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NBC programmer Kevin Reilly originally suggested Paul Giamatti to producer Ben Silverman for the role of Michael Scott, but the actor declined. Production for this episode took place on February 18, 2004. The Office used no laugh tracks in the "Pilot", wanting its "deadpan" and "absurd" humor to fully come across. "Pilot" was filmed almost six months prior to beginning of filming on the second episode of the season, " Diversity Day". Although later reshot, a scene in which Jim tapes pencils to his desk was originally filmed as a parallel to a scene in the British version, in which Tim Canterbury stacks up cardboard boxes in front of Gareth Keenan to restrict Keenan's view of Canterbury. Jokes such as Dwight's stapler being put in Jell-O by Jim were transferred verbatim from the original series, while others were only slightly changed. Although the episode was primarily adapted from the first episode of the British series, it was partially re-scripted in an attempt to " Americanize" it. Daniels had decided to go through this route because "completely starting from scratch would be a very risky thing to do" due to the show being an adaptation. The pilot is a direct adaptation of the first episode of the British version.
#The office season 1 episode 1 project free tv series
The episode debuted the series as a midseason replacement for the 2004–05 season. "Pilot" was based on the original first episode of the British version of The Office, created by Ricky Gervais (pictured) and Stephen Merchant.
Although the episode was a ratings success, receiving a 5.0/13 in the Nielsen ratings among people aged 18–49, and garnering 11.2 million viewers overall, the episode received mixed reviews, with many critics criticizing it as a complete copy of the original. The episode was primarily adapted from the first episode of the British series, although it was partially re-scripted in an attempt to " Americanize" the new show. "Pilot" debuted The Office as a midseason replacement for the 2004–05 season. Novak) as a temporary worker, while Jim Halpert ( John Krasinski) pranks antagonist Dwight Schrute ( Rainn Wilson). The office also gets new employee Ryan Howard ( B. Manager Michael Scott ( Steve Carell) tries to paint a happy picture in the face of potential downsizing from corporate. In this episode, a documentary crew arrives at the Scranton, Pennsylvania offices of Dunder Mifflin to observe the employees and learn about modern management. The episode's teleplay was adapted by Greg Daniels from the original script of the first episode of the British version written by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. The episode premiered in the United States on NBC on March 24, 2005.

The DVD contained all six episodes, as well as commentaries from creators, writers, actors, and directors on most of the episodes, as well as deleted scenes from all of the episodes." Pilot" is the first episode of the first season of the American comedy television series The Office. Universal Studios Home Entertainment released season one in a single DVD on August 16, 2005. While some enjoyed the pilot, others opined that it was a mere copy of the original British version. The season debuted to high numbers, and garnered moderately positive reviews from critics aside from a poorly-received pilot episode. Season one of The Office aired on Tuesdays in the United States at 9:30 p.m. Meanwhile, sales rep Jim Halpert finds methods to undermine his cube-mate, Dwight Schrute receptionist Pam Beesly tries to deal with Michael's insensitivities and flubs and temporary employee Ryan Howard is acting mostly as an observer of the insanity around him. This season introduced the main characters, and established the general plot, which revolves around Michael Scott, regional manager of the Scranton branch office, trying to convince the filmmakers of the documentary that he presides over a happy, well-running office.

#The office season 1 episode 1 project free tv tv
The Office is an American adaptation of the British TV series of the same name, and is presented in a mockumentary format, portraying the daily lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the fictitious Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. The first season of the American television comedy The Office premiered in the United States on NBC on March 24, 2005, concluded on April 26, 2005, and consists of six episodes.
