Shareholder Meeting

Podcast Summary

• Michael's Unsuccessful Shareholder Meeting and The Office's Green Week Tie-In: Michael faces embarrassment at a fake New York shareholder meeting, while Jim feels overlooked as a boss. The Office incorporated Green Week themes, despite filming at the Marriott Hotel in LA.

  The Ultimate Office Rewatch Podcast, hosted by Jenna Fisher (Pam Beesly) and Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin), provides exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from their time on The Office. During one episode, they discussed season six, episode 11, "Shareholder Meeting," where Michael Scott (Steve Carell) and other higher-ups were booed at a shareholder meeting in New York City. The episode aired during NBC's Green Week, a network-wide initiative to incorporate environmental themes into shows. However, the production team did not actually travel to New York for filming; instead, they shot at the downtown Marriott Hotel in Los Angeles. The episode saw Michael making promises he couldn't keep, and Jim feeling unrecognized as a boss. The podcast also shared fun facts about the episode's tie-ins to Green Week and the filming location.

• Unexpected addition to shoot schedule for shareholder meeting episode: During production of 'The Office', an unexpected email led to the filming of cut scenes featuring Jim and Ryan, uncovering a curious discovery and adding an unexpected twist

  During the production of "The Office," there was an unexpected addition to the shoot schedule for the episode featuring the shareholder meeting. Randy Cordray emailed the team about the need for additional material, resulting in the filming of scenes involving Jim and Ryan's storyline on October 16th instead of during the originally planned hiatus. The Jim Ryan scenes were part of Justin Spitzer's initial outline but were ultimately cut from the shooting draft. A curious discovery of missing scenes and gift bags led the team to uncover this information, resulting in an unexpected twist during the production process.

• Repurposing and rewriting scenes in 'The Office': Behind-the-scenes, scenes from 'The Office' were often repurposed and rewritten, with Jim's scene from 'Scott's Tots' being a notable example. Erin and Angela's webisode also included a reference to an NBC.com video crew. However, the origin of the four gift bags on Kelly's desk remains a mystery.

  The production of "The Office" involved a lot of behind-the-scenes repurposing and rewriting of scenes. For instance, a scene featuring Jim Ryan (Fisher) was originally shot for "Scott's Tots" but was later cut and reused in a shareholder meeting scene. Similarly, a webisode featuring Erin and Angela was filmed on October 19th, 2005, and included a mention of an NBC.com video crew being on set, which corresponds to an email from Joya Balfour about a new webisode song track. However, the mystery of the four gift bags on Kelly's desk remains unsolved, as they do not appear in any deleted scenes or the script for "Scott's Tots."

• The Office Ladies explore Kelly's gift bags and Jim's train poster: The team discovered Kelly had gift bags on her desk but couldn't explain why. They were impressed by the attention to detail with Jim's train poster depicting the Phoebe Snow, a real passenger train. The Office Ladies will be exploring the evolution of Recyclops through flashbacks.

  While the Office Ladies uncovered various intriguing details during their investigation, they were unable to definitively answer the question about why Kelly had gift bags on her desk. However, they did discover some exciting information about Jim's train poster, which depicted the Phoebe Snow, a famous passenger train that stopped at Scranton. The team was impressed by the attention to detail from the set dressing team in placing such a specific painting in Jim's office. They also shared that they will be exploring the evolution of Recyclops over five years through a series of flashbacks. Despite not being able to solve every mystery, the Office Ladies continue to enjoy the journey of uncovering behind-the-scenes information from The Office.

• Bringing Recyclops to Life: A Collaborative Costume Design Effort: Despite budget constraints and vague scripts, costume designer Alicia Raycraft's creativity and talent brought Recyclops' various costumes to life, reflecting his evolving persona and growing obsession with recycling.

  The transformation of the character Recyclops in the Office series was a collaborative effort between the writers and the costume designer, Alicia Raycraft. Despite budget constraints and vague scripts, Alicia's creativity and talent allowed her to bring Recyclops' various costumes to life, from simple earth-themed outfits to a more elaborate Terminator-inspired look. Her process involved sketching designs based on photos of Rainn Wilson and working closely with the writers to ensure the costumes fit the character's evolving persona. Even when the scripts were unclear, Alicia took the initiative to research and source materials, ultimately creating costumes that were not only visually impressive but also reflected Recyclops' growing obsession with recycling.

• The Creation of Recyclops and Office Humor: The 'The Office' episode showcases the creation of Recyclops, Michael's anxiety during the shareholder meeting, and the office workers' unique humor.

  The creation of Recyclops on "The Office" was a collaborative effort with various ideas coming together piece by piece. During the discussion, it was revealed that the character was added later in the production process and that there were even some interesting theories about forgotten gifts for Mindy during the Tetris scene. Another notable detail was Michael's anxiety over his wave at the shareholder meeting, while Oscar remained focused on the declining Dunder Mifflin stock prices. The scene at Oscar's desk also featured background catches of Henry Sane's graphic design for the DMI stock page and Kate playing solitaire. Erin's mistake about Michael's limo being a stretch limo instead of a town car led to some amusement and skepticism from the employees. The origins of the word "limousine" were also explored, adding an interesting historical tidbit to the conversation. Overall, the episode showcased the unique dynamics and humor of the Dunder Mifflin office workers.

• Origins of Limousines in France: The word 'limousine' originated from a French region's cloaks and evolved into a chauffeured vehicle for the wealthy, with a separation between the passenger and driver compartments.

  The word "limousine" originated from a type of horse-drawn carriage used in the Limousine region of France. The name came from the cloaks worn by shepherds in the area, which had a similar enclosed design to the vehicle. Over time, limousines evolved to become chauffeured vehicles for the wealthy, leading to the modern stretch limousines we know today. To qualify as a limousine, there must be a separation between the passenger and driver compartments. This separation can take various forms, such as a window or the driver being outside the enclosed vehicle. The history of limousines is filled with interesting facts, making them a great topic for dinner conversation or trivia games. In the context of the discussion, the limousine in the podcast was a stretch limo that seated eight people and was driven by a professional with experience navigating Los Angeles traffic.

• Behind the Scenes of 'The Office': The production team went to great lengths to create authentic NYC scenes and detailed character quirks, including Dwight's line behavior and notable guest stars like Alan Fudge and Chris Ellis.

  The production team went to great lengths to create realistic limo and New York City scenes for "The Office," even using a real taxi cab convoy and filming car-to-car. Another interesting detail is that Dwight's line behavior included rules and quirks, such as refusing to save a place in line and having a deep disdain for the use of "if onlys" and "justs." Additionally, notable guest stars included Alan Fudge as Alan Brand, the CEO of Dunder Mifflin, and Chris Ellis as Congressman Chris O'Keefe. Overall, these behind-the-scenes insights add depth to the beloved show and showcase the dedication of the cast and crew.

• German Harvest Festival Donkfest and Office Drama: During Donkfest, Jim dealt with office issues, including Ryan's concerns about importing contacts, Phyllis' long lunch, and a hidden mic during a shareholder meeting.

  The German harvest festival, Donkfest, is a time for giving thanks and appreciation for the year's harvest, similar to America's Thanksgiving. It is traditionally celebrated with a church service, followed by parades and a feast. A notable food item served during Donkfest is a large chicken or rooster. During the Dunder Mifflin Scranton branch's office hours, Jim faced some issues with Ryan and Phyllis' long lunch. Ryan questioned the need to import all contacts into Outlook when the company's future was uncertain. Phyllis returned from her two-hour lunch, admittedly tipsy, and shared this information with Jim, who was concerned about her behavior and honesty. In the midst of all this, Jim and the team also noticed a mic hide during Oscar and Andy's shareholder meeting.

• Encouraged to Rebel Against Dunder Mifflin Board: Andy, who had previously regretted taking standardized tests, found himself in a position to encourage rebellion against the Dunder Mifflin board during a shareholder meeting.

  Despite Andy's past regrets about taking standardized tests and his rebellious nature, he found himself in a situation where he was encouraged to speak out against the Dunder Mifflin board during a shareholder meeting. Andy, known for rallying others to rebel, encouraged Oscar to take the microphone. In the past, Andy had organized a walkout over standardized testing and even got over 500 students to skip the SATs. However, he chickened out and took the test himself, scoring a 1220. According to a survey by Prep Scholar, this would place Andy in the 74th percentile. Despite his past regrets, Andy found himself in a position where he was once again encouraged to rebel, this time against the Dunder Mifflin board.

• Making bold promises and following through: Effective leaders make promises, deliver results, and remain committed even when faced with adversity.

  Effective leadership involves making bold promises and following through, even in the face of adversity. Michael Scott, the manager of Dunder Mifflin Scranton, did just that during a contentious company meeting. He promised a 45-day, 45-point plan to turn the company around, and the crowd reacted positively. Michael then delivered on his promise, one point at a time. However, when he tried to bring in accountant Oscar to help, Oscar was too afraid to speak up. This led to a public embarrassment for Michael, but he didn't let it deter him. Instead, he rallied the team, celebrated their successes, and even managed to secure a carbon neutral commitment from a disgruntled attendee. Through it all, Michael's determination and commitment to his plan kept the team focused and motivated. It's a reminder that leading with confidence and following through on promises can help turn things around, even in the most challenging situations.

• The Office team's creative prank and heartfelt birthday tributes: The Office team demonstrated their creativity by producing a convincing fake stock ticker and showed appreciation through thoughtful birthday gifts and well-wishes.

  The Office team went to great lengths to create a convincing fake stock ticker for a building in downtown LA, while back in Scranton, Jim rewarded Ryan with a new office, an old supply closet. The episode featured a surprise tag with a flashback of Dwight giving a speech, and Jen shared her birthday experiences, including a first basketball game and a new exercise room setup by her husband. The team sometimes used unused jokes as tags, and Jen appreciated the thoughtful gifts and well-wishes from her loved ones. Overall, the episode showcased the team's creativity and the importance of appreciation and experiences in life.

• Appreciation from Jenna Fisher and Angela Kinsey: Jenna Fisher and Angela Kinsey express heartfelt appreciation to their listeners on the Office Ladies podcast, while a mystery regarding four gift bags on Mindy Kaling's desk remains unsolved.

  The Office Ladies podcast episode features a heartfelt appreciation from Jenna Fisher and Angela Kinsey to their listeners, expressing gratitude and love. A mystery regarding four gift bags on Mindy Kaling's desk remains unsolved, and the episode concludes with Mindy singing. Office Ladies is produced by Earwolf, Jenna Fisher, and Angela Kinsey, with executive production by Cody Fisher. The team includes Cassie Jerkins as producer, Sam Keefer as sound engineer, and Ainsley Bubico as associate producer. The theme song is "Rubber Tree" by Creed Ratton. For an ad-free listening experience, use Stitrapremium with a free one-month trial and the code "Office."