Ricky Gervais
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03/16/21 • 40 min
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To truly Deep Dive into The Office, Brian must go to the person who started it all - the creator and star of The Office U.K., the incomparable Ricky Gervais. In this episode, Ricky shares David Brent’s deepest desires, talks about the greatest love story ever told (hint: it’s The Office) and discovers a shocking truth about Steve Carell.
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To truly Deep Dive into The Office, Brian must go to the person who started it all - the creator and star of The Office U.K., the incomparable Ricky Gervais. In this episode, Ricky shares David Brent’s deepest desires, talks about the greatest love story ever told (hint: it’s The Office) and discovers a shocking truth about Steve Carell.
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Sure, they made it look easy, but executive producer Ben Silverman knows the true struggles behind bringing The Office to American television. Ben tells the tale of his decision to adapt the British sitcom and the meeting with Ricky Gervais that followed only 24 hours later, and the time he found out about the show’s second season pickup ... while watching Brad Pitt sleep on an airplane.
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Off The Beat with Brian Baumgartner - Ricky Gervais
Transcript
I I'm Rick Devised. You probably know me from the UK version of the Office, or the Office as we call it in the UK. Hello, and welcome back to the Office deep Dive. I am your host Brian Baumgartner. Today you will get to listen to my conversation with the one and only one of my comedy heroes, Ricky Gervais. Ricky was the co creator of the British version of the Office along with Stephen Merchant, who we spoke to last week, and Ricky, in addition t
Ricky Gervais Top Questions Answered
Is "The Office" a reality TV show?
No, "The Office" is not a reality TV show. It is a sitcom that fictionalizes and satirizes office life.
Who created "The Office"?
"The Office" was co-created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.
Was "The Office" the first project where Ricky Gervais felt a sense of accomplishment?
Yes, Ricky Gervais considers "The Office" to be the first project where he tried his hardest and felt a sense of accomplishment.
What is the focus of Ricky Gervais's new series "Afterlife"?
The focus of Ricky Gervais's new series "Afterlife" is on the mundane aspects of life.
Who played the character David Brent in the British version of "The Office"?
Ricky Gervais played the character David Brent in the British version of "The Office".
Did Steve Carell win an Emmy for his role in "The Office"?
No, Steve Carell was nominated multiple times for his role in "The Office" but did not win an Emmy.
Who was the showrunner for the American version of "The Office"?
The showrunner for the American version of "The Office" was Greg Daniels.
Which version of "The Office" is more popular, the British or American?
Both versions have a large following, but the American version of "The Office" has been the number one streaming show in the world since 2017.
What were Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant influenced by when creating "The Office"?
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant were influenced by their own experiences working in offices and docu-soaps that made ordinary people famous.
How did "The Office" challenge the traditional TV setup?
"The Office" inverted the traditional TV setup by making the wacky boss the central figure and the love story an important subplot.
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