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Scranton Throws 'Office' Party

Posted Oct 29, 07 6:03 AM CDT in US,  Arts & Living 

(Newser) – "It's as if we had been reading the Oz books and then actually visited the Emerald City," the executive producer of "The Office"  quipped about visiting Scranton, Pa., the fictional setting for the hit show, for an "Office" party this weekend. Thousands of fans turned out for improv performances by some of the cast, lookalike contests, and a two-hour Q&A session with cast members.

"It sorta feels like we're the Beatles here in Scranton," said Ed Helms, who plays Andy on the show, told USA Today. Several actors joined the Scrantones, the band that performs The Office theme and appears on the show as Scrantonicity. Business around town was brisk, despite plenty of rain, as fans sought out restaurants and bars mentioned in the series.

Sources USA Today, Morning Call

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NBC's "The Office" cast member Craig Robinson who plays Darryl Philbin signs autographs at the University of Scranton in Scranton, Pa., Friday, Oct. 26, 2007. "The Office Convention" is scheduled to...   (Associated Press)
Cast member Creed Bratton, left, from the TV show, The Office, shown here playing guitar with Bob Thiele and The Scrantonians, during The Office Convention at the University of Scranton in Scranton,...   (Associated Press)
Faith Barnett of Lebanon, Pa. has her photo taken with The Office cast members Oscar Nunez, left, and Creed Bratton shown here during The Office Convention at the University of Scranton in Scranton, Pa.,...   (Associated Press)
NBC's "The Office" cast member Angela Kinsey who plays the character Angela Martin records fans at the University of Scranton in Scranton, Pa. on Friday, Oct. 26, 2007. "The Office Convention" is scheduled...   (Associated Press)
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