Why was Stephen Colbert's cameo in The Office done entirely by webcam?
In the U.S. series The Office episode entitled Here Comes Treble Stephen Colbert plays the role of "Broccoli Rob", a Cornell alum and a Capella who competes with Andy for the lime light.
However, Colbert's entire portrayal is done via web cam. Why?
Was this an artistic choice, or was it brought on by extenuating circumstances? Was Colbert unable to attend a physical taping of the show due to scheduling conflicts?
Best Answer
This article from Hollywood contends that it was probably scheduling conflicts (Colbert films his show in NY while The Office originates in Van Nuys, CA). Reporter Michael Arbeiter suggests it is a sure sign your show is running dry when the guest stars don't even show up in person!
If you think about it, though, if you wanted to contact someone you knew in college in NY years ago, would you fly to Scranton, PA to see them or would you Skype? This is a real-world plot solution. If Broccoli Rob had turned up in person, it may have seemed contrived - there really wasn't a reason for him to be in town.
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Broccoli Rob is portrayed by Stephen Colbert, who had previously worked with both Ed Helms and Steve Carell on "The Daily Show".When was Stephen Colbert on The Office?
"Here Comes Treble" is the fifth episode of the ninth season of the American comedy television series The Office. The episode originally aired on NBC on October 25, 2012. It guest stars Stephen Colbert as Andy's college friend Broccoli Rob and Ben Silverman as an investor.The Untold Truth Of Stephen Colbert
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