The Office (US Style)- Will You Watch It?
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The American remake of the Office is on this evening. Who'll be watching it?
I've never seen the British version but I will try and watch the opening episode of the American version.
I have read reviews of the US version but I'm not saying anything...
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I've never seen the British version but I will try and watch the opening episode of the American version.
I have read reviews of the US version but I'm not saying anything...
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Originally Posted by NC Penguin
The American remake of the Office is on this evening. Who'll be watching it?
I've never seen the British version but I will try and watch the opening episode of the American version.
I have read reviews of the US version but I'm not saying anything...
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I've never seen the British version but I will try and watch the opening episode of the American version.
I have read reviews of the US version but I'm not saying anything...
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I am going to watch it tonight. I know the americans will hate the series initially but its whether anyone will give it a few episodes chance. Most shows here get taken off air pretty soon if they dont fair well. I thought the UK versions was excellent lets see how the US one compares. (I just hope they dont try and explain the jokes to the audience, that would be a shame)
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Originally Posted by ladylisa
I am going to watch it tonight. I know the americans will hate the series initially but its whether anyone will give it a few episodes chance. Most shows here get taken off air pretty soon if they dont fair well. I thought the UK versions was excellent lets see how the US one compares. (I just hope they dont try and explain the jokes to the audience, that would be a shame)
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I think it will be ok.
however like most of the shows I like over here it will be cancelled mid season only to be aired on bravo at 3pm when I can never watch it.
I still can't believe the fu.ckers have bastardized Fever Pitch and turned it into a Red Sox bonanza.
however like most of the shows I like over here it will be cancelled mid season only to be aired on bravo at 3pm when I can never watch it.
I still can't believe the fu.ckers have bastardized Fever Pitch and turned it into a Red Sox bonanza.
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I didn't like it...but the guy does depict middle manager USA rather well...
First episode aside, as it has done the rounds for a couple months now, I'll give it a go for a couple episodes, well the other episodes anway, but I don't see it lasting more than a few episodes before it'll get canned, most of the comedy remakes get canned because they just didn't work.
First episode aside, as it has done the rounds for a couple months now, I'll give it a go for a couple episodes, well the other episodes anway, but I don't see it lasting more than a few episodes before it'll get canned, most of the comedy remakes get canned because they just didn't work.
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Originally Posted by Manc
I still can't believe the fu.ckers have bastardized Fever Pitch and turned it into a Red Sox bonanza.
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Originally Posted by Tone
Wot....
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Originally Posted by Tone
They've remade Fever Pitch as Basball ![Confused](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/confused.gif)
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Originally Posted by Bob
yup, with drew and that plonk bloke, and him being a red sox's fan...
Hold the phone...The Office...US style?
Which Channel and What time...I'm setting the TIVO
(Oh, hello again everyone...nice to see you're all still here)
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Originally Posted by Tone
They've remade Fever Pitch as Basball ![Confused](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/confused.gif)
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Its on the local ABC tonight, all set to record, yes the original had to some real cringe moments, but I can think of some real life analogies unfortunately.
I saw an interview with Gervais when he was asked about selling out, he pointed out that ABC had paid them a lot of money
I saw an interview with Gervais when he was asked about selling out, he pointed out that ABC had paid them a lot of money
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Originally Posted by Boiler
I saw an interview with Gervais when he was asked about selling out, he pointed out that ABC had paid them a lot of money ![Smile](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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