Its big, exec producer Greg Daniels later told me.

So shes trying to keep the baby in while shes at work.

She pushes it maybetoofar.

Kathy Bates, meanwhile, will join the cast as the CEO of the company that buys Dunder Mifflin.

Her multi-episode arc kicks off Feb. 4.

Shes a larger-than-life character, explained Daniels.

She has two giant Great Danes that accompany her when she first visits the office.

  • Jon Hamm reprises his30 Rockrole as Lizs doctor ex on Feb. 11.

  • NBC is in talks with Dick Wolf on a newLaw & Orderset in Los Angeles.

The mothership, meanwhile, is expected back next fall.

  • Although Bromstad personally lovedSouthland,she has no regrets canceling it.

It probably found a better home on cable, she said.

  • Contractually, the new season ofFriday Night Lightscan start airing on NBC as early as March.