52-419: " Shareholder Meeting " is the eleventh episode of the sixth season of the American comedy television series The Office and the show's 111th episode overall. Written by Justin Spitzer and directed by Charles McDougall , it originally aired on NBC on November 19, 2009. The series, presented in a mockumentary style, depicts the everyday lives of office employees at the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of
104-649: A Comedy Series ( Steve Carell ), Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series ( Greg Daniels and Mindy Kaling for " Niagara ") and Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation. In the following table, "U.S. viewers (million)" refers to the number of Americans who viewed the episode on the night of broadcast. Episodes are listed by the order in which they aired, and may not necessarily correspond to their production codes. ^‡ denotes an hour-long episode (with advertisements; actual runtime around 42 minutes). Romanesque Revival architecture Romanesque Revival (or Neo-Romanesque )
156-412: A Comedy Series for the fourth time at the 16th Screen Actors Guild Awards , but lost to Glee . It was also nominated for two awards at Writers Guild of America Awards 2009 for Comedy Series and Episodic Comedy for the episode " Gossip " written by Paul Lieberstein . This season received four Emmy nominations at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards — Outstanding Comedy Series , Outstanding Lead Actor in
208-755: A debased Italianate Romanesque revival style in 1870. After about 1870, this style of Church architecture in Britain disappears, but in the early 20th century, the style is succeeded by Byzantine Revival architecture . Two of Canada's provincial legislatures, the Ontario Legislative Building in Toronto and the British Columbia Parliament Buildings in Victoria , are Romanesque Revival in style. University College , one of seven colleges at
260-440: A huge conference room for the meeting. Andy suggests that Oscar bring up these grievances at the meeting, but Oscar refuses out of fear for losing his job. Dwight decides to stand in the line for the microphones so he can ask Michael a simple question to warm up, but gets stuck in the middle of a huge line when he attempts to move to a shorter one. When the meeting begins, the panel is met with jeers, which Michael did not expect. When
312-827: A long time in the British Isles, starting with Inigo Jones 's refenestration of the White Tower of the Tower of London in 1637–38 and work at Windsor Castle by Hugh May for King Charles II , but this was little more than restoration work. In the 18th century, the use of round arched windows was thought of as being Saxon rather than Norman, and examples of buildings with round arched windows include Shirburn Castle in Oxfordshire, Wentworth in Yorkshire, and Enmore Castle in Somerset. In Scotland
364-730: A similar style. Robertson is responsible for the construction of Pequot Library , Shelburne Farms , the New York Savings Bank , and Jackie Kennedy 's childhood home Hammersmith Farm . The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is a large Catholic minor basilica and national shrine located in Washington, D.C., United States of America. The shrine is the largest Catholic church in North America, one of
416-507: A two-hour lunch break, where she gets drunk, and when Jim tries to stop her, she bluntly tells him that Michael always lets her take two-hour lunch breaks and that she does not have to listen to Jim since he cannot fire her. The rest of the office backs up Phyllis's assessment, and it becomes apparent that Ryan sent an email around the office regarding Jim's lack of authority over the office. Jim thinks that he needs to make an example of Ryan in front of everyone, but Pam Halpert does not think Jim
468-467: Is a style of building employed beginning in the mid-19th century inspired by the 11th- and 12th-century Romanesque architecture . Unlike the historic Romanesque style, Romanesque Revival buildings tended to feature more simplified arches and windows than their historic counterparts. An early variety of Romanesque Revival style known as Rundbogenstil ("Round-arched style") was popular in German lands and in
520-405: Is accompanied by Jim, circa 2006; Ryan; Ronni ( Dale Raoul ), who was introduced during the fifth season episode " Weight Loss "; and Erin. These clips were created to look as if they had been filmed in the past and were only then being used. This was not the only time this technique was used in the series. During the seventh season episode " Threat Level Midnight ", there is a short sequence that
572-399: Is capable of doing so. Jim, after giving Ryan one last chance to do his work, gives him his own personal office space in the small closet in the kitchen, which lacks windows and possibly internet access so he will not bother anyone or become distracted. He presents this "honor" to Ryan in front of everyone, showing them he means business. A humiliated Ryan tries to apologize, but Jim puts him in
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#1732855918804624-583: Is further lambasted by the CEO and former U.S. Congressman Chris O'Keefe, who openly insults Michael. In his defense, Michael points out that he is the only person who seems to be making money for Dunder Mifflin and the only one offering any positive suggestions or plans, going so far as to return the former Congressman's insult. Enraged, O'Keefe, who is presiding over the meeting, takes away Michael's limo privileges. Michael then triumphantly sneaks away — with Dwight, Andy, and Oscar — back out into their limo and drives out of
676-584: Is generally considered the first work of Romanesque Revival architecture in the United States. It was soon followed by a more prominent design for the Smithsonian Institution Building in Washington, DC , designed by James Renwick Jr. and built 1847–51. Renwick allegedly submitted two proposals to the design competition, one Gothic and the other Romanesque in the style. The Smithsonian chose
728-405: Is produced by Greg Daniels , who is also an executive producer. Daniels would have a limited role in this season, only co-writing an episode and directing another, as he was busy writing his new show, Parks and Recreation which he co-created with Office writer/producer Michael Schur , who left the writing staff of The Office after season four to focus on the new show. Returning writers from
780-506: The German diaspora beginning in the 1830s. By far the most prominent and influential American architect working in a free "Romanesque" manner was Henry Hobson Richardson . In the United States, the style derived from examples set by him are termed Richardsonian Romanesque , of which not all are Romanesque Revival. Romanesque Revival is also sometimes referred to as the " Norman style " or " Lombard style ", particularly in works published during
832-521: The Office webisodes). Lieberstein served as executive producer and showrunner . Kaling, Novak, Eisenberg, Stupnitsky and Shure were co-executive producers; Celotta and Forrester were consulting producers; Chun was a supervising producer; and Spitzer, Grandy, Warren Lieberstein and Halsted Sullivan were producers. This season featured 26 episodes directed by 20 directors. Paul Lieberstein , Randall Einhorn and Seth Gordon each directed several episodes during
884-772: The Oxford Movement , were built in Gothic Revival architecture , low churches and broad churches of the period were often built in the Romanesque Revival style. Some of the later examples of this Romanesque Revival architecture is seen in Non-conformist or Dissenting churches and chapels. A good example of this is by the Lincoln architects Drury and Mortimer , who designed the Mint Lane Baptist Chapel in Lincoln in
936-746: The University of Toronto , is an example of the Romanesque Revival style. Construction of the final design began on 4 October 1856. The Vasa Church in Gothenburg , Sweden, is another prime example of the Neo-Romanesque style of architecture. The Church of the Pilgrims—now the Maronite Cathedral of Our Lady of Lebanon —in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn , designed by Richard Upjohn and built 1844–46,
988-728: The 19th century after variations of historic Romanesque that were developed by the Normans in England and by the Italians in Lombardy , respectively. Like its influencing Romanesque style, the Romanesque Revival style was widely used for churches, and occasionally for synagogues such as the New Synagogue of Strasbourg built in 1898, and the Congregation Emanu-El of New York built in 1929. The style
1040-587: The Italianate Romanesque of other architects such as Thomas Henry Wyatt , who designed Saint Mary and Saint Nicholas Church, in this style at Wilton , which was built between 1841 and 1844 for the Dowager Countess of Pembroke and her son, Lord Herbert of Lea. During the 19th century, the architecture selected for Anglican churches depended on the churchmanship of particular congregations. Whereas high churches and Anglo-Catholic , which were influenced by
1092-583: The Pilgrims. St. Joseph Church in Hammond, Indiana, is Romanesque Revival. The most celebrated "Romanesque Revival" architect of the late 19th century was H. H. Richardson , whose mature style was so individual that it is known as " Richardsonian Romanesque ". Among his most prominent buildings are Trinity Church (Boston) and Sever Hall and Austin Hall at Harvard University. His disciple, R.H. Robertson , designed in
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#17328559188041144-510: The United States on NBC on September 17, 2009, and concluded on May 20, 2010. The season consisted of 22 half-hour episodes, and 2 hour-long episodes to comprise the 26 total episodes of material created. The Office is an American adaptation of the British TV series , and is presented in a mockumentary format, portraying the daily lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of
1196-520: The United States. Michael Scott is excited when he is invited by CEO Alan Brand to be honored on stage at the Dunder Mifflin shareholder meeting in New York City. He brings Andy Bernard , Dwight Schrute , and Oscar Martinez along for the ride in the limo that was sent. Oscar is upset that the company spent money on a limo when they are about to go bankrupt, and is further upset that they booked
1248-603: The Victorian period, which was a mixed Gothic style. However, the Norman Revival did catch on for church architecture. Thomas Penson , a Welsh architect, would have been familiar with Hopper's work at Penrhyn, who developed Romanesque Revival church architecture. Penson was influenced by French and Belgian Romanesque Revival architecture, and particularly the earlier Romanesque phase of German Brick Gothic . At St David's Newtown, 1843–47, and St Agatha's Llanymynech, 1845, he copied
1300-667: The architecture of Thomas Hopper . His first attempt at this style was at Gosford Castle in Armagh in Ireland, but far more successful was his Penrhyn Castle near Bangor in North Wales. This was built for the Pennant family, between 1820 and 1837. The style did not catch on for domestic buildings, though many country houses and mock castles were built in the Castle Gothic or Castellated style during
1352-413: The background for a New York effect. The building has both a California state flag and US flag hanging over its entrance. The cold opening for the episode deals with Dwight and his fictional Earth Day super hero "Recyclops". During Jim's narrative, he discusses the history of Recyclops, and a montage of Dwight harassing past receptionists was shown. The receptionists that Dwight harasses include: Pam, who
1404-461: The city. As they leave, Michael justifies his actions by saying that of everyone there, he and his team are the only ones who deserve to celebrate with limo rides. As they leave, the camera catches a glance at the stock market ticker, where the Dunder Mifflin (DMI) stock price, currently at $ 1.13, down 6 7/8, continues to drop dramatically. An ending scene reveals that, when Dwight reached the end of
1456-576: The closet anyway. In New York, a frustrated David Wallace reveals to Michael that Dunder Mifflin's corporate leaders have no plan to get the company back on track. Michael is astounded by this but remains positive and calls Oscar into the hotel room for some suggestions. However, Oscar is visibly embarrassed and unwilling to criticize the management to their faces. Oscar instead compliments them, not repeating any of his earlier suggestions, and leaves. Michael follows and rebukes Oscar for backing down, but Oscar still refuses to help him. When Michael returns, he
1508-553: The conclusion to the Jim and Pam romance while others were critical of the lack of growth for Michael. Cindy White of IGN gave the season a 7.5 saying it was "Good" and "We did get some funny moments and some good episodes in Season 6, but as a whole it just doesn't compare to the strength of seasons past." She also went on to criticize the storylines including Jim's stint as co-manager. Will Leitch of New York said " The Office' s season six
1560-510: The episode "funny from beginning to end", particularly praising the scenes between Michael and the board. Phillips also enjoyed the subplot between Jim and Ryan, stating that it "carried its fair share of comedic weight". Michael's announcement that Dunder Mifflin would be going "carbon neutral" was a tie-in with NBC's "Green Week". The Office (U.S. season 6) The sixth season of the American television comedy The Office premiered in
1612-405: The episode. The episode was seen by 8.21 million viewers. The show ranked 17th in the seasonal 18–49 demographic ratings with an average of a 4.0 rating in the demographic. The viewership was an 18 percent drop compared to the fifth-season premiere, "Weight Loss". The season finale, " Whistleblower " was viewed by 6.60 million viewers with a 3.4 rating/10% share in the 18–49, marking a 3% drop from
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1664-514: The episodes. It also contains deleted scenes from all of the episodes, as well as bloopers. The sixth season of the show was produced by Reveille Productions and Deedle-Dee Productions, both in association with Universal Media Studios . The show is based upon the British series created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant , both of whom are executive producers on both the US and UK versions. The Office
1716-559: The fictional Dunder Mufflin Paper Company. In this episode, Michael Scott ( Steve Carell ) is invited to attend a shareholder meeting in New York City, and is shocked to learn the shareholders are upset with the company's management. In Scranton, Jim Halpert ( John Krasinski ) struggles to keep order in Michael's absence, as his coworkers refuse to see him as their co-manager. The episode had 7.39 million viewers during its initial airing in
1768-617: The fictitious Dunder Mifflin Paper Company . The season stars Steve Carell , Rainn Wilson , John Krasinski , Jenna Fischer , B. J. Novak , and Ed Helms , with supporting performances from Leslie David Baker , Brian Baumgartner , Creed Bratton , Kate Flannery , Mindy Kaling , Ellie Kemper , Angela Kinsey , Paul Lieberstein , Oscar Nunez , Craig Robinson , and Phyllis Smith . The season has been cited by several critics as weaker than earlier seasons, despite still receiving generally favorable reviews. The season ranked fifty-second in
1820-450: The fifth-season finale, " Company Picnic ." The season also ranked 52nd in the seasonal total viewership with an average of 7.80 million viewers. The sixth season received generally favorable reviews, with an overall score of 78/100 on Metacritic . However, some critics identified a decline in quality compared to previous seasons. The season mainly faced criticism for a lack of stakes for the characters. Some critics have also criticized
1872-559: The latter, which was based on designs from German architecture books. Several concurrent forces contributed to the popularizing of the Romanesque Revival in the United States. The first was an influx of German immigrants in the 1840s, who brought the style of the Rundbogenstil with them. Second, a series of works on the style was published concurrently with the earliest built examples. The first of these, Hints on Public Architecture , written by social reformer Robert Dale Owen in 1847–48,
1924-465: The line, he complained that the state of the line is indicative of the company's poor management. However, he only offers suggestions about how to improve the line, swiftly ending his turn. New York outdoor scenes for the episode were filmed in California. Two taxi cabs along with Michael's limo, using New York plates, were shot in front of a California intersection with a Roman Revival style building in
1976-436: The panel moves to take a break, the crowd's jeers increase as they protest that the panel has yet to offer any solutions to Dunder Mifflin's situation. Michael impulsively announces a 45-day plan to fix Dunder Mifflin, which is greeted with enthusiastic applause. Jim Halpert has a hard time getting Ryan Howard to do work, as Ryan sees no point since the company is on the verge of closing. Later Phyllis Vance decides to take
2028-457: The previous season include Mindy Kaling , B. J. Novak , Paul Lieberstein , Lee Eisenberg , Gene Stupnitsky , Brent Forrester , Justin Spitzer , Jennifer Celotta , Aaron Shure , Charlie Grandy , Warren Lieberstein , and Halsted Sullivan . New writers in the sixth season include Daniel Chun , Jason Kessler (who served as script coordinator) and Jonathan Hughes (who previously wrote several of
2080-487: The same attitude and perceptions as their British counterparts, the roles have been redesigned to better fit the American show. The show is known for its generally large cast size, with many of its actors and actresses known particularly for their improvisational work. The sixth-season premiere " Gossip " received a 4.0 share in the Nielsen ratings among viewers aged 18 to 49, meaning that 4.0% of viewers aged 18 to 49 watched
2132-604: The season ratings with an average of 7.80 million viewers per episode, marking a steep drop in the ratings from the previous season which had an average of nine million viewers. The sixth season of The Office aired on Thursdays at 9:00 p.m. ( Eastern ) in the United States. The season was released on DVD and Blu-ray by Universal Studios Home Entertainment in a four-disc box set in the Region 1 area on September 7, 2010. The DVD set contains all 26 episodes, as well as commentaries from creators, writers, actors, and directors on some of
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2184-425: The season. Writers Jennifer Celotta , Lee Eisenberg and Brent Forrester each directed episodes. Cast members B. J. Novak , John Krasinski , Steve Carell , Mindy Kaling and Rainn Wilson all directed episodes as well. Notable plots that affect the sixth season and beyond include: Many characters portrayed by The Office cast are based on the British version of the show. While these characters normally have
2236-411: The show's second season . Appropriately, the montage was filmed to look as if the documentarians were using archival footage of Jim; his hair matches the style that Jim had during the first few seasons of the show. This episode was watched by 7.39 million viewers, with a 3.7 rating and a 10 share in the 18–49 demographic. "Shareholder Meeting" received positive reviews. Dan Phillips of IGN called
2288-512: The style started to emerge with the Duke of Argyl's castle at Inverary , started in 1744, and castles by Robert Adam at Culzean (1771), Oxenfoord (1780–82), Dalquharran, (1782–85) and Seton Palace , 1792. In England James Wyatt used round arched windows at Sandleford Priory , Berkshire, in 1780–89 and the Duke of Norfolk started to rebuild Arundel Castle , while Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire
2340-464: The style was based had neither the windows, chimneys, nor stairs required by modern buildings, and that the low-pitched temple roofs and tall colonnades were ill-adapted to cold northern climates. To Owen, most Greek Revival buildings thus lacked architectural truth, because they attempted to hide 19th-century necessities behind classical temple facades. In its place, he offered that the Romanesque style
2392-446: The tower of St. Salvator's Cathedral , Bruges. Other examples of Romanesque revival by Penson are Christ Church, Welshpool , 1839–1844, and the porch to Langedwyn Church. He was an innovator in his use of Terracotta to produce decorative Romanesque mouldings, saving on the expense of stonework. Penson's last church in the Romanesque Revival style was Rhosllannerchrugog , Wrexham, 1852. The Romanesque adopted by Penson contrasts with
2444-659: Was built by Robert Smirke between 1812 and 1820. At this point, the Norman Revival became a recognisable architectural style. In 1817, Thomas Rickman published his An Attempt to Discriminate the Styles of English Architecture from the Conquest To the Reformation . It was now realised that 'round-arch architecture' was largely Romanesque in the British Isles and came to be described as Norman rather than Saxon. The start of an "archaeologically correct" Norman Revival can be recognised in
2496-502: Was ideal for a more flexible and economic American architecture. Soon after, the Congregational Church published A Book of Plans for Churches and Parsonages in 1853, containing 18 designs by 10 architects, including Upjohn, Renwick, Henry Austin , and Gervase Wheeler , most in the Romanesque Revival style. Richard Salter Storrs and other clergy on the book's committee were members or frequent preachers of Upjohn's Church of
2548-580: Was prepared for the Building Committee of the Smithsonian Institution and prominently featured illustrations of Renwick's Smithsonian Institution Building. Owen argued that Greek Revival architecture —then the prevailing style in the United States for everything from churches to banks to private residences—was unsuitable as a national American style. He maintained that the Greek temples upon which
2600-457: Was quite popular for university campuses in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially in the United States and Canada; well-known examples can be found at the University of California, Los Angeles , University of Southern California , Tulane University , University of Denver , University of Toronto , and Wayne State University . The development of the Norman revival style took place over
2652-471: Was shot to look as if it had been filmed during the show's second season, although the scene itself was filmed in 2011. Furthermore, during the season nine episode " Customer Loyalty ", the cold opening features a montage of Jim setting up a prank—which involves sending Dwight on a quest for the Holy Grail that heavily suggested that Jim set up the prank sometime during 2006, which would have taken place during
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#17328559188042704-451: Was usually funny and always big-hearted, but there was never much at stake". Entertainment Weekly writer Darren Franich called the season the "least cohesive" season of the series. The show received numerous nominations. The show was nominated for Favorite TV Comedy at the 36th People's Choice Awards , but lost to The Big Bang Theory . The show was nominated for Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in
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