Steve Carell on 'Office' exit: 'It's a good time to move on'

Zack Galafanakis. Period.

Can I audition to fill in Steve Carell’s place? It’s going to be my new favorite sitcom. But, I’m afraid I’ll have to quit Kathy and Maggie, my own TV show, in order to do so.

The greatest move in the history of mankind would be to have Charlie Sheen replace Carrell. It would be the highest-rated show in history, and it would be a huge train wreck, which is what we all want in entertainment.

You think nearly everyone in the free world agrees with that huh? wow great rebuttal moron.

Um…The reason the series lasted “only” 13 eps is because that’s how they do things in the UK – short seasons (6-10 eps) and short runs – much like HBO. “The Office” is the most successful series in British TV histroy. Whether you find it funny or not doesn’t discount the impact it has had. There would be no American Office without it.

No, it wasn’t and isn’t.

I didn’t like it either. And I was born in Britain!

Mu ray? Mu ray?

Cheer up, Murray, it’s time to forget your wife met someone on the net, let’s go and get an ice cream.

Just add an s in front.

LOL!! I agree!

HE’S NOT A JOURNALIST YOU S HIT HEAD

Thank you

For the record, there was an episode of happy days where a guy LITERALLY JUMPED A SHARK. and it was the BEST ONE.

@ Troy – That Happy Days episode is what created the expression, “jumped the shark.”

@Troy LOL! Community rles

“Steve Carell will leave a huge hole”…That’s what she said! Couldn’t resist

yah.. jumping the shark. how about redoing the same gags again. the fire in the office… everyone panicking?! been there done that. 6th season was good, but 4 and 5 were terrible. its time to let go.

Agreed-The Office has been losing momentum for a while and when Carell leaves the show should end. I knew I stopped loving the show when the episode with Pam having her baby bored me to tears.

I agree. I remember watching the Christmas show and thinking things were picking up and getting better, but it never happened.

Like Carell, Ricky doesn’t want to be on the telly either. They actually have a long TV shooting schedule in the states. Television actors shoot several months out of the year over there. Movies are easier and less time consuming for often more money. Although I’m sure Carell makes a bundle. Obviously both want to do movies exclusively. Now if either could actually star in a big hit.

David Brent wouldn’t fit in on the monstrosity that NBC’s The Office has become. It’s a circus now, it might as well be the Simpsons. David Brent would just play like a piece of scenery unfortunately.

idiot

Look at the comments, though. The common opinion is that the show should end after Steve leaves. The ratings are declining anyway, and beyond the initial sampling of a Michael-less Office, they’ll only get worse and create ill will for the show. I love The Office, and I don’t want to see it go the way of Scrubs.

Actually, misreading your comment gave me a better suggestion: Bill Murray! Perfect mix of pathos and humour. Wonder if he’d do it if it was offered.

That really is the perfect casting. He’s been featured in a few ad campaigns that rifff off of a show that few people get to enjoy, putting that character in The Office (NZ green card, etc) would be genius.

Who loves Todd Packer? This guy!

@Troy Nice “That 70s Show” quote hilarious.

Steve Carell has starred in a number of hit movies.

I second that. I’ll hate to see it go, but there’s a time and place for everything, and the premise isn’t strong enough to send it to M*A*S*H-like longevity.

NBC not wanting first-born? Of course they do. What else are they supposed to sacrifice to their pagan gods?

Thinking the same thing. End it with some dignity. Pam and Jim are married and have a baby, so tie up those story lines and burn it to the ground.

What has two thumbs and loves Todd Packer?

Noting your user name, your comment is brilliant!

Oh, “Dwight K. Shrute”, he is. I AM an idiot…

C’mon, it’s a joke, people.

I’ll admit the last few shows I’ve seen just don’t seem as cutting edge as the first few seasons. They should all be able to get work, and here’s a tip, everyone do the Friends/Seinfeld gig, “It’s the last season and we want our HUGE BUCKS NOW!”, but only if YOU think you’re irreplaceable… because the studio might not.

It used to be the first Thursday show I watched, then slowly it became the last, then I started watching it several days after it aired. Now I skim it if there’s nothing else available. I still haven’t watched the season finale. It had a good run, but shows aren’t meant to last forever. It’s time to end it before it becomes completely pathetic. Besides, I can’t think of a single show that flourished after it was ditched by the lead. The best they can hope for is to limp along for one last year as they hemorrhage viewers. It’s not worth it Office. You’re better than that

be about it..straight man

My first thought was Gervais – I can only imagine “The Office” with Michael Scott or David Brent. Remember David Brent’s video for “If You Don’t Know Me By Now” – Hilarious!!!!!!!!!!

I agree Pam! I still won’t miss an episode. I still think it’s the funniest, freshest comedy and I love the Jim/Pam relationship. I don’t find them smug at all.

It missed its “high note” a season or two ago. this season – what the hell happened. no new shows for 3 weeks straight late in the season while other shows are ratcheting up their season finales. the only new show was a ‘greatest hits’ of sorts. and the finale? “i’d like to get holly back to work here…” kinda weak. at least we know how it’ll end next year.

nothings better than the office. its been on air for 6 and a half seasons. theres no way its getting old and tired. remember the episode during season six (where ricky gearvis guess starred)? they said in that “this office has had many great memories, and i believe there are still many more to come”, and im pretty sure that was a message from the producers to the audience