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. Dwight commands him to stop, but Robert states that he has already "figured [him] out". It's pretty clear by this time that the writers have never quite gotten a handle on the character or figured out how to use him properly since he joined the cast. Robert Gold-Smith, 53, of Homer Glen, is representing himself in a bench trial before Will County Judge Daniel Rozak this week. When they call Robert out, he vehemently denies it. He made a guest appearance as Robert California in the "Search Committee" the in finale of season 7 The Office. When Susan notices their behavior, she complains to Robert, who asks Andy to discuss the issues with Susan in the conference room and leaves. He has these demented arguments that on the surface make no sense, but he's talking, and suddenly and you're like, 'Oh yeah, that's right! Meanwhile, Jim and Dwight talk with Harry Jannerone, an employee from the Syracuse branch, who predicts that Robert will ruin the company within six months.[7]. The scene cuts to Ryan calling her a bitch behind her back. RC (by Darryl)The F***ing Lizard King (by himself)Bob Kazamakis 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". Robert and Nellie's interactions also hint that the two might be attracted to one another. Dunder Mifflin Sabre 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. 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. 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. However, Andy interprets Roberts's warning from earlier and tries to explain that there is no need for another employee. [3], Robert appears in "Last Day in Florida", accompanying Dwight, Jim, and Nellie Bertram on a golf outing celebrating Dwight's new vice president position. Dwight asks more employees to join to help motivate Darryl to exercise harder, getting only Gabe Lewis (Zach Woods) to join. Robert California brings his wife (Maura Tierney) into the office to find her a job; Dwight opens a gym in the building. I wouldn't say it had the potential to be a . 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. 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. However, Robert responds to this by texting back "LOL" (Laugh Out Loud). Robert California wants to run the best company in the world, and to see him turn that kind of intensity onto Kevin Malone was cracking me up. 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. [2] Greaney had previously worked with executive producer Greg Daniels on The Simpsons. On February 28, 2012, Spader announced that he would be departing from the show at the end of its eighth season. 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. Andy ends up giving her a job with accounting, enraging Robert. [11], In "Trivia", Dwight travels to Florida to meet with Robert for an interview over a potential manager position. 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. He has worked with the . Robert later allows Nellie to have a job at the Scranton branch; Nellie declares herself as the new manager, despite the fact that Andy is already employed as Regional Manager. [43], Saloon.comTemplate:'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 California, (born February 7, 1960), also known as Bob Kazamakis, is a fictional character on the U.S. comedy television series The Office, portrayed by James Spader. Mrs. California Susan accidentally calls Ryan "Brian", as they shake hands. Robert California had an intense debut on The Office. Robert has had his moments of brilliance in the past, but this wasn't one of them. 9. With Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B.J. He was proceeded in death by all of his siblings. Robert's wife, Susan (Maura Tierney) is introduced in "Mrs. California"; Susan comes to the office looking for a job, something he does not want, although he pretends to help her out. "Erin when you recount your day never say you woke up. Jim says that sales are a difficult business, while Dwight (Department Head) downplays the seriousness and skill required to be in sales. [16] Chris Plante of New York called Robert California the worst part of The Office and said that he kept Andy from being more of a lead character for the series. 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. The victim on the driver's side, identified by her license, was Claire Peernock, 45. On Thursday, a Kern County, California, jury found 37-year-old Sabrina Limon guilty of first-degree murder in the killing of her husband, Robert Limon, who was shot by her ex-lover Jonathan Hearn. [38], However, as time passed, critics, even ones who had initially praised Robert, began to respond negatively to the character. 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. California". Who is Robert Downey Jr.'s wife Susan? He was portrayed by James Spader, who also portrayed Ultron in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Rip in Less . [37] On July 28, 2011, Rainn Wilson favorably tweeted, when referring to Spader's acting on the series, "[he's] Killing it!!!!". Only Robert G. (Bob) McAllister passed away peacefully on February 5, 2016 in his home in Monrovia, CA. 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. Although he perceives Kevin's simple ideas as metaphors, he eventually realizes that Kevin is speaking literally.[16]. 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. [17] In her review, Kaili Markley wrote that Spader's appearance in the episode was the "high point of the show" for her. That's right!'". 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 . During his interview, it's pointed out that he has experience selling oil refinery equipment. Robert California is a straight up scam artist who knows nothing of business and is definitely not a success. Susan eventually realizes it was Robert's idea to drive her away. When they later discuss Dwight's proposal, he attempts to put Dwight down easily by offering him his grandfather's war medal in lieu of a manager's position. [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. February 7, 1960 (age 62) Robert purchases two tables so the Scranton branch can attend, of which Erin brings Andy with her. Andy begins trying to get on Robert's good side, and he organizes a garden party at Schrute Farms during "Garden Party", to impress him. 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. Andy tries to convince the other office workers to be rude to Susan to get rid of her. Spader was also the second actor to receive an "And" credit, after Amy Ryan, during her appearances in season seven. Workplace 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. Once CEO himself, he appoints Andy Bernard as the Regional Manager. There's still some time to pin him down by the season finale, it's just hard to imagine at this point". He avoids the truth when confronted by Andy, Robert, and Susan. Michael wanted everyone to love him. Meanwhile, Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson) opens a gym in the building and tries to get Darryl Philbin (Craig Robinson) to join it. Episode. Um, okay. Susan is not Robert's first wife, as she says, "Last time I had a job I remember I hated the boss' wife. He suggested that the writers could tell jokes, but could not successfully "break a story anymore". "Then.suddenly [the producers] called me back again and said, 'We'd really like your character to come back in some capacity'". [7] The Season Eight DVD contains a number of deleted scenes from this episode. I just love him as this character. He orders Andy to correct the error and Andy turns to Dwight, who uses a system nicknamed "The Doomsday Device". [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. He is an original character and has no counterpart on the original British version of the series. 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. 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. The former Los Angeles Lakers star, 49, tied the knot with fiance Candice Madrid on Sunday in a romantic . Vineyard Murder. James Spader played the role of Robert California. A California man has been convicted of killing a podiatrist who he accused of botching the treatment on his wife's ingrown toenail. At the branch Christmas party, Robert comforts Erin, who is upset over Andy's new girlfriend. Nellie refuses, but manipulates Robert by flirtatiously hinting that she is attracted to him. 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. In "Turf War", while celebrating the finalization of his divorce, Robert drunkenly shuts down the Binghamton branch in Binghamton. The episode also ranked at first in its time slot. At the end of the episode, she expresses some romantic interest in dating Andy once her divorce from Robert is finalized, but her character does not appear again on the show. Retired Democrat Bobby Rush dished out campaign cash to his wife prior to leaving Congress . [19], Spader's acting had been particularly lauded by his fellow Office cast members. [2] Robert decides to sell his mansion following his divorce, and at Kevin's suggestion, throws an office pool party as a last hurrah. 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. [4] Showrunner Paul Lieberstein stated that he was "a big fan of hers" and said he was excited for her guest appearance. 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 . 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. Jobs Over the years, Luna won praise and awards from some Long Beach organizations including the NAACP . 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. In "Free Family Portrait Studio", Robert is surprised when he learns that David Wallace is purchasing Dunder Mifflin. Rivas makes his move. Later, after Jim stops Dwight from attending the meeting, Nellie appoints Todd as vice president in his place. [5] The episode also marks the third appearance of Lindsey Broad who plays Cathy, Pam's replacement during her maternity leave. 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). 5.) Spader was also the second actor to receive an "And" credit, after Amy Ryan, during her appearances in season seven. 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