(NBC) ACCLAIMED BRITISH COMEDY ACTRESS CATHERINE TATE RETURNS TO DUNDER MIFFLIN SABRE THIS SEASON ON THE OFFICE

 

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – October 21, 2011 – British Comedy Award winner and BAFTA nominee Catherine Tate (BBC’s “The Catherine Tate Show”) returns to “The Office” this season reprising her role as Nellie Bertram. Joining the second half of the current season, Tate’s Bertram is hired by friend and Chairman of the Board Jo Bennett (Kathy Bates, not seen) as a misguided special projects manager working directly for the corporate office and who very much enjoys the favoritism received from Bennett.

 

Tate was introduced to “The Office” audience in last season’s finale episode as one of the candidates interviewing for the regional manager position left vacant by Michael Scott.

 

“Catherine is hysterical. We introduced her briefly in last season’s finale and knew she had to be a part of the show somehow. We’ll meet her again as corporate’s special projects manager, and her relationship with Robert California (James Spader) will be far from professional. We’re thrilled that she’s joining the cast,” said executive producer Paul Lieberstein.

 

Tate’s acting credits include the multi-award-winning BBC series, “The Catherine Tate Show,” which showcased her chameleon-like talent for character transformation. In addition to playing Donna Noble (the Doctor’s companion) in the 4th series of BBC’s “Doctor Who.” Tate also co-starred in the feature films “Gulliver’s Travels,” “Monte Carlo,” “Mrs. Ratcliffe’s Revolution,” “66” and “Starter for Ten.”

 

Theatre work includes the lead role of Belinda in the National Theatre production “Season’s Greetings” and Beatrice in the West End production of “Much Ado About Nothing,” David Eldridge’s “Under the Blue Sky,” “Some Girls” and “A Servant to Two Masters” for the Royal Shakespeare Company. Tate wrote, directed and co-starred in the acclaimed short film “My First Nativity” for the Sky “Little Cracker’s” season. In addition to being the key writer for her own series, Tate has a feature script currently in development.

 

 

From Deedle-Dee Productions, Reveille and Universal Television comes the multi-award-winning comedy series “The Office,” the hilarious documentary-style look into the humorous and sometimes poignant foolishness that plagues the world of 9-to-5 in the half-hour. A fly-on-the-wall “docu-reality” parody about modern American office life, “The Office” delves into the lives of the workers at Dunder Mifflin Sabre, a paper supply company in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

 

“The Office” is executive-produced by Ben Silverman, Greg Daniels, who developed the series for American audiences, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Howard Klein and Paul Lieberstein.

“THE OFFICE” KIT HITS SHELVES AUGUST 2ND JUST IN TIME FOR SEASON 8

Fans of the Hit NBC Comedy Series can Enjoy Classic Dunder Mifflin Branded Products to Adorn Their Homes and Offices

Collection From NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products Group and Running Press Book Publishers Includes Michael Scott’s “World’s Best Boss” Coffee Mug, Angela’s Baby Jazz Poster, Dwight’s Schrute Buck, and more!

UNIVERSAL CITY, CA – July 28, 2011 – With the upcoming season 8 premiere of NBC’s hit comedy series, “The Office,” this September, NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products Group and Running Press Book Publishers announced today the August 2nd release of The Office Kit, available in-store and online at nationwide booksellers. The kit will retail for $14.95. The deal was brokered by JTMG, the agency of record for NBC programming.

Honoring Dunder Mifflin’s finest boss and brightest office staff, the kit features the following items:

· Michael Scott’s “World’s Best Boss” coffee mug
· Pam’s Drawing of the Dunder Mifflin building
· Angela’s Baby Jazz poster
· Dunder Mifflin notepad
· Dunder Mifflin mouse pad
· Schrute Farms Beet Seed and Vance Refrigeration magnets
· Schrute Buck
· 32-page full-color game collection

“Over the past seven years, ‘The Office’ has delivered countless hysterical moments that have been commemorated by an assortment of fun products,” said Kim Niemi, Senior Vice President, NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products Group. “The Office Kit is the perfect gift to either start or add to the collections of any passionate fan.”

“The Office” returns to NBC for season 8 on September 22nd and airs Thursdays at 9-9:30 p.m. ET.

About “The Office”
From Deedle-Dee Productions, Reveille and Universal Media Studios comes the award-winning comedy series “The Office,” the hilarious documentary-style look into the humorous and sometimes poignant foolishness that plagues the world of 9-to-5 in the half-hour comedy based on the award-winning BBC hit. A fly-on-the-wall “docu-reality” parody about modern American office life, “The Office” delves into the lives of the workers at Dunder Mifflin, a paper supply company in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Pam Beesly Halpert (Jenna Fischer, “Walk Hard,” “Blades of Glory”) is the former office receptionist now office administrator. Pam’s office romance with sales rep Jim Halpert (John Krasinski, “Away We Go” “It’s Complicated”) quickly evolved into marriage followed by the birth of their daughter Cecilia. Jim shares his working space with Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson, “The Rocker,”) the arrogant assistant to the regional manager whose responsibilities have expanded as the new owner of the office building. Ryan Howard (B.J. Novak, “Inglorious Basterds”) is the young, smart, former temp, whose fall from grace as a Dunder Mifflin executive quickly landed him back at the bottom of the food chain in Scranton. Andy Bernard (Ed Helms, “The Hangover”) is the preppy salesman and die-hard Cornell alumni whose endless and unique musical talents keep the office entertained. A surprising relationship has also formed between Andy and the ambitious distribution coordinator Darryl Philbin (Craig Robinson, “Hot Tub Time Machine”), who moved his office from the warehouse to the main floor alongside Michael and his staff.

Also starring are Leslie David Baker (“Malcolm in the Middle”), Brian Baumgartner (“Arrested Development”), Kate Flannery (“The Heir Apparent”), Mindy Kaling (“No Strings Attached”), Angela Kinsey (“Furry Vengeance”), Paul Lieberstein (writer, “King of the Hill”), Oscar Nuñez (“The Proposal”), Phyllis Smith (“Bad Teacher”), Creed Bratton (former member of The Grass Roots), Ellie Kemper (“Bridesmaids”) and Zach Woods (“The Other Guys”).

“The Office” is executive-produced by Ben Silverman, Greg Daniels, who developed the series for American audiences, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Howard Klein, Paul Lieberstein and B.J. Novak.

About NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products Group
NBCUniversal is a leader in providing entertainment programming to the domestic and international marketplaces. NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products Group manages all global ancillary television business endeavors for the NBCUniversal Television Group, including third-party home entertainment distribution, consumer products, musical soundtracks, special markets projects and the NBCUniversal Online Store. For the latest product updates and an overview of the properties managed by the group, visit the NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products portal at http://nbcuconsumerproducts.com.

About Running Press Book Publishers
Running Press Publishers has been providing consumers with an innovative list of quality books and book-related kits since 1972. Running Press creates more than 200 new titles a year under three imprints: Running Press, Running Press Miniature Editions(tm), and Running Press Kids. Running Press covers a broad range of categories, including: pop culture, food and wine, science, history, lifestyle, children’s fiction and non-fiction, photo-essay, and illustrated gift books and kits. Running Press is based in Philadelphia, PA.

About Joy Tashjian Marketing Group, LLC
Joy Tashjian Marketing Group, LLC (JTMG) was formed in 1998 and is headed by company president Joy Tashjian. Recently awarded for “Retail Promotion of the Year” for their work on “Deal or No Deal”, JTMG specializes in the development of television and film trademarks for retail consumer product programs. JTMG is agency of record for NBC Television and USA Network. Additionally, JTMG’s represents Comcast for E! and G4 Channels as well as television programs on Fox, Cartoon Network and Disney Channel. JTMG represents Endemol for “Fear Factor,” “Deal or No Deal,” “Big Brother,” “1 vs. 100,” Alcon Entertainment and Warner Brothers for the theatrical film “Dolphin Tale,” Breakthrough Films and Television for “Captain Flamingo,” “Miss BG,” “Atomic Betty,” Fresh TV for “Total Drama Island” and “Stoked,” Magicbox, PPI for “Gogo’s Crazybones.”

MULTIPLE EMMY WINNER JAMES SPADER JOINS CAST OF NBC’S ‘THE OFFICE’ AS NEW CEO OF DUNDER MIFFLIN SABRE

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – July 6, 2011 — Multiple Emmy Award winner James Spader (“Boston Legal,” “The Practice”) will be joining the regular cast of NBC’s “The Office” (Thursdays, 9-9:30 p.m. ET) as CEO Robert California of Sabre, the parent company of Dunder Mifflin.

“James will reprise his role as Robert California, this uber-salesman that has a power to convince and manipulate, like a high-class weirdo Jedi warrior,” said Paul Lieberstein, one of the series’ executive producers and a series regular.  “He’ll have been hired over the summer as the new manager, but within hours, got himself promoted.  Within days, he took over the company.  James has an energy that is completely his own, and ‘The Office’ has no tools for dealing with this guy.  We’re thrilled he’s joining our cast.”

Some of Spader’s credits include: Steven Soderbergh’s “sex, lies and videotape,” which won him the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival; David Croenenberg’s “Crash,” which won the Special Jury Prize at Cannes; and Steven Shainberg’s “Secretary,” which won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Feature.  His other film credits include “2 Days in the Valley,” “Wolf,” and “Less Than Zero.”  Spader will be shooting Steven Spielberg’s DreamWorks feature “Lincoln” later this year while he is shooting “The Office.”

From 2004-08, Spader won three Emmy awards for his seminal role as shameless attorney Alan Shore in “The Practice” and “Boston Legal,” making him the only actor to win consecutive Emmys playing the same character on two different series.  He is represented at ICM and Melanie Cook.

From Deedle-Dee Productions, Reveille and Universal Media Studios comes the award-winning comedy series “The Office,” the hilarious documentary-style look into the humorous and sometimes poignant foolishness that plagues the world of 9-to-5 in the half-hour comedy based on the award-winning BBC hit.  A fly-on-the-wall “docu-reality” parody about modern American office life, “The Office” delves into the lives of the workers at Dunder Miffflin, a paper supply company in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Pam Beesly Halpert (Jenna Fischer, “Walk Hard,” “Blades of Glory”) is the former office receptionist now office administrator. Pam’s office romance with sales rep Jim Halpert (John Krasinski, “Away We Go” “It’s Complicated”) quickly evolved into marriage followed by the birth of their daughter Cecilia.  Jim shares his working space with Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson, “The Rocker,”) the arrogant assistant to the regional manager whose responsibilities have expanded as the new owner of the office building. Ryan Howard (B.J. Novak, “Inglorious Basterds”) is the young, smart, former temp, whose fall from grace as a Dunder Mifflin executive quickly landed him back at the bottom of the food chain in Scranton. Andy Bernard (Ed Helms, “The Hangover”) is the preppy salesman and die-hard Cornell alumni whose endless and unique musical talents keep the office entertained.  A surprising relationship has also formed between Andy and the ambitious distribution coordinator Darryl Philbin (Craig Robinson, “Hot Tub Time Machine”), who moved his office from the warehouse to the main floor alongside Michael and his staff.

Also starring are Leslie David Baker (“Malcolm in the Middle”), Brian Baumgartner (“Arrested Development”), Kate Flannery (“The Heir Apparent”), Mindy Kaling (“No Strings Attached”), Angela Kinsey (“Furry Vengeance”), Paul Lieberstein (writer, “King of the Hill”), Oscar Nuñez (“The Proposal”), Phyllis Smith (“Bad Teacher”), Creed Bratton (former member of The Grass Roots), Ellie Kemper (“Bridesmaids”) and Zach Woods (“The Other Guys”).

“The Office” is executive-produced by Ben Silverman, Greg Daniels, who developed the series for American audiences, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Howard Klein and Paul Lieberstein.

For embeddable clips and full episodes from NBC shows, please visit NBC.com’s official show site:  http://www.nbc.com/shows/

SYNDICATION LISTINGS FOR: NBCU TV DISTRIBUTION’S “THE OFFICE” & “LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT” FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 28, 2011

National Broadcast Syndication Weekly Schedules – “The Office” & “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” Syndication Season (2010-2011)

 

THE OFFICE – PRIMARY RUN
Monday, February 28, 2011 – Friday, March 4, 2011

MONDAY, February 28, 2011
“LAUNCH PARTY, PART 1”
Episode #: R8674

The Dunder Mifflin Infinity website is launching and Michael is excited about going to the big launch party in New York while Angela plans a satellite party for the Scranton branch. Meanwhile, Dwight competes against the website to see who can sell the most paper in one day.

TUESDAY, March 1, 2011
“LAUNCH PARTY, PART 2”
Episode #: R8675

The Dunder Mifflin Infinity website is launching and Michael is excited about going to the big launch party in New York while Angela plans a satellite party for the Scranton branch. Meanwhile, Dwight competes against the website to see who can sell the most paper in one day.

WEDNESDAY, March 2, 2011
“MONEY, PART 1”
Episode #: R8676

As Jan renovates the condo, Michael confronts his growing debt every way he can, which includes pressuring his employees for a loan. Pam and Jim spend a night out on Dwight’s family farm, now a bed and breakfast.

THURSDAY, March 3, 2011
“MONEY, PART 2”
Episode #: R8677

As Jan renovates the condo, Michael confronts his growing debt every way he can, which includes pressuring his employees for a loan. Pam and Jim spend a night out on Dwight’s family farm, now a bed and breakfast.

FRIDAY, March 4, 2011
“LOCAL AD”
Episode #: R8609

Michael tries to make a local Dunder Mifflin commercial that is better than the one the professional ad agency made for them. Meanwhile, Andy tries to confide in Dwight about his new relationship with Angela.

LAW & ORDER: SVU – PRIMARY RUN
Monday, February 28, 2011 – Friday, March 4, 2011

MONDAY, February 28, 2011
“RETRO”
Episode #: E7905

A baby with AIDS pulls Benson and Stabler into an investigation whose rules they’re not familiar with, requiring Dr. Warner to lend her expertise uncovering a clinic dealing in bogus cures and murder.

TUESDAY, March 1, 2011
“BABIES”
Episode #: E7906

The grisly murder of a homeless man leads detectives to four high school girls with a pregnancy pact. But after their pact is revealed, somebody drives the girls’ ringleader to an apparent suicide.

WEDNESDAY, March 2, 2011
“PERSONA”
Episode #: E7909

All of Benson and Stabler’s work exposing the truth surrounding a false rape report may be lost when the victim recants her testimony. Olivia’s attempt to keep the woman safe exposes a deeper and more heartbreaking secret causing Judge Donnelly to take a personal interest in the case.

THURSDAY, March 3, 2011
“PTSD”
Episode #: E7907

The murder of a marine, along with the removal of her baby from her womb, puts the unit at odds with the Navy JAG Corps who fights to keep the case, since her rape occurred in theatre by a superior officer. Skeptical of JAG’s handling of the case to date, Fin and Benson press forward with their investigation, even as Olivia’s flashbacks of her own assault impede it and put a suspect at risk.

FRIDAY, March 4, 2011
“SMUT”
Episode #: E7910

A beaten and raped woman who has no memory of what happened to her puts Benson and Stabler on the trail of a serial rapist whose victims don’t know they’ve been assaulted. When a fluke causes a mistrial, Olivia stops at nothing to trap the cocky perpetrator and gain justice for the destroyed lives he’s left behind him.

Find more information about NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution and its programming on http://nbcunitv.com.

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WEEK OF FEBRUARY 28, 2011

WILL FERRELL TO GUEST-STAR OVER ARC OF EPISODES ON NBC’S “THE OFFICE”

Appearance Marks Reunion with Series Star Steve Carell
(“Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy”

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – January 26, 2011 – Comedic actor/producer/writer Will Ferrell will guest-star over an arc of episodes on NBC’s Emmy Award-winning “The Office” (Thursdays, 9-9:30 p.m. ET) as a branch manager who arrives from the home office and proves to be just as inappropriate as Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell).

Ferrell will re-team with Carell, who co-starred with Ferrell in the feature film “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.”

“We found Steve Carell when he was nothing but a movie star and we turned him into a television star,” said executive producer Paul Lieberstein.  “We are proud to continue ‘The Office’s’ tradition of discovering famous talent, and we hope that once America gets a good look at Will, they’ll see what we see: tremendous raw sexuality.”

Ferrell, who began his career with The Groundling improvisational troupe, later became a featured star on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” where he created a host of popular characters.  While there, he ventured into many hit feature films that also include “Wedding Crashers,” “Elf,” “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby,” “Bewitched,” “Old School,” “The Producers,” “Step Brothers,” “Semi-Pro,” “Kicking & Screaming,” “A Night at the Roxbury” and “The Other Guys.”

Ferrell and partner Adam McKay launched “Funny or Die,” a well-known comedy video website. He is also executive producer of the comedy series “Eastbound & Down,” and “Funny or Die Presents” with Gary Sanchez Productions for HBO.

From Deedle-Dee Productions, Reveille and Universal Media Studios comes “The Office,” the hilarious documentary-style look into the humorous and sometimes poignant foolishness that plagues the world of 9-to-5 in the half-hour comedy based on the award-winning BBC hit.  A fly-on-the-wall “docu-reality” parody about modern American office life, “The Office” delves into the lives of the workers at Dunder Miffflin, a paper supply company in Scranton, Pennsylvania.  Regional manager Michael Scott (Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominee Steve Carell, “”Despicable Me,” “Date Night”) is the boastful tour guide for the documentary.

Pam Beesly Halpert (Jenna Fischer, “Walk Hard,” “Blades of Glory”) is the former office receptionist now office administrator. Pam’s office romance with sales rep Jim Halpert (John Krasinski, “Away We Go” “It’s Complicated”) quickly evolved into marriage followed by the birth of their daughter Cecilia.  Jim shares his working space with Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson, “The Rocker,”) the arrogant assistant to the regional manager whose responsibilities have expanded as the new owner of the office building. Ryan Howard (B.J. Novak, “Inglorious Basterds”) is the young, smart, former temp, whose fall from grace as a Dunder Mifflin executive quickly landed him back at the bottom of the food chain in Scranton. Andy Bernard (Ed Helms, “The Hangover”) is the preppy salesman and die-hard Cornell alumni whose endless and unique musical talents keep the office entertained.  A surprising relationship has also formed between Andy and the ambitious distribution coordinator Darryl Philbin (Craig Robinson, “Hot Tub Time Machine”), who made an impression on Jo and moved his office from the warehouse to the main floor along side Michael and his staff.

Also starring are Leslie David Baker (“Malcolm in the Middle”), Brian Baumgartner (“Arrested Development”), Kate Flannery (“The Heir Apparent”), Mindy Kaling (“No Strings Attached”), Angela Kinsey (“Furry Vengeance”), Paul Lieberstein (writer, “King of the Hill”), Oscar Nuñez (“The Proposal”), Phyllis Smith (“Arrested Development”), Creed Bratton (former member of The Grass Roots), Ellie Kemper (“Important Things with Demetri Martin”) and Zach Woods (“The Other Guys”).

“The Office” is executive-produced by Ben Silverman, Greg Daniels, who developed the series for American audiences, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Howard Klein and Paul Lieberstein.

“THE OFFICE” WEB SERIES ‘THE PODCAST’ MAKES ITS NBC.COM PREMIERE [VIDEO]

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – January 21, 2011 – The latest “The Office” web series “The Podcast” makes its NBC.com premiere.

Previously released on the “The Office: Digital Shorts Collection” from Universal Studios Home Entertainment, “Podcast,” features Gabe (Zach Woods) as he tries to impress corporate by recording a podcast for the Sabre website. However, his plans for a small, meaningful profile of Kevin (Brian Baumgartner) quickly unravel as the rest of the office forces Gabe to become the reluctant host of a late night style talk show. “The Podcast” also stars Mindy Kaling (Kelly Kapoor), Ellie Kemper (Erin Hannon), Oscar Nuñez (Oscar Martinez), Kate Flannery (Meredith Palmer), Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton) and Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin).

“The Podcast” web debut comes complete with behind the scenes interviews and the newest post to Oscar’s blog on the Sabre corporate site http://dundermifflin.sabre-corp.com/.

NBC UNFURLS COLORFUL PROGRAMS FOR NOVEMBER SWEEPS

Network Features Night of Halloween-themed Comedy Programs on October 28, Holiday-themed Specials”“Scared Shrekless” and “Kung Fu Panda Holiday” Plus “Glee”-Inspired Viewing Party Episode of “The Office”; “The Biggest Loser: Where Are They Now?” Special Catches Up with Popular Former Contestants on November 24

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – October 26, 2010 – NBC showcases a colorful slate of new fall programming in October and November with a night of Halloween-themed comedy episodes on October 28, a slew of holiday-themed specials including “Scared Shrekless” and “Kung Fu Panda Holiday,” plus a “Glee”-inspired viewing party episode of “The Office.”

In addition, NBC spotlights a marquee full of guest stars, including Hilary Duff, Kim Kardashian, Timothy Olyphant, Kristin Chenoweth, Hal Holbrook, Christine Lahti, Elizabeth Banks, Lady Antebellum, Linda Hamilton, Richard Chamberlain, Summer Glau, Rob Riggle, Ana Gasteyer, Timothy Dalton and William Baldwin. Other guest stars include John Slattery, Maria Bello, Alex Kingston, Gerald McRaney, Paula Malcomson, D.B. Sweeney and Heather McComb (see guest star episodes and dates below).

A night of special Halloween-themed programs will begin with the new animated DreamWorks special “Scared Shrekless” Thursday, October 28 (8-8:30 p.m. ET), inspired by the blockbuster “Shrek” feature films. This will be followed by the new episodes of the comedy series “Community” (special time 8:30-9 p.m.), “The Office” and “Outsourced,” each of which will highlight Halloween storylines. A repeat of the animated special “Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space” will air on Saturday, October 30 (8:30-9 p.m. ET).

In addition, NBC features the NBC News special “Matt Lauer Reports” where Lauer sits down with President George W. Bush on Monday, November 8 (8-9 p.m. ET).

“The Office” gets into a “Glee”-ful mood on Thursday, November 11 (9-9:30 p.m. ET) as the Dunder Mifflin office workers gather for a “Glee” viewing party.

As “The Biggest Loser” competition begins to draw to a climax, viewers will get a chance to catch up with their favorite contestants from the past nine seasons with “The Biggest Loser: Where Are They Now?” special airing Wednesday, November 24 (9-11 p.m. ET).

The all-new DreamWorks Animation special “The Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special” will air on Wednesday, November 24 (8:30-9 p.m. ET) preceded by the encore broadcast of “Merry Madagascar” (8-8:30 p.m. ET).

NBC October-November Guest Star/Dates:
Timothy Olyphant — “The Office” (10/28)
Kristin Chenoweth – “The Apprentice” (10/28)
Lady Antebellum – “School Pride” (10/29)
Linda Hamilton – “Chuck” (11/1) *continuing guest arc 11/29
Ana Gasteyer — “Chuck” (11/1)
Timothy Dalton — “Chuck” (11/1) *continuing guest arc 11/29
Maria Bello – “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (11/3)
Alex Kingston — “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (11/3)
Hilary Duff and Andy Dick — “Community” (11/4)
Elizabeth Banks – “30 Rock” (11/4)
Paula Malcomson – “The Event” (11/8)
Willliam Baldwin – “Parenthood” (11/9 and 11/16)
Gerald McRaney – “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (11/10)
John Slattery — “30 Rock” (11/11)
Kim Kardashian — “The Apprentice” (11/11)
Rob Riggle – “Chuck” (11/15)
Richard Chamberlain — “Chuck” — (11/15 and 11/22)
Summer Glau — “Chuck” (11/15)
Hal Holbrook — “The Event” — (11/15)
Christine Lahti — “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (11/17)
D.B. Sweeney – “The Event” (11/22)
Heather McComb – “The Event” (11/22)

CREED BRATTON – STAR OF NBC’S “THE OFFICE” – GUEST-STARS IN EPISODE SEVEN OF NBC UNIVERSAL DIGITAL STUDIOS SERIES “IN GAYLE WE TRUST”

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – August 12, 2010 – Creed Bratton from NBC’s “The Office” (Thursdays, 9-9:30 p.m. ET) makes a special appearance in this week’s episode of NBC Universal Digital Studios series “In Gayle We Trust” available at and clips and interviews are available at nbc.epk.tv.

Now in it’s second season, “In Gayle We Trust” is produced by NBC Universal Digital Studio  in association with Mindshare Entertainment.  It is part of the ongoing American Family Insurances’ larger multifaceted marketing campaign that integrates entertainment and education to engage consumers with the brand, its products and its agents which are uniquely suited to help families protect the things they love.

In addition to original episodic programming across all genres, the NBC Universal Digital Studio creates deep interactive experiences that drive high levels of engagement with audiences and presenting brands. The studio offers advertisers full service-solutions with access to top writers, producers and talent, high-quality production expertise, consumer insights, measurements and analytics and scale to reach their target audiences.

NBC ANNOUNCES GUEST STARS FOR “THE OFFICE” AND “COMMUNITY”

Oscar and Golden Globe Winner Kathy Bates Returns to “The Office”

Drew Carey (“The Price Is Right,” “The Drew Carey Show”) and Rob Corddry (“Hot Tub Time Machine”) Make Guest Appearances in “Community”

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – July 30, 2010 – NBC’s upcoming fall season features additional guest stars, including the return of Kathy Bates to “The Office” (Thursdays, 9-9:30 p.m. ET). In addition, Drew Carey (“The Price Is Right,” “The Drew Carey Show”) and Rob Corddry (“Hot Tub Time Machine”) make guest appearances on “Community” (Thursdays, 8-8:30 p.m. ET).

The following details their guest appearances:

* Oscar and Golden Globe Award winner Kathy Bates (“Misery,” “Titanic”) to reprise her guest-starring role in “The Office” next season as Jo Bennett, the tough CEO of Sabre who re-visits the Scranton office. “The Office” is from Deedle-Dee Productions, Reveille LLC and Universal Media Studios.
* In the third episode of the new season of “Community,” Carey will portray Ted, a good-natured –but much feared patriarch — at Jeff’s (Joel McHale) old law firm. Meanwhile, Corddry will play Alan, Jeff’s best friend at his old law firm who bumps into him on the Greendale campus and lures Jeff back into his old life back at the prestigious firm. “Community” is from Sony Pictures Television.

In addition, Bates will star in NBC’s upcoming mid-season drama “Harry’s Law” as a curmudgeonly ex-patent lawyer who, after having just been fired from her cushy job, is completely disillusioned with her success and looking for a fresh start.

FANS OF NBC’S ‘THE OFFICE’ TO CREATE RE-IMAGINED SEGMENTS FROM THE EPISODE ‘MURDER’ TO BE POSTED AS NEWLY EDITED ‘FANISODE’ ON NBC.COM

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – June 11, 2010 – Inspired fans of NBC’s hit comedy “The Office” (Thursdays, 9-9:30 p.m. ET) can now re-create their own re-imagined version of a segment from the “Murder” episode and upload it to NBC.com.

The episode, which was broadcast earlier this year, will be split into 86 segments. NBC.com will choose one fan re-made segment for each of the 86 to comprise the new “fanisode.”

Innovative participants can produce a new take on any one of the segments via live action, animation, claymation — or with any other creative media.  Fans can view clips of the episode and read the script from each segment on NBC.com.

Registration is now open for users to sign up for the individual segments that they want to submit.

Once viewers have signed up, they can upload their own personalized re-imagining of the segment directly to NBC.com. Fans will also be able to earn points with NBC’s “Fan It” affinity program, redeemable for fun, Office-based prizes.

After all the segments are completed, NBC.com will edit the best submissions and will post the new fan-created “fanisode” online.

Interested participants can register at “The Office Fanisode” URL: http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/fanisode/

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