In the eighth season, Robert managed to persuade Jo Bennett to appoint him CEO in her place. Kevin tells Susan to "Sit here and be quiet. When confronted about the list, Robert states that those are his impressions, and they could change, challenging the office with: "winners: prove me right; losers: prove me wrong". [9] During Dwight and Darryl's gym scenes, Darryl sardonically corrects Dwight by telling him that the pronunciation for LeBron James is actually "LeJon Brames. ", 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! "[11], In its original American broadcast on December 2, 2011, "Mrs. California" was viewed by an estimated 5.74 million viewers and received a 2.9 rating share among adults between the ages of 18 and 49. The character of Robert California was met with acclaim during his guest appearance on the season 7 finale "Search Committee". An enigmatic individual, he was often inspiring, and intimidating, to the staff in the Scranton branch office, especially so to Regional Manager, Andy Bernard . Susan assumes that the office workers are rude to her because she is the wife of their boss. The scene cuts to Ryan calling her a bitch behind her back. [3] It was directed by co-executive producer and frequent Office writer Charlie Grandy, the first episode he has directed for the series after previously directing The Podcast webisodes. There's still some time to pin him down by the season finale, it's just hard to imagine at this point". Nellie refuses, but manipulates Robert by flirtatiously hinting that she is attracted to him. Proceedings were held in California Superior Court in Los Angeles on April 19. Mrs. California His intense personality disturbs the search committee, though Jim Halpert admits that, while Robert "creeps [him] out", he believes he "might be a genius". Andy gets caught in the middle of Robert California and his wife and falls a victim of some very mixed signals.From Season 8, Episode 9 "Mrs California" - An. Andy and California seem off point. [21] Paul Lieberstein was pleased that Spader would be joining the cast in the eighth season, stating that "James has an energy that is completely his own, and 'The Office' has no tools for dealing with this guy. [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. Mrs. California: Directed by Charlie Grandy. In the News. On February 28, 2012, Spader announced that he would be departing from the show at the end of its eighth season. Robert Stone leads City of Hope, a premier cancer research and treatment center dedicated to innovation in biomedical science and the delivery . In a talking-head interview held in the parking lot, Robert informs the documentary film crew that he is confident that he will be offered the job.[1]. Meanwhile, Dwight opens a gym in the building and tries to 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. He was merely a tool here, and yeah, I mean that in both senses. [4], During "The Incentive", Andy tries to get on Robert's good side by picking out a tie that he thinks will impress him. The character of Robert California was met with acclaim during his guest appearance on the season 7 finale "Search Committee". He is an original character and has no counterpart on the original British version of the series. '", http://www.accesshollywood.com/rainn-wilson-raves-over-james-spaders-early-office-performance-hes-killing-it_article_51313, "The Office Recap: The Battle of Schrute Farm", http://www.vulture.com/2011/11/office-recap-the-battle-of-schrute-farm.html, "The Office: Is the Robert California Experiment a Failure? I'm too pleased to see him go to care about the logistics".[47]. Erin is introduced to Susan through Andy at reception. [17] In her review, Kaili Markley wrote that Spader's appearance in the episode was the "high point of the show" for her. You can contribute to Dunderpedia by rewriting the copied content. In an interview with Huffington Post, Brian Baumgartner stated that "the energy [Spader] has is so totally different. In his review for the episode "Gettysburg", Chris Plante, of New York, critiqued the way that Robert, as well as Andy, were being written, writing, "That isn't to say every character has been fleshed out well. In truth, and picking up on something I suggested last week, I think I would be enjoying this season a lot more if Spader were positioned as Carell's replacement, and we were seeing the season from his perspective". Search Committee Personal Information According to the family's spokesperson Jeff Ballard, the actor died of heart failure in Malibu, California . McElrath's killers were his own wife, Joanna McElrath (nee Beckett), and her so-called boyfriend, Robin Glenn James. Erin makes a reference to the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada. 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[29] In James Poniewozik's review of the episode, he wrote that "James Spader killed as an overqualified candidate who was creepily perceptive". 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. About. In season 8 episode 10 "Christmas Wishes", Kevin gives Robert a hug because his wife left him. . He also said that the episode suffered without former series star Steve Carell to serve as the comic foil. Only A YouTube video claimed that the shout caster passed away as a result of a brain aneurysm, and some also claim that cardiac arrest was the cause of his passing. California becomes a bartender for the party and notices early on that Erin is visibly unhappy over Andy's new girlfriend. [22] On July 28, 2011, Rainn Wilson favorably tweeted, when referring to Spader's acting on the series, "[he's] Killing it!!!!". According to Jonathan Hearn, the pair also planned on benefiting from the $300,000 life insurance policy Robert had on himself. Although he perceives Kevin's simple ideas as metaphors, he eventually realizes that Kevin is speaking literally.[16]. In the eighth-season finale, Robert departs from the company after David Wallace purchases Dunder Mifflin. 3.) In his review for the episode "Gettysburg", Chris Plante, of New York, critiqued the way that Robert, as well as Andy, were being written, writing, "That isn't to say every character has been fleshed out well. Club, criticized Robert's role as one "that the narrative reacts to as opposed to something actually involved in the narrative". However, it's the later instances in season eight that make it quite . But when she arrives and he says there's nothing available, Robert insists he find something, putting Andy in an awkward position. Pam manages to steal her cellphone, however, as Robert goes through Nellie's messages, Pam relents and tells Robert that she will not help him anymore. This leads to an awkward situation when Andy, in an emotional crisis, causes an argument with Robert. 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 . 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. "Mrs. California" aired on NBC in the United States on December 1, 2011. ", http://www.buddytv.com/articles/the-office/the-office-season-7-finale-40395.aspx, James Spader's 'The Office' Character 'Terrifying' Other Cast Members, ""The Office" Season Eight: Robert California, Here We Come! With Spader leaving at the end of this season, that won't be a problem for much longer. [4] At Nellie's welcome party, Robert makes very obvious attempts to make a good impression on her. When they call Robert out, he vehemently denies it. [20] In an interview with NBC Chicago.com, Angela Kinsey praised Spader's portrayal of California, stating "He is amazing. [35] In an interview with NBC Chicago.com, Angela Kinsey praised Spader's portrayal of California, stating "He is amazing. [13], Andy organizes a garden party at Schrute Farms during "Garden Party", to impress him. Robert appears to typically manipulate situations in a duplicitous fashion, as seen in the episodes "Mrs. California",[1] "Trivia",[7] and most greatly in "Last Day in Florida", when he privately admits to Jim Halpert that the newly opened Sabre store was a poor concept, and that he only approved it because Jo Bennett wanted it, but pretending, at a high-level meeting, that the store was a brilliant idea, and using newly appointed Vice President Todd Packer as a scapegoat for the store's failure, stating that Packer executed it poorly. He told us he had reduced police shootings by department officers by 50% between 2015 and 2020. Youre gonna be surprised by how ugly it gets. Alias(es) Robert's wife used to follow along with all of Robert's antics and manipulative tactics, but has since moved on. The Sabre Corporation website implies that Robert may be of partial Native American descent,[3] which could be the reason why he so strongly dislikes Christopher Columbus. However, Dwight's gym is only filled with his farming equipment as exercising equipment. While he shoots down many of the ideas, Robert takes a shine to Kevin's cookie idea with the vending machine. Til Death Do Us Part is in Lassen County in northern California to investigate the murder of off-duty police officer Robert McElrath, who was murdered on New Year's Day in 2011. California also discusses the possibility of holding his birthday party at Schrute Farms, with Dwight. Robert California had an intense debut on The Office. Is it because his wife divorced him? [12][13] Despite this, the episode ranked first in its timeslot, beating Bones which received a 2.8 rating/7% share in the 1849 demographic, CMA Country Christmas which received a 2.2 rating/6% share, a rerun of Person of Interest which received a 1.6 rating/4% share and a rerun of The Secret Circle which received a 0.4 rating/1% share, although the former three shows received more total viewers. When they meet, Susan expresses interest in Andy and the job offer. [9] He has displayed a need for intercourse regularly, as shown in "Christmas Wishes", when he becomes depressed after being deprived of it for only ten days. Of course, she was married to Robert". RC (by Darryl)The F***ing Lizard King (by himself)Bob Kazamakis He was originally expected to be just a one-time guest star, as the producers were planning to hire either Catherine Tate or Will Arnett for the series, but neither could commit due to their involvement with other projects. 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 . 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, an experience that Jim describes as simultaneously terrifying and highly desirable. First In the eighth season, Robert somehow manages to persuade Jo Bennett to appoint him CEO in her place. However, she acknowledges that Robert is difficult to read. [28], Salon.com's Matt Zoller Seitz wrote that "The Office loses something by having Spader's Zen master drive the action instead of Michael Scott", he also suggested that, perhaps, if Robert was still positioned as Regional Manager, instead of CEO, the series might be more enjoyable. Robert Mueller has been married to his wife for over five decades. Notable cut scenes include more office workers joining Dwight's gym, Andy and Jim trying to get out of Mr. and Mrs. California's difficulties, and more scenes of Jim running away. 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". Susan looks at the different departments, and decides on accounting. 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. Robert California, also known as Bob Kazamakis, is a major antagonist in the US version of The Office. . [2] It is unknown if Robert fathered him with Susan. She ultimately catches on and confronts Andy and her husband. 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. [12] 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. Education & Experience. [20], In "Angry Andy", Andy enlists Robert to give him his job back from Nellie by claiming it was an interim position for her. Michael Scott | Dwight Schrute | Jim Halpert | Pam Beesly | Ryan Howard | Andy Bernard | Kevin Malone | Stanley Hudson | Angela Martin | Phyllis Vance | Meredith Palmer | Creed Bratton | Oscar Martinez | Kelly Kapoor | Toby Flenderson | Darryl Philbin | Erin Hannon | Gabe Lewis, Jan Levinson | Roy Anderson | David Wallace | Nellie Bertram | Karen Filippelli | Robert California | Holly Flax | Pete Miller | Clark Green | Bob Vance | Todd Packer | Mose Schrute | Hank Tate | Nate Nickerson | Val Johnson | Robert Lipton | Cathy Simms | Helene Beesly | Glenn | Hidetoshi Hasagawa | Madge Madsen | Esther Bruegger | Nick | Jo Bennett | Deangelo Vickers | Charles Miner. [1] In a talking-head interview from that episode, Susan states (when referring to the staff's instructed dislike of her), that the last time she was employed, she "hated the boss' wife" as well, revealing that the woman she is referring to was one of Robert's ex-spouses. [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. Murdoch, 91, . It was foolish to set Dwight up like this and would have cost Dunder Mifflin dearly . Intimidated, he replies with a shy yes. Biographical Information 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 . 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. The very first scene of "Mrs. California" (outside of the cold open) suggests the potential for a very smart episode of The Office. In the season 8 premiere, "The List", it is revealed that Robert was hired as the branch manager over the summer. When she is introduced in the Season 8 episodeMrs. California, she and her husband Robert are happy together. However, a two-faced Robert says he now can't meet with Dwight and will have him meet with another executive. " [Speaking to Andy over the phone] You don't even know my real name. Later, after Jim stops Dwight from attending the meeting, Nellie appoints Todd as vice president in his place. 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. Club reviewer Myles McNutt said the episode had the possibility of being a great episode of The Office, but that it did not live up to that possibility. At the branch Christmas party, Robert comforts Erin, who is upset over Andy's new girlfriend. [] Andy and California seem off point. [23], However, as time passed, critics, even ones who had initially praised Robert, began to respond negatively to the character. 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. He orders Andy to correct the error and Andy turns to Dwight, who uses a system nicknamed "The Doomsday Device". The Blacklist stars James Spader, the actor who plays Robert California in The Office, who portrays the character of Raymond Reddington, a criminal who gave himself to the FBI to help them getting rid of criminals on his list, the blacklist. Jim and Pam attempt to respectfully reject his offer, by informing him that, as a father of two infant children, Jim should remain in Scranton. 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