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“The Office” Dream (a letter to NBC.com from Michael Molitch-Hou)

Here is my e-mail to NBC about an idea I had for their show The Office (US). If you like my idea, you should all quote this first email to them and send it with your name. It’s sort of like an online petition except about something that matters.

Subject: Awards

Message:

Because “The Office (US)” wins so many awards, you should do an episode about the actors who play the show’s characters at an awards show, such as the Emmys. They should explain how they are nothing like the characters on the show, but, in actuality, are exactly like the characters on the show. For instance, Steve Carell (Michael Scott) could say to Paul Lieberstein (Toby Flenderson) as he approaches him on the red carpet, “See, in real life I don’t HATE Paul. It’s GREAT not to be passive aggressive with him off camera.” Steve could then give Paul a signed autograph of himself and say to him, “Here, Paul, this is the LEAST I could do.” Everything he says is layered with heavy sarcasm because Steve really hates Paul like Michael hates Toby. John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer could have an off-screen love affair where they’re cheating on their real-life significant others. Oscar Nuñez could be hiding his homosexuality. And so on.

Though it is cheesy, this would be perfect for a show like “the Office (US)” because it would further blur the lines between Dunder Mifflin’s universe and the real world. It is also the sort of thing that TV shows used to do back in the 50s and 60s, so it would have a classy sort of feel when done now, especially if it’s done at an awards show.

You probably get suggestions like this all the time, but I guarantee you that this is a good idea and it would seal the deal on making “the Office (US)” a classic.

I actually came up with this idea in a dream and the scene described to you about Steve Carrel interacting with Paul Lieberstein took place vividly in the dream.  I woke up inspired to write you so that you could have this opportunity to further embed yourself in TV history. If you’d like to hear any other funny dreams I had that could be made into reality, including one about that scene from “Cool Hand Luke” where Paul Newman’s character eats all those hard=boiled eggs or a 1950’s PSA about staying away from strangers (directed by Stanley Kubrik), please let me know. Also, if you do decide to use this idea, please contact me at the e-mail address above or 323-868-1865 in case you want to discuss the idea with me further or compensate me for the brilliant idea. I would accept tickets to the awards show used, a “party with the cast”, or money as compensation.

Thank you for your time and patience.

Michael Molitch-Hou
www.therealityinstitute.net

Response from NBC.com:

Thanks for your email. NBC values your comments, but unfortunately, due to the volume of emails we receive, we cannot respond to each one. Please check our FAQ section to see if your question is answered there:

/faq/

Since we cannot accept unsolicited scripts, show ideas, or other creative material, any such submission by email will be deleted without being read.

We would also like to hear more of your opinions about television and the programs you watch. If you would like to share your feedback with us by becoming part of our viewer panel, please visit the following link:

http://www2.rresults.com/1809998/index.cfm?s=50

Once you join, you’ll occasionally be invited to take Internet surveys, which are fun to do and usually take about 5 minutes to complete. The information you give will have an impact on the television programs you enjoy.

Thanks for logging on to NBC’s websites.

My response to their response:

Subject: Awards (cont’d)

Message:

I have just read your policy regarding unsolicited material and, though it means that I will receive no compensation for my idea, I would like you to go ahead and use the idea for its own sake.  What I’m saying is, I think it’s a really good idea and it would be a nice thing to do for everyone involved in the show, the creators and viewers. Think of it as a gift from me to you. I do not expect any compensation, except maybe a wink at the end of the episode as a signal to me and a way of saying, ‘Thanks Mike!’.

Thank you for your time and patience.
Michael Molitch-Hou
www.therealityinstitute.net

Response from NBC.com:

“Thanks for your email. NBC values your comments, but unfortunately, due to the volume of emails we receive, we cannot respond to each one. Please check our FAQ section to see if your question is answered there:

/faq/

Since we cannot accept unsolicited scripts, show ideas, or other creative material, any such submission by email will be deleted without being read.

We would also like to hear more of your opinions about television and the programs you watch. If you would like to share your feedback with us by becoming part of our viewer panel, please visit the following link:

http://www2.rresults.com/1809998/index.cfm?s=50

Once you join, you’ll occasionally be invited to take Internet surveys, which are fun to do and usually take about 5 minutes to complete. The information you give will have an impact on the television programs you enjoy.

Thanks for logging on to NBC’s websites.”

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