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Comedy Analysis: The Office

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I watched The Office, and it aired on NBC TV from March 2005 until May 2013. It is a comedy that is filmed in a documentary style of shooting. The main character is Michael Scott, and he has the role as Regional Manager of a branch of Dunder Mifflin Paper Company in Pennsylvania. Dwight Schrute is a salesman and assistant to the Regional Manager. Jim Halpert is another salesman, and Pam Beesly is the office receptionist. Dwight worships Michael, and they get along great. Jim and Dwight often have conflict and fight regularly. They enjoy pulling pranks on each other too. Jim and Pam are good friends. Jim has a crush on Pam, but he cannot say anything because Pam is engaged to Roy. The goal of the show is to depict the lives of everyday office

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