"The Office"? - Yes or No

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"The Office" is a mockumentary TV series that first aired in the UK from 2001-2002 and was created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. Gervais also played the lead role of David Brent, Regional Manager of Wernham Hogg, a paper company. The series was then made in Germany as an insurance company and then finally in the US. It has since been remade in 9 other countries. The US version ran from 2005-2013 and starred Steve Carell as Michael Scott, Regional Manager of Dunder Mifflin, a paper company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The premise of the show is that a documentary is being filmed at Dunder Mifflin and cameras are always present. This is a comedy. Some of the major players: Ed Helms plays Andy Bernard, a member of the Sales Staff, and also appears as Regional Manager when Michael Scott leaves the company, John Krasinski (Jim Halpert - Senior Sales Representative), Rainn Wilson (Dwight Schrute - Assistant to the Regional Manager), Jenna Fischer (Pam Beasley - Receptionist), Ellie Kemper (Erin Hannon - Receptionist) and B. J. Novak (Ryan Howard - Temp). A bit of trivia...Creed Bratton plays Creed Bratton Quality Assurance Representative. Creed is a former member of the band The Grass Roots. The show has received awards such as a Golden Globe, Emmy and Screen Actors Guild Award. It is the #1 streamed show on Netflix. Next to "Friends" this is my favorite comedy series. If you are able to access the British version, I suggest you watch that first just to compare shows. I vastly prefer the US version. Reruns can be found on cable or satellite TV Monday through Friday. Definitely a must-see! The large ensemble cast is superb and the laughs are numerous. Check out the trailer below! Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons (Steve Carell)