While I would agree that Robert California alters the tone and rhythm of the series when he is present, he isn't present particularly often (and wasn't present at all during what Seitz and I would both identify as the season's strongest episode, "Lotto") and, even when he is present, he isn't really being developed as a character with motivations or multi-dimensionality. Robert secretly calls Gabe to tell Dwight that the executive can't meet him either, and to have Gabe listen to Dwight's proposal as a manager before rejecting it. Andy gets caught in the middle of Robert California and his wife and falls a victim of some very mixed signals.From Season 8, Episode 9 \"Mrs California\" - Andy is tasked by Robert California with finding a job for his wife, except Robert is also adamant that under no circumstances can she work at Dunder Mifflin.Streaming now on Peacock: https://pck.tv/3mPrdWBWatch The Office US on Google Play: http://bit.ly/2xYQkLD \u0026 iTunes http://apple.co/2eW0rcKSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa90xqK2odw1KV5wHU9WRhg?sub_confirmation=1This is the official YouTube channel for The Office US. Wouldn't That be nice?". - Robert California. Proceedings were held in California Superior Court in Los Angeles on April 19. Til Death Do Us Part is in Lassen County in northern California to investigate the murder of off-duty police officer Robert McElrath, who was murdered on New Year's Day in 2011. Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, the People of the State of California versus Robert Durst. The Sabre Corporation website implies that Robert may be of partial Native American descent,[3] which could be the reason why he so strongly dislikes Christopher Columbus. "Mrs. California" aired on NBC in the United States on December 1, 2011. Robert California has definitely added some menace and mystery to the proceedings. California is then prompted to tell Dwight that he's better as a salesman than he is a Manager, but when and if something comes up, he will let Dwight try it out. Susan California is a middle-aged female who is the divorcee of Robert California. This leads to an awkward situation when Andy, in an emotional crisis, causes an argument with Robert. Her husband Robert is against the idea of Susan working under Andy at Dunder-Mifflin Scranton, as he makes clear after the episode's Cold Open to Jim . In the eighth season, Robert somehow manages to persuade Jo Bennett to appoint him CEO in her place. She was already dead. Later, Andy calls Robert, after having stolen his largest client, and offers him the client back if Robert will rehire him. Susan eventually realizes it was Robert's idea to drive her away. Susan and Robert's relationship shows tension when they both confront Andy to figure out the truth. HoneySweetie Mrs. California Jim is against bullying Susan out of the office. [20], In "Angry Andy", Andy enlists Robert to give him his job back from Nellie by claiming it was an interim position for her. Jobs He only ever intended for his role to last one season.[13]. 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The writers have done really a great job. [11], In "Trivia", Dwight travels to Florida to meet with Robert for an interview over a potential manager position. He was originally expected to be just a one-time guest star, as the producers were planning to hire either Catherine Tate or Will Arnett for the series, but neither could commit due to their involvement with other projects. Seasons Home to all of the official clips from the series, the funniest moments, pranks and fails. It's also getting repetitive". [21], In "Fundraiser", Angela's husband, the State Senator Robert Lipton, hosts a silent auction fundraiser for aging dogs. In a talking-head interview held in the parking lot, Robert informs the documentary film crew that he is confident that he will be offered the job.[1]. Robert makes a list of all the workers in the office, dividing them between perceived "Winners" and "Losers"; after finishing the list, he takes the winners out to lunch. [9] Hannah Lawrence of Hollywood.com called the episode a large improvement over "Gettysburg" and also called it possibly her "favorite episode of the season so far". Dwight seems pleased with this, before Robert says "Get the hell out of my house". When they meet, Susan expresses interest in Andy and the job offer. California becomes a bartender for the party and notices early on that Erin is visibly unhappy over Andy's new girlfriend. Expand. Throughout the episode, California attempts to figure out everyone's deepest fears, in order to tell a ghost story that simultaneously frightens the entire office, itself a conscious effort to prevent the staff from allowing fear to run their lives. [20] In an interview with NBC Chicago.com, Angela Kinsey praised Spader's portrayal of California, stating "He is amazing. Darryl finally says it is to impress the new female warehouse worker Val, though Dwight believes he is referring to Val Kilmer. ', "The Office Recap: The Battle of Schrute Farm", "The Office: Is the Robert California Experiment a Failure? But, after one look at his new workplace environment, he quickly drives to Florida and convinces Sabre CEO Jo Bennett to give him her job. Andy gets caught in the middle of Robert California and his wife and falls a victim of some very mixed signals.From Season 8, Episode 9 "Mrs California" - An. THE BUZZ: And here you thought the House of Origin deadline was going to be Friday's big news. Robert California brings his wife (Maura Tierney) into the office to find her a job; Dwight opens a gym in the building. Our first table read with him was a week before we went back and at that moment I was like, 'Oh, we're going to be just fine'. Andy talks with Susan, and she comes to the conclusion that Robert is the one behind all of this neglect. California is . Jim goes to extraordinary lengths to avoid an awkward chat with Robert California.From Season 8, Episode 9 'Mrs California' Robert California brings his wife. This button displays the currently selected search type. In truth, and picking up on something I suggested last week, I think I would be enjoying this season a lot more if Spader were positioned as Carell's replacement, and we were seeing the season from his perspective". On March 16, 2005, after a three-month-long criminal trial in Los Angeles Superior Court, a jury acquits Robert Blake, star of the 1970s television . [9] During Dwight and Darryl's gym scenes, Darryl sardonically corrects Dwight by telling him that the pronunciation for LeBron James is actually "LeJon Brames. Workplace The character of Robert California was met with acclaim during his guest appearance on the season 7 finale "Search Committee". [12] Dunderpedia: The Office Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. While he shoots down many of the ideas, Robert takes a shine to Kevin's cookie idea with the vending machine. Michael wanted everyone to love him. The device will count the number of errors made in the office and will generate an email report to Robert. This is most heavily hinted at in the eighth-season finale, in which he is seen drinking an energy drink for Asian homosexuals (and complaining about the coconut taste in the new "Coconut Penis" flavor), and bids Andy farewell by kissing him on the lips.[6]. Robert Griffin III and Grete adeiko Griffin have added another little one to their family! Professional Information Lori Gallo, the wife of a California cheese tycoon, pleaded no contest to felony drunk driving charges after causing a 2022 crash in Merced. The two struggle over the phone, but Pam manages to delete the messages before Robert can hear his voicemail. The writers have done really a great job. California State Assemblyman Rob Bonta has been nominated for California attorney general by Governor Gavin Newsom in March 2021. Biographical Information Darryl says he needs actual equipment, which Dwight finally gets, but sees that Darryl is barely using it, in part due to Dwight's insistence they focus on working the pelvic bowl. His intense personality disturbs the search committee, though Jim Halpert admits that, while Robert "creeps [him] out", he believes he "might be a genius". When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. He also said that the episode suffered without former series star Steve Carell to serve as the comic foil. James was welcomed into this world on February 7, 1960. Seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry has added yet another ring to his collection. Robert then stays detached from their conflict until Andy has an anger outburst, in which he throws his chair at Robert and then punches his hand through the wall over Nellie stealing his job. [8], He has been shown to have somewhat of a fascination with the PBS program Sesame Street (which he refers to as "The Street"). I think it's great and he will infuse all this new energy into the show". (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) Robert . He is the manipulative, charismatic and intimidating former CEO of the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. [45], In White's review of "Last Day in Florida", she wrote that "As for Robert's return, I don't think it's a coincidence that the weakest episode of this otherwise strong [Florida story arc] was the only one in which he appeared. Meanwhile, Dwight opens a gym in the building and tries to persuade Darryl to join. The grand jury indicted Sementilli, 46, and her boyfriend Robert Baker, 55, alleging the duo . Mrs. California Robert greatly enjoysHidetoshi Hasagawa's 'Coconut Penis' flavored energy drink but once remarked that it was "better before they added this coconut crap" to the drink. "[10] M. Giant of Television Without Pity gave the episode a B+. ", "Review: The Office struggles to find its center post-Steve Carell", "The Zen of Robert California The Office", "The Office: 'Last Day in Florida' Review", "The Office: 'Free Family Portrait Studio' Review", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Robert_California&oldid=1127394570, Regional manager of Dunder Mifflin (former), CEO of Sabre/Dunder Mifflin (preceded By Jo Bennett, then succeeded By David Wallace), This page was last edited on 14 December 2022, at 13:16. A YouTube video claimed that the shout caster passed away as a result of a brain aneurysm, and some also claim that cardiac arrest was the cause of his passing. Actor Robert Blake acquitted of wife's murder. Born " [Speaking to Andy over the phone] You don't even know my real name. Erin denies Susan's request to move. Episode. The seriespresented as if it were a real documentarydepicts the everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania, branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. [27] Myles McNutt, of The A.V. The day begins with Robert California knocking ferociously at the windows of Andy's office and shouting how his wife is about to come in looking for a job, but she is not to be given one. [37] On July 28, 2011, Rainn Wilson favorably tweeted, when referring to Spader's acting on the series, "[he's] Killing it!!!!". Andy tries to convince the other office workers to be rude to Susan to get rid of her. Robert California's wife shows up at Dunder Mifflin; things don't end well. Robert California, also known as Bob Kazamakis, and The Lizard King, is a fictional character on the U.S. comedy television series The Office, portrayed by James Spader. He was born in rural Arkansas on August 21, 1919, the youngest child of John and Cynthia McAllister. Dunder Mifflin Sabre In the meantime, we have to put up with a character who is all over the map. [8] The season eight finale, "Free Family Portrait Studio", marked his final appearance in the series. Robert California is a straight up scam artist who knows nothing of business and is definitely not a success. RC (by Darryl)The F***ing Lizard King (by himself)Bob Kazamakis [20] After viewing "Mrs. California," Washington Post writer Hank Stuever named The Office one of the ten best TV shows of 2011 and said that the episode proved the series could still deliver cringe humor without Carell. Maybe Robert California used his Sabre and Dunder Mifflin . In the eighth-season finale, Robert departs from the company after David Wallace purchases Dunder Mifflin. Robert Stone leads City of Hope, a premier cancer research and treatment center dedicated to innovation in biomedical science and the delivery . During his interview, it's pointed out that he has experience selling oil refinery equipment. At the end of the episode a drunken Robert dances to erotic music with Ryan and Gabe in his home theater. Here's how it came togetherand came to stay in the movie. Dwight initially seems taken before snapping out of it, and telling Robert that he came for an interview, "Not a flea market". " Mrs. California " is the ninth episode of the eighth season of the American comedy television series The Office, and the show's 161st episode overall. But, after one look at his new workplace environment, he quickly drives to Florida and convinces Sabre CEO Jo Bennett to give him her job. When he tells Andy and Erin this, Andy calmly says "no", to which Robert replies that he will fire Andy if he keeps saying "no", and asks if he has anything else to say. [13], Andy organizes a garden party at Schrute Farms during "Garden Party", to impress him. In the season 8 premiere, "The List", it is revealed that Robert was hired as the branch manager over the summer. CEO of Sabre (former)Regional Manager of Dunder Mifflin Scranton (former) When Dwight finally meets with him, it is revealed that the CEO has a hired wrestling partner once a month as a form of exercise, a task that he performs in his apartment before Gabe and Dwight. There's still some time to pin him down by the season finale, it's just hard to imagine at this point". One week he's quirky and zen, the next week he might be vulnerable and mopey, the next he's a ruthless, calculating executive. [6] She is currently set to appear in a recurring role for the season. But Robert sucks. Mar 12, 2015 at 4:10 pm. [28], In White's review of "Last Day in Florida", she wrote that "As for Robert's return, I don't think it's a coincidence that the weakest episode of this otherwise strong [Florida story arc] was the only one in which he appeared. [8], Ryan mentions his desire to found the "Dream for a Wish Foundation," a play on the actual Make-A-Wish Foundation. In the eighth season, Robert managed to persuade Jo Bennett to appoint him CEO in her place. There's still some time to pin him down by the season finale, it's just hard to imagine at this point". Erinmentions a movie with Meryl Streep who had two secretaries, (The Laundromat). Although his presence didn't detract from Michael Scott's (Steve Carell . [43], Saloon.comTemplate:'s Matt Zoller Seitz wrote that "The Office loses something by having Spader's Zen master drive the action instead of Michael Scott", he also suggested that, perhaps, if Robert was still positioned as Regional Manager, instead of CEO, the series might be more enjoyable. With Spader leaving at the end of this season, that won't be a problem for much longer. [21] Paul Lieberstein was pleased that Spader would be joining the cast in the eighth season, stating that "James has an energy that is completely his own, and 'The Office' has no tools for dealing with this guy. ft. residence for $15 million, but then . 7 and 8 He crushed the table read. Jim and Pam attempt to respectfully reject his offer, by informing him that, as a father of two infant children, Jim should remain in Scranton. Robert drives her home, hugs her and gives her advice on how to cure her hangover, much to the relief of Andy who trails them in Meredith's car as her designated driver. View Details. We're thrilled he's joining our cast". That's a waste of your time. Andy decides that Susan should work in accounting. Photo: Facebook (2) A California man shot and killed his wife and two teenage sons before turning the gun on himself in an apparent murder-suicide, say authorities. 10. Robert Gold-Smith, 53, of Homer Glen, is representing himself in a bench trial before Will County Judge Daniel Rozak this week. He is an independent Financial Advisor with 19 years of . NEW YORK (AP) Millionaire real estate scion Robert Durst has been charged with murder in the death of his first wife, Kathie Durst, nearly four decades after . A California man has been convicted of killing a podiatrist who he accused of botching the treatment on his wife's ingrown toenail. Notable cut scenes include more office workers joining Dwight's gym, Andy and Jim trying to get out of Mr. and Mrs. California's difficulties, and more scenes of Jim running away. James always wanted this to be a one-year arc, and he now leaves us having created one of the most enigmatic and dynamic characters in television. Robert California to Andy Bernard, Turf War. [40] While initially reacting positively to the character, by the episode "Doomsday", Seth Abramovitch wrote that "Spader's character is a lot more successful a fit than Will Ferrell's, whose brand of comedy was just too broad, too surreal for the Dunder-Mifflin crew. California". Later, Andy calls Robert, after having stolen his largest client, and offers him the client back if Robert will rehire him. Production Information [30] In her review of the season 8 finale, she wrote "At least we saw that last of Robert California, who walked away with $1 million to travel around Europe educating gymnasts. Youre gonna be surprised by how ugly it gets. At the branch Christmas party, Robert comforts Erin, who is upset over Andy's new girlfriend. [5] The episode also marks the third appearance of Lindsey Broad who plays Cathy, Pam's replacement during her maternity leave. Robert California's wife Susan comes to the office looking for a job and he tells Andy not to hire her under any circumstance. Advertisement. During a bench-press, Dwight refuses to spot Darryl unless he says his motivation to work out. Erin decides to help get Susan to quit per Andy's request. Gene and Shannon will be spending a lot more time in L.A., considering the couple just sold their Las Vegas mansion. The episode was written by consulting producer Dan Greaney, marking his first writing credit for the series, and was directed by Charlie Grandy. Stacy has worked at the San Francisco Chronicle as a reporter since 1997, when she moved to San Francisco after previously working at the Rocky Mountain News, Los Angeles Daily News, San Diego . In 2010, after 27 years of marriage Robert and LaVelda called it quits on their marriage, and afterward, the actor said he would like to find love again. Robert has had his moments of brilliance in the past, but this wasn't one of them. 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