Increasing Office Morale
Matty Burch - January 7, 2009
Do The Office and 30 Rock seem just a touch off their games this season? Maybe I’m in the minority, but has your home (or bachelor apartment as it may) also lacked the usual hearty guffaws heard on Thursday nights? In any case, why not let the armchair quarterback (me!) call some plays.
First, advice for Michael Scott and his Scranton desk jockeys:
- Fire Michael Scott: The British Office canned Scott equivalent David Brent and it made for some of the funniest (and saddest) episodes. And let’s be honest, Michael’s ineptitude warrants it. Sure, it’s a ballsy move but think about how much fun we’d have watching Michael job-hunting.
- Bring back Holly: Amy Ryan has serious chops. Her and Carell combined to form a believable, hilarious, and cringe-inducing pair. Not to mention, a mean Yoda she did.
- More Creed: Every time I hear one of his Creedisms, I pee my pants a little. Pull back the curtain and show our boy getting his groove on outside the office walls!
And now on to the Girlie Show clan:
- Lose the mega-watt guest-stars: I love Jen Aniston as much as the next gal, but the show’s at its best when it focuses on its core group. If I wanted to watch Oprah, I’d set my tivo to menopause.
- Kill Pete: Nothing personal against Scott Adsit. He’s a fine actor. They’ve just never found the right way to utilize him. With February around the corner may I suggest a sweeps-stunt suicide?!
- America, Leave Tina Fey Alone: Yes America, I know you found her Palin impersonation just as remarkable as I did, but please let it die. And Tina, stop with all the photo shoots. Your show may not get boffo ratings, but it’s got a cache that Vanity Fair covers can’t buy. Overexposure has killed many a good show (cough, insert overexposed show here).
