The Office: Live Blog tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/theoffice//64 2008-05-16T03:56:04Z Movable Type 3.2 Next Season Tease tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/theoffice//64.16206 2008-05-16T03:52:27Z 2008-05-16T03:56:04Z We're doing 28 episodes next year. I hope I'm not giving anything away, SPOILER ALERT: we're starting in September. Thanks so much for all your support, we appreciate it so much, and sorry we said that about Wheaton South. Wheaton... Paul Lieberstein We're doing 28 episodes next year. I hope I'm not giving anything away, SPOILER ALERT: we're starting in September.

Thanks so much for all your support, we appreciate it so much, and sorry we said that about Wheaton South. Wheaton North rules!!!!

We're already hard at work on season five and we hope to see you next year. Cause tv's go both ways in the future. Thanks everybody!

]]> PLEASE GIVE A SHOUT OUT TO THE WHEATON NORTH SOFTBALL TEAM! tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/theoffice//64.16205 2008-05-16T03:50:47Z 2008-05-16T03:52:16Z Go Wheaton South!... Paul Lieberstein Go Wheaton South!

]]> favorite episodes tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/theoffice//64.16204 2008-05-16T03:47:59Z 2008-05-16T03:50:41Z Gotta say dinner party -- but I hate those writers so much. So I'll say, the last episode of M.A.S.H.... Paul Lieberstein Gotta say dinner party -- but I hate those writers so much. So I'll say, the last episode of M.A.S.H.

]]> "Total Eclipse of the Fart" tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/theoffice//64.16203 2008-05-16T03:42:33Z 2008-05-16T03:47:53Z Turn around every now and then I get a little bit stinky and the farts are coming out of my butt I need to fart tonight I need to fart forever and if you'll only pull my finger we'll be... Paul Lieberstein Turn around
every now and then I get a little bit stinky
and the farts are coming out of my butt

I need to fart tonight
I need to fart forever
and if you'll only pull my finger
we'll be smelling farts together

turn around, fart sound
Every now and then I cut a fart

]]> Will we ever get to hear Beers In Heaven? tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/theoffice//64.16202 2008-05-16T03:40:17Z 2008-05-16T03:42:21Z Would you drink a beer/ If you saw it in heaven/ Would it taste the same/ If you drank eleven? Take off your clothes/ And touch your toes Cause I know we'll drink a beer Beers in heaven... Paul Lieberstein Would you drink a beer/
If you saw it in heaven/
Would it taste the same/
If you drank eleven?

Take off your clothes/
And touch your toes
Cause I know we'll drink a beer
Beers in heaven

]]> How do we keep surprises under wraps? tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/theoffice//64.16201 2008-05-16T03:36:35Z 2008-05-16T03:40:05Z We shot a hundred and fifty alternate endings and aired thirty five of them in different cities. Which one did you see?... Paul Lieberstein We shot a hundred and fifty alternate endings and aired thirty five of them in different cities. Which one did you see?

]]> Was Holly written with Amy Ryan in mind? tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/theoffice//64.16200 2008-05-16T03:34:38Z 2008-05-16T03:36:31Z She was, actually. We're huge Wire fans here and the whole show has been talking about her for a while. We had her in mind but didn't know that we would get her. We're so happy she came aboard as... Paul Lieberstein She was, actually. We're huge Wire fans here and the whole show has been talking about her for a while. We had her in mind but didn't know that we would get her. We're so happy she came aboard as Holly Flax, replacing Toby Flenderson.

]]> With such a large ensemble, how do we write for everybody? tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/theoffice//64.16199 2008-05-16T03:31:40Z 2008-05-16T03:34:30Z We mix it up, focusing on different cast members. It was great focusing on Stanley in "did I stutter," and look out for Mose in Mose's New Bicycle. We like hour long episodes because more of them have a chance... Paul Lieberstein We mix it up, focusing on different cast members. It was great focusing on Stanley in "did I stutter," and look out for Mose in Mose's New Bicycle.

We like hour long episodes because more of them have a chance to shine.

]]> Is Michael Scott for Hilary or Obama or McCain? tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/theoffice//64.16198 2008-05-16T03:28:58Z 2008-05-16T03:31:32Z Michael Scott recently went to the doctor complaining about obama fever. He felt warm. Every time there is a presidential election, Michael writes in Steve Martin.... Paul Lieberstein Michael Scott recently went to the doctor complaining about obama fever. He felt warm.

Every time there is a presidential election, Michael writes in Steve Martin.

]]> Writer cameo frenzy? tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/theoffice//64.16197 2008-05-16T03:26:57Z 2008-05-16T03:28:54Z Some have asked why there were so many writers acting in the show. Well, good question. The answer is simple: there are so few actors in LA, the writers must do double duty.... Paul Lieberstein Some have asked why there were so many writers acting in the show. Well, good question. The answer is simple: there are so few actors in LA, the writers must do double duty.

]]> "Paul, if you're there please say something." tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/theoffice//64.16196 2008-05-16T03:24:13Z 2008-05-16T03:26:52Z Hiya Buddy!... Paul Lieberstein Hiya Buddy!

]]> Do we dole out small JAM moments? tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/theoffice//64.16195 2008-05-16T03:19:25Z 2008-05-16T03:24:09Z We try to balance all the aspects of the show -- romance, horror, comedy, educational, mystery, adult. Here's how it breaks down: We start breaking every episode with a Meredith mauling, then back it up from there. We do try... Paul Lieberstein We try to balance all the aspects of the show -- romance, horror, comedy, educational, mystery, adult. Here's how it breaks down: We start breaking every episode with a Meredith mauling, then back it up from there.

We do try to sprinkle Pam and Jim moments throughout because too much of any one aspect of the show would overpower the rest.

]]> What time is it there? tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/theoffice//64.16194 2008-05-16T03:18:37Z 2008-05-16T03:19:13Z 7:19. What time is it on the east coast?... Paul Lieberstein 7:19. What time is it on the east coast?

]]> How long have we been planning Jan's pregnancy? tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/theoffice//64.16193 2008-05-16T03:16:10Z 2008-05-16T03:18:13Z Longer than Jan. We had that card up on our idea board for a long time. Although we also discussed Angela's pregnancy being part of the show but it didn't fit in the storyline. So we hid her behind plants... Paul Lieberstein Longer than Jan. We had that card up on our idea board for a long time. Although we also discussed Angela's pregnancy being part of the show but it didn't fit in the storyline. So we hid her behind plants and purses and such.

]]> Why are you answering so few questions? tag:blog.nbc.com,2008:/theoffice//64.16192 2008-05-16T03:11:55Z 2008-05-16T03:17:59Z I did not learn to type until college. Mindy has a song about me: "Paul is at the computer, everybody blow your brains out." So why not give this job to Jen who is sitting next to me and can... Paul Lieberstein I did not learn to type until college. Mindy has a song about me: "Paul is at the computer, everybody blow your brains out." So why not give this job to Jen who is sitting next to me and can type fast? If I show a single flash of weakness I'll be eaten alive.

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