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4 Changes to Michael Scott That Saved 'The Office' and Made it a Hit

The Office was almost canceled after the first season. They turned things around with one character. During the first season of The Office, the show relied on the character tenets of the British version to put forth a meaner, less redemptive Michael Scott. American audiences were not feeling it. When the show was renewed for season two, the writers knew they had to make adjustments. Season two Michael came back with a new look, new attitude, and immediately became a favorite in households and now part of the cultural lexicon. So what specifically changed? Today we're going to go over the four changes made to Michael and how they're excellent tips for your own writing. Check out this video from Nertdstalgic and let's talk after the jump! 1. Michael went from nefarious to slick In the first season of The Office Michael's shirts were too tight, his hair was slicked back, and no one was worried about giving him human moments. He didn't wear a blazer and he didn't care about the way his employees felt. Read More...

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Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 16 August, 2019

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