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Steve Carell showing off his tiny plasma TV broke the cast so badly that it took over 20 takes just to clear one line

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Why it worked

This clip works because it showcases a genuinely funny and relatable moment from a beloved TV show, highlighting the chemistry and comedic timing of the cast. The behind-the-scenes anecdote about the difficulty in filming adds an extra layer of interest.

Summary

This clip from The Office shows Steve Carell's character, Michael Scott, struggling to deliver a line about his new plasma TV, causing the rest of the cast to break character and laugh. The scene reportedly took over 20 takes to film due to Carell's comedic performance.

Structure

1Michael Scott presents his new plasma TV.
2His delivery causes the cast to laugh.
3Multiple takes are needed to get the scene right.
4The cast members are shown struggling to contain their laughter.
5The scene is described as a memorable filming experience.

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How Everything Works @howeverythingworks Steve Carell showing off his tiny plasma TV broke the cast so badly that it took over 20 takes just to clear one line

Transcript

I guess what surrounds how means is that right over here, Jen. Two speakers. Damn. We have two speakers. What? Honey. Oh Jesus. This is terrible. We'll never finish this episode. Um, check this out. Folds. Folds. Oh my god. Sorry.

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Steve Carell’s delivery of Michael Scott showing off his tiny wall-mounted plasma TV broke The Office cast so badly that it took the crew around 20 takes just to get through the scene. Writers Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky said Carell was ‘on fire’ that day, going off-script with lines like ‘it folds right into the wall,’ which set off Jim, Pam, and Jan every single time. John Krasinski has called it one of his all-time favorite Office memories to film.