‘OFFICE’ TO CLOSE EARLY
‘The Office” √≥ the new comedy that was just finding its feet after a year on the air √≥ is ending its season early.
NBC, the network that airs the show, says “The Office” will end for the year in March.
The show’s star, Steve Carell, has a commitment to make a movie, “Evan Almighty,” and will not be available to tape episodes.
The shortened season rep resents something of a blow for the series. Since moving to Thursday nights, the show’s ratings have skyrocketed as viewers discovered its eccentric, cringe-worthy humor.
NBC said it had already renewed the series for next season √≥ but interrupting viewers’ habits is a gamble.
The time slot is set to be filled by new comedy, “Teachers.
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