Robert Ciesla Expand search. By Erin Strecker Updated December 02, 2011 at 05:54 AM EST. Dwight also reveals several emails that are unflattering of Robert, including Jim, Oscar and Kelly that all discuss his odd and intense personality. When Susan arrives, Andy compliantly tells her that they have no openings, but Robert insists that they have a look around before coming to any conclusions. 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). [8], Ryan mentions his desire to found the "Dream for a Wish Foundation," a play on the actual Make-A-Wish Foundation. Robert California (ex-husband) [11] Alive In the season 8 premiere, "The List", it is revealed that Robert was hired as the branch manager over the summer. 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. Air date: Dec 8 . [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. Here's how it came togetherand came to stay in the movie. I wouldn't say it had the potential to be a . Photo: Facebook (2) A California man shot and killed his wife and two teenage sons before turning the gun on himself in an apparent murder-suicide, say authorities. "Then.suddenly [the producers] called me back again and said, 'We'd really like your character to come back in some capacity'". 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. The very first scene of "Mrs. California" (outside of the cold open) suggests the potential for a very smart episode of The Office. [19] Joseph Kratzer from What Culture? he even tells that to Andy at one point . The NFL personality, 32, and his wife have welcomed another baby girl, the couple announced in a joint . 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. NEW YORK (AP) Millionaire real estate scion Robert Durst has been charged with murder in the death of his first wife, Kathie Durst, nearly four decades after . Andy gets confused and frustrated with Robert because of his mixed signals. At the end of the episode, when Jim and Dwight talk with Harry Jannerone, an employee from the Syracuse branch, Jannerone predicts that Robert will ruin the company within six months. Proceedings were held in California Superior Court in Los Angeles on April 19. After killing Emad Tawfilis in full view of Napa County Sheriff's officers, Robert Dahl fled in his vehicle into the hills above his vineyard . He also dislikes The Black Eyed Peas, stating "It's rock and roll for people who don't like rock and roll; it's rap for people who don't like rap; it's pop for people who don't like pop". Gene and Shannon will be spending a lot more time in L.A., considering the couple just sold their Las Vegas mansion. Andy decides that Susan should work in accounting. He also detects that Erin is attracted to Andy and tells Andy that he's aware of it, before saying he's already lost interest in that little tidbit of information. Instead of a lunatic capable of performing the Jedi mind trick, he's just an inscrutable eccentric, who wanders around looking amused at everything the branch is up to, and whom no one can get a read on". California is an original character and has no counterpart on the original British version of the series. ', "The Office Recap: The Battle of Schrute Farm", "The Office: Is the Robert California Experiment a Failure? He makes no sense and is an idiot. 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. 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. At the branch Christmas party, Robert comforts Erin, who is upset over Andy's new girlfriend. [15] While his review was less favorable, Alan Sepinwall wrote that he found "Spader's persuasive evil genius to be somewhat amusing". [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. Robert California's wife Susan comes to the office looking for a job and he tells Andy not to hire her under any circumstance. [9] Hannah Lawrence of Hollywood.com called the episode a large improvement over "Gettysburg" and also called it possibly her "favorite episode of the season so far". [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. When she is placed next to Kevin by Erin, tensions rise. . In the eighth-season finale, Robert departs from the company after David Wallace purchases Dunder Mifflin. Andy and California seem off point. Alias(es) Once CEO himself, he appoints Andy Bernard as the Regional Manager. In the episode's b-plot, Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson) opens a gym in the building, which intrigues Darryl Philbin (Craig Robinson), who has been looking to lose weight. But when she arrives and he says there's nothing available, Robert insists he find something, putting Andy in an awkward position. Soon afterwards, he stops by Dwight's Caffeine Corner in the lobby, and attempts to sabotage Merv Bronte, portrayed by Ray Romano, who is on his way up for his interview, by telling him that the office staff act as if they were imprisoned. According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode received 5.74 million viewers and received a 2.9 rating/7% share among adults between the ages of 18 and 49, staying even with the ratings from the previous episode, "Gettysburg". During the meeting, Robert chastises Packer for the failure of the store, pretending that the Sabre store itself was a great concept, but that Packer botched in execution. Robert California has definitely added some menace and mystery to the proceedings. On February 28, 2012, Spader announced that he would be departing from the show at the end of its eighth season. 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. When they meet, Susan expresses interest in Andy and the job offer. James Redford and his father Robert, pictured together at an event in 2018 . California also discusses the possibility of holding his birthday party at Schrute Farms, with Dwight. Let us know in the comments! He clearly can bring whole groups under his spell with his amazing voice and choice of words. 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. Robert and his wife more-than-likely found a living together manipulating companies, but she could never find the line between Robert's manipulation for work and at home which would ultimately lead to their divorce. James Spader Robert then chooses Nellie as the branch Manager and fires Andy. Robert California brings his wife (Maura Tierney) into the office to find her a job; Dwight opens a gym in the building. He crushed the table read. Robert California is the former CEO of Dunder Mifflin/Sabre. 5.) 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. While he shoots down many of the ideas, Robert takes a shine to Kevin's cookie idea with the vending machine. [30] While his review was less favorable, Alan Sepinwall wrote that he found "Spader's persuasive evil genius to be somewhat amusing". 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. Ryan Howard: [in the "confessional"] Bitch Pam does not feature in this story line because Jenna Fischer was out on maternity leave to have her child with her husband, Lee Kirk. He suggested that the writers could tell jokes, but could not successfully "break a story anymore". Robert bids Andy goodbye, kisses him on the mouth, and states that "It's been a great year". 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. [22] On July 28, 2011, Rainn Wilson favorably tweeted, when referring to Spader's acting on the series, "[he's] Killing it!!!!". Such was the case in "Mrs. California" when Robert California's wife showed up. 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. "You don't work in sales, do you.". Only In the eighth-season finale, Robert departs from the company after David Wallace purchases Dunder Mifflin. Saugus, California. In "Spooked", Robert's young son, Bert, is introduced; Robert brings Bert to the office Halloween party. 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 and Jim leave the conference room and after a short while, Robert and Susan leave. 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. [12] While Spader was initially hired as the replacement for Steve Carell in the series, Spader's presence actually filled the void of two departed actors: Carell, and Kathy Bates, who left the show in order to focus on her starring role in the NBC drama Harry's Law. Portrayed by Episode. Her daughter, Natasha, 18, was clinging to life and rushed to the hospital. ABC affiliate KABC via ReutersThe ex-wife of the suspected gunman who killed 10 people and injured another 10 in a horror shooting at a California dance studio has provided telling insight into her ex-husband's life as rumors swirl over the possible motive for his actions.The woman, who spoke to CNN and asked not to be named, said the pair met at the same dance studio he shot up late . Although his presence didn't detract from Michael Scott's (Steve Carell . [2] Greaney had previously worked with executive producer Greg Daniels on The Simpsons. [10], In "Spooked", Robert brings his young son, Bert, to the office Halloween party. Robert has had his moments of brilliance in the past, but this wasn't one of them. In the News. Robert California to Andy Bernard, Turf War. Susan eventually realizes it was Robert's idea to drive her away. . The former Los Angeles Lakers star, 49, tied the knot with fiance Candice Madrid on Sunday in a romantic . He arrives at the branch Christmas party in a tracksuit, despite wearing his normal dark blazer with hopes of being cheered up by the party, after the Sabre party is a bland affair. [34], Spader's acting had been particularly lauded by his fellow Office cast members. Kevin tells Susan to "Sit here and be quiet. 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. 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