The Office is an American television sitcom that aired on NBC from March 24, 2005, to May 16, 2013, lasting nine seasons. It is an adaptation of the original BBC series of the same name and was adapted for American television by Greg Daniels, a veteran writer for Saturday Night Live, King of the Hill, and The Simpsons. It was co-produced by Daniels' Deedle-Dee Productions, and Reveille Productions, in association with Universal Television. The original executive producers were Greg Daniels, Howard Klein, Ben Silverman, Ricky Gervais, and Stephen Merchant, with numerous others being promoted in later seasons.
A sitcom, clipping for situational comedy, is a genre of comedy centered on a fixed set of characters who carry over from episode to episode. Sitcoms can be contrasted with sketch comedy, where a troupe may use new characters in each sketch, and stand-up comedy, where a comedian tells jokes and stories to an audience. Sitcoms originated in radio, but today are found mostly on television as one of its dominant narrative forms. This form can also include mockumentaries.
The Office is a British television mockumentary sitcom first broadcast in the UK on BBC Two on 9 July 2001. Created, written, and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the programme follows the day-to-day lives of office employees in the Slough branch of the fictional Wernham Hogg paper company. Gervais also stars in the series, playing the central character David Brent.
The AFI Award, established in 2000 by the American Film Institute, is given annually to ten films and ten television programs to acknowledge the "most significant achievements in the art of the moving image".[1]The Office was honored twice.
The American Film Institute (AFI) is an American film organization that educates filmmakers and honors the heritage of the motion picture arts in the United States. AFI is supported by private funding and public membership fees.
The ADG Excellence in Production Design Awards are awards presented annually by the Art Directors Guild (ADG) to recognize excellence in production design and art direction in the film and television industries. Honorees are presented with an award made by New York firm, Society Awards.
The Art Directors Guild (ADG) is an American labor union and local of the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees (IATSE) representing 2,500 motion picture and television professionals.
The American Latino Media Arts Award, or simply ALMA Award, is an accolade presented annually to acknowledge the best American Latino contributions to film, music, and television.[9]The Office was nominated five times, winning once.
The American Latino Media Arts Award or ALMA Award, formerly known as NCLR Bravo Award, is an award highlighting the best American Latino contributions to music, television, and film. The awards promote fair and accurate portrayals of Latinos. In Spanish the word ALMA means "soul".
Hispanic Americans and Latino Americans are Americans who are descendants of people from Spain and Latin America, respectively. More generally, it includes all Americans who speak the Spanish language natively, and who self-identify as Hispanic or Latino, whether of full or partial ancestry. For the 2010 United States Census, people counted as "Hispanic" or "Latino" were those who identified as one of the specific Hispanic or Latino categories listed on the census questionnaire as well as those who indicated that they were "other Spanish, Hispanic or Latino." The national origins classified as Hispanic or Latino by the United States Census Bureau are the following: Argentine, Cuban, Colombian, Puerto Rican, Dominican, Mexican, Costa Rican, Guatemalan, Honduran, Nicaraguan, Panamanian, Salvadoran, Bolivian, Spanish American, Chilean, Ecuadorian, Paraguayan, Peruvian, Uruguayan and Venezuelan. Brazilian Americans, other Portuguese-speaking Latino groups, and non-Spanish speaking Latino groups in the United States are solely defined as "Latino" by some U.S. government agencies. The Census Bureau uses the terms Hispanic and Latino interchangeably.
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2008
Outstanding Male Performance in a Comedy Television Series
The Cinema Audio Society Awards are an annual awards ceremony given by the Cinema Audio Society that honor outstanding achievements in sound mixing. These awards have been presented by the Cinema Audio Society since 1994.
Audio mixing is the process by which multiple sounds are combined into one or more channels. In the process, a source's volume level, frequency content, dynamics, and panoramic position are manipulated and or enhanced. This practical, aesthetic, or otherwise creative treatment is done in order to produce a finished version that is appealing to listeners.
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2013
Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Television Series – Half Hour
Benjamin Patrick, John W. Cook II, and Robert Carr (for the episode "New Guys")
The Emmy Award was established in 1949 in order to recognize excellence in the American television industry, and are bestowed by members of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Emmy Awards are given in different ceremonies presented annually; Primetime Emmys recognise outstanding work in American primetime television programming, while Creative Arts Emmys are presented to honor technical and creative achievements, and include categories recognising work of art directors, lighting and costume designers, cinematographers, casting directors, and other production-based personnel.[27]The Office was nominated for 42 Emmy Awards, winning five times. It won once for its directing, once for writing, two awards for editing, and once for the best series.
Benjamin Silverman, Greg Daniels, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Howard Klein, Paul Lieberstein, Jennifer Celotta, Michael Schur, Kent Zbornak, Teri Weinberg, B. J. Novak, and Mindy Kaling
Greg Daniels, Benjamin Silverman, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Howard Klein, Paul Lieberstein, Michael Schur, Jennifer Celotta, Kent Zbornak, Teri Weinberg, B. J. Novak, Mindy Kaling, Lee Eisenberg, and Gene Stupnitsky
Greg Daniels, Benjamin Silverman, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Howard Klein, Paul Lieberstein, Jennifer Celotta, Teri Weinberg, B. J. Novak, Mindy Kaling, Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupnitsky, Paul Feig, Aaron Shure, Steve Carell, Justin Spitzer, Jake Aust, and Randy Cordray
Greg Daniels, Benjamin Silverman, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Howard Klein, Paul Lieberstein, Mindy Kaling, Lee Eisenberg, B. J. Novak, Aaron Shure, Teri Weinberg, Steve Carell, Justin Spitzer, Charlie Grandy, Warren Lieberstein, Halsted Sullivan, Randy Cordray, and Daniel Chun
Benjamin Silverman, Greg Daniels, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Howard Klein, Paul Lieberstein, B. J. Novak, Teri Weinberg, Mindy Kaling, Aaron Shure, Daniel Chun, Peter Ocko, Justin Spitzer, Charlie Grandy, Steve Carell, Warren Lieberstein, Halsted Sullivan, Steve Hely, and Randy Cordray
David Rogers and Claire Scanlon (for the episode "Finale")
Won
GLAAD Media Awards
First given out in 1990 by the American Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, the GLAAD Media Awards were established in order to "recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the LGBT community and the issues that affect their lives."[35]The Office received one nomination.
The Golden Globe Awards, founded in 1943, recognize the best work in both film and television industries. The accolade is given by the members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA).[37]The Office received nine nominations with Carell winning once in 2007.
The Imagen Award is organized by the Imagen Foundation, an American organization dedicated to "recognize and reward positive portrayals of Latinos in all forms of media".[44]Oscar Nunez received three nominations.
The Peabody Awards recognize excellence in various platforms of the media, including film, radio, television, and the Internet. Established in 1941, the award "spotlight[s] instances of how electronic media can teach, expand our horizons, defend the public interest, or encourage empathy with others".[59]The Office received the accolade in 2007. The award association provided the following description of the series:[60]
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[...] The Office has been masterfully retooled for American sensibilities, bringing a distinctly stateside feel to the hum of the fluorescent lights and drone of the copy machine at Dunder-Mifflin paper supply in Scranton, Penn. [...] Able to tackle even more ground than its predecessor, The Office explores the monotony and inanity of the daily grind while highlighting the simple pleasures that make the working world bearable. All the while, sharp observations about American society slip through in the guise of comedy. For its deadpan humor, its successful expansion of a British show for American television, and its uncanny ability to make viewers want to spend yet another half-hour at work, The Office receives a Peabody Award.
The People's Choice Awards are presented annually by Procter & Gamble and were first introduced in 1975. The awards show recognizes the work of popular culture, voted on by the general public.[62]The Office was nominated three times.
The Prism Award, presented by the Entertainment Industries Council, recognizes television shows, films, music and comic books for accurately depicting various health and social issues.[66]The Office won once.
The Satellite Award is given annually by the International Press Academy (IPA) to honor the best work in the entertainment industry.[77]The Office was nominated six times, including three nominations for Steve Carell.
Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Steve Carell, David Denman, Jenna Fischer, Kate Flannery, Melora Hardin, Mindy Kaling, Angela Kinsey, John Krasinski, Paul Lieberstein, B. J. Novak, Oscar Nunez, Phyllis Smith, and Rainn Wilson
Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Creed Bratton, Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer, Kate Flannery, Melora Hardin, Ed Helms, Mindy Kaling, Angela Kinsey, John Krasinski, Paul Lieberstein, B. J. Novak, Oscar Nunez, Craig Robinson, Phyllis Smith, and Rainn Wilson
Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Creed Bratton, Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer, Kate Flannery, Ed Helms, Mindy Kaling, Ellie Kemper, Angela Kinsey, John Krasinski, Paul Lieberstein, B. J. Novak, Oscar Nunez, Craig Robinson, Phyllis Smith, and Rainn Wilson
Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Creed Bratton, Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer, Kate Flannery, Ed Helms, Mindy Kaling, Ellie Kemper, Angela Kinsey, John Krasinski, Paul Lieberstein, B. J. Novak, Oscar Nunez, Craig Robinson, Phyllis Smith, Rainn Wilson, and Zach Woods
Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Creed Bratton, Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer, Kate Flannery, Ed Helms, Mindy Kaling, Ellie Kemper, Angela Kinsey, John Krasinski, Paul Lieberstein, B. J. Novak, Oscar Nunez, Craig Robinson, James Spader, Phyllis Smith, Rainn Wilson, and Zach Woods
Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Creed Bratton, Jenna Fischer, Kate Flannery, Ed Helms, Mindy Kaling, Ellie Kemper, Angela Kinsey, John Krasinski, Paul Lieberstein, B. J. Novak, Oscar Nunez, Craig Robinson, James Spader, Phyllis Smith, Rainn Wilson, and Zach Woods
The TCA Award is an annual accolade awarded by the Television Critics Association in recognition of outstanding achievements in television.[101]The Office won three awards from seven nominations.
First presented in 1949, the Writers Guild of America Award recognizes the work of film, television and radio screenwriters.[109]The Office won three times.[110]
Steve Carell, Jennifer Celotta, Greg Daniels, Lee Eisenberg, Brent Forrester, Ricky Gervais, Mindy Kaling, Paul Lieberstein, Stephen Merchant, B. J. Novak, Michael Schur, Justin Spitzer, and Gene Stupnitsky
Steve Carell, Jennifer Celotta, Greg Daniels, Lee Eisenberg, Anthony Farrell, Brent Forrester, Mindy Kaling, Ryan Koh, Lester Lewis, Paul Lieberstein, B. J. Novak, Michael Schur, Justin Spitzer, Gene Stupnitsky, Caroline Williams, and Larry Wilmore
Steve Carell, Jennifer Celotta, Greg Daniels, Lee Eisenberg, Brent Forrester, Dan Goor, Charlie Grandy, Mindy Kaling, Ryan Koh, Lester Lewis, Paul Lieberstein, Warren Lieberstein, B. J. Novak, Michael Schur, Aaron Shure, Justin Spitzer, Gene Stupnitsky, and Halsted Sullivan
Jennifer Celotta, Danny Chun, Greg Daniels, Lee Eisenberg, Anthony Q. Farrell, Brent Forrester, Dan Goor, Charlie Grandy, Mindy Kaling, Ryan Koh, Lester Lewis, Paul Lieberstein, Warren Lieberstein, B. J. Novak, Michael Schur, Aaron Shure, Justin Spitzer, Gene Stupnitsky, and Halsted Sullivan
Jennifer Celotta, Daniel Chun, Greg Daniels, Lee Eisenberg, Brent Forrester, Amelie Gillette, Charlie Grandy, Steve Hely, Jonathan A. Hughes, Mindy Kaling, Carrie Kemper, Jason Kessler, Paul Lieberstein, Warren Lieberstein, B. J. Novak, Peter Ocko, Robert Padnick, Aaron Shure, Justin Spitzer, Gene Stupnitsky, Halsted Sullivan, and Jon Vitti
1 2 Awards in the categories do not have prior nominations and only winners are announced. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in the list was presumed to have had a prior nomination.
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