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Michael Schur Recalls ‘SNL’s ‘The Japanese Office’ Sketch “Didn’t Feel Right”
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scrn loglineEx-'SNL' writer Michael Schur spills the tea on a sketch he disliked, shedding light on the creative process behind beloved sitcoms.beat sheet- Schur, known for co-creating 'The Office' and 'Parks and Rec', admits he didn't approve of 'SNL's parody of 'The Japanese Office', saying it 'didn't feel right'.
- The sketch, which played on the success of the Ricky Gervais-led original series, was rejected by Schur, highlighting the delicate balance between honoring source material and adding a fresh twist.
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Michael Schur Recalls ‘SNL’s ‘The Japanese Office’ Sketch “Didn’t Feel Right”
DeadlineStory by Glenn Garner
scrn logline
Ex-'SNL' writer Michael Schur spills the tea on a sketch he disliked, shedding light on the creative process behind beloved sitcoms.
beat sheet
- Schur, known for co-creating 'The Office' and 'Parks and Rec', admits he didn't approve of 'SNL's parody of 'The Japanese Office', saying it 'didn't feel right'.
- The sketch, which played on the success of the Ricky Gervais-led original series, was rejected by Schur, highlighting the delicate balance between honoring source material and adding a fresh twist.
call sheet
Michael Schur, Ricky Gervais, Steve Carell, Saturday Night Live, The Office, Parks and Rec, The Japanese Office