into this new season?

Things to consider for the newest episodes:

Kevin starts dating a midget and Angela is disturbed by the sight of her. She thinks she is the spawn of satan.

Dwight invents a new water filtration unit and tries it on "certain things"

Stanley runs into some buddies during a business field trip and Michael tries to use "slang" to befriend them.

A new warehouse manger takes over and tries to call the shots, with Michael hating this guy even more than Toby.

Would love to be in a episode, I work in an office Mon-Fri, I would fit right in. Love your show, but right now I am watching the REDSOX game.

Your fan,
Kim

I live in Georgia and work in an IT department... could you have a redneck IT guy on the show.. It would be a sweet character

My questions are for Dave. What was one of the most difficult things about editing Fun Run? Also What are some of the challanges editing for "The Office"?

I just want to say that the office is the best show out there. Congrats on your emmy win, i dont have any questions jus keep up the awesome job, and i can't wait to see what happens with Jim an Pam, (lucky pam).

This is one of the greatest shows ever!
Are more hour long episodes on the way? I love them because you guys get to squeeze in so much story in one episode that you can't do in 22 minutes!

Someone suggested Karen got the corporate job and that Ryan is talking (at the end of "the Job") to Karen on the phone about hooking up w/her when he says "I'm excited too". Is this possible? I guess I'll find out tonight.

I would like to see more Madge and Bob Vance. What are the chances they will be in more episodes?

I am completely embarrassed by some of these comments. Please KNOW that not ALL of your fans are retarded.

Will we see or hear more about Creed's personal life this season, or next season? I would like to learn more about his hippy/homeless/dog-eat-dog lifestyle.

I only have time to watch one show during the week ... and it's The Office! Thanks for all the laughs!

would you ever consider having Kanye West on the show after his and Rainn's little Emmy skit together? how about stephen colbert and jon stewart?

Who is the funnest character to write for? Who is the easiest? Are they based on anyone in your own life?

What has been your favorite episode thus far?

I really think john krasinski's facial expressions are SOOOO funny. Whats your favorite? (my fave is when andy punchs the whole in the wall when "jim" calls his cell....)

Mr. Daniels, I love the office but i'm worried about it becoming two things. One, that the office will become self concious. It is becoming popular even among those i know. I felt that the Shrute Buck was a small step in the self concious direction. I'm worried that the characters will become molds of themselves rather than real. And the reality is what, i think, is loved. My second worry is that it will rely on sex to be funny. We all know that anyone will laugh when you talk about sex. I was in junior high when i realized this. The cleverness of jokes go down when sex goes up. I noticed a little of this in season 3, but, I was amazed that season two was almost free of this. It was smart and funny. Even so, i'm grateful for the great writing. I wish i were i part of it.

Since The Office started in England, do you feel you have to remain somewhat true to their characters or do you just work the shows out in your own style?
Love the show!

Will we see more Todd F. Packer this season?

Ok I am so in love w/ your show that… I actually now have a job at a paper company!
I work the front desk-so you can call me Pam! Haha!. Anyway, I just wanted to know how you get your info about how a paper company works? You know…if you ever need some help with specific details, I would be more than happy to help! Also, all the reps over here had a meeting and played Jeopardy. They went crazy over it. The whole time I was thinking of the cast and how funny it would be to see them competing in a game.

Hi Guys,

I ADORE the show, such great writing. A couple of quick questions...
1. How often do you get into tangles with censors, and over what types of issues?
2. Ever think of adding a bit of Canadian content? Love you north of the border.

Thanks!

I'm pumped about season 4 and about Dunder Mifflin Infinity. I'm only a temp right now, but look how that worked out for Ryan. If I don't get hired soon, can I come work in the Scranton Branch?

Hi guys..

The Office is my favorite show by far!

Ever think of breaking the '3rd wall' by having the camera man (for the documentary) be a really hot guy or girl that somehow distracts the employees?

Just a thought!...keep up the great work!

-Stephen

Could you write an episode where the office tries to do an intervention on Meredith. Should be really excellent scenerio.

Was it always the plan for Ryan to eventually become Michael's boss from the start of the series?

Dave: I saw your article and photo in the Editors magazine. I just have one question, Are you single?

My question is for David Rogers: First of all congrats on the Emmy. Do you have any pets and how important are they in your life? Also what's your favorite part about editing on "The Office"?

i heard some rumors that the UK Office cast would make an appearance on the show?

Greg, I am a big fan of you and the show. The one aspect of the show that I don't understand is BJ Novak/Ryan. I realize that he is a writer on the show, but I don't think his character adds much at all. It almost seems like his character's role has increased over a lot of better characters on the show. I guess I'm just not a big fan of the character. Creed, Stanley, and Phillis could all use more story lines over Ryan. He's just not funny. Stick to the writing BJ. Thanks

will Michael hire Jan for the Scranton branch. She would be wasted at home and could cause lots of problems at the office, especially with Ryan as Michael's boss.

I'm starting to write comedy and i've been studying the office. I was wondering if you try to think of something funny or if you follow a formula. I tend to look for patterns in things...for instance if something is funny to me i disect it and try to find what, exactly made it funny. So in writing these jokes do you ever rely on a joke structure of some sort?

I'm just curious to know why you decided to make the character of Oscar Mexican, rather than Cuban. Since that is his nationality.

You know, Mr. Daniels, "Extras" is a really funny show. Are you ever tempted to adapt it for American television?

I'm kidding of course...but seriously, it's amazing.

Hey Greg,

Any chance Steve or other cast members could host the Emmys next year, they did such a great job on the presentation this year.

I really feel that a certain person, who shall not be named, should leave the wearing of costumes to Michael Scott!

Congratulations on your Emmy, I loved your acceptance speech.

Shay

I have noticed that in different episodes, different characters have different cell phones all the time, for example in one episode, ryan had a PDA and in another he had a flip phone. also in an episode, jan has a motorola razr and in another she has a pda...is this on purpose or a mistake?

do you take interns at the office? how would one work on the office set?

Greg, congrats on the Emmy!

If there come a point when any of the actors (most notably John or Steve) get catapulted into major movie status (Oscar nominated, etc) do you forsee them leaving the show before its run is over?

Greg – The morning after any of us catch an episode of The Office, our office lunchroom is overcome with intense laugh attacks. Some of the storylines hit shockingly close to home (I’m talking boob jobs, awkward staff parties, inappropriate upper management, etc). I was wondering how it is that you and your writing staff come up with some of these storylines – is it largely based on personal experiences or is there actual research done into the everyday workings of the 9 to 5 business world ?

Hello, I was wondering if you could explain how Ryan got the job at corporate over the other candidates when he has never made a sale!?

let me just say first and foremost, that I absolutely love the office and can't wait to see what you guys have written for the upcoming year. I'm just wondering, how hard is it to break into writing for television, in terms of experience and everything? It's something I've always been interested in doing, but at the start of college I decided to study a non-writing related subject, would I need to be an english major or communications major to have a chance, regardless of how good or bad of a spec script I've written?

Was Ed Truck actually decapit