‘Little Bit Rankled’: Michael Schur Sheds Light On The Japanese Office Sketch On SNL

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As a devoted fan and former writer for The Office, I find myself constantly revisiting my experiences with this iconic comedy series. The recent recollection by Michael Schur of his feelings towards the SNL parody of The Office is a fascinating insight into the complexities of creative ownership and cultural exchange.

Michael Schur, renowned for creating the globally celebrated sitcom The Office, shared his experience of observing a Saturday Night Live skit that mimicked his scripts.

As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but share my feelings about Schur’s recent revelation. Back then, when Steve Carell and Ricky Gervais, the stars of our beloved The Office, graced the stage together for the Japanese Office SNL sketch, I couldn’t help but feel a pang of frustration. It was like watching two sides of my favorite show, and it just didn’t sit right with me!

On May 17, 2008, an episode of The Office aired that didn’t sit well with me – it felt off. I remember discussing this very point on The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers podcast.

Moreover, Michael Schur noted that while he was initially involved with SNL (Saturday Night Live), the show eventually seemed like a cultural tastemaker to him. To clarify, Schur departed from NBC’s sketch comedy in 2005 to focus on writing for The Office instead.

Reminiscing about watching the Beautiful Boy actor perform in The Japanese Office sketch, Schur also mentioned that he felt a tad annoyed or irritated.

Previously mentioned drawing was introduced by the British humorist, notable for creating the initial BBC adaptation of The Office. Earlier in the presentation, Ricky Gervais playfully hinted that the British adaptation of the office was influenced by a Japanese television series.

In this installment, the atmosphere echoed that of a well-known sitcom, as Steve Carell took on his role alongside cast members previously seen on Saturday Night Live, stepping into the shoes of the original characters.

Additionally, not only is this specific drawing based on Japan, but it’s entirely spoken in Japanese without any captions for viewers.

Although it might seem like a humorous twist for spectators, Schur was expressing his own frustration. He mentioned on the podcast that he believed SNL had taken the idea from him, but simultaneously he felt “I took it from the Japanese version.

For nine seasons, between 2005 and 2013, The Office, an adaptation of a British sitcom with the same title, graced NBC’s airwaves.

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2024-12-27 09:24