The Office Conference Room – Todd Packer

Welcome back to another meeting in The Office Conference Room, a forum where some of your favorite Office Fan Site Brain-Trusts submit their TwoCents in the days following a new Office episode.

Want to know what us Office geeks have to say about the show? Well look no further! Actually, you have to look a little further, as our opinions are farther down on this page…

And don’t forget that YOU, gentle reader, can join in on the fun as well! We have a Recap & Review of Todd Packer right here on TheTwoCents where you can give your very own spare change!

Now… on to the Conference Room and a visit from our old friend Todd Packer!

[Last Updated: 03/01/11 at 05:oo PM]

The Office – Recap & Review – Todd Packer

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The Office
Todd Packer

Original Air Date: Feb 24, 2011

Shannon – Associate Editor
shannon@thetwocentscorp.com

Cold open: Dwight has to eat all his canned disaster rations that are about to expire so he’s shoveling in pickled okra out of tins and 8 year old canned tomatoes.  It grosses out the staff, naturally. Then Jim messes with him and it’s really not funny and just sad.

Michael is talking with Todd Packer who wants to come back to the Scranton branch. Holly meets with Todd Packer and hires him back as a permanent office staff member and Michael asks the staff to welcome him back. The staff is less than thrilled. They all know what a huge jerk he is and how Michael idolizes him.

Jimmy Kimmel Post Oscar Sneak Peek

Learn Jimmy Kimmel’s secret to keeping the hottest bodies in Hollywood in shape including Eva Longoria, Kelly Ripa, Jessica Alba, Sofia Vergara, Minka Kelly and many, many more by watching “Jimmy Kimmel Live: After the Academy Awards” special airing after the Oscars.

Jimmy Kimmel welcomes two-time Academy Award®-winning actor Tom Hanks and GRAMMY®-winning artist Cee Lo Green for ABC’s sixth consecutive “Jimmy Kimmel Live: After the Academy Awards”, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27, immediately following the late local news. On an historic night where Jimmy Kimmel has previously debuted such top secret comedy videos as “I’m F***ing Ben Affleck” and “Handsome Men’s Club,” tune in to see another celebrity-filled segment this year. Tom Hanks will also be sharing an exclusive first look at his upcoming film, “Larry Crowne,” which co-stars Julia Roberts and Bryan Cranston.

American Idol – Recap & Review – Final Judgement

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American Idol
Final Judgement

Original Air Date: Feb 24, 2011

Patricia Morris Buckley – Sr. Staff Writer
pmb@thetwocentscorp.com

After two nights and plenty of drama, we have our Top 24. And it’s a nice mix of talented and unique singers.

Every one of them seems to have something that makes them different, not merely package artists, that have dominated the last two or three years, and we can thank the judging panel for that.

Outsourced – Recap & Review – Take This Punjab & Shove It

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Outsourced
Take This Punjab & Shove It

Original Air Date: Feb 24, 2011

Anne – Associate Editor
anne@thetwocentscorp.com

This week Todd finds out what happens when people stop being polite and steal his employees. What makes it worse is that it’s someone close to him. What does he do to get even? And why does Gupta need 20,000 rupees? My poor little man.

Let’s jump right in to see the outcome. Ladies and gentleman, Outsourced.

Wishes Do Come True III – Adam Goldberg Returning to TV!

Adam's back!

Last month, we posted a piece about people we miss on our TV, and shortly thereafter it was announced that Kristen Bell might be returning to television. Then news came about Norm MacDonald. And now it appears another of our wishes are coming true, as our very own Theresa’s pick looks to be making a comeback as well.

According to Entertainment Weekly, Adam Goldberg has been cast in the new CBS cop drama, The Rookies.

“The show is about six NYPD newbie cops who balance their personal lives with learning the mean streets of Manhattan. Goldberg plays Lazarus, a laid-off reporter turned rookie cop who still has his street connections and can pull in good intel. Rookies is executive produced by Robert DeNiro, Richard Price and Jane Rosenthal. Goldberg previously played a detective in ABC’s The Unusuals.”

MyTwoCents: CBS + crime procedural + Robert DeNiro producing? Sounds like a successful formula to me!

Parks and Recreation – Recap & Review – Indianapolis

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Parks and Recreation
Indianapolis

Original Air Date: Feb 24, 2011

Valentina D. – TwoCents Reviewer
valentina@thetwocentscorp.com

Hi everyone! I’m Valentina and I’m a new recruit to the TwoCents team. I’ll be covering Season 3 of Parks and Recreation and I’m excited take you all through life in Pawnee!

Five episodes have aired so far and a lot has happened. Fresh off the Pawnee government being shut down due to bankruptcy, our favorite Deputy Director Leslie Knope is focused on bringing back the once-famous Pawnee Harvest Festival and there’s a lot riding on the back of the event. In a deal made with state auditors Ben and Chris, if the festival fails, they’re free to eliminate the parks department. It’s a huge gamble but it’s great to see the faith Leslie has not only in her colleagues and position, but the town of Pawnee itself.

Private Practice – Recap & Review – Two Steps Back

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Private Practice
Two Steps Back

Original Air Date: Feb 24, 2011

Karen Belgrad- Associate Editor
Karenbelgrad
@thetwocentscorp.com

Infidelity! Abortion! Multiple personalities! Down’s Syndrome! Couples therapy! Tell-all manuscripts! Liza Weil! This episode of Private Practice sure had a lot on its plate, didn’t it?

After Bizzie’s funeral last week, the docs are back in California (sans Addison who’s helping close up things with The Captain – or Kate Walsh was on vacation?) and ready to get back to the business of healing themselves and others. But with Violet’s book nearing publication, things are not entirely lovey dovey on the homefront.

Rules Of Engagement – Recap & Review – Jeff Day

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Rules of Engagement
Jeff Day

Original Air Date: Feb 24, 2011

Karen – Sr Staff Writer
Karen@thetwocentscorp.com

Did everyone remember that we moved to Thursday nights? For any of you that didn’t watch on Mondays…I hope you watch it on Thursday. Jeff declares “Jeff Day” where he does whatever he wants to. Timmy finally gets back at Russ for all the crap he puts up with. Adam wonders what is causing his eye to swell up..could it be from the news of moving up the wedding date?

Mr. Sunshine – Recap & Review – Heather’s Sister

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Mr. Sunshine
Heather’s Sister

Original Air Date: Feb 23, 2011

Patricia Morris Buckley – Sr. Staff Writer
pmb@thetwocentscorp.com

It would be so much easier to care about the trivial things in this episode if we cared more about the characters. As I noted last week, the characters on this show are slowly growing on me, but at the speed of sticky taffy.

The main story is about Ben, the only character I do identify with (although, that may be because we all love Chandler Bing).