Name: The Office
ISBN: 9781524744977

Andy Greene

In 2018, Rolling Stone writer Andy Greene wrote his most popular piece of all time: an oral history of just one episode of The Office, a fan favorite titled 'The Dinner Party'. The stories he uncovered were fascinating, touching, hilarious, nostalgic - everything that a great article, and great book, should be, and Andy realised that having won the trust of so many of the key actors and writers, he had a unique, exciting opportunity to write the definitive account of the show's creation and success.

The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s: an Oral History

The Office

Patrick Book

I truly am a sap for pop culture oral histories, and this was pretty interesting. There was a surprising level of candour on the part of behind the scenes folks about some of the more contentious decisions and plot points that I really appreciated.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The untold stories behind The Office, one of the most iconic television shows of the twenty-first century, told by its creators, writers, and actors When did you last hang out with Jim, Pam, Dwight, Michael, and the rest of Dunder Mifflin? It might have been back in 2013, when the series finale aired . . . or it might have been last night, when you watched three episodes in a row. But either way, long after the show first aired, it’s more popular than ever, and fans have only one problem—what to watch, or read, next. Fortunately, Rolling Stone writer Andy Greene has that answer. In his brand-new oral history, The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s, Greene will take readers behind the scenes of their favorite moments and characters. Greene gives us the true inside story behind the entire show, from its origins on the BBC through its impressive nine-season run in America, with in-depth research and exclusive interviews. Fans will get the inside scoop on key episodes from "The Dundies" to "Threat Level Midnight" and "Goodbye, Michael," including behind-the-scenes details like the battle to keep it on the air when NBC wanted to pull the plug after just six episodes and the failed attempt to bring in James Gandolfini as the new boss after Steve Carell left, spotlighting the incredible, genre-redefining show created by the family-like team, who together took a quirky British import with dicey prospects and turned it into a primetime giant with true historical and cultural significance. Hilarious, heartwarming, and revelatory, The Office gives fans and pop culture buffs a front-row seat to the phenomenal sequence of events that launched The Office into wild popularity, changing the face of television and how we all see our office lives for decades to come.

The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s: An Oral History

Mariane Ferrantino 

Fun for fans!

The Office is a huge part of my life. It’s one of the few entertainment properties my husband and I agree on, so we watch and rewatch a lot. I love behind the scenes things, so this was a really fun read. Even at 400+ pages, I still wanted even more stories. I guess that’s just what Office Ladies will have to be for!

Caroline Lewicki

This is a must read if you're a fan of The Office. Lots of really great behind the scenes tidbits, makings of some of the key episodes, and overall interesting stories. I especially enjoyed learning about how a lot of the cast was chosen for their roles. This was really fun to read and reminded me why I loved watching The Office in the first place.

Jan Talkington

As a fan it was very interesting. I think I would have enjoyed reading it more than listening.

The Office The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s: an Oral History

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