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OWN's SUPER SOUL SUNDAY Features Dr. Maya Angelou Today
by TV News Desk - May 12, 2013


In the first of a special two-part event, Oprah Winfrey sits down with her beloved mentor and internationally acclaimed writer, author and poet Dr. Maya Angelou on the Emmy(R) Award-winning series 'Super Soul Sunday' premiering Mother's Day, today, May 12 from 11 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

Rainn Wilson (“The Office”) Speaks at Chapman University, 5/17
by Christina Mancuso - May 10, 2013


Rainn Wilson, the comedic actor best known for his regular role as Dwight Schrute on NBC's hit series "The Office," will be the guest speaker at Chapman University's 2013 Baccalaureate Service, which will be held on Friday, May 17 at 4 p.m. in the Wallace All Faiths Chapel, Fish Interfaith Center on the Chapman campus in Orange. He will also hold a book-signing immediately afterward, with copies of his book "Soul Pancake" available for purchase.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - THE OFFICE Series Finale
by - May 10, 2013


In the episode, months after the airing of the documentary, the workers of Dunder Mifflin, past and present, gather for a wedding and a final round of interviews. Get a sneak peek below!

NBC to Extend THE OFFICE Finale by 15 Minutes
by Caryn Robbins - May 7, 2013


NBC is extending the length of the final episode of 'The Office,' with a running time that will now extend from 9-10:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 16.

Photo Flash: THE OFFICE Closes its Doors; First Look at Series Finale, Airing 5/16
by Tyler Peterson - May 1, 2013


In the finale episode of THE OFFICE, months after the airing of the documentary, the workers of Dunder Mifflin, past and present, gather for a wedding and a final round of interviews. Mysteries are solved, hatchets are buried, pranks are prunked. In addition, a retrospective special will air at 8:00, prior to the final episode. Check out a first look at the two below!

Photo Flash: First Look - This Week's New Episode of THE OFFICE
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 30, 2013


'Livin' the Dream' airs Thursday, May 2 at 8:30 p.m. on NBC. Check out a first look below!

NBC to Bid THE OFFICE Farewell with Retrospective Special, 5/16
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 26, 2013


NBC has announced an hour-long primetime special dedicated to the seminal comedy 'The Office.' It will air Thursday, May 16 (8-9 p.m. ET) as a prelude to the one-hour series finale of 'The Office,' which will immediately follow.

NBC Reveals Synopsis for THE OFFICE Series Finale; Kaling, Novak to Guest Star
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 25, 2013


NBC has released details of the series finale of THE OFFICE airing Thursday, May 16, 2013. The episode will be preceded by an NBC special titled 'The Office Retrospective' from 8:00PM - 09:00PM.

Seth Rogen & More Set for YouTube's First-Ever Comedy Week
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 25, 2013


YouTube announced today the first-ever YouTube Comedy Week, a special event from May 19 through May 25, that will showcase the best of comedy with live events, video premieres and creative collaborations from the world's funniest people.

Seth Rogan & More Set for YouTube's First-Ever Comedy Week
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 25, 2013


YouTube announced today the first-ever YouTube Comedy Week, a special event from May 19 through May 25, that will showcase the best of comedy with live events, video premieres and creative collaborations from the world's funniest people.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Roy's Wedding' on This Week's THE OFFICE on NBC
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 24, 2013


On this week's episode of NBC's THE OFFICE titled 'Roy's Wedding,' the wedding toast of Pam's ex-fiance Roy causes Pam (Jenna Fischer) and Jim (John Krasinski) to examine their relationship for buried secrets. Get a sneak peek below!

Cartoon Network to Premiere ANNOYING ORANGE Season 2, 5/16
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 22, 2013


With one highly-rated season under its refrigerator belt, the multi-platform sensation Annoying Orange is ready to kick-off a second season of antics on Cartoon Network, Thursday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. (ET, PT).

The Acting Company Kicks Off OF MICE AND MEN and AS YOU LIKE IT National Tour Shows in VA Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2013


The Acting Company presents a national tour of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men and Shakespeare's As You Like It, running now through April 2013. Performances began in Santa Fe in October before the show left on a cross country tour to 44 cities in 30 states. Ian Belknap, Artistic Director of The Acting Company has direcTed Steinbeck's Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning tale, which is one of the most widely read stories in America.

The Acting Company to Kick Off OF MICE AND MEN and AS YOU LIKE IT National Tour Shows in VA, 4/20
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2013


The Acting Company presents a national tour of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men and Shakespeare's As You Like It, running now through April 2013. Performances began in Santa Fe in October before the show left on a cross country tour to 44 cities in 30 states. Ian Belknap, Artistic Director of The Acting Company has direcTed Steinbeck's Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning tale, which is one of the most widely read stories in America.

Photo Flash: THE OFFICE's 'Paper Plane,' Airing 4/25
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 12, 2013


'Paper Plane' airs April 25 at 9:00 p.m. on NBC. Check out a first look below!

VIDEO: Will Ferrell & Cast of THE OFFICE Bid Viewers Farewell in New Web Series
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 10, 2013


NBC and John Krasinski have partnered to produce a farewell web series to THE OFFICE, featuring cast members and guest stars, including Will Ferrell. Entertainwent Weekly has just debuted the first installment - check it out below!

Photo Flash: First Look - Roseanne Guest Stars on THE OFFICE, 4/11
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 30, 2013


On THE OFFICE's upcoming episode, titled 'Stairmageddon,' Stairmaggedon' strikes The Office when the elevator goes out and everyone is forced to take the stairs. Dwight (Rainn Wilson) forces Stanley (Leslie David Baker) to do an important sales call. Pam (Jenna Fischer) and Jim (John Krasinski) find comfort in talking with Nellie (Catherine Tate) and Toby (Paul Lieberstein) about marital troubles. Meanwhile, Angela (Angela Kinsey) stands by her man. Ed Helms, Phyllis Smith, Brian Baumgartner, Oscar Nunez, Kate Flannery, Creed Bratton, Craig Robinson, Ellie Kemper, Clark Dukeand Jake Lacy also star.

Photo Flash: First Look - THE OFFICE's 'Promos,' Airing 4/4
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 21, 2013


On THE OFFICE's upcoming episode, titled 'Promos,' everyone in The Office is excited when promos start running on TV for the documentary. Dwight (Rainn Wilson) makes Angela (Angela Kinsey) jealous when he starts dating a brussel sprout farmer. Meanwhile Jim (John Krasinski) has a big meeting with Major League baseball player, Ryan Howard (guest star Ryan Howard). Jenna Fischer, Ed Helms, Leslie David Baker, Phyllis Smith, Angela Kinsey, Brian Baumgartner, Oscar Nunez, Kate Flannery, Paul Lieberstein, Creed Bratton, Craig Robinson, Ellie Kemper, Catherine Tate, Clark Duke and Jake Lacy also star. 'Promos' airs April 4 at 9:00 p.m. on NBC.

Mamie Gummer to Star in CBS Drama Pilot BACKSTROM
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 21, 2013


Deadline reports that Mamie Gummer has signed on to star in the CBS adaptation of the best selling Swedish book series BACKSTROM. The actress joins previously announced cast members Rainn Wilson, Dennis Haysbert and Kristoffer Polaha.

Photo Flash: THE OFFICE Cast Hits the Red Carpet for Series Wrap Party
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 18, 2013


In anticipation of THE OFFICE's series finale, set to air on NBC on May 16, the beloved cast of the workplace comedy hit the red carpet for the show's wrap party last night at Unici Casa in Los Angeles, CA. Check out photos from the event below!

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