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In the 16th episode of the third season of The Office, Kevin Malone's band, Scrantonicity, performs at Phyllis Lapin's wedding to Bob Vance. Scrantonicity is a tribute band for The Police, and they play several of the band's songs, including Roxanne, Message in a Bottle, Every Breath You Take, and Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic. They also play two non-Police songs: Fields of Gold by Sting and You Were Meant for Me by Jewel, the latter of which is revealed to be Pam and Roy's song.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Episode name | Phyllis' Wedding |
| Episode number | 16th episode of the third season of The Office |
| Writer | Caroline Williams |
| Director | Ken Whittingham |
| Air date | February 8, 2007 |
| Viewers | 8.8 million |
| Songs played by Kevin's band, Scrantonicity | Roxanne, Message in a Bottle, Every Breath You Take, Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic, Fields of Gold, You Were Meant for Me |
| Other songs played at the wedding | Berceuse in D-flat, Op. 57 by Frederic Chopin, Bridal Chorus by Richard Wagner, Wedding March by Felix Mendelssohn |
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Kevin's band Scrantonicity plays 'You Were Meant for Me'
In the episode "Phyllis' Wedding", Kevin Malone's band, Scrantonicity, performs a set at Phyllis Lapin and Bob Vance's wedding. Scrantonicity is a tribute band for The Police, and they play several songs by the band, including "Roxanne", "Message in a Bottle", "Every Breath You Take", and "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic". However, the song that stands out the most is "You Were Meant for Me" by Jewel, which was requested by Roy Anderson.
"Phyllis' Wedding" is the 16th episode of the third season of the popular TV show, The Office. It was written by staff writer Caroline Williams and directed by Ken Whittingham. The episode first aired on February 8, 2007, and was viewed by approximately 8.8 million people.
In the episode, Pam Beesly is upset as many details of Phyllis' wedding, from the invitations to the wedding gown, are similar to her own cancelled wedding plans with Roy. Roy, Pam's ex-fiancé, expresses regret over his lack of involvement in their wedding plans and tries to make amends by paying Scrantonicity to play "You Were Meant for Me", a song that holds a special place in his and Pam's relationship.
The song "You Were Meant for Me" becomes a pivotal moment in the episode. As Scrantonicity plays the song, Roy and Pam share a dance, reconnecting and ultimately leaving the wedding together. This development affects other characters as well, such as Jim, who takes solace in his relationship with Karen Filippelli.
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Pam Beesly is upset about wedding details
In the episode 'Phyllis' Wedding', Pam Beesly is upset about the similarities between her cancelled wedding and Phyllis'. From the invitations to the wedding gown, many details of Phyllis' wedding were copied from Pam's original plans. This upsets Pam, especially as her ex-fiancé Roy Anderson fails to recognise any of these details.
Pam Beesly, played by Jenna Fischer, is a fictional character in the US television sitcom 'The Office'. Her character is at first shy and unsure but grows increasingly assertive as the series progresses. Pam is engaged to Roy at the beginning of the series, but she is in denial about having romantic feelings for her friend Jim. After Jim confesses his love for her, she turns him down. However, she later kisses him, and they begin dating in season 4, becoming engaged in season 5 and marrying in season 6.
Pam's wedding to Jim was a highly anticipated moment for fans of 'The Office'. The episode depicts two ceremonies: an intimate ceremony on the bow of the Maid of the Mist and a larger ceremony in a church with their Dunder Mifflin coworkers. Pam's wedding dress, which was not discussed during the episode, cost under $400. The dress was highly sought after by fans, and many tried to find out how much it cost.
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Michael Scott embarrasses Phyllis and Bob
In the sixteenth episode of the third season of the American comedy television series The Office, titled "Phyllis' Wedding", Michael Scott embarrasses Phyllis and Bob, the newlywed couple. The episode revolves around Phyllis Lapin's (Phyllis Smith) wedding to Bob Vance (Bobby Ray Shafer).
Michael is asked by Phyllis to push her father, Elbert, in his wheelchair down the aisle, a role she gives him to secure six weeks off for her honeymoon. Michael, however, perceives this role as a "father of the bride" role and is eager to play an important part in the wedding. Things start to go awry when Phyllis' father decides to walk the last few steps down the aisle on his own, upsetting Michael who feels upstaged.
Michael then makes several attempts to recapture the limelight, including dragging Elbert's wheelchair up the aisle, inserting himself into the line of groomsmen, and interrupting the wedding vows by prematurely announcing the couple as newlyweds. At the reception, Michael delivers an overlong and inappropriate toast, impugning Phyllis' chastity, which outrages Bob and causes him to throw Michael out of the reception hall. Michael's final cringeworthy moment comes when he joins in on the couple's cake-cutting moment, smushing cake on his own face.
The episode received mixed reviews from television critics, with some finding Michael's actions unrealistic and cartoonish, while others appreciated the cringe humor that the character brought to the episode.
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Pam dances with ex-fiancé Roy Anderson
In the episode "Phyllis' Wedding", Pam Beesly is upset by the similarities between Phyllis Lapin's wedding and her own cancelled wedding to Roy Anderson. Pam's ex-fiancé, Roy, fails to recognise these details, and expresses regret over his lack of involvement in their wedding plans. In a touching gesture, Roy pays the wedding band, "Scrantonicity", led by Kevin Malone, to play their song, "You Were Meant for Me". Moved by the gesture, Pam dances with Roy, and they leave together.
Pam's interaction with Roy at Phyllis' wedding is not the only time the pair reconnect post-breakup. In the episode "Roy's Wedding", Pam and Jim Halpert are invited to Roy's wedding, where they are surprised by his beautiful home and elegant wedding details. During his wedding toast, Roy performs "She's Got a Way" by Billy Joel on the piano, stunning Pam and Jim with his transformation. This episode explores the ongoing romantic tension between Pam and Jim, as they search their relationship for secrets the other might not know.
The episode "Phyllis' Wedding" also includes several other notable storylines. Michael Scott embarrasses the bride and groom, and Dwight Schrute takes on the task of hunting down wedding crashers, mistakenly ousting Phyllis' Uncle Al, who is suffering from dementia. Michael makes several attempts to recapture the limelight, including an overlong toast impugning Phyllis' chastity, which results in him being thrown out of the reception by the groom, Bob Vance.
"Phyllis' Wedding" first aired on February 8, 2007, in the United States on NBC, attracting an estimated 8.8 million viewers. The episode received mixed reviews from critics, with some finding Michael's actions unrealistic and cartoonish. However, it is notable for being the first episode of the series to revolve around a wedding and for Brian Baumgartner's (who plays Kevin Malone) musical performance as a drummer in "Scrantonicity".
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Dwight Schrute hunts down wedding crashers
In the sixteenth episode of the third season of the American comedy television series The Office, titled "Phyllis' Wedding", Dwight Schrute hunts down wedding crashers. The episode, which was written by staff writer Caroline Williams and directed by Ken Whittingham, first aired on February 8, 2007, on NBC.
In the episode, the office employees of the Scranton branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company attend the wedding of Phyllis Lapin to Bob Vance. Pam Beesly, whose cancelled wedding to Roy Anderson shares many similarities with Phyllis', becomes upset. Meanwhile, Michael Scott embarrasses the bride and groom, and Pam reconnects with Roy.
Goaded by Jim Halpert, Dwight sets out to find wedding crashers and ousts Phyllis' Uncle Al, who fails to answer his questioning due to dementia. When Uncle Al is reported missing, Dwight realizes his mistake. Michael, eager to be in the spotlight, makes several crude attempts to recapture the limelight, including an overlong toast at the wedding banquet where he impugns Phyllis' chastity. Outraged, Bob Vance throws him out of the reception hall, and Dwight does not let him re-enter, satisfied to have caught a real wedding crasher.
The episode received mixed reviews from television critics. While some praised the realism of the Pam-Roy and Jim-Karen storylines, others found Michael's actions unrealistic and cartoonish, particularly when they occurred outside of the office. However, the episode was recognized for its directing, with Ken Whittingham winning the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series.
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Frequently asked questions
Kevin and his band, Scrantonicity, play "You Were Meant for Me" by Jewel.
"Berceuse in D-flat, Op. 57" by Frederic Chopin is played as guests are seated. "Bridal Chorus" by Richard Wagner is played when Phyllis walks down the aisle. "Wedding March" by Felix Mendelssohn is played after Phyllis and Bob Vance take their vows.
"You Were Meant for Me" is revealed to be Pam and Roy's song. Roy expresses regret over his lack of involvement in their wedding plans and pays Scrantonicity to play the song.
This is from the NBC show "The Office", season 3 episode 16, which first aired on February 8, 2007.
Scrantonicity, a The Police tribute band, also plays "Roxanne", "Message in a Bottle", "Every Breath You Take", "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic", and "Fields of Gold" by Sting.
