Alive His omniscience is valuable on some level, but it also creates a distance between the character and the narrative, which makes me reluctant to consider him as Carell's replacement (which is what Seitz suggests in his piece). Robert provides a personalized advisory experience by developing a deep understanding of his clients, their balance sheets and their goals. Erinmentions a movie with Meryl Streep who had two secretaries, (The Laundromat). Born Andy was tasked to not-hire the boss' wife on the boss' orders, which proved to be extremely tricky. However, Jim plays quite poorly against California, who is particularly skilled at the game. ", http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/popcornbiz/The-Office-Season-Eight-Robert-California-Here-We-Come-130284953.html#ixzz1mJrasiYg, Ministry of Gossip: James Spader is hired full time at 'The Office', "Rainn Wilson's 'Office' Praise For James Spader: He's 'Killing It! (AP Wirephoto) 1968. Jim and Dwight show Susan the ropes of the sales department. In the eighth-season finale, Robert departs from the company after David Wallace purchases Dunder Mifflin. 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". It's pretty clear by this time that the writers have never quite gotten a handle on the character or figured out how to use him properly since he joined the cast. But with the knowledge that Sabre products are inferior and will illuminate the fact that the store is a failure, he plans to sandbag it at a high-level meeting of the Sabre company board, and also strongly hints that, despite liking Dwight, he is going to fire him over it. Dwight initially seems taken before snapping out of it, and telling Robert that he came for an interview, "Not a flea market". Meanwhile, Dwight opens a gym in the building and tries to persuade Darryl to join. Robert California [10] He only ever intended for his role to last one season.[28]. Robert and Nellie's interactions also hint that the two might be attracted to one another. 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 2010, after 27 years of marriage Robert and LaVelda called it quits on their marriage, and afterward, the actor said he would like to find love again. Jim then runs all over the building (at one point encountering Creed Bratton (Creed Bratton) flying a toy helicopter on the roof), but Andy and Robert find him and take him back to the office. He also called the subplot a mixed bag for featuring Dwight as a caricature of his former self, but complimented the character development for Darryl which started in "Lotto". Susan Downey was born on November 6, 1973, as Susan Nicole Levin. [2] Robert decides to sell his mansion following his divorce, and at Kevin's suggestion, throws an office pool party as a last hurrah. [4] Showrunner Paul Lieberstein stated that he was "a big fan of hers" and said he was excited for her guest appearance. While his intense personality disturbs the search committee, after he departs from the interview, Jim admits that, while Robert "creeps [him] out", he believes he might be a genius. 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]. Instead we got Robert Rivas announcing he'd secured the votes to become . [8] The season eight finale, "Free Family Portrait Studio", marked his final appearance in the series. However, it's the later instances in season eight that make it quite . [15], When Andy takes much of the staff to visit Gettysburg, Robert is elated to see those who stayed behind and calls them the "free thinkers". At the end of the episode, she expresses some romantic interest in dating Andy once her divorce from Robert is finalized, but her character does not appear again on the show. But, after one look at his new workplace environment, he quickly drives to Florida and convinces Sabre CEO Jo Bennett to give him her job. McElrath's killers were his own wife, Joanna McElrath (nee Beckett), and her so-called boyfriend, Robin Glenn James. First Robert greatly enjoysHidetoshi Hasagawa's 'Coconut Penis' flavored energy drink but once remarked that it was "better before they added this coconut crap" to the drink. And it's been really fun to watch Dwight and Robert California act". 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. Robert is furious with his former employee's attempt at blackmail, and tells him that he's in for an awakening, noting that Andy doesn't even know his real name, proclaiming that he is "The fucking lizard king". You don't even know my real name. Robert's wife, Susan (Maura Tierney) is introduced in "Mrs. California"; Susan comes to the office looking for a job, something he does not want, although he pretends to help her out. Status While I would agree that Robert California alters the tone and rhythm of the series when he is present, he isn't present particularly often (and wasn't present at all during what Seitz and I would both identify as the season's strongest episode, "Lotto") and, even when he is present, he isn't really being developed as a character with motivations or multi-dimensionality. He faces up to 40 years in prison if convicted of solicitation of . Mar 12, 2015 at 4:10 pm. 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. Lori Gallo, the wife of a California cheese tycoon, pleaded no contest to felony drunk driving charges after causing a 2022 crash in Merced. We're thrilled he's joining our cast". 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. 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. [45], In White's review of "Last Day in Florida", she wrote that "As for Robert's return, I don't think it's a coincidence that the weakest episode of this otherwise strong [Florida story arc] was the only one in which he appeared. I'm the f*cking Lizard King.". After trying unsuccessfully to deflect their questions about what Robert told Andy, Jim blurts out that he is baffled at Robert's attitude, since Jim enjoys working in the same place as his wife Pam Halpert (Jenna Fischer) and misses her while she is on maternity leave. [11] He suggested that the writers could tell jokes, but could not successfully "break a story anymore". A California man has been convicted of killing a podiatrist who he accused of botching the treatment on his wife's ingrown toenail. She is known as the " Republican Mother " of the party. California' was of course not a return to form for The Office, it was a good example of how the series might define itself in this new Michael-less era. Later, after Jim stops Dwight from attending the meeting, Nellie appoints Todd as vice president in his place. Stacy has worked at the San Francisco Chronicle as a reporter since 1997, when she moved to San Francisco after previously working at the Rocky Mountain News, Los Angeles Daily News, San Diego . FB : https://www.facebook.com/theofficenbcTwitter : https://twitter.com/theofficenbcWebsite : http://www.nbc.com/the-office#TheOffice #USA #PeacockTV Andy claims that reception is a one-man operation, but Erin and Robert seem open to the idea. 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. The night before thetwenty-third episode of the eighth season, "Turf War ", Susan's divorce from Robert California is finalized. Susan looks at the different departments, and decides on accounting. When she is placed next to Kevin by Erin, tensions rise. [19], Spader's acting had been particularly lauded by his fellow Office cast members. When Andy rejects it, Robert tells Andy that he should leave. [20] In an interview with NBC Chicago.com, Angela Kinsey praised Spader's portrayal of California, stating "He is amazing. Robert California's wife shows up at Dunder Mifflin; things don't end well. About. The long and bitter divorce of Robert De Niro from wife Grace Hightower involving a highly contested alimony battle finally came to an end with an appeals court ruling that De Niro's ex is not entitled to half of his income from acting and business ventures. During "Trivia", it is shown that he uses a monthly wrestling meet instead of exercising. It's also getting repetitive". Michael wanted everyone to love him. 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. Mrs. California Originally, the character of Robert California was just supposed to be a one-episode guest role for Spader; the character made his debut in . Education & Experience. "Mrs. California" features a guest appearance from Maura Tierney, who played Robert California's wife, Susan California. Despite the fact that Andy is already employed as Regional Manager, Nellie declares herself the new Manager and takes over the position. Erin is introduced to Susan through Andy at reception. At the end of the episode, Susan asks Andy on a date. 626-256-4673. Professional Information [11], In "Trivia", Dwight travels to Florida to meet with Robert for an interview over a potential manager position. 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. When they call Robert out, he vehemently denies it. [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. He opened his eyes in Boston Massachusetts. Throughout the episode, California attempts to figure out everyone's deepest fears, in order to tell a ghost story that simultaneously frightens the entire office, itself a conscious effort to prevent the staff from allowing fear to run their lives. In its winding, salacious style, NBC unravels a sin-proves-to-be-sexy episode of Dateline on the circuitous murder of Robert Limon, 38, a well-liked, hardworking man found shot . California is an original character and has no counterpart on the original British version of the series. U.S. Movies & TV. [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. Spader stated in an interview that he only took the role in order to supplement his income after working on Lincoln, which he stated paid little due to the size of the cast. You can contribute to Dunderpedia by rewriting the copied content. Toby has never had an adventure. 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 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. He is the manipulative, charismatic and intimidating former CEO of the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. [] Andy and California seem off point. RC (by Darryl)The F***ing Lizard King (by himself)Bob Kazamakis When the staff initiates an error email report to Robert, Andy tasks Jim with intercepting him at his squash session. Jim notes that when Robert visits the office, he spends half of his time working out of the conference room, and occasionally ventures out and wanders around, randomly choosing employees to have conversations with. [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"). When she says no, he says that he does because he is "ready for adventure". Christmas Wishes. Robert California is built up as this amazing speaker who can smooth-talk his way into anything he wants, ultimately becoming the CEO of Sabre after initially only being chosen as a Regional Manager. Susan assumes that the office workers are rude to her because she is the wife of their boss. Robert has been married three times, with his third wife, Susan, leaving him after the events of "Mrs. When she is introduced in the Season 8 episodeMrs. California, she and her husband Robert are happy together. Susan California is a middle-aged female who is the divorcee of Robert California. Murdoch, 91, . Only good thing is Dwight. Um, okay. Kevin tells Susan to "Sit here and be quiet. On February 28, 2012, Spader announced that he would be departing from the show at the end of its eighth season. Robert California, also known as Bob Kazamakis, and The Lizard King, is a fictional character on the U.S. comedy television series The Office, portrayed by James Spader. With Spader leaving at the end of this season, that won't be a problem for much longer. [21] Multiple critics complimented the cold open to the episode.[9][19]. The bizarre life of Robert A. Durst, the wayward scion of a vast New York real estate dynasty, ended on Monday when he died at 78 in a California hospital while serving a life sentence for murder . Robert finds out Jim has fled, and orders security to close the gate, preventing Jim from leaving. 7 and 8 Robert California has definitely added some menace and mystery to the proceedings. That's a waste of your time. 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 wanted it. Robert Elmo Lee, 83, was found guilty of first-degree murder . He pursued acting at the age of 17. "Then.suddenly [the producers] called me back again and said, 'We'd really like your character to come back in some capacity'". The former Los Angeles Lakers star, 49, tied the knot with fiance Candice Madrid on Sunday in a romantic . Andy ends up giving her an accounting job, enraging Robert. 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. On February 28, 2012, Spader announced that he would be departing from the show at the end of its eighth season. ", 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. [12] They initially listed the 11,000 sq. Our first table read with him was a week before we went back and at that moment I was like, 'Oh, we're going to be just fine'. Andy and Jim then leave the conference room as Robert and Susan sit and talk afterward. He was merely a tool here, and yeah, I mean that in both senses. THE BUZZ: And here you thought the House of Origin deadline was going to be Friday's big news. Robert California had an intense debut on The Office. Blame . Relationships Children Home to all of the official clips from the series, the funniest moments, pranks and fails. He also said that the episode suffered without former series star Steve Carell to serve as the comic foil. She ultimately catches on and confronts Andy and her husband. Andy talks with Susan, and she comes to the conclusion that Robert is the one behind all of this neglect. He was 26 years old, and from Tranquillity, California, United States of America. She ultimately gave the episode a 7.5/10. Gene and Shannon will be spending a lot more time in L.A., considering the couple just sold their Las Vegas mansion. However, a two-faced Robert says he now can't meet with Dwight and will have him meet with another executive. [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. Think we should feature your favourite episode? In the eighth season, Robert managed to persuade Jo Bennett to appoint him CEO in her place. 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. Susan California is a middle-aged female who is the divorcee of Robert California. California". Robert purchases two tables so the Scranton branch can attend, of which Erin brings Andy with her. Awards & Memberships. 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