This video essay analyzes Steve Carell's performance as Michael Scott in The US Office. After Ricky Gervais' performance in the Office in the UK, Steve Carell needed to come up with something fresh and unique about Michael Scott. In this video essay, I break down the five keys to understanding what makes his performance so funny.

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"Divertissement Pizzicato (from the ballet Sylvia)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Wholesome" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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The Curious Kitten by Aaron Kenny
Offenbach by Infernal Galop (Shutterstock)
Habanera by Bizet
Ratatouille's Kitchen by Carmen Maria and Edu Espinal
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Happy Piano and Whistle [Happy Music] by MokkaMusic / Smile    • (No Copyright Music) Happy Piano and ...  
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
2:28 Emotional Transparency
4:48 Playing to Multiple Audiences
6:19 Thinking While He's Feeling
9:40 Playing it Straight
12:01 Dramatic Heart

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