The Office paved the way for many other “documentary style” TV comedies. It was based on the British format, and shows like Trailer Park Boys predate the American Office too. But, the success of The Office meant shows like Parks and Recreation or Modern Family could get away with it on broadcast. The creators of the American The Office said they were inspired by reality TV.
L-r: Director Ken Kwapis, camera operator Matt Sohn, and John Krasinski | Chris Haston/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images
Ben Silverman and Greg Daniels were on a Television Critics Association panel in 2005 for The Office. They shared what the comedy got from reality TV. People still binge The Office on Peacock thanks to jokes like these.
‘The Office’ was more reality TV than sitcom
The premise of The Office was that a documentary crew was making a film about the employees of Dunder Mifflin.
L-r: Director Ken Kwapis, camera operator Matt Sohn, and John Krasinski | Chris Haston/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images
Ben Silverman and Greg Daniels were on a Television Critics Association panel in 2005 for The Office. They shared what the comedy got from reality TV. People still binge The Office on Peacock thanks to jokes like these.
‘The Office’ was more reality TV than sitcom
The premise of The Office was that a documentary crew was making a film about the employees of Dunder Mifflin.
- 2/9/2023
- by Fred Topel
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
A&E has secured renewals for three of its highest-rated unscripted series, including a big deal for its reigning hit, Dog the Bounty Hunter. But the network's other breakout series, Growing Up Gotti, has been whacked, according to sources. It's also the end of the line for Airline, another A&E reality entry. The highest-rated series ever on the network in all key demographics, Dog will be back for a third season, which already is in production. Returning for second seasons are Inked and Criss Angel Mindfreak, the two youngest-skewing series on the network. "We are thrilled to be moving forward in our relationship with these shows," said Bob DeBitetto, executive vp and general manager of A&E. "They've all contributed to a great year at A&E."...
- 12/15/2005
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
LONDON -- RDF Media Group said Thursday that Joe Houlihan, executive producer of hit show I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! will leave Granada to head up the Los Angeles office of the British indie, replacing Cathy Rogers, who founded and has run the operation in California for three years. Houlihan's resume as the deputy controller of factual programs at Granada Television includes devising and executive producing ITV's longest-running docu-soap, Airline, as well as responsibility for the U.S. version with A&E. His other credits include executive producing A Life Down Under for Channel 4 and Temptation Island for Sky One.
LONDON -- RDF Media Group said Thursday that Joe Houlihan, executive producer of hit show "I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here," will leave Granada to head up the Los Angeles office of the British indie, replacing Cathy Rogers who founded and has run the operation in California for three years. Houlihan's credentials as the deputy controller of factual programs at Granada Television include devising and exec producing ITV's longest-running docu-soap Airline as well as responsibility for the U.S. version that is currently in production with A&E. Other credits are exec producing A Life Down Under for Channel 4 and Temptation Island for Sky One. RDF's three-year-old U.S. production arm had £14 million ($25.7 million) in revenues in 2003, making it one of he biggest U.S. arms of a British indie. The Studio City, CA-based RDF staff of 50 Americans and Brits are currently working with a large number of U.S. networks, including ABC, NBC, the WB, TLC, FX, Lifetime, Comedy Central, ABC Family, Spike and Court TV. RDF's director of programs, Stephen Lambert says: "The opportunities in the States are enormous. We're currently in production for three broadcast networks. We think that Joe's drive, popular touch and huge charm will ensure that the U.S. will become an increasingly important part of our production business." RDF could not confirm Houlihan's start date with the company.
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