Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. David Brent Ricky Gervais is headed stateside. The button-pushing comic kicks off the North American leg of his ongoing ‘Mortality Tour’ on … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. For once, John Krasinski is angry. Starting May 23, the typically even-keeled actor — who produced a show called “Some Good News” at … Read more
At Dunder Mifflin, productivity was at an all-time high. During “The Office,” which ran for nine seasons from 2005 to 2013, cast members Leslie David Baker, Oscar Nuñez, Angela Kinsey, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Brian Baumgartner and Kate Flannery would do mundane tasks at their desks during scenes. While talking to Today in an interview on Thursday, the … Read more
Rashida Jones was at peace when it was time to clock out of work for good. On Tuesday’s episode of the “Good Hang” podcast, the actress, 49, got candid on briefly appearing on “The Office” as Karen Filippelli, who was an employee of Dunder Mifflin’s Stamford branch. “I had done a year on ‘The Office’ and they let me go, … Read more
It has been nearly two decades since the workplace mockumentary “The Office” first set an episode inside a Chili’s, where Michael Scott handed out Dundie awards to his ever-tolerant employees, including trophies for the whitest sneakers and for stinking up the bathroom. Over nine seasons, “The Office” regularly name-dropped real places and products associated with Scranton, where … Read more
They’re ready to split out of spite. Disgruntled Gen Z employees aren’t getting mad. They’re not even getting even. The ticked-off twenty-somethings are, instead, vengefully getting the hell out of dodge when the going gets tough on the job. Experts say revenge quitting is on the rise as a trend aimed at wreaking havoc on … Read more
Before Melora Hardin starred in “The Office,” she headed to the prairie. The actress, who got her start in Hollywood as a child, auditioned for “Little House on the Prairie” when she was 9 years old. She was later cast in an episode to play Belinda, one of Albert Ingalls’ (Matthew Labyorteaux) classmates. The 57-year-old, … Read more
A former writer on the US version of “The Office” says a “Saturday Night Live” parody of the workplace sitcom left him “a bit rankled.” Mike Schur, who wrote on “SNL” before he left the late night show to work on “The Office,” shared his thoughts about a sketch called “The Japanese Office” during an … Read more
Rainn Wilson can’t believe his eyes after a fire destroyed a large portion of his home. “The Office” alum, 58, recently gave his followers a look at the damage from the blaze that “almost burned down” his California residence in the Ventura County mountain fire last month. Wilson maintained a positive attitude while reflecting on … Read more
He’s not going back to Scranton. Mike Schur, who was a producer and writer on “The Office,” before he went on to co-create hit comedies like “Parks and Recreation” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” has weighed in on the upcoming new iteration of “The Office.” Schur also appeared onscreen in several episodes, as Dwight Schrute’s (Rainn Wilson) … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Mortality is typically not a very funny topic. Still, that won’t stop Ricky Gervais from exploring the touchy subject on his ‘Mortality … Read more
Jenna Fischer has revealed that her celeb pal and fellow actress Christina Applegate that had a “salty” reaction to her cancer diagnosis. “The Office” alum — who played Pam Beesly on the hit NBC sitcom — revealed earlier this month was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. Appearing on the “Today” show, Fischer said she received her diagnosis … Read more
Jenna Fischer is revealing that her “Office” co-star and real-life best friend, Angela Kinsey, was her confidant throughout her secret breast cancer fight. Fischer, 50, held back tears while discussing their special friendship in a sit-down interview with “Today” host Hoda Kotb about her cancer journey that aired on Monday. The actress — who famously played Pam Beesly on … Read more
They’ve got full plates, but empty tummies. Gen Z go-getters are forgoing midday grub while on the job due to guilt, per new data on employee lunch trends. “47% of Gen Zers miss out on lunch twice or more per week,” researchers from ezCater, a food-tech company, revealed in their 2024 Lunch Report. Zoomers rather … Read more
Hollywood director Paul Feig accused late comedian Robin Williams of sabotaging his stand-up career “a couple of times” as he tried to break into the comedy industry in Los Angeles. Feig, best known for directing hits including “The Office,” “Bridesmaids” and the controversial “Ghostbusters” reboot, revealed what it was like trying to stand out in … Read more
Jenna Fischer has revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. “The Office” alum — who famously played Pam Beesly on the NBC sitcom — announced the news via Instagram on Tuesday, Oct. 8, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. “Back in October 2023, I posted a photo of myself on Instagram preparing for my … Read more
A few weeks ago, a friend and I grabbed coffee on the Upper East Side. It was a crisp, glorious day, so I asked if she wanted to take our orders to-go and wander around Central Park. Sure, she said, but could we head south along Fifth? She needed to swipe her work badge in … Read more
Two-timing while on the clock could screw up more than just your “I Do’s.” Resisting the sexy office siren or the hunk in headquarters can come as a serious challenge to married men and women on the job. For some, the temptation to cheat with a cute co-worker is simply too hard to overcome. However, … Read more
Is quiet quitting a quiet killer? New research has found that rude behavior on the job “could have potentially life-threatening consequences” to recipients and beyond. “Many workplaces treat rudeness as a minor interpersonal issue,” said University of Florida researcher Amir Erez. “Our research shows that it’s a major threat to productivity and even safety. Organizations should … Read more
Angela wasn’t invited. Angela Kinsey, who starred as Angela Martin in “The Office,” revealed that she was excluded from a spinoff show about Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson), which was in the works before NBC pulled the plug. Kinsey, 53, explained what happened on the most recent episode of her podcast with fellow “The Office” co-star … Read more