like i could not even watch. i had to turn away i was so like, concerned and embarassed for him.   See 12 other replies

i don't think the show should continue. even if he's not the funniest person, the show is built off of his idiocy...know what i'm saying?   See 47 other replies

Yeah, I think he gets writing credits because they are ripping off his material.   See 47 other replies

To be fair, as far as Network TV goes, popularity DOES equal dollars. The more people who watch a program, the more the network can charge for advertising during said program.I think the point you were trying to make is popularity doesn't equal quality.   See 47 other replies

Ricky Gervais has only written one episode of the US Office, "The Convict" Season 3, Episode 9. He wrote it with Stephen Merchant.If you look at his imdb page, he is given a "writer" credit for every episode, but for every episode, it also says (creator: BBC series). If you notice, the only episode that actually has (written by) is "The Convict." His writing credit is much like his executive producer credit, it's just NBC kissing the ring of the man who made their successful show possible, and it ensures Ricky gets paid.That being said, however, Ricky has told reporters he is interested in making a cameo as David Brent in this season of The Office. This was back in January. However, if he still wants to do it, I'm sure the people who do the American office will let him do pretty much whatever he wants.Sources:http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0315041/filmoseries#tt0386676
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4687784.stm
http://www.officetally.com/ricky-gervais-coming-to-the-office   See 47 other replies

I think the show would be better without him.   See 47 other replies