NBC Says It's Preparing for 'The Office' Without Steve Carell - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 05-17-2010, 10:28 AM

It's hard to imagine "The Office" without Steve Carell at the center of the program, but NBC says it's preparing to do just that, reports Nellie Andreeva in Deadline.com.

As reported earlier, Carell said in a BBC interview that he's not yet sure if he'll renew his contract with "The Office" after it ends next season.

During a conference call to discuss the network's upfront presentation, NBC Universal Television Entertainment Chairman Jeff Gaspin said, " 'The Office' is a great ensemble show, and the producers are preparing in the event he chooses to move on."

NBC primetime entertainment president Angela Bromstad said that the network is hoping hoping it will be able to "keep him around for a long time." That may still happen even if he leaves "The Office," given that he has a producing deal with NBC's sister studio UMS.

http://www.tvweek.com/blogs/tvbizwire/

Dr. Thong · 05-17-2010, 11:10 AM

I have a feeling that The Office is going to be like Happy Days without Ron Howard and Laverne & Shirley without Cindy Williams.

And that's not good at all.

TJL · 05-17-2010, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Thong

I have a feeling that The Office is going to be like Happy Days without Ron Howard and Laverne & Shirley without Cindy Williams.

And that's not good at all.

I agree. The show should not continue without Carrell.

They should wrap things up next season before he departs.

catlover79 · 05-17-2010, 08:17 PM

I agree - if Steve Carell leaves, end the show.

Dr. Thong · 05-18-2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I agree - if Steve Carell leaves, end the show.

I don't think it will last long without Carell. You can't remove a show's central character and expect it to be the same.

catlover79 · 05-18-2010, 10:13 AM

To many, Steve Carell IS The Office.

05-17-2010, 10:28 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	NBC Says It's Preparing for 'The Office' Without Steve Carell It's hard to imagine "The Office" without Steve Carell at the center of the program, but NBC says it's preparing to do just that, reports Nellie Andreeva in Deadline.com. As reported earlier, Carell said in a BBC interview that he's not yet sure if he'll renew his contract with "The Office" after it ends next season. During a conference call to discuss the network's upfront presentation, NBC Universal Television Entertainment Chairman Jeff Gaspin said, " 'The Office' is a great ensemble show, and the producers are preparing in the event he chooses to move on." NBC primetime entertainment president Angela Bromstad said that the network is hoping hoping it will be able to "keep him around for a long time." That may still happen even if he leaves "The Office," given that he has a producing deal with NBC's sister studio UMS. http://www.tvweek.com/blogs/tvbizwire/
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catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I agree - if Steve Carell leaves, end the show.
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05-18-2010, 10:13 AM	#6
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	To many, Steve Carell IS The Office.