It would’ve been completely unbelievable if he had appeared in this short film. Michael had zero authority over Charles Miner and that was the entire point of their conflict. I didn’t want to scrutinize the realism too much because of the nature of the episode, but Idris Elba as Cherokee Jack would have been terrible. Tucker Gates is awesome, he directed some of my favorite episodes of Bates Motel. Not sure if Melora improvised it or if it was Tucker Gates who suggested the locked car door bit, but it was amazing. Glad to see they were as tickled by Jan’s talking head as I was. Cleanup on aisle 5 was funnier but I thought “Return to sender” fit the paper company setting a bit more. Learned some good tidbits this episode - didn’t know that they had recorded an alternate catchphrase for Michael Scarn. I really enjoyed this episode when it first aired it felt like a love letter to the fans that had been faithfully watching the show for so many years. The enthusiasm they have for this episode is palpable and that always makes an episode more fun to listen to. Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: Ĭheck out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: The Network’s Song “Threat Level Midnight” Let’s do the Scarn and enjoy this episode! So come on everybody, it’s clean up on Aisle 5. shares his joy of writing this episode and making Michael Scott’s movie a reality.Īfterwards, the ladies reminisce on how fun it was to act and dress as their characters from earlier seasons.Īngela shares some great bloopers and Jenna reveals another popular musical group that made a song inspired by “Threat Level Midnight”. Unfortunately Holly isn’t really impressed.ī.J.

Novak!Īfter years of working on his personal passion project, Michael finally finishes his movie “Threat Level Midnight” and screens it for the office. This week we’re breaking down “Threat Level Midnight” with writer of the episode, B.J.

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