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Ricky Gervais strikes back!

Earlier this week, we told you about the backlash in the UK, where his countrymen are claiming that the creator amd star of The Office and Extras has turned into the same insuffereable celeb-sucking, wanking fame whore he played in the shows.

Well, after this morning's Emmy website to give the naysayers the old "nyah nyah nyah":

"Nominations for the 59th Primetime Emmys are out and Ricky's up for four;
Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series (Extras), Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series (Andy Millman), Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series (Extras) and in his role as Executive Producer, Outstanding Comedy Series (The Office - An American Workplace). This makes Ricky the only nominee to be nominated for two different shows."

And then he really goes off in that video that's NSFW...

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British TV stars continue to take the lead from John Cleese and Fawlty Towers, which ran a mere twelve episodes over two seasons (or "series"), yet retains its place as a classic TV comedy, when it comes to not running a show into the ground. Ricky Gervais, whose original UK version of The Office played out over two seasons and a Christmas special (he'll leave it to NBC to stretch its ripoff version until it breaks), is pulling the plug on his latest series, Extras, also after two seasons, and also with a special.

HBO suits says its his decision to wrap the series with a movie-style finale. The special is set to be shot in August. No date yet for when it will run.

HBO also says its negotiating a Ricky Gervais stand-up comedy special for next season--which could be a lot less satisfying, in light of the brickbats Ricky's received over two recent high-profile standup appearances. They were apparently so cringe-inspiring that his fellow Brits are claiming their wonder by has "lost it"!

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Ricky Gervais returns to HBO on Sunday night with the second season of Extras. The series picks up where the first season ended, with his character Andy Millman selling a sitcom to the BBC. But unlike Gervais' experience with The Office, Andy loses control of When The Whistle Blows. Funny? Check out the above clip, featuring David Bowie. Orlando Bloom guest stars Sunday. Harry Potter's Daniel Radcliffe and Diana Rigg also show up in the six-episode run.

Six episodes? What about a third season?

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