David Kronke was appointed Mayor of Television after a bloodless coup in 2000. Since then, he has improved infrastructure, championed greater educational opportunities and fought for reforms that have utterly erased corruption and incompetence from the television industry. Since Mr. Kronke has ascended to power, Television is a far better place. NBC finds a way to ruin “The Office”
While TVGuide.com thinks this is a really good idea – they have a poll question, “Does NBC's planned Office spin-of make you giddy with joy?” (hey, it’s TVGuide.com – all TV makes them giddy with joy) – those leaving comments at the site, not to mention here, realize otherwise.
Herewith, some of the comments from the show’s fans who, even though they may not be part of the industry, understand something NBC’s Ben Silverman doesn’t: This can’t end well.
* This is an AWFUL idea. Why on earth would you want to ruin such a great show like The Office??? I'm pretty sure that everyone can agree that Private Practice did not receive the welcome that they were hoping for...This is just a bad, bad idea.
* Nooooooo. I am going all French Revolution on NBC. Heads on sticks.
* Two words: Joey. And Joey.
What do you think? Everyone feared the American “Office” before they saw it, so maybe the producers can pull this off as well? Or does the mere thought of “extending the product” cheapen a quality show?
Comments
Don't do it! the sum is more than the parts. when will the networks stop being greedy and just enjoy the fact that they have a hit series, which is only a hit because we like ALL the characters, not just a few. Yes, Joey, Joey, Joey. Enough said.
Posted by: john stuckmeyer | October 31, 2007 1:16 PM
An all-around sucky idea. Even Dwight, as complex as he is, wouldn't make for a good spin-off. He's much better in small, mysterious doses.
Posted by: Suzy Q | November 2, 2007 3:48 PM