The Office

My name is Murrell, and I'm sure you all know that I love 'The Office'.  If I had to choose the funniest show in my lifetime, I think it's in the top 3 with Seinfeld and The Cosby Show.  While I recognize that Seinfeld and Cosby had better ratings and more mainstream appeal, I think 'The Office' is more my style of humor. 

I'm sad to hear that Steve Carrell is leaving the show.  His last show is April 28th, and it's going to be emotional.  Will Ferrell is guest starring and they are at least talking about having him take the job permanently.  I'm a fan of Will, but at the same time, for every Talladega Nights (HILLARIOUS) he's made a Jackie Moon (I couldn't make it through the first 10 minutes).  He's like Reggie Jackson.  He's hit a bunch of home runs, but he's also the career leader in strike outs.  But if you're losing Steve Carrell, I think it makes a lot more sense to replace him with an outsider than to promote from within, i.e. give someone on the show Michael Scott's job.  Would you really be excited to hear that Jim, Dwight, Andy, or Darrell got promoted?  No.  Bring in the new guy.  I think he'll do great. 

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