NBC did a weird thing this year. They announced their network upfronts extremely early. It was business as usual for the most part: 80's remake, 80's remake, rip-off of Lost, reality show, reality show, Law & Order, Law & Order...then something out of place. A spin-off of the lame-ass "comedy," The Office. I mean, how can they call it a sitcom when there's no laugh track? I don't know when the jokes are without the laugh track! Anyways, the spin-off thus far has no title, no premise, no characters, but apparently will have something to do with its parent show.
I have a few ideas of where this new show could go. Allow me to present Brett Ratner presents: The Office 2.
Premise: The daily and always wacky goings-on of a small international spy/military task force, led by the wackily incompetent boss Tim Seinfeld.
Characters:
Tim Seinfeld - The boss of The O.F.F.I.C.E. (we'll figure out what that stands for later). Always mispronounces things and tries get-rich-quick schemes. Has a stern but loving wife that keeps him in check so he doesn't get too wacky. Catchphrase: "Whoops! I think I did something wrong!"
Ted Wilson - Neighbor. Lives next door to The O.F.F.I.C.E. Always offering sagely advice to the employees and agents there. Often does weird things that are hilarious. Catchphrase: "Oh, Tim, you are wacky indeed."
Lucille Seinfeld - Tim's stern but loving wife and agent of The O.F.F.I.C.E. Always tries to take on too much responsibility and sometimes gets in over her head. Sometimes too serious, but balanced out by her wacky yet loving husband, Tim. Catchphrase: "Tim, you have some explanations to deliver to me via a memo to type up."
Petey Tripper - Tim's even wackier assistant at The O.F.F.I.C.E. Sports a crush on the British receptionist that is very much one-sided. Very competitive with everyone. Has OCD and is germophobic. Obsesses over nerdy things. Wears glasses...nerdy glasses. Catchphrase: "I just peed my pants...again!"
So move over, Charles in Charge, there's a new contender for Best Sitcom Ever.