Justin Spitzer Compares 'American Auto' To 'Superstore'

"American Auto" is the latest workplace ensemble comedy from Justin Spitzer.

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Spitzer previously wrote for the popular comedy series, "The Office."

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He is also the mastermind behind "Superstore."

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He said there is one big thing he is taking from "Superstore" to "American Auto."

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He said he learned that people really like break room meetings!

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He says that not everything has to move the plot forward.

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He says he is confident as a writer to just let things breathe.

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New episodes of "American Auto" air on NBC.

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"American Auto" can also be streamed on Peacock.

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