Retired Democrat Bobby Rush dished out campaign cash to his wife prior to leaving Congress . However, a two-faced Robert says he now can't meet with Dwight and will have him meet with another executive. Dunderpedia: The Office Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Club reviewer Myles McNutt said the episode had the possibility of being a great episode of The Office, but that it did not live up to that possibility. It was foolish to set Dwight up like this and would have cost Dunder Mifflin dearly . He brings such a cool, amazing, intensity as Robert California that's so different from Michael Scott. 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". There's still some time to pin him down by the season finale, it's just hard to imagine at this point". Robert challenges Andy to get the branch to double their sales with a motivational speech. [11], In "Trivia", Dwight travels to Florida to meet with Robert for an interview over a potential manager position. In the eighth season, Robert managed to persuade Jo Bennett to appoint him CEO in her place. Later, Andy calls Robert, after having stolen his largest client, and offers him the client back if Robert will rehire him. Ah, well, I will not be blackmailed by some ineffectual, privileged, effete, soft-penised debutante. Robert California to Andy Bernard, Turf War. He then has a staff meeting where they will present all their best ideas. Robert has received recognition during his 20 year . She was already dead. [32] In her review, Kaili Markley wrote that Spader's appearance in the episode was the "high point of the show" for her. Today, the 41-year-old, serving her time at the Central California Women's Facility, is appealing her conviction in its entirety, claiming a total lack of evidence. 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. Robert California has definitely added some menace and mystery to the proceedings. Robert Carradine has been cited for careless driving for a crash that injured himself and his wife, Edith, in Colorado. 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. In the eighth-season finale, Robert departs from the company after David Wallace purchases Dunder Mifflin. View Details. [8], In "Get the Girl", to the employees' surprise, Robert allows Nellie to have a job at the Scranton branch. Robert California, also known as Bob Kazamakis, is a major antagonist in the US version of The Office. Susan originally gets along with Kevin. [28], Salon.com'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. In the eighth season, Robert somehow manages to persuade Jo Bennett to appoint him CEO in her place. He avoids the truth when confronted by Andy, Robert, and Susan. The writers have done really a great job. Spader was also the second actor to receive an "And" credit, after Amy Ryan, during her appearances in season seven. He only ever intended for his role to last one season.[13]. Nellie refuses, but manipulates Robert by flirtatiously hinting that she is attracted to him. [6], James Spader first appeared on The Office in the episode "Search Committee". Children [25] 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. 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. "[11], In its original American broadcast on December 2, 2011, "Mrs. California" was viewed by an estimated 5.74 million viewers and received a 2.9 rating share among adults between the ages of 18 and 49. Meanwhile, Jim and Dwight talk with Harry Jannerone, an employee from the Syracuse branch, who predicts that Robert will ruin the company within six months.[7]. [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. [5], Throughout his appearances, Robert has been shown to have innumerable unhealthily salacious appetites and beliefs (once proclaiming that "Everything is sex" even calling this opinion of his a "universal truth"). Portrayed by As he is about to make a speech at the fundraiser, Andy interrupts his former boss and volunteers to adopt the 12 dogs brought by the animal activists.[22]. He makes no sense and is an idiot. Michael Scott | Dwight Schrute | Jim Halpert | Pam Beesly | Ryan Howard | Andy Bernard | Kevin Malone | Stanley Hudson | Angela Martin | Phyllis Vance | Meredith Palmer | Creed Bratton | Oscar Martinez | Kelly Kapoor | Toby Flenderson | Darryl Philbin | Erin Hannon | Gabe Lewis, Jan Levinson | Roy Anderson | David Wallace | Nellie Bertram | Karen Filippelli | Robert California | Holly Flax | Pete Miller | Clark Green | Bob Vance | Todd Packer | Mose Schrute | Hank Tate | Nate Nickerson | Val Johnson | Robert Lipton | Cathy Simms | Helene Beesly | Glenn | Hidetoshi Hasagawa | Madge Madsen | Esther Bruegger | Nick | Jo Bennett | Deangelo Vickers | Charles Miner. Personal Information [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. Air date: Dec 1, 2011. 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. [29] In response to this, Myles McNutt wrote "It may just be me, but I'm not convinced that Spader's presence has been as prominent as Seitz suggests. [12] Added with DVR viewers, who viewed the episode within three days of the original broadcast, the episode received a 4.2 rating in the 1849 demographic, adding a 1.3 rating to the original viewership. [2] It is unknown if Robert fathered him with Susan. Andy then gets the staff to be mean to her to urge her to quit. 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. The writers have done really a great job. Robert then chooses Nellie as the branch Manager and fires Andy. However, Robert is unable to stand up to her, and instead takes on a detached Darwinian view of her antics. [8], He has been shown to have somewhat of a fascination with the PBS program Sesame Street (which he refers to as "The Street"). LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Rupert Murdoch, the owner of the media conglomerate, has already moved his new girlfriend Ann-Lesley Smith, 66, into a new $30 million, 6,500 square foot condominium, making room for the California widow to become his fifth wife. We're thrilled he's joining our cast". " [Speaking to Andy over the phone] You don't even know my real name. Seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry has added yet another ring to his collection. His intense personality disturbs the search committee, though Jim Halpert admits that, while Robert "creeps [him] out", he believes he "might be a genius". Pam manages to steal her cellphone, however, as Robert goes through Nellie's messages, Pam relents and tells Robert that she will not help him anymore. Andy grows more and more impatient as Susan is liked by the member of the office. The episode was written by consulting producer Dan Greaney, marking his first writing credit for the series, and was directed by Charlie Grandy. [17], In "Special Project", while he is not seen, he texts Jim, inviting him on the trip to Tallahassee. The car was registered to Robert Peernock. Nellie refuses, but manipulates Robert by flirtatiously hinting that she is attracted to him. he even tells that to Andy at one point . Production Information 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. "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. One week he's quirky and zen, the next week he might be vulnerable and mopey, the next he's a ruthless, calculating executive. In an interview with Huffington Post, Brian Baumgartner stated that "the energy [Spader] has is so totally different. Robert then turns to Jim and begins a protracted monologue about the "fallacy" that it is up to a steamroller whether or not an object will be flattened, instead it being the other way around. [4] At Nellie's welcome party, Robert makes very obvious attempts to make a good impression on her. However, Dwight's gym is only filled with his farming equipment as exercising equipment. Andy tells them Jim also heard him say he did not want her working at the office, which Jim overhears, prompting him to flee the office, not wanting to be part of the drama. [17] TV Guide writer Bruce Fretts criticized the episode for under using guest star Maura Tierney. Erin makes a reference to the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada. [5] The episode also marks the third appearance of Lindsey Broad who plays Cathy, Pam's replacement during her maternity leave. 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. In the eighth season, Robert somehow manages to persuade Jo Bennett to appoint him CEO in her place. His loving wife, June, passed away in 2008. in Economics and was employed in various client . 2.) Robert first appeared in the seventh season finale, "Search Committee", as an interviewee for the Scranton branch Manager position. [19], In "Welcome Party", Robert forces the office to throw a welcome party for Nellie, and, throughout the episode, he makes very obvious attempts to make a good impression on her. 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. [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. After talking with him 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. California is . [37] On July 28, 2011, Rainn Wilson favorably tweeted, when referring to Spader's acting on the series, "[he's] Killing it!!!!". Robert Ciesla Expand search. Meanwhile, Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson) opens a gym in the building and tries to get Darryl Philbin (Craig Robinson) to join it. Jim and Pam eventually agree that Jim should just go. Episode. The episode ends with Susan talking to Andy later and asking him on a date. [5], In "Free Family Portrait Studio", Robert is surprised when he learns that David Wallace is purchasing back Dunder Mifflin. In the eighth season, Robert managed to persuade Jo Bennett to appoint him CEO in her place. When Dwight questions Robert why he feels he is qualified to judge a place after a mere interview, he studies Dwight for a moment. 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. He undresses and jumps into the pool completely nude, followed by Ryan and Gabe. [33] BuddyTVTemplate:'s Meghan Carlson wrote that Spader was "the most memorable and impressive guest". A Valley native, Robert has worked at The Fresno . In the News. American. Toby has never had an adventure. Robert California, (born February 7, 1960), also known as Bob Kazamakis, is a fictional character on the U.S. comedy television series The Office, portrayed by James Spader. After playing, Robert stuns Jim by revealing that he dislikes the business plan for the Sabre store, and that he had only approved of it because Jo Bennett wanted it. Gabe then asks Robert if he believes that he's overqualified for the job, to which Robert asks if he's someone that would waste his own time. [7], In "Pool Party", after Robert decides to sell his mansion following his divorce, Kevin suggests that he throw an office pool party, which he acts upon, as a last hurrah. Search Committee "[39] In his review for "Mrs. California", Plante called Robert the worst part of The Office. She ultimately catches on and confronts Andy and her husband. James Redford and his father Robert, pictured together at an event in 2018 . Napa County Sheriff's Department. Robert Stone. He also said that the episode suffered without former series star Steve Carell to serve as the comic foil. Unknown Sister Erin denies Susan's request to move. 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. Her husband Robert is against the idea of Susan working under Andyat Dunder-Mifflin Scranton, as he makes clear after the episode's Cold Open to Jimand Andy. The former Los Angeles Lakers star, 49, tied the knot with fiance Candice Madrid on Sunday in a romantic . California is an original character and has no counterpart on the original British version of the series. Although his presence didn't detract from Michael Scott's (Steve Carell . (AP Wirephoto) 1968. When she is introduced in the Season 8 episodeMrs. California, she and her husband Robert are happy together. He was merely a tool here, and yeah, I mean that in both senses. He only ever intended for his role to last one season.[28]. Erin hands Susan a tiny blue stapler. Pinterest Email Send Text . He's funny, too. 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]. This would mean that she and Robert met while she was under his employment at one time, and that the two possibly began their relationship while he was still married. "Mrs. California" was written by consulting producer Dan Greaney, his first writing credit for the series after joining the writing staff in the eighth season. California is portrayed by James Spader. [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 grand jury indicted Sementilli, 46, and her boyfriend Robert Baker, 55, alleging the duo . [12][13] Despite this, the episode ranked first in its timeslot, beating Bones which received a 2.8 rating/7% share in the 1849 demographic, CMA Country Christmas which received a 2.2 rating/6% share, a rerun of Person of Interest which received a 1.6 rating/4% share and a rerun of The Secret Circle which received a 0.4 rating/1% share, although the former three shows received more total viewers. An enigmatic individual, he was often inspiring and intimidating to the staff in the Scranton branch office, especially so to Regional Manager Andy Bernard. 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. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) Robert . Seasons Although he perceives Kevin's simple ideas as metaphors, he eventually realizes that Kevin is speaking literally.[16]. Michael wanted everyone to love him. Maura Tierney According to the family's spokesperson Jeff Ballard, the actor died of heart failure in Malibu, California . At the branch Christmas party, Robert comforts Erin, who is upset over Andy's new girlfriend. 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