Robert bids Andy goodbye, kisses him on the mouth, and states that "It's been a great year". Susan expresses discomfort as Robert continues to push the idea of a job for Susan with Andy. With Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B.J. Andy begins trying to get on Robert's good side, and he organizes a garden party at Schrute Farms during "Garden Party", to impress him. Andy later intercedes on behalf of the 'losers', making a new list on his team of 'winners' relaying their positive and productive qualities observed over years in the office and from being their supervisor; Robert appears to gain respect for Andy's effort, as it unites the office around him. Episode. California becomes a bartender for the party and notices early on that Erin is visibly unhappy over Andy's new girlfriend. Robert has received recognition during his 20 year . Andy again claims the office is already fully staffed, but Robert insists that he give her a job, even pressuring Andy by reminding him of his power as CEO. Meanwhile, Andy decides to land an important Binghamton client as a "rogue" and jumpstart his Dunder Mifflin comeback by using his success as leverage with Robert. Bob left school, after. We're thrilled he's joining our cast". Dwight then asks him if he knows anything about paper, to which Robert responds by saying he viewed an episode of how paper is manufactured on Sesame Street. "Then.suddenly [the producers] called me back again and said, 'We'd really like your character to come back in some capacity'". This button displays the currently selected search type. Oscar helps get Susan to quit per Andy's request by showing a picture of a dog in a ladle to everyone but Susan. [36] 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. One week he's quirky and zen, the next week he might be vulnerable and mopey, the next he's a ruthless, calculating executive. Robert in turn, politely makes an offer to treat Andy and Erin out for their own romantic dinner. James Spader played the role of Robert California. On more than one occasion, Robert has attempted to convince the staff to engage in group sex with him; in a deleted storyline from "Free Family Portrait Studio", he asks Jim and Pam Halpert if they would be interested in having a threesome. [9][10] Near the end of the episode, Darryl admits that he is attempting to impress Val from the warehouse, but Dwight believes he is talking about male actor Val Kilmer. When the staff initiates an error email report to Robert, Andy tasks Jim with intercepting him at his squash session. He is an original character and has no counterpart on the original British version of the series. When she is introduced in the Season 8 episodeMrs. California, she and her husband Robert are happy together. Despite the fact that Andy is already employed as Regional Manager, Nellie declares herself the new Manager and takes over the position. After talking with Robert in the conference room, David announces that Robert is leaving, but that he will be working on an important new charity: seeing college-aged girls (particularly gymnasts) in developing countries on their paths through to college. Robert challenges Andy to get the branch to double their sales with a motivational speech. [4][9] In "Garden Party", he reveals that his body has become acclimated to Southern Italy, despite the fact that he has never even been there. Robert appears to typically manipulate situations in a duplicitous fashion, as seen in the episodes "Mrs. California",[1] "Trivia",[7] and most greatly in "Last Day in Florida", when he privately admits to Jim Halpert that the newly opened Sabre store was a poor concept, and that he only approved it because Jo Bennett wanted it, but pretending, at a high-level meeting, that the store was a brilliant idea, and using newly appointed Vice President Todd Packer as a scapegoat for the store's failure, stating that Packer executed it poorly. Lori McClintock, wife of U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., died in December from dehydration and inflamed stomach and intestines after ingesting white mulberry leaf, a coroner report says. While investigating the shooting death of Robert Limon, a 38-year-old railway worker from Silver Lakes, California, detectives at the Kern County Sheriff's Office received a game-changing tip that ultimately led to the arrest of his wife and her lover. [9][10][11] In an interview with Digital Spy, Spader stated "I never really considered whether I would do more [episodes]". 2.) [5], In "Angry Andy", Andy enlists Robert to give him his job back from Nellie by claiming it was an interim position for her. Christmas Wishes. He undresses and jumps into the pool completely nude, followed by Ryan and Gabe. During the meeting, Robert chastises Packer for the failure of the store, pretending that the Sabre store itself was a great concept, but that Packer botched in execution. 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. THE BUZZ: And here you thought the House of Origin deadline was going to be Friday's big news. [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". At the branch Christmas party, Robert comforts Erin, who is upset over Andy's new girlfriend. Maybe Robert California used his Sabre and Dunder Mifflin . Instead we got Robert Rivas announcing he'd secured the votes to become . ', "The Office Recap: The Battle of Schrute Farm", "The Office: Is the Robert California Experiment a Failure? Robert California is the former CEO of Dunder Mifflin/Sabre. When they meet, Susan expresses interest in Andy and the job offer. Bonta's wife has also been a major participant in public service, especially in the field of education. At the end of the episode, when Jim and Dwight talk with Harry Jannerone, an employee from the Syracuse branch, Jannerone predicts that Robert will ruin the company within six months. Robert Carradine has been cited for careless driving for a crash that injured himself and his wife, Edith, in Colorado. He makes no sense and is an idiot. In the eighth season, Robert somehow manages to persuade Jo Bennett to appoint him CEO in her place. HoneySweetie Mrs. California The first few days of Robert Durst's testimony in his Los Angeles murder trial have largely circled the disappearance of his first wife, Kathleen, in New York City in 1982. Robert California I can barely watch this episode. Um, okay. Mrs. California: Directed by Charlie Grandy. Professional Information 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. Upon why he chose Andy for the job, he says of Andy that he is "all surfaceuncomplicated, what you see is what you get" and that causes people to rally behind him, because he is an underdog. He then quickly introduces himself to David as "Bob Kazamakis," to the slight bewilderment of Jim, and offers to brief him on the company. Despite this, she went on to compliment Susan asking Andy on a date and the pairing of Darryl and Val as a couple, saying that the latter had possibilities. He told us he had reduced police shootings by department officers by 50% between 2015 and 2020. Later, 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, as it is a call he has received many times. Children An enigmatic individual, he was often inspiring, and intimidating, to the staff in the Scranton branch office, especially so to Regional Manager, Andy Bernard . Ann Cabell Standish met husband Robert Mueller at a high school party. However, Andy interprets Roberts's warning from earlier and tries to explain that there is no need for another employee. [11] [] Andy and California seem off point. She was already dead. [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. You wanna start a street fight with me, bring it on. Although he perceives Kevin's simple ideas as metaphors, he eventually realizes that Kevin is speaking literally.[16]. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Robert Elmo Lee, 83, was found guilty of first-degree murder . Status Unknown Sister Nellie refuses, but manipulates Robert by flirtatiously hinting that she is attracted to him. 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. Robert later says, even if it's an underdog to unexceptional people. While Packer protests that he has only been vice president for half an hour, and that Dwight is to blame, Robert commends Dwight for being smart enough not to show up at the meeting, and terminates Packer. ", http://www.tv.com/news/the-office-is-the-robert-california-experiment-a-failure-27094/, "Review: The Office struggles to find its center post-Steve Carell", http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/whats-alan-watching/posts/review-the-office-struggles-to-find-its-center-post-steve-carell, http://www.avclub.com/articles/doomsday,64378/, "The Zen of Robert California The Office", http://www.salon.com/2011/11/03/the_zen_of_robert_california/, "The Office: "Last Day in Florida" Review", http://tv.ign.com/articles/122/1220425p1.html, "The Office: "Free Family Portrait Studio" Review", http://tv.ign.com/articles/122/1224601p1.html. Erin makes a reference to the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada. James Spader His intense personality disturbs the search committee, though Jim Halpert admits that, while Robert "creeps [him] out", he believes he "might be a genius". In the episode Mrs. California, Susan is introduced wearing a blue blouse, ablack pencil skirt, and black thigh-high high heeled bootswith gold dangling earrings and a silver ring. February 7, 1960 (age 62) [14] For the week of November 28 December 4, 2011, "Mrs. California" placed nineteenth in the ratings among all prime-time broadcasts in the 1849 demographic. 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". Instead of a lunatic capable of performing the Jedi mind trick, he's just an inscrutable eccentric, who wanders around looking amused at everything the branch is up to, and whom no one can get a read on". He also detects that Erin is attracted to Andy and tells Andy that he's aware of it, before saying he's already lost interest in that little tidbit of information. To celebrate the . However, Jim plays quite poorly against California, who is particularly skilled at the game. Meanwhile, Dwight opens a gym in the building and tries to Robert brings his wife to the office so that she can find a job, but he gives Andy conflicting messages about whether to hire her. The episode also ranked at first in its time slot. Biographical Information [32] In her review, Kaili Markley wrote that Spader's appearance in the episode was the "high point of the show" for her. 4.) He was born in rural Arkansas on August 21, 1919, the youngest child of John and Cynthia McAllister. Robert California has definitely added some menace and mystery to the proceedings. [16] Chris Plante of New York called Robert California the worst part of The Office and said that he kept Andy from being more of a lead character for the series. Robert is the owner of the Ostenberg Financial Team in Campbell, CA and is affiliated with SGC Insurance and Financial Services Group. California is an original character and has no counterpart on the original British version of the series. In the eighth-season finale, Robert departs from the company after David Wallace purchases Dunder Mifflin. On February 28, 2012, Spader announced that he would be departing from the show at the end of its eighth season. At the end of the episode, Susan asks Andy on a date. When she is introduced in the Season 8 episode Mrs. California, she and her husband Robert are happy together. The episode ends with Susan talking to Andy later and asking him on a date. Robert then chooses Nellie as the branch Manager and demotes Andy to a position that they will create for him. [37] On July 28, 2011, Rainn Wilson favorably tweeted, when referring to Spader's acting on the series, "[he's] Killing it!!!!". He has these demented arguments that on the surface make no sense, but he's talking, and suddenly and you're like, 'Oh yeah, that's right! Susan eventually realizes it was Robert's idea to drive her away. The A.V. Michael wanted everyone to love him. During the meeting, Robert chastises Packer for the failure of the store, pretending that the Sabre store itself was a great concept, but that Packer botched in execution. 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. "[10] M. Giant of Television Without Pity gave the episode a B+. She has . [11], Upon meeting her in "Last Day in Florida", Robert develops a deep attraction to Nellie Bertram,[8] and, as such, allowed her to get away with her irrational and unprofessional behavior. The two struggle over the phone, but Pam manages to delete the messages before Robert can hear his voicemail. Andy grows more and more impatient as Susan is liked by the member of the office. In the IGN review for "Search Committee", Cindy White cited the guest appearance by Spader as being the "meatiest part [of the episode]", comparing Robert's role of the "dominating boss" to that of Spader's similar character in Secretary. [18] IGN writer Cindy White said the episode did not feel like The Office and called it "the exact opposite". Robert Graysmith visiting the home of Bob Vaughn in 'Zodiac' is David Fincher's most purely terrifying scene. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) Robert . In the episode's b-plot, Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson) opens a gym in the building, which intrigues Darryl Philbin (Craig Robinson), who has been looking to lose weight. He pursued acting at the age of 17. How do we know this? [19], Spader's acting had been particularly lauded by his fellow Office cast members. "You don't work in sales, do you.". Frustrated, Dwight manages to force Gabe into directing him toward Robert's condo and calling him out. [15] While his review was less favorable, Alan Sepinwall wrote that he found "Spader's persuasive evil genius to be somewhat amusing". [18], Robert appears in "Last Day in Florida", accompanying Dwight, Jim, and Nellie Bertram on a golf outing celebrating Dwight's new vice president position. [35] In an interview with NBC Chicago.com, Angela Kinsey praised Spader's portrayal of California, stating "He is amazing. FB Tweet More. Originally, the character of Robert California was just supposed to be a one-episode guest role for Spader; the character made his debut in . In his review for the episode "Gettysburg", Chris Plante, of New York, critiqued the way that Robert, as well as Andy, were being written, writing, "That isn't to say every character has been fleshed out well. Susan California (likely Susan Kazamakis) was Robert California's wife. [23], However, as time passed, critics, even ones who had initially praised Robert, began to respond negatively to the character. 3.) 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. Andy and Jim leave the conference room and after a short while, Robert and Susan leave. He was 26 years old, and from Tranquillity, California, United States of America. [4] In "Turf War", it is revealed that "Robert California" is not his real name,[5] and in the next episode, he introduces himself to David Wallace as "Bob Kazamakis", although it is unknown whether "Kazamakis" is his actual surname or simply another alias. [1] In a talking-head interview from that episode, Susan states (when referring to the staff's instructed dislike of her), that the last time she was employed, she "hated the boss' wife" as well, revealing that the woman she is referring to was one of Robert's ex-spouses. He orders Andy to correct the error and Andy turns to Dwight, who uses a system nicknamed "The Doomsday Device". As his wife of 32 . Napa County Sheriff's Department. [21] Multiple critics complimented the cold open to the episode.[9][19]. She's the main focus of the episode Mrs. California. In the same interview, Kate Flannery commented that Spader "has this grounded intensity that we've never seen on our show before that makes these kind of little Scranton peons stand at attention". [42] Myles McNutt, of The A.V. 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. By Erin Strecker Updated December 02, 2011 at 05:54 AM EST. Born Dwight asks more employees to join to help motivate Darryl to exercise harder, getting only Gabe Lewis (Zach Woods) to join. Soon afterwards, he stops by Dwight's Caffeine Corner in the lobby, and attempts to sabotage Merv Bronte, portrayed by Ray Romano, who is on his way up for his interview, by telling him that the office staff act as if they were imprisoned. To everyone but Susan, especially in the Season 8 episode Mrs. California, and... 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