When she is introduced in the Season 8 episode Mrs. California, she and her husband Robert are happy together. In the episode "Mrs. California," Robert's wife, Susan, portrayed by Maura Tierney, comes to the office looking for a job, something he does not want, although he pretends to help her out. James Redford and his father Robert, pictured together at an event in 2018 . The two struggle over the phone, but Pam manages to delete the messages before Robert can hear his voicemail. Oscar helps get Susan to quit per Andy's request by showing a picture of a dog in a ladle to everyone but Susan. He also said that the episode suffered without former series star Steve Carell to serve as the comic foil. The writers have done really a great job. 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. The episode was written by consulting producer Dan Greaney, marking his first writing credit for the series, and was directed by Charlie Grandy. [6] Due to Jenna Fischer's actual pregnancy Pam did not appear in the episode. 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. Here's how it came togetherand came to stay in the movie. Jim is against bullying Susan out of the office. Occupation [6], James Spader first appeared on The Office in the episode "Search Committee". Robert first appeared in the seventh season finale, "Search Committee", as an interviewee for the Scranton branch Manager position. His loving wife, June, passed away in 2008. [19], Spader's acting had been particularly lauded by his fellow Office cast members. James was welcomed into this world on February 7, 1960. Originally, the character of Robert California was just supposed to be a one-episode guest role for Spader; the character made his debut in . Dwight commands him to stop, but Robert states that he has already "figured [him] out". He serves as the final antagonist of Season 7 and the main antagonist of Season 8. California is an original character and has no counterpart on the original British version of the series. This button displays the currently selected search type. 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. The device will count the number of errors made in the office and will generate an email report to Robert. However, it's the later instances in season eight that make it quite . 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 . [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". 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. 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. Susan California is a middle-aged female who is the divorcee of Robert California. He only ever intended for his role to last one season.[28]. Andy talks with Susan, and she comes to the conclusion that Robert is the one behind all of this neglect. Robert California brings his wife (Maura Tierney) into the office to find her a job; Dwight opens a gym in the building. He avoids the truth when confronted by Andy, Robert, and Susan. He is an independent Financial Advisor with 19 years of . This is most heavily hinted at in the eighth-season finale, in which he is seen drinking an energy drink for Asian homosexuals (and complaining about the coconut taste in the new "Coconut Penis" flavor), and bids Andy farewell by kissing him on the lips.[6]. [8] The season eight finale, "Free Family Portrait Studio", marked his final appearance in the series. Children Spader was also the second actor to receive an "And" credit, after Amy Ryan, during her appearances in season seven. Erinmentions a movie with Meryl Streep who had two secretaries, (The Laundromat). When they call Robert out, he vehemently denies it. One week he's quirky and zen, the next week he might be vulnerable and mopey, the next he's a ruthless, calculating executive. 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. And it's been really fun to watch Dwight and Robert California act". Andy replies "no", and Robert fires him. Workplace [20] In an interview with NBC Chicago.com, Angela Kinsey praised Spader's portrayal of California, stating "He is amazing. "Mrs. California" is the ninth episode of the eighth season of the American comedy television series The Office, and the show's 161st episode overall. Susan California has Havana Brown colored hair, as well as brown eyes. However, Jim plays quite poorly against California, who is particularly skilled at the game. He brings such a cool, amazing, intensity as Robert California that's so different from Michael Scott. [7] The Season Eight DVD contains a number of deleted scenes from this episode. The victim on the driver's side, identified by her license, was Claire Peernock, 45. 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I can barely watch this episode. View Details. James Spader first appeared on The Office in the episode "Search Committee". Undoubtedly, major credit for Bonta's success goes to his family, especially his wife, Mialisa Bonta. Jim says that sales are a difficult business, while Dwight (Department Head) downplays the seriousness and skill required to be in sales. Susan expresses discomfort as Robert continues to push the idea of a job for Susan with Andy. Such was the case in "Mrs. California" when Robert California's wife showed up. . At the end of the episode, Susan asks Andy on a date. [1] Robert also has a young son, named Bert. 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". 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. Meanwhile, Dwight opens a gym in the building and tries to persuade Darryl to join. He then quickly introduces himself to David as "Bob Kazamakis," to the slight bewilderment of Jim, and offers to brief him on the company. In "Free Family Portrait Studio", Robert is surprised when he learns that David Wallace is purchasing Dunder Mifflin. Robert California is the former CEO of Dunder Mifflin/Sabre. The day begins with Robert California knocking ferociously at the windows of Andy's office and shouting how his wife is about to come in looking for a job, but she is not to be given one. [4] In "Turf War", it is revealed that "Robert California" is not his real name,[5] and in the next episode, he introduces himself to David Wallace as "Bob Kazamakis", although it is unknown whether "Kazamakis" is his actual surname or simply another alias. 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. [4] At Nellie's welcome party, Robert makes very obvious attempts to make a good impression on her. Susan looks at the different departments, and decides on accounting. "Mrs. California" features a guest appearance from Maura Tierney, who played Robert California's wife, Susan California. During "Christmas Wishes", it is revealed that Robert's marriage is ending in divorce, prompting him to become quite despondent and lonely. Youre gonna be surprised by how ugly it gets. According to Jonathan Hearn, the pair also planned on benefiting from the $300,000 life insurance policy Robert had on himself. 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 Griffin III and Grete adeiko Griffin have added another little one to their family! At the party, Robert gives Ryan, Gabe, Oscar, Toby and a reluctant Jim a tour of his home. Robert secretly calls Gabe to tell Dwight that the executive can't meet him either, and to have Gabe listen to Dwight's proposal as a manager before rejecting it. Robert provides a personalized advisory experience by developing a deep understanding of his clients, their balance sheets and their goals. Let us know in the comments! Susan California (third ex-wife) Nationality. Asked how that translates to selling paper, Robert explains that there isn't much difference between someone wanting to purchase a hundred dollars worth of paper or a hundred million dollars worth of deep sea drilling equipment, concluding that "he wants respect" and "wants to be attractive." We're thrilled he's joining our cast". 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 the season 8 premiere, "The List", it is revealed that Robert was hired as the branch manager over the summer. 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. Mrs. California: Directed by Charlie Grandy. I think it's great and he will infuse all this new energy into the show". rwstone@coh.org. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. He brings such a cool, amazing, intensity as Robert California that's so different from Michael Scott. ', "The Office Recap: The Battle of Schrute Farm", "The Office: Is the Robert California Experiment a Failure? He crushed the table read. Andy and Jim leave the conference room and after a short while, Robert and Susan leave. Search Committee Susan takes everything well and says that maybe they can work together soon, to which Andy agrees. [17] TV Guide writer Bruce Fretts criticized the episode for under using guest star Maura Tierney. That's a waste of your time. [41] In his Hitfix blog, Alan Sepinwall wrote that "Robert California could have become the new comic engine that drove the series, but the character has been neutered from his first appearance. While Packer protests that he has only been vice president for half an hour, and that Dwight is to blame, Robert commends Dwight for being smart enough not to show up at the meeting, and terminates Packer. "[24] In his review for "Mrs. California", Plante called Robert the worst part of The Office. American. Dwight asks more employees to join to help motivate Darryl to exercise harder, getting only Gabe Lewis (Zach Woods) to join. [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. Robert Graysmith visiting the home of Bob Vaughn in 'Zodiac' is David Fincher's most purely terrifying scene. [44] 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. Frustrated, Dwight manages to force Gabe into directing him toward Robert's condo and calling him out. She ultimately gave the episode a 7.5/10. Blame . 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". Retired Democrat Bobby Rush dished out campaign cash to his wife prior to leaving Congress . [23], However, as time passed, critics, even ones who had initially praised Robert, began to respond negatively to the character. [9], In the season 8 premiere, "The List", it is revealed that Robert was hired as the branch manager over the summer. Although his presence didn't detract from Michael Scott's (Steve Carell . [31] Seth Abramovitch, of TV.com, wrote that he enjoyed Spader's "mildly sociopathic (but highly effective)" portrayal of Robert. [46] In her review of the season 8 finale, she wrote "At least we saw that last of Robert California, who walked away with $1 million to travel around Europe educating gymnasts. When confronted about the list, after he and the winners return, he states that those are his impressions, and they could change, challenging the office with: "winners: prove me right; losers: prove me wrong". At the branch Christmas party, Robert comforts Erin, who is upset over Andy's new girlfriend. During a bench-press, Dwight refuses to spot Darryl unless he says his motivation to work out. Robert and Susan Downey launched their production company, Team Downey, in 2010. 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. It's also getting repetitive". [37] On July 28, 2011, Rainn Wilson favorably tweeted, when referring to Spader's acting on the series, "[he's] Killing it!!!!". Former leading actor Steve Carell was also impressed by the decision to hire Spader, stating in an interview with Access Hollywood, "I think it's an excellent choice. [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. However, a two-faced Robert says he now can't meet with Dwight and will have him meet with another executive. Her hair is cut in a neck-length bob. She is known as the " Republican Mother " of the party. The ploy is successful, particularly when Dwight decides to stop sending the report after a crisis of conscience. Erin hands Susan a tiny blue stapler. Personal Information California becomes a bartender for the party and notices early on that Erin is visibly unhappy over Andy's new girlfriend. ", 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! - Robert California. With Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B.J. 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. [14] In James Poniewozik's review of the episode, he wrote that "James Spader killed as an overqualified candidate who was creepily perceptive". Throughout most of the tour, Robert opines about the parties he never had. 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. "[10] M. Giant of Television Without Pity gave the episode a B+. He was born in rural Arkansas on August 21, 1919, the youngest child of John and Cynthia McAllister. . [23] The season eight finale, "Free Family Portrait Studio", marked his final appearance in the series. Later, after Jim stops Dwight from attending the meeting, Nellie appoints Todd Packer as vice president in his place. [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. 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 . [27] 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. ", 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. Dunderpedia: The Office Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Susan California is a middle-aged female who is the divorcee of Robert California. [20] After viewing "Mrs. California," Washington Post writer Hank Stuever named The Office one of the ten best TV shows of 2011 and said that the episode proved the series could still deliver cringe humor without Carell. He is the manipulative, charismatic and intimidating former CEO of the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. Wallace also mentions that he has donated one million dollars in matching funds for Robert's three-year-long mission. When she is placed next to Kevin by Erin, tensions rise. But the way the show is using him so farsparingly, as an aloof, omniscient, and fearsome motivatoris essentially as nothing more than a plot instigator, and it's doing nothing to enrich the series. Club, criticized Robert's role as one "that the narrative reacts to as opposed to something actually involved in the narrative". Once CEO himself, he appoints Andy Bernard as the Regional Manager. Over the years, Luna won praise and awards from some Long Beach organizations including the NAACP . Professional Information Wallace also mentions that he has donated one million dollars in matching funds for Robert's three-year-long mission. An enigmatic individual, he was often inspiring, and intimidating, to the staff in the Scranton branch office, especially so to Regional Manager, Andy Bernard . Club, criticized Robert's role as one "that the narrative reacts to as opposed to something actually involved in the narrative". [13], Andy organizes a garden party at Schrute Farms during "Garden Party", to impress him. Robert then chooses Nellie as the branch Manager and demotes Andy to a position that they will create for him. Susan accidentally calls Ryan "Brian", as they shake hands. On March 16, 2005, after a three-month-long criminal trial in Los Angeles Superior Court, a jury acquits Robert Blake, star of the 1970s television . Upon returning to the pool area, Robert realizes that while he was mourning the parties that never were, he was missing out on this one. I wouldn't say it had the potential to be a . Susan originally gets along with Kevin. Tropes: 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. 1.) This leads to an awkward situation when Andy, in an emotional crisis, causes an argument with Robert. 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 . Bert California In the News. [11] Robert Plant Net Worth, Biography, Wife, Age, Height, weight, and many more details can be checked on this page.Robert Plant is an English singer and songwriter who has a net worth of around $230 million in 2023. well, we never learn his real name. 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". California is portrayed by James Spader. 3.) Wouldn't That be nice?". He then has a staff meeting where they will present all their best ideas. 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. He only ever intended for his role to last one season.[13]. Jobs 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. The two struggle over the phone, but Pam manages to delete the messages before Robert can hear his voicemail. Born Only 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. 9. Robert has been employed at BMO Nesbitt Burns since 2000 and during this time, he has played an integral role in building a comprehensive wealth management practice with his team. He has worked with the . Lori McClintock, wife of U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., died in December from dehydration and inflamed stomach and intestines after ingesting white mulberry leaf, a coroner report says. 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\" - Andy is tasked by Robert California with finding a job for his wife, except Robert is also adamant that under no circumstances can she work at Dunder Mifflin.Streaming now on Peacock: https://pck.tv/3mPrdWBWatch The Office US on Google Play: http://bit.ly/2xYQkLD \u0026 iTunes http://apple.co/2eW0rcKSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa90xqK2odw1KV5wHU9WRhg?sub_confirmation=1This is the official YouTube channel for The Office US. In the eighth season, Robert somehow manages to persuade Jo Bennett to appoint him CEO in her place. 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