A "That's Nater-Tainment" Special Writing

We have experienced television history this week. This week, all eyes were glued to television sets across the country. People gathered together to watch a worldwide star getting the royal treatment. If you think that I am talking about Prince William and his wedding to Catherine Middleton, you are sadly mistaken. For last night, at 9:00pm, Steve Carell ended his seven-season run as the star of the NBC sitcom “The Office;” so that he can concentrate on his successful movie career and be with his family more.

Fans everyhere, myself included, watched as his character Michael Scott said his final goodbyes to his employees. And, as we all know, the long-running sitcom will never be the same again as it still has a few episodes left this year as well as its upcoming eighth season; which will start airing this fall. Thus, in honor of this momentous occasion, I present:


An Ode to Steve Carell and “The Office”

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This week we will cry indeed
As one of our favorite actors has left TV
Steve Carell for the past six years
Has been giving us plenty of laughs and tears
As the star of “The Office” on NBC
He played Dunder Mifflin Paper Inc. Regional Manager Michael Scott for all to see

To portray the eccentric boss, Steve Carell gave a performance that was real
He enabled his character to be both loved and disliked; that was the deal
Michael Scott's management style was different than most
As various meetings and birthday parties he did host
While overseeing all business his job was meant to be
He wanted to treat all Dunder Mifflin workers as his family

He did so by trying to lighten the mood
By doing celebrity impressions that were really not quite good
He would forward e-mails to his workers that he thought were great
But all it did was make his employees irate

He has held Movie Mondays and hosted The Dundies
Mocking Paul Lieberstein’s Toby Flenderson he thought was funny
He always saw himself as The Office Dad
And his prized “World’s Best Boss” coffee mug made him glad

Rainn Wilson’s Dwight was always by his side
But his help Michael Scott did not always abide
Dwight regularly accompanied Michael on his business missions
But Michael would always be the one who made all decisions

He frequently tried to be with Jenna Fischer's Pam and John Krasinki’s Jim
Unfortunately though, they were frequently put off by him
His attempts to be funny caused them to stare
But, episodes like "The Convention" and "Cafe Disco" proved they do care

Another goal for Michael was to find true love
As well as to have kids with the perfect woman sent from above
His relationship with Melora Hardin's Jan Levinson was quite rough
Which ended in the episode Dinner Party;” when the tension got way-too tough

Ultimately, Michael Scott’s patience was no longer taxed
When he meant Amy Ryan’s Human Resources Rep Holly Flax
She shared a love of impressions and numerous quirks
And her chemistry with Michael always worked

When she got transferred to their company's branch in New Hampshire for two years
Michael Scott would occassionally break into tears
Fortunately, she returned Christmastime 2010 for another temporary stay
And a few episodes later, Michael proposed and the two will eventually marr-ay

However, this ending is bittersweet and sad
As Holly needs to go Colorado to be with her ailing dad
Since Michael Scott wants to always be with her
That means, he will be leaving Scranton and Dunder Mifflin Paper

And so, now we say goodbye at last
Steve Carell’s tenure at NBC went so fast
We laughed with him, we cried with him
Now his character says goodbye to all; especially Jim

And we all, in turn,
Will be sad to see him leave; but will still yearn
For Michael Scott to come back one day
As that would make us all scream “Hooray!”

But, in the meantime, the show must go on
We must not fear, cry, or yawn
After all, the cast is wonderful and works well
Their acting is great; their comic timing’s swell

Jim, Pam, Toby and Dwight
Will make the transition into “The Office’s” new era light
Furthermore, BJ Novak’s Ryan, Ed Helms’ Andy
And all the other cast members’ characters are neat and dandy
They’ll provide lots of stories, action and joys
For all fans; women and men, girls and boys

And to Steve Carell, I now will say
Good luck and best wishes in every way
Have fun spending more time with your family
And I promise, all your films, I will see
Good night Steve; and now, rest your head
Get nice and comfortable; “That’s what she said!”

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