Watch Arrested Development.NOW.

[The Hero]

I will not let this show get canceled without a fight.You don't even have to realy watch it,you can just have it on in the background.

Please don't let this show die.

[Spidey_Freak]

Cancelled like every good Fox show.

But I can guarantee that they will let Oliver Beene (aka Malcolm in the middle in the 60's, just twenty times less entertaining) stay on:(

[The Hero]

Originally posted by Spidey_Freak
But I can guarantee that they will let Oliver Beene (aka Malcolm in the middle in the 60's, just twenty times less entertaining) stay on:( It's more of a rip-off of the Wonder Years then anything else.

[Matis17]

Is Arrested Development in danger of getting cancelled? I love that show. And I can't believe they actually brought Oliver Beene back. That show just sucks. They put Malcolm in the Middle and the Wonder Years into a blender then sucked all of the heart out.

[CantThinkOfAName]

Arrested Development is great:up:

[The Hero]

Originally posted by Matis17
Is Arrested Development in danger of getting cancelled? It needs about 40% more people watching.:(

[bored]

and i've just started enjoying it.:mad:

[Matis17]

This is a great show that just needs to find it's audience but knowing Fox, I'm sure they will just go ahead and cancel it.:(

[Edd Extraordinaire]

this show has everything in comedic entertainment....why take it off? every single character is funny, especially Gob, and the sister's husband, played by David Cross.

[GLfan]

I thought they just ordered more episodes?

[bored]

^^they had asked for a third season of 'dark angel' a few days before canceling it.:mad:

[GoldGoblin]

This show is hilarious,I hope is stays on for awhile.

[The Hero]

Remember:Star Trek was being cancelled after it's first season,but fans made a petition to keep it on the air.

[The Hero]

Well,at least we know it's on for one more week.

[CantThinkOfAName]

That last episode was hilarious. I especially loved the end when David Cross came out completely naked:D

Too bad that Marta isn't gonna be on the show any more. Man was she hot:(

[The Hero]

Originally posted by CantThinkOfAName
That last episode was hilarious. I especially loved the end when David Cross came out completely naked:D

Too bad that Marta isn't gonna be on the show any more. Man was she hot:( I think they got rid of the never-nude thing a bit to early(the way they're wrapping up plotlines,it's as if they already knew the show might get canceled)but yes,that ws quite funny.

[CantThinkOfAName]

Well now he has a new problem of never wearing anything:)

[Jakesteraholic]

F*** this. :mad: If FOX cancels this show I'll go f*** 'em in the ass. Oh ***** you like that? Huh FOX? Unh, unh, take it from daddy.

[Shifty]

The beginning of the CBS movie "It Must Be Love" had a 9.7/15 at 9 p.m. to allow CBS to hold first. NBC got a 6.2/9 out of "American Dreams" and stayed in second, beating the 5.6/9 for a new "Alias." FOX was a distant fourth with "Malcolm in the Middle" and "Arrested Development," while The WB stayed competitive in fifth thanks to the 2.9/5 for "The Surreal Life."
(zap2it)
I don't like the words 'distant' and 'fourth'.

[The Hero]

Tonight they're airing an hour of Simpsons instead of Arrested Development.

They canceled the show.They canceled the freakin' show! :mad:

No wonder last episode wrapped up everything in a neat little package.Let's just hope it was some sort of season finale'.:(

[Shifty]

I didn't see anything posted about cancellation. It won't air on the 29th due to the Oscars. Fox did order a full season but who knows if it airs everyone.

[mister_satan666]

AD doesn't seem like my kind of show. commercials dont seem funny and the premise seems lame.

only a few episodes of malcom were good..and thsoe are the ones that have a small amount of malcom in it(damn will that kid ever grow?)

[The Hero]

I guess they decided not to air it because of Sex and the City's final episode.But I still wonder why they didn't just show a rerun...

[The Hero]

Originally posted by mister_satan666
AD doesn't seem like my kind of show. commercials dont seem funny and the premise seems lame.

only a few episodes of malcom were good..and thsoe are the ones that have a small amount of malcom in it(damn will that kid ever grow?) Give it a shot.You might like it.

[CantThinkOfAName]

Why wasn't it on last Sunday? And now its not gonna be on this Sunday? Man, that sucks:(

[Shifty]

Well the Oscars are on. Basically every other network bends over on big nights like this and try not to get to badly killed in the ratings.

[The Hero]

Yet another week without Arrested Development.Will I ever again hear Ron Howard say "Meanwhile....."?

[Matis17]

It was on tonight and it was a good one. The show isn't gone. Not yet at least.:D

[Matt]

It just won a Golden Sattelite award for best comedy series...now Fox is going to give it a "special wenesday night episode" with an American Idol lead in and Julia Luis Dryfus guest starring. I think Fox wants this show to do good because they realiae it's a good show.

[GLfan]

Tonight's show was really good, anyone see it?

[Shifty]

I caught the end. The preview for the next show was great.

[Matis17]

Originally posted by slinger
I caught the end. The preview for the next show was great. For future reference the preview clips for the next episode are always fake.

[Matt]

Originally posted by Matis17
For future reference the preview clips for the next episode are always fake.

not always. I think once or twice they have been real.

[Brodie Bruce]

Yeah, I recall that a few have been legit.

[yogalover123]

I caught an episode last Sunday. Hilarious. Different.
My favorite line:
"My mom picked up some Korean"

"Oh good, let's have that"

So quick. Still don't know if it's as funny as Curb Your Enthusiasm; have to see a bit more.

[The Hero]

"Great,now I have another uncle to compete with."

[Shifty]

LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - The first joke about the poor-to-middling ratings for "Arrested Development" comes just seconds into Thursday night's (March 11) session at the William S. Paley Festival. Introducing episodes for the overflowing crowd, the show's creator Mitchell Hurwitz notes that the second episode is going to air this coming Wednesday (March 17) following an "American Idol" result show.
"We expect to get mediocre to insignificant ratings," Hurwitz jokes, as if that constitutes an improvement (which it would).

While the Nielsen numbers suggest that "Arrested Development" is one of the lowest rated comedies on the Big Four networks, you'd never know it from the passionate and devoted crowd at the Paley panel.


The dedication and insularity of the show's fan base is such that several members of the crowd greet Hurwitz's jokes about miniscule ratings with bafflement, as if the sold-out Hollywood venue were representative of a breakout mainstream following. Others plead with Hurwitz for news about the show's cloudy long-term prognosis.
"I think FOX considers us a first-year show that needs to find its audience," Hurwitz says hopefully.

Hurwitz claims that he has basically stopped calling in for the show's Nielsen numbers and has instead started to troll the Internet looking for evidence that the week's jokes were appreciated by individual viewers. Still, members of the cast admit that they'd love to reach an even larger following.

"My dream has always been to be on a show that holds 'Malcolm's' numbers," deadpans David Cross, who plays doctor-turned-actor Tobias, regarding the show's "Malcolm in the Middle" lead-in.

Even as their little comedy is gasping for life, the cast of "Arrested Development" remains optimistic and, most importantly, pleased with the work they're doing. This is the rare Paley session in which the stars on the stage instigated two rounds of applause for the writers sitting in the audience.

"When I was working with David Kelley on 'Ally,' I think I saw him maybe two times," says Portia de Rossi. "We would get the scripts and we'd say the words."

Instead of that scenario, the "Development" cast speaks of constant interaction between actors and writers in a creative process that leads to dialogue that sounds improvised but is, in reality, "rock solid" by the time the show is put to digital video.

The result is one of television's quirkiest shows, a critical favorite and a recent Golden Globe nominee for outstanding comedy series.

The show's freewheeling production style has also provided fertile material for potential guest stars. Julia Louis-Dreyfus and James Lipton make their first appearances in upcoming episodes, playing a blind lawyer and a prison warden. The show has also forever changed the way viewers look at Carl Weathers and Liza Minnelli.

"She was very gung-ho," Hurwitz says of the "Cabaret" Oscar winner. "She's such a pro. We'd seen her work before, but nonetheless everyone was so surprised by how good she was."

"She was a really kind, gracious person and a great kisser," adds Tony Hale, whose Buster served as a love interest for Minnelli's character.

Rabid fans may already be drafting their letters to FOX in dread and anticipation of a possible cancellation after this season (www.savearresteddevelopment.com is still available, guys), but the producers swear the show has advocates at FOX.

"They're shockingly supportive," Hurwitz promises.

[AlteredEgo]

so whats the plot of the show?

[The Hero]

Last episode was a prime exaple of why they have to keep this show.

[amazingfantasy15]

Arrested Development is such a great show, so I have full faith that FOX'll give it the ax like so many other great shows, while keeping King of the Hill and Malcom in the Middle (I have no idea why these shows are still on the air, they suck). FOX needs to give the show a better time slot, after That 70s Show would be perfect, it was going up against Curb Your Enthusiasm and is still against Alias and now the Soporanos. Maybe FOX should put it on Monday, nothing's on Monday nights and they won't have to give up one of their five American Karoke showings.

[MarvelMovies]

My friend loves this show..

I still haven't seen an episode.. but want to... just haven't gotten around to yet..

[The Hero]

Originally posted by MarvelMovies
My friend loves this show..

I still haven't seen an episode.. but want to... just haven't gotten around to yet.. Well,a new episode comes on tonight,so check it out.It gets my highest recomendation.

[Shifty]

Must See TV this Sunday. Henry Winkler, Amy Poehler, James Lipton & Juila Louis-Drefus were terrific tonight. Especially Winkler as a real life Lionel Hutz. 'Cutestory'. Brilliant writing. And Gob not getting a divorice just so it seems like he's had sex. :D (they're actually married in real life.)

[Mr.Furious]

this show rocks. funniest show i've seen in a very long time.

[The Hero]

I am now tempted to make my custom title "Jarith Cutestory,pirate lawyer".

[WildChild]

This show cannot be ever taken off the air.

[Shifty]

Hopefully Fox will release it on DVD ala 24 to gain some viewers. And give it a better timeslot. Fox seems behind it, but for how long?

FOX averaged a 9.7 rating/16 share in primetime, easily beating CBS' 7.3/12. NBC was a close third at 7.2/12, followed by ABC, 5.6/9; The WB, 2.1/3; and UPN, 1.2/2.

The results were much the same among adults 18-49. FOX won the ad-friendly demographic with a 7.1 rating, while CBS took second with a 4.2. NBC averaged 3.7, ABC 3.4, The WB 1.0 and UPN 0.6.

"Survivor: All-Stars," airing on Wednesday because of CBS' NCAA Tournament coverage set for Thursday night, won the 8 p.m. hour with a 10.8/18. FOX posted an 8.9/14 with "That '70s Show" (6.3/11) and the first half of the "Idol" results show (11.5/18). An hour's worth of "My Wife and Kids" averaged 5.6/9 for ABC. A repeat of last week's "Apprentice" finished fourth for NBC. "Smallville's" 2.0/3 was good enough to give fifth place to The WB. "Game Over" and "The Mullets" barely registered on UPN.

FOX moved into the lead at 9 p.m. with a 10.5/17 average. The conclusion of "American Idol" jumped up to 14.9/23 and was followed by "Arrested Development," which dipped to 6.1/10 (still way above its season average). NBC moved into second with a "Law & Order" repeat, 7.4/12. "Extreme Makeover" kept ABC in third. CBS dropped to fourth with "The King of Queens," 6.4/10, and the premiere of "The Stones," 5.0/8. A second "Smallville" held onto fifth for The WB, while UPN's "Enterprise" rerun averaged 1.3/2.

[Shifty]

AR on FX! Sunday, 3/21 - a marathon from 2 - 6 pm. EST

The Hero, over at their official board: Jarith Cutestory
quotes

"There was some talk of ice cream, but those weren't really my terms." - George Michael

Maggie: "Well, I have an irreversable case of ocular retinoblastoma."
Michael: "Hey, I thought we said no more law talk"

"Do the right thing for this family Michael, string this blind woman along, so dad doesn't have to pay his debt to society" - Gob

Gob: "I had sex last night"
Narrator: "No he didn't"
Gob: "Yes I did."

Tobias to George Michael: "I'm going to pack your sweet mouth with........candy!"

"These are lawyers. That's Latin for 'liar'." - Gob

"You've just won the gold medal at the sexual special olympics!" - Gob

"She was a darer." - Gob

"I could kiss you on the nuts!" - Barry Zuckerkorn

"Even when you slept with my sister it was for a good reason." - Lucille
"Got you to stop drinking, didn't it?" - George Sr.
712.8 in reply to 712.7

Oh! We've got Ping again! -Barry Z

Enjoy your $200 bucks - Maeby
There's six 20's here - George Michael
That's right - Maeby

Your father with his disgusting tweaking! I couldn't breast feed any of you kids because of that man! - Lucille

"I'm blind"
"I'm wasted!"

[Matt]

hahahaha, hillarious episode tonight.

Tobias breaking into Maggie's apartment cracked me up more than anything on the show before.

[BeserkerHilf]

yea, it was great tonight, but the fx marathon was hard to beat

[Frank]

I love this show..it better not get cancelled.

[Jakesteraholic]

Oh man tonight's ep was hilarious. Tobias rolling around was just hilarious. And the best line was from, per usual, Job, in his accusatory tone of voice:

"So now you love the Ten Commandments."

:D

Though that wasn't as good as the previous ep's maritime lawyer line.:up:

[Jakesteraholic]

...I always spell Gob wrong. Stupid church.:mad:

[Shifty]

Henry Winkler can do no wrong. Tobias sparying all those perfumes on for a "cloak" and Lizer is walking by with a baseball bat - hilarious.

http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/SaveAD

[Matt]

By the way,

Onyang is one of the funniest things to ever happen to that show. He cracks me up.

[The Hero]

I love that Onyong is evil now.:D

[Spidey-Bat]

Last night was so f**king funny. Tobias was hillarious when he jumped on Gob. He is so gay. Then "cloaking" himself with perfume and Maggie's clothes. He and An Yong make the show hillarious. And George Michael's love for his cousin.

[Brodie Bruce]

I met a girl who has two jobs.


Hee.

[Matis17]

Originally posted by Matt
not always. I think once or twice they have been real. You're right. This episode was proof to me. Tobias was sold to White Power Bill, and this episode followed through on that. I love the way that Tobias became the ruler of the entire prison. It was ****ing hilarious. I also love how his prison name is now Dorothy. It is fairly logical but it also works to reinforce the gay subtext that has followed this character. This might possibly the best episode of the entire season, IMO. They brought back the character of Kitty and she was hilarious as well (Even though I privately hoped that she had bit the dust in the yacht explosion just so the family would be in the clear). And Gob is always hilarious. Buster was absent from this particular episode and I missed him.:(

Still, this episode was pure gold.:D

[The Hero]

Originally posted by Matis17
This might possibly the best episode of the entire season, IMO I agree.But,it looks like they aired yet another episode out of sequence with the rest.

[Shifty]

I liked how Kitty and Gob both uttered 'this will be the last time you see these'! Then Fox's John Beard rushes to report the incident. I missed the start of the show but still it was a good effort.

Overall, CBS averaged an 8.5 rating/14 share for the evening, edging NBC's 7.7/13. ABC was well back with a 5.9/10 for third. FOX claimed fourth at 4.7/8 followed by The WB's 1.6/3.

Among adults 18-49, though FOX moved up into a first place tie with NBC, as both networks posted a 3.8 rating in the coveted demographic. ABC was close behind at 3.6 and CBS' 3.4 rating wasn't far off. The WB trailed with a 1.1 rating.

CBS began the night with a big lead, taking an 11.4/20 with the newsmagazine "60 Minutes." NBC was well back in second with "Dateline," which had a 5.9/10 to top ABC's "America's Funniest Home Videos." Over on FOX, two episodes of "King of the Hill" averaged a 3.3/6, beating a "Smallville" repeat on The WB.

Staying in the lead at 8 p.m., CBS got a 10.4/16 out of freshman drama "Cold Case." ABC moved up to second with the 6.6/10 for "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." FOX was third with the 6.1/10 for two episodes of "The Simpsons," which bettered the totals for NBC's "American Dreams." On The WB, "Charmed" had a 1.9/3.

NBC moved in front at 9 p.m. with the 9.5/14 for "Law & Order: Criminal Intent." CBS' "Jesus" plummeted in its second half-hour, but held onto a 7.1/11 for the hour. ABC got a 5.3/8 out of "Alias," beating FOX's "Malcolm in the Middle" (5.4/8) and "Arrested Development" (4.1/6). The WB's "High School Reunion" was fifth.

zap2it

[Brodie Bruce]

I miss White Power Bill so much:(

[Shifty]

Jeffrey Tambor ("Arrested Development") will guest star as George Sr.'s twin brother Oscar on the April 11th episode of Arrested Development.

[Matis17]

Originally posted by slinger
Jeffrey Tambor ("Arrested Development") will guest star as George Sr.'s twin brother Oscar on the April 11th episode of Arrested Development. You know, I knew it would happen eventually the second he mentioned he had a twin brother in the last episode.

[Alf]

is this still on?

l watched like the first two shows....there couldnt have been any more than that, could there?:ConfuseD:

umm....l had somthing else to say:confised::o


oh, yeah, it was really really funny:Up:

[Shifty]

So what does Tobias do? Loved the "Mary" line and then the whole lame bachelor party with the return of the Hot Cops. Just produce a good DVD set and I would be happy. Fox just cancelled Wonderfalls which was getting just over 3 million on Fridays dispite positive reviews.

I think they're 3 more episodes of AR.

[Shifty]

For those who liked the Big Yellow Joint. . . (http://www.fox.com/arresteddev/ecards/ecard_send.htm)

[Shifty]

Vote for AR, since people don't know comedy... (http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/save-our-shows.htm)

[Brodie Bruce]

I voted Keep:up:

[Jakesteraholic]

My family got a Neilsen Ratings thing in the mail yesterday so chalk up one more vote for Arrested Development:o

[The Hero]

Well,hopefully it gets picked up for another season.

[The Hero]

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=1459
Yee!:)

Thanks to Slinger,for providing the link.

[The Hero]

Arrested Development has been picked up for another season!!!:D

http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2004-05-16-network-sched-notes_x.htm
http://www.tvguide.com/news/entertainment/040518.asp#D
http://66.51.173.18/cgi/gofuton.cgi?action=newswire&id=6582

*Plays "We are the champions" in the background*

[Shifty]

Well they need a new timeslot for one thing. Wednesdays after That 70s Show maybe. But can't wait, great news bc after the Golden Globes I was expecting it to get the axe.

[jimthecomicguy]

i think its hilarious! they should move it to the slot right after theSIMPSONS, if they are hell bent on having it on Sunday.

[The Hero]

I now officialy retire the link in my signature.

Save Arrested Development (http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/SaveAD)

Goodebye,little buddy.

[GLfan]

Now that it finally got a reprieve.:D

[Shifty]

Great news read! The true season finale will air!Click here! (http://tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial/tve_main/1,1002,271|88514|1|,00.html)

[The Hero]

HA!I Knew that wasn't the true season finale!:up:

[The Hero]

So...................anybody watch it?:confused:

[The Hero]

elBUMPo

[casualspidey]

the show isnt cancelled.

[Shifty]

I watched the pilot episode which I had originally missed. Set things up and made me understand everything better like Maeby and George Micheal.

[Shifty]

http://216.218.203.229/news4/ArrestedDevelopment_S1.jpg

Posted by Gord Lacey 7/20/2004

Our news item from early May listed a late-summer DVD release for the first season of the show. Well, it's not in late summer, but October 19th isn't that far away. The 3 disc set will contain all 22 episodes (491 mins) of the show, and will sell for a suggested price of $39.98 US. The presentation will include an anamorphic widescreen transfer (1.78:1), and English Dolby Surround audio, with English, French and Spanish subtitles. If you haven't caught this show yet, you can watch the DVD set before the November 7th return of the series, now entering its second season.

Disc 1
Episodes: Creator's Cut Pilot (unaired), Pilot, Top Banana, Bringing Up Buster, Key Decisions, Visiting Ours, Charity Drive.
Introduction by Ron Howard
Commentary by creator Mitchell Hurwitz, directors Joe Russo and Anthony Russo and actor Jason Bateman on "Creator's Cut Pilot"
Deleted/Extended scenes: Top Banana, Bringing Up Buster, Key Decisions, Visiting Ours
Breaking Ground: Behind the Scenes of Arrested Development
Original songs by David Schwartz (29 songs - audio only)

Disc 2
Episodes: My Mother the Car, In God We Trust, Storming the Castle, Pier Pressure, Public Relations, Marta Complex, Beef Consomme, Shock and Aww.
Commentary by creator Mitchell Hurwitz and actors Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Tony Hale, Michael Cera, Alia Shawkat, Jessica Walter, Jeffrey Tambor, and David Cross on "Beef Consomme."
Deleted/Extended scenes: My Mother the Car, In God We Trust, Storming the Castle, Marta Complex, Beef Consomme, Shock and Aww.
The Museum of Television & Radio: Q&A with Creator Mitchell Hurwitz and the cast of Arrested Development.

Disc 3
Episodes: Staff Infection, Missing Kitty, Altar Egos, Justice is Blind, Best Man for the Gob, Whistler's Mother, Not Without My Daughter, Let Them Eat Cake.
Commentary by creator Mitchell Hurwitz and actors Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Tony Hale, Michael Cera, Alia Shawkat, Jessica Walter, Jeffrey Tambor, and David Cross on "Let Them Eat Cake."
Deleted/Extended scenes: Staff Infection, Missing Kitty, Altar Egos, Best Man for the Gob.
TV Land - "Arrested Development: The Making of a Future Classic"
TV Land Awards - The Future Classic Award
Ron Howard Sneak Peek at Season 2
Arrested Development Promo "Blind"
Easter Egg - Tobias Outake


Link to this page:
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=1930

[The Hero]

Nice:up:

[neeonblaq]

This show was sohhhhhhhh over-rated. I think it tried so hard to be funny. It had a good cast. But it sucked. Just liked That 70's show. Good cast n all, but not funny.

[The Hero]

There's no H in "so".:o

[Shifty]

Season Premiere This Sunday on Fox/Global!

[The Hero]

Season Premiere This Sunday on Fox/Global!
You heard the man.:mad:

[ultimatefan]

I think the reason why people don´t watch this isn´t so much the writing, that´s decent, or the cast and direction, are great. The problem is essentially the premise. Nobody gives a crap a rich family lost all money. They can eat s**t and die for all people care, and if people don´t care for the characters, they don´t watch.

[Shifty]

I think the reason why people don´t watch this isn´t so much the writing, that´s decent, or the cast and direction, are great. The problem is essentially the premise. Nobody gives a crap a rich family lost all money. They can eat s**t and die for all people care, and if people don´t care for the characters, they don´t watch.

They're loss. Bad funny things happen to bad people. People like watching people suffer. I'll laugh at GOB, Buster, Tobias, George Michael, Maeby, Michael, Lucille, Anyong, etc

[Frank]

I think the reason why people don´t watch this isn´t so much the writing, that´s decent, or the cast and direction, are great. The problem is essentially the premise. Nobody gives a crap a rich family lost all money. They can eat s**t and die for all people care, and if people don´t care for the characters, they don´t watch.
It's still funny as hell.

[Shifty]

I watched the Fox lineup for the first time in a longtime and none of the three were consistant and smart as the second season premiere as Arrested Development. They setup the the season perfectly. So many funny scenes: Gob playing pool, Tobias in bluemakeup, Oscar constantly being arrested, Lindsey on her date, Buster and Lucille threatening each other, Anyong in Uncle Sam gettup, the father figure music, Barry Zucker in jail having the time of his life. And Gob saying the tears aren't coming. All this plus Martin Short will have a recurring role plus characters from last season might make an appearence. They've got the Emmy already wrapped up for next year.

[ultimatefan]

They're loss. Bad funny things happen to bad people. People like watching people suffer.
But then again they aren´t watching that show.

[Sawyer]

OMG, that was the most hilarious half hour of my life.
Fat man: Would you enlist your son in the army?
(Lucille looks at Buster)
Lucille: Yes.

Every scene with oscar gettin his @$$ kicked by the cop.

Every scene with Gob.

Oh, the whole ep. was hilarious

[Matt]

Man, the premier was great! I am so glad Anyong is back. :)

I like that this season they are showing more of Michael's mental issues. It seems the first season, he was the only sane one...with a bit of insanity hinted at...this season it seems we get to see his insanity...he is obsessed with them needing him.

[Sawyer]

I have one question: Will there only be Oscar this season or willtheir be some George Sr.
Oh, and who are your guys fav. character this season?
Mine are lucille and Buster with their constant bickering.

[The Watchman]

Curb Your Enthusiasm
Arrested Development
Scrubs

Funniest shows on TV

[Shifty]

I have one question: Will there only be Oscar this season or willtheir be some George Sr.
Oh, and who are your guys fav. character this season?
Mine are lucille and Buster with their constant bickering.

Yeah Tambor will be seen as George Sr. (who is with Kitty) and Oscar. I'm liking that Oscar is Buster's dad. Or so it seems.

And who thought for a second they actually killed Tobias?
GOB and Barry (the family lawyer)are my favourites.

[Matt]

I too like that Oscar is Buster's dad.

Furthermore, my favorite character this season is the one and only Anyong. And of course, Tobias. He cracks me up.

[Shifty]

Here are the descriptions for the next two shows. Must see comedy!

The following week on Sunday, Nov. 14 (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT), due to Michael's continuing legal troubles, Gob agrees to be the company figurehead while Michael pulls the strings, an arrangement which, of course, ends up driving Michael completely crazy when Gob's showmanship and ludicrous ideas impress the board. Meanwhile, the mistaken identities continue when George Sr. is arrested in Mexico for a crime that Oscar committed, and Oscar takes George Sr.'s place in a way no one could have predicted.

In a spicy twist, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT heads South of the Border on Sunday, Nov. 21 (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT), when the staircar turns up in Mexico. Increasingly frustrated and resentful about being abandoned, Michael wants to find his fugitive father to give him a piece of his mind. George Michael invites his girlfriend, Ann, whom Michael does not like, on the road trip, and a suspicious Gob hires a bounty hunter to retrieve them. Things only go from bad to worse when Michael inadvertently leaves Ann in Mexico.

[Matt]

haha, these episodes are gonna be great. I can't wait to see how Oscar "takes George Sr.'s place in a way no one predicted"

[Sawyer]

I cant wait to see when Gob hires a bount hunter after them. That has to be funny.

[Shifty]

Loving the Bush jabs with GOB. "7 minutes after finding the briefcase" last week and then tonight's with the Mission Accomplished banner and dressed as a construction worker. funniest part of the episode, until Tobias showed up in that diamond cream and needed to go to the hospital.

The Blue Dot on Oscar, Buster listing his short comings, Tobias hiding in his blue paint, another Fox News John Beard cameo, GOB using the pockets on the pool table as a drink holder, Rock-Paper-Scissors, GM talking about Ann, and George Sr in Mexico and the Cornballer reference.

[Matt]

I wonder if George Sr. is really executed?

Man, but great episode last night, Tobias was hillarious (as always), as was GOB.

I'm loving the hints of Oscar being Buster's father, I can't wait to see where this entire storyline with Buster joining the army goes.

Ron Howard's voice overs, as always are hillarious...they give the show some good, dry humor...and they are always placed perfectly.

One complaint about the show...without George Michael lusting over May Be, she really has nothing to do. She just sorta pops up every now and then. The writers need to incorporate her and Anyong in the stories more.

At anyrate, next week looks to be hillarious, I can't wait to see how GOB goes about hiring a bounty hunter.

[Matt]

Oh, by the way...the picture of George Sr. and his secretary's child was disturbingly funny.

[The Hero]

At first I was worried that they might have lost the magic,and this season wouldn't live up to the first.Holy !)%^#(^&)$#& was I proven wrong.And am I the only one who thinks Tobias should stay blue for the rest of the series?:D

[Sawyer]

Does any1 else find it Hilarious when Buster gets freaked out (Seeing Oscar come in w/ his b@lls out, the officer saying he needs to get fitted for a uniform.)

[logan_weapon_x]

"I just want to get my kids back!" :D

Anyone else know that the series is directed by Jay Chandrasehkar of Broken Lizard. Or at least that's what ImDb have listed.

[Shifty]

He used to direct.

[GLfan]

I really like this show it's at its best this year love the new storyline.

[CantThinkOfAName]

This second season is awesome. I dont how much worse off this family can get after the Saddamn dealings. But the second is just as great as the first, and I could see it being better:up:

Oh, and does anyone kind think theyre trying to make Gob like Bush? There's the whole Iraq thing and some other stuff i cant remember now, and then in the second episode, with the house, there's a big Mission Accomplished sign and Gob comes in dramatically from the air. That is some subtle ****:D

Best line: "I think my nipples are bleeding."

[CantThinkOfAName]

One complaint about the show...without George Michael lusting over May Be, she really has nothing to do. She just sorta pops up every now and then. The writers need to incorporate her and Anyong in the stories more.
I thought this too in the second episode. I figured that shed be angered at her parents actions, but she didnt really do anything. But I suppose that episode was pretty filled up as it is. But Im sure the Maebe/Anyong relationship will blossom this season:)

[CantThinkOfAName]

Loving the Bush jabs with GOB. "7 minutes after finding the briefcase" last week and then tonight's with the Mission Accomplished banner and dressed as a construction worker. funniest part of the episode, until Tobias showed up in that diamond cream and needed to go to the hospital.
Oh, good, I thought i was being really stupid when i thought that:)

[CantThinkOfAName]

Man, the premier was great! I am so glad Anyong is back. :)

I like that this season they are showing more of Michael's mental issues. It seems the first season, he was the only sane one...with a bit of insanity hinted at...this season it seems we get to see his insanity...he is obsessed with them needing him.
Well, in the first season, everyone always complained about how he felt superior to the rest of his family, and he seems to cuss in front of his son a lot.:(

I liked how he called George Michael's girlfriend Egg:D

[Matt]

Tonight's episode was hillarious!

Best line in the entire run of the series tonight...

"Oh yes, Michael...the big expert on marriage...no...wait...YOU'RE WIFE IS DEAD!"

Tobias gets funnier and funnier each week.

So do you guys think George Sr. is really dead? I wonder if it is a set up, he wanted to get away from his secretary, and she now thinks he is dead. Plus they keep saying subtle things like he was announced dead...it never says that he is actually dead.

[Matis17]

He's not dead. No way are they just going to kill him off like that.

[The Hero]

Not to mention the question mark after "murdero"(I'm sure that's not the word) on that Mexican show.http://img37.photobucket.com/albums/v113/Vegenom/Smilies/scratchchin.gif

[hippie_hunter]

I thought you were in Mexico


I thought I was in Mexico too

:D

[Matt]

"Alright, keep on his tail...friend."

"I'm not your friend,you're my client."

Did anyone else crack up at Gene Parmisian? Martin Mull was hillarious there. It seems like any time there is a long running joke on any show, it gets dull after a couple times...however. Arrested Development's don't. Whether it is Tobias being blue or Gene Parmisian, their running jokes are hillarious every time.

And by the way, Buster thinking he was in Mexico was great.

[Matt]

I now have an Arrested Development Signature :)

[The Hero]

"It's like we're slave buddies!":D

[Sawyer]

Is it just me or was there alot of swearing on last nights episode? Anyway, it was all good. And I loved every time the undercover guy shows up and each time Lucille is surprised.

[CantThinkOfAName]

That episode was awesome. Man, I hope Jean Parmesan becomes a regular like Henry Winkler's character. That guy's hilarious. And Ice sticking around wouldnt be too bad either:up: I love how everyone keeps screwing up Ann's name. I want her to stick around just so that can happen more:)

I also love how Tobias ends up in the hospital at the end of every episode now. Man, i hope they keep that up for awhile, cuz that is hilarious:D

[CantThinkOfAName]

"Alright, keep on his tail...friend."

"I'm not your friend,you're my client."

Did anyone else crack up at Gene Parmisian? Martin Mull was hillarious there. It seems like any time there is a long running joke on any show, it gets dull after a couple times...however. Arrested Development's don't. Whether it is Tobias being blue or Gene Parmisian, their running jokes are hillarious every time.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/lilvenom/bluemyself.jpg

[The Hero]

Anybody know how the ratings are this season?:confused:

[Matt]

I've been wondering the same thing hero...I assume better now that it follows the Simpsons

[The Hero]

The Saddam/George Sr. thing....not quite as subtle the Bush references,but still hilarious.:up:

And was I the only one cracking up uncontrolably every time they played the sad Charlie Brown music?

[The Watchman]

Arrested killed me tonight, my roomates must think Im nuts when I watch this show, so much funnier than the Simpsons...

[CantThinkOfAName]

Yeah, this episode was too awesome. I think my favorite line was:

Michael: I think George Michael is hiding Anne in the attic.

Lindsay: From who, the Nazis?

But considering i was laughin throughout the whole show, its hard to tell:)

[The Watchman]

How can more people not watch this show, this is Seinfeld or Curb Your Enthusiasm quality stuff.

[jaydawg]

Other than Gob stuff, i didnt really like this ep that much. But i was rolling when Lindsay wore the shirt that said slut on it.

[Incrediblejeff]

I just watched this show for the first time i found it to be Hillarious,I can't believe i have been missing this,It's like a live action Family Guy.

[WildChild]

The Saddam/George Sr. thing....not quite as subtle the Bush references,but still hilarious.:up:

And was I the only one cracking up uncontrolably every time they played the sad Charlie Brown music?
Yeah when they showed Gob walking after being named Poof Goof of the year I was in tears.

[Not Jake]

In regards to ratings and the state of the show from a biased yet pessimistic writer
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2004/12/10/DDG1FA8O1P1.DTL

[Not Jake]

Fox's stats for last week I believe but this might be from 2 weeks ago. Football ran late so Malcolm had that big lead in, which helped it beat Simpsons. AD is in the middle there and it disappointingly can't beat the lame reality shows ahead of it, but 4.1 isn't actually that bad. Oh, the season 1 DVD is in the top 50 sellers on amazon.com, and it comes highly recommended. Meaning, buy it you apes, because you need to watch each episode of the show at least thrice to catch all the subtleties.

#1: Malcolm in the Middle: 6.3/10
#2: The Simpsons: 5.8/9
#3: The Swan: 5.3/8
#4: Nanny 911: 5.2/8
#5: America's Most Wanted: 5.0/8
#6: Trading Spouses: 4.9/7
#7: Cops: 4.7/8
#8: The O.C.: 4.3/7
#9: Arrested Development: 4.1/6
#10: House: 4.0/6
#11: That 70's Show: 3.9/6
#12: Quintuplets: 3.2/5
#13: The Rebel Billionaire: Branson's Quest For the Best: 2.9/4
#14: My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss: 2.7/4
#15: North Shore: 2.6/4

[Shifty]

I missed the start but was able to catch both Xmas parties. Gob is such an *******, and his little tirade in what he'll do to people was hilarious. Then bragging about his suit (covered in crap on the back) and wearing the banana suit was great. Afternoon Delight or Afternoon Deelite was a smart choice and poor Tobias. I asked for season one on DVD so fingers crossed. And how about Ann's religious family party?

[Shifty]

How can more people not watch this show, this is Seinfeld or Curb Your Enthusiasm quality stuff.

Remember Seinfeld was beat out by Jake and the Fatman early on.

[Not Jake]

Remember Seinfeld was beat out by Jake and the Fatman early on.Seinfeld is episodic and easy to get into, whilst AD can scare off people unfamiliar with the ever-evolving tale

[Not Jake]

Just to let you guys know, in the paper today I checked Target's ad and Arrested Development Season One is on sale for $22.99. A dollar per episode people, is what that boils down to. Do yourself a favor (as well as helping bring a third season into clearer view) and pick it up. Twenty three dollars people!

[Shifty]

Seinfeld is episodic and easy to get into, whilst AD can scare off people unfamiliar with the ever-evolving tale

They had continuing storylines on Senfeld. Larry David felt it made it more realistic referencing previous episodes.

[Shifty]

Spoiler on Martin Short's guest appearence. Can't wait.

He's done it: Martin Short has found a character even more sexually repulsive than his Jabba the Hutt-like alter ego, Jiminy Glick. (No, he's not playing David Gest.) This February, the actor-comic-contortionist will guest-star on Fox's Arrested Development as a 90-year-old former fitness guru (think Jack LaLanne, only much, much scarier) who offers to help bail out the bankrupt Bluths in exchange for a one-nighter with Portia de Rossi's Lindsay. If she says no, I hear Janice Dickinson's game.

[The Hero]

Remember Seinfeld was beat out by Jake and the Fatman early on.
They would move up on the ratings list,then he'd get fatter and they would go back down...it was very sad.:(

[Not Jake]

They had continuing storylines on Senfeld. Larry David felt it made it more realistic referencing previous episodes.The most Seinfeld ever did was the California two-parter, or bringing back a character for a much later episode, like Poppy or Babu. Just dropping one reference here or there (usually about one of Jerry's girlfriends from a previous ep) doesn't even compare with AD's story. AD is a continuously evolving tale, intimidating to many viewers. A lot of jokes in the show can't be fully appreciated if you only watch episodes sporadically. Completely the opposite case with Seinfeld.

[Shifty]

Yes AD is a more evolving tale but remember The Pilot season, George/Susan engagment, Kramer's coffee table book, Elaine/Puddy - while not like AD it had stuff that might make the casual viewer go "What Chinese restuarant?" By watching the DVDs you really do notice it more when they point it out in the Inside Look features.

[The Hero]

EDIT: Damn,slinger beat me to it.:(

[CantThinkOfAName]

Yeah, the number of in jokes is a lot. But i think once someone gets into the show, no matter where they start, they can get it easily.:up:

[Not Jake]

Yes AD is a more evolving tale but remember The Pilot season, George/Susan engagment, Kramer's coffee table book, Elaine/Puddy - while not like AD it had stuff that might make the casual viewer go "What Chinese restuarant?" By watching the DVDs you really do notice it more when they point it out in the Inside Look features.I doubt I will notice it more on the DVD, seeing as how I've watched mind-boggling amounts of Seinfeld. But really, even if that's the case you still cannot argue that Arrested Development is easier to get into than Seinfeld. It's not even close.

[the defenders]

This is my new favorite show. I'm gonna buy the DVD.

[Shifty]

Unbelievable news!

Co-writer, co-director, co-creator and star of The Office, Ricky Gervais, will appear on Arrested Development. Ricky has turned down tons of roles due to his Golden Globe wins, but isn't in it for the money and fame he prefers to be proud of his work.

So anyway http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4152361.stm

"So I'm writing for The Simpsons, appearing on (sitcom) Arrested Development and making appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman."

Could be the greatest Arrested ever.

[CantThinkOfAName]

that is awesome:up::D

[The Hero]

Great news.:up:Anyone know when the show's coming back?:confused:

[Dr.Fear]

no clue

[The Hero]

Arrested Development AND Family Guy in one night?*passes out*

[Not Jake]

Isn't there a new ep on tonight?

[CantThinkOfAName]

It damn well better be. Its been like a month now:(

[Not Jake]

I missed it:(:(:(

but I just heard Jason Bateman won best actor in a comedy at the golden globes:up:

[Shifty]

I missed it:(:(:(

but I just heard Jason Bateman won best actor in a comedy at the golden globes:up:

Andy Richter had a cameo, oh it was great. Jeff Garlin too.

I missed the start, so why was Ed Bagely Jr.'s character always getting fitted for wigs?

[Matt]

Anyone catch Jason Bateman's Golden Globe speech? I just happened to be flicking right as he won and found it. He seemed overwhelmed.

[Spidey-Bat]

I missed the start, so why was Ed Bagely Jr.'s character always getting fitted for wigs?

he has no hair. no head hair, no eyebrows, nothing.

this show is great. I love having the DVDs.

[CantThinkOfAName]

Dammit, I forgot about it and missed it too.

And Jason Bateman won? Thats great. I only saw some teh after special news and they only mentioned best actress for comedy and all the other big ones, but i didnt get why they never mentioned best actor for comedy. Stupid news people:mad:

[Shifty]

Has everyone watched the easter egg on the DVD? Finally made an effort last night, oh its ****ing hilarious, watched it twice just to see the actors reactions.

If you don't know its some takes of Tobias naked walking down for breakfast but with a less blury censor so you can see more of David Cross...

[Shifty]

One of the best GOB episodes ever! His injured chicken dance, chicken dance that injured him, talking about Sitwell's hairless body, "clubhouse sauce", trouble with fireball, bidding on Lucille 2. Oh so many quotes.

I haven't seen everyone, but this was the best show of the season that I've seen. Ann and her Christian "music" bomb fire, Rob "C'mon slap me" Corrdry!, the wolf, Tobias hunting and shooting Lindsay, George Sr and his hot tub. Christine Taylor plays another that Micheal wants and again is denied. Best comedy on TV.

[Spidey-Bat]

I loved this episode. GOB was hillarious in this episode. i'm so happy this show wasn't cancelled by stupid Fox last year.

[Not Jake]

Has everyone watched the easter egg on the DVD? Finally made an effort last night, oh its ****ing hilarious, watched it twice just to see the actors reactions.

If you don't know its some takes of Tobias naked walking down for breakfast but with a less blury censor so you can see more of David Cross...
how do you access that crazy egg action

[Shifty]

how do you access that crazy egg action

Disc 3 - Deleted Scenes - Scroll down to Best Man for the Gob - move
right circle will appear around Tobias on the screen - click and enjoy!

[Shifty]

From Zap2it's TV Gal some AD storyline spoilers

When Julia Louis-Dreyfus returns to "Arrested Development," she'll be pregnant. Meanwhile Buster and Gob will fight over Lucille 2 and cat-like Tobias will stage another break in.

[Spidey-Bat]

From Zap2it's TV Gal some AD storyline spoilers

When Julia Louis-Dreyfus returns to "Arrested Development," she'll be pregnant. Meanwhile Buster and Gob will fight over Lucille 2 and cat-like Tobias will stage another break in.


sounds very interesting and hillarious

[Matt]

From Zap2it's TV Gal some AD storyline spoilers

When Julia Louis-Dreyfus returns to "Arrested Development," she'll be pregnant. Meanwhile Buster and Gob will fight over Lucille 2 and cat-like Tobias will stage another break in.

Oh jeez, I wonder if the kid is Michael's.

I feel bad for Michael, things just keep getting worse for him, by no fault of his own.

But yea, last night was great.

[Spidey-Bat]

Oh jeez, I wonder if the kid is Michael's.

I feel bad for Michael, things just keep getting worse for him, by no fault of his own.

But yea, last night was great.


i doubt it. It's prolly some other guy's. Maybe GOB?

[CantThinkOfAName]

Last night was great. Im glad Julia Loiuse-Dreyfuss is coming back, that should be good:)

[The Watchman]

I just blue myself, hahahahaha, man, this show is great.

[CantThinkOfAName]

That line was a while ago now.:o


But I love how there's little bits of blue paint all over the house all the time:D

[The Watchman]

I know it was a while ago, it just popped into my head, I love this show more than I love my family.

[Dr. Manhatten]

Awhile back, I thought all the possibilities for a dysfunctional family sitcom were done. But goddamn, I LOVE Arrested Development. Best show on television right now

[CantThinkOfAName]

I know it was a while ago, it just popped into my head, I love this show more than I love my family.I love the show more than I love your family too:up:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/lilvenom/bluemyself.jpg

[The Watchman]

Man, that makes me wish SHH let us put images in our sigs.

[Shifty]

Cameo news ...Zach Braff will appear soon, so says his blog
http://www2.foxsearchlight.com/gardenstate/blog/

And AD is all new this week, with Martin Short guest starring.

[Matt]

Zach Braff is awesome. He is one of the most talented actors, writers, and directors out there right now.

[Not Jake]

Omg it's like a naughty dream come true:( parts of my two favorite current shows interchanging...it's like the forbidden fruit:(

[Not Jake]

anyway this thread's been a bit slow lately. Sooooo how's about we post our favorite AD lines.

"LET THE GREAT EXPERIMENT BEGIN!" - Tobias, spoken with some sort of muted flourish that only Tobias could concoct:D

[Not Jake]

oh and I think we had better jump on all the lame Family Guy fans who you just know will start referring to American Dad as "AD". We own those initials:mad:

[Dr. Manhatten]

One of my favorite moments from the show ever:

Gob: I had sex last night!
Narrator: No, he didn't.
Gob: (excitedly) Yes, I did!

[Matt]

my favorite line is fairly obvious as it's in my signature..

Tobias: "Ah yes, Michael, the big expert on Marriage...no...wait...YOUR WIFE IS DEAD!"

[The Watchman]

That was funny as hell...

George Sr.: “Hey, by the way, I broke this thing. What the hell is it, anyway?”
Michael: “That's a breast pump, dad.”
George Sr.: “Oh, well, I did not use it for that.”

[CantThinkOfAName]

after Tobias auditions for a fire sale commercial.

Representative: Do you want to try that again, maybe a little toned down?

Tobias:...No.

[Shifty]

Well Arrested Dvelopment can stay AD while AD! can be American Dad since in the opening credits '!' is used in the title, but I doubt people will use it or notice.

Gob: My gut is telling me no... but my gut is also very hungry.

Drug Dealer: You set us up!
Gob: No! These are the strippers! Look how hot they are!

Gob: I'm a failure. I can't even fake the death of a stripper.

Michael: What's the matter with you? Didn't you bag some woman you're never going to see again?
Gob: Well, I broke a couple of my own rules. She knows I'm Gob Bluth, and... we got married, and...

Wife of GOB: I'm in love with your brother-in-law.
George Oscar 'Gob' Bluth: You're in love with your own brother? The one in the army?
Wife of GOB: No. Your sister's husband.
George Oscar 'Gob' Bluth: Michael? Michael!
Wife of GOB:No. That your sister's brother.
George Oscar 'Gob' Bluth: No, I'm my sister's brother.You're in love with me? Me.
Wife of GOB: I'm in love with Tobias.
George Oscar 'Gob' Bluth: My brother-in-law?
Wife of GOB: I know it can never be, so I'm leaving. I'm enlisting in the army.
George Oscar 'Gob' Bluth: To be with your brother?
Wife of GOB: No!

Gob: I lost Earl Milford.
Michael: What?
Gob: I didn't know it was him! Although he was spectacularly quiet in there. You can always tell a Milford man

Ones I try to use in everyday conversation:

Tobias: You have to be some sort of She-Hulk to open this.

G.O.B.: Coc-ka, coc-ka, coc-ka! Coc-ka, coc-ka, coc-ka! *claps* *drag legs*

[Shifty]

Looks like Fox's patience for AD is wanning as AD! comes in and tries to get better numbers in the timeslot.

FOX Shifts 'American Dad,' May Trim 'Development'
(Wednesday, February 09 09:02 AM http://tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial/tve_main/1,1002,271|93477|1|,00.html

Even though its reviews were almost universally middling-to-negative, the preview of "American Dad" drew more than 15 million viewers to FOX on Sunday (Feb. 6) night. That successful performance has prompted FOX to juggle its future Sunday line-up, which may mean bad things for Emmy-winning comedy "Arrested Development."
"American Dad," the new animated comedy from "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane, will still have its real premiere on Sunday, May 1. FOX has, however, moved the show up an hour from 9:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET. "American Dad" will now officially launch between the 350th episode of "The Simpsons" and the fourth season premiere of "Family Guy."

The series, which will air encores as part of Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block, focuses on mid-level CIA agent Stan Smith, his wife, his two kids, his alien and his fish with the brain of a German guy.


FOX also announced that the schedule will allow the first three episodes of "American Dad" to air after new episodes of "The Simpsons."
As a result of the shift, "Arrested Development" will now have to end its second season by late April. According to The Hollywood Reporter, FOX is expected to reduce its order for "Arrested Development," though specifics haven't been announced. Despite endless critical acclaim and awards attention, "Development" is averaging only 6.06 million viewers per week this season in the Sunday 8:30 p.m. time slot


As one of the few who enjoyed American Dad, now I'm starting to dislike the show. It doesn't matter what you put on Super Bowl Sunday after the game, a nice portion will keep it on the channel and watch so I don't see the need to move AD! an hour ealry bc it got 15 million - I think its just an excuse for Fox to slowly let AD die.

[The Watchman]

Urrrggghhhh

[Mr Sparkle]

man, people are sooo stupid, Arrested is such a good show, and to have it replaced by that cheap Family Guy (which happens to be a chepa Simpsons) immitation is pretty much the sign that audiences across America are getting dumber by the season.


yet 7th heaven refuses to die a painful death.

[The Watchman]

I have no doubt that if Arrested Development gets cancelled some channel somewhere will pick it up.

[Mr Sparkle]

some cable channel, and that's the problem, intelligent TV should not be a cable monopoly.

[Shifty]

I have no doubt that if Arrested Development gets cancelled some channel somewhere will pick it up.

NBC would most likely pounce on it seeing how bad their sitcom lineup currently is. Great companion to Scrubs on Tuesdays. CBS is the most watched network so maybe with their ego they'll grab it and try to show Fox it can surrive. Then there is ABC which could shove it on TGIF but if Fox does cancel the show (reducing episode order and being left off sweeps isn't a great sign) I do agree that its one of the rare shows that will get cancelled and then picked up by another network.

[CantThinkOfAName]

Wow, that really sucks.:(

[The Watchman]

Screw Fox, they don't deserve a show this good anyway...

[Not Jake]

i'll kill myself if AD gets canceled, and i might not even be joking but i guess we'll see.:(

[The Watchman]

do it...

[AdWolF16]

apparently David Cross said on Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight that AD is done for :(

[WildChild]

Yeah and he looked depressed.I am also depressed.

[Shifty]

I did enjoy his comments in what Fox will replace him with: America's Cutest Retard or a combination of all the stupid reality shows they've done in the past. But yeah that sucks. Jason is on Conan tomorrow and hosts SNL so we'll hear more about this then. It won a ****ing Emmy for best comedy, I hope they stroll in like The Ben Stiller Show (cancelled by Fox) and win some more Emmys.

[WildChild]

I just want another network to pick it up,and show faith in it.

[Shifty]

Apparently the show's ratings is down 7% this season with the move to the post Simpsons slot. Has anyone watched the show in its 16th season? Its nowhere close in style or quality as AD, the brainwashed zombies watching this trite aren't sticking around to watch AD. I think AD would do much better airing after Family Guy. I'm here in Canada with my DVD set but with no Nielsen box.

With the order down to 18 that means only 9 more episodes left for the season. 3 episodes for the next 3 months I'm guessing. Hopefully Ricky Gervais's episode still happens and that Mitch Hurwitz can still craft a great season (series?) finale. And if Fox does cancel the show I would hope Gail Berman has some ovaries and cancel it outright right away not leaving the fans waiting months to find out and vice versa come out and say AD will return for a third season.

[WildChild]

I really wish I could watch this show more often but I work evry single sunday.

[Matt]

Apparently the show's ratings is down 7% this season with the move to the post Simpsons slot. Has anyone watched the show in its 16th season? Its nowhere close in style or quality as AD, the brainwashed zombies watching this trite aren't sticking around to watch AD. I think AD would do much better airing after Family Guy. I'm here in Canada with my DVD set but with no Nielsen box.

With the order down to 18 that means only 9 more episodes left for the season. 3 episodes for the next 3 months I'm guessing. Hopefully Ricky Gervais's episode still happens and that Mitch Hurwitz can still craft a great season (series?) finale. And if Fox does cancel the show I would hope Gail Berman has some ovaries and cancel it outright right away not leaving the fans waiting months to find out and vice versa come out and say AD will return for a third season.

The only thing is, this show is winning every possible award...I think that may help prolong it's life.

[Shifty]

The only thing is, this show is winning every possible award...I think that may help prolong it's life.

Well if they can get Desperate Housewives into the drama category for awards they'll be fine. The Golden Globes totally sucked up to them, as is their nature, and didn't want to piss off the millions of fans.

[Not Jake]

i hate my life:(

[The Watchman]

maybe you should stop sodomizing gorillas

[AdWolF16]

reply from fox regarding AD:

Dear Arrested Development Fans:

Thank you for your e-mail and your passionate support of Arrested
Development. While the show has finished production for its second
season, contrary to the rumors you may have heard or read on the
internet, it is NOT cancelled.

We at FOX love Arrested Development and we look forward to having the
Bluth family back on FOX in the future - hopefully for many years. You
can help make the show a bigger success by getting as many people as
possible to start watching the show this Sunday and every Sunday at 8:30
p.m. ET/PT.

Sincerely,

Fox Broadcasting Company

[Shifty]

They also have that message on the official site.

So Jake don't that take a bath with a toaster just yet.

Well it didn't look good, its still not great. If your boss told you that you're going to be replaced by someone for three weeks and won't be paid but you'll still have a job for now - that wouldn't create confidence in me. So there will be a third season but I wouldn't even think of having a fourth season right now.

[Not Jake]

well all I want is a third season, that's all you can ask for, really. Can't be greedy when it comes to this kind of thing:(

[Not Jake]

maybe you should stop sodomizing gorillas
you can't understand the complexities of our relationship:mad:

[JLBats]

I just found this show before the second season began and... wow. Not since early Simpsons, not since Seinfeld ended, have I loved a group of characters this much. The writing on this show is incredible. This show is, without a doubt, the best show on network tv. I love this show. I even got my family to love it. And we're all hard at work getting others to love it.

[Not Jake]

Check out Scrubs if you haven't yet, it's nearly the comedic gem that AD is, and it has deeper emotional stories in their as well. It's like modern M.A.S.H., but with less seriousness (though it's still there), and more offbeat, goofy humor. Plus a teriffic cast that's easy to love.:up:

[CantThinkOfAName]

Well, im a bit more releived now. Still, its too bad that season 2 got shortened, but Fox will hoepfully keep it afloat:up:

[JLBats]

Thanks, I'll definately check out Scrubs, I'm hoping this show stays on the air for a long time.

[Not Jake]

so wait, the order is shortened, but production is done already...does that mean there'll be never-before-seen eps on the season 2 DVD?:confused:

[Shifty]

Maybe because those three episodes have been cut production is over. Like perhaps they were going to shoot episode 19 sometime next week? I'm sure they would have to retinker with episode 18 to give it the season finale feel.

[Not Jake]

The monologue for SNL was just a big promo for AD:up:
As is now my sig. And hopefully you pitiful people's:mad: Seriously if you have an AD quote in your sig, you should at least note where it's from. Not that you have to put "watch arrested development" in giant letters. But I mean, you know. I'm not big on subtlety.

[Shifty]

The monologue for SNL was just a big promo for AD:up:
As is now my sig. And hopefully you pitiful people's:mad: Seriously if you have an AD quote in your sig, you should at least note where it's from. Not that you have to put "watch arrested development" in giant letters. But I mean, you know. I'm not big on subtlety.

Well it wasn't giant letters....

Now Matt needs to join us.

[Not Jake]

high quality but affordable in small letters is funny:)

[Shifty]

According the the AD site, MARCH 6th - 1 hour of AD! Julia-Louis Dreyfus as Maggie Lizer returns!

[Not Jake]

you misspelled "development" in your new misshapen sig:(

[Shifty]

you misspelled "development" in your new misshapen sig:(
They don't captialize the 'e'
http://www.fox.com/arresteddev/

[Not Jake]

that doesn't change the fact that you typed devolepment:rolleyes::(
or that they use super-bolded letters unlike your wussie normal bolded ones:rolleyes:

[Matt]

I really hope we see Uncle Jack again

[Spidey-Bat]

who played uncle jack? in those "flashback" things of him it looked like Martin Short. THough my TV is bad so i couldnt tell.

Im looking forward to next week's hour-long episode. I have to watch that ep with Julia from Season 1. Tobias was f***ing hillarious when he went snooping in her house.

[Matis17]

Of course it was Martin Short. Just how bad is your TV?

[Not Jake]

i missed it, i forgot about it completely:( at this point honestly i might just not watch any more until the dvd comes out.:(:(

blade 2 was on:( i know that's like the worst excuse ever to miss AD but i've never watched blade 2 before and i just got caught up in it:( turns out i wasn't missing much, as i expected

[Spidey-Bat]

Of course it was Martin Short. Just how bad is your TV?

it still has rabbit ears. it's like 17 years old.

[Shifty]

i missed it, i forgot about it completely:( at this point honestly i might just not watch any more until the dvd comes out.:(:(

blade 2 was on:( i know that's like the worst excuse ever to miss AD but i've never watched blade 2 before and i just got caught up in it:( turns out i wasn't missing much, as i expected

We just had this big scare during the week and you miss it?!!

What a ****ing excellent episode of AD! Everything Tobias uttered was pure memorable quote gold! And everyone else had some greater than usual stuff. Martin Short was unstoppable! Some may not like him, but I've looked forward to his appearence for sometime and wasn't disapointed, actually surpassed expectations! Uncle Jack has to be brought back again in the future.

Buster: You mean skills like these? * referencing Tobias and his reflexes

Lucille 2 and Sitwell (best wig ever) make a odder couple than Buster and Lucille 2. George Sr and his sour ball, GM falling on the floor only to be topped by Tobias falling, Lindsay going down in the hot tub, Tobias and Michael hot tub - just the whole show I thought was an excellent episode and a great one for new viewers if they tuned in.

[Shifty]

who played uncle jack? in those "flashback" things of him it looked like Martin Short. THough my TV is bad so i couldnt tell.

Im looking forward to next week's hour-long episode. I have to watch that ep with Julia from Season 1. Tobias was f***ing hillarious when he went snooping in her house.

March 6th is the hour long show, I posted that in the previous page. I don't know what Fox is airing next week but the Oscars are coming up at the end of the month so Fox will air a movie then. But then the Sunday after that we get a hour long show! Which takes place 8.5 months since we last saw Maggie....

[Shifty]

Lucille: I wouldn't put it past her. She'd love to get at me anyway she could. That's why she's been flirting with GOB. She's trying to prove that she's closer to my children than I am, but the joke's on her because she doesn't know how little I care for GOB.
Michael: I think that makes the joke on GOB.

Michael: Whaddaya say? We got a basket full of Father/Son fun here.
GM: What's Kama Sutra oil?
Michael: Maybe it's not for us.

Tobias: Haa... Can you imagine how jealous that would make her... WHERE'S TOBIAS? Oh he's just sharing a romantic horseback ride with Michael Bluth and they're dipping each other in... Oh, you didn't get any body chocolate?

Michael: Ok, I tell you what you do, you buy yourself a tape recorder and you just record yourself for a whole day, I think you'll be surprised by some of your phrasing.
Tobias: Butterscotch! Wanna lick?

Lindsay: Well GOB doesn't do anything for the family.
GOB: Hey! I'm f****** Lucille 2!
Lindsay: Oh, I could do something like that?


Red: Over there Bullet, there are two Nazis up there in that Dancehall!
Bullet: Shoot Me.
Bullet: Happy Valentine's Day, Nazis!

Lucille: Buster, nice of you to take a break from that common whore you've been dating.
Buster: She is not a whore mother, she happens to be the new secretary of the Bluth company. And yes, she's more EXPERIENCED than a normal girl, but sometimes love SHOULD be... terrifying.

Buster: I'LL BE RIGHT IN, and then maybe we can talk about... MAKIN' THAT LOVE!

Lucille: I shouldn't complain, it's better than you dating Lucille 2, that *****!
(Michael gives the thumbs up)

Uncle Jack: Swoop Me!

Uncle Jack: My god you're an army man! I was never in the army I was in the pictures! Shoot Me! Look at that, I pinned him, I pinned the army man! *whispered* Bless you for being in the army.

Michael: Now, tell me what you found out at Sitwell?
Lindsay: Oh, you still want me to do that?
Michael: YOU DIDN'T? Lindsay, I give you one thing to do for the business and you can't even do it. I mean, if you'd tried and failed I'd understand but you didn't even try.
Lindsay: So I didn't even fail, and I don't see you giving me credit for that.

Narrator: Michael was torn, the business meant the world to him but his sister's honor...
Michael: Let's do it.
Narrator: Meant a lot too.


Maebe: Oh Michael, my dad wanted me to thank you for the romantic getaway... don't tell me, what that means.
Michael: Where is your dad?
Maebe: He left dressed all Westerny, you can leave me out of that part too.
Narrator: And Michael realized that perhaps somebody WOULD get hurt.
Michael: I screwed my brother-in-law.
Maebe: Well, I'm all grown up now.

Tobias: Well you certainly didn't help with my reputation as a Ladies man with Jeff. But we'll clear all that up in the spa when I get my facial.
Michael: Hey, did you ever get that tape recorder?
Tobias: You're funny.

GOB: (upon seeing Michael) Michael! (upon seeing Michael with Tobias in bathrobes) Michael?

GOB: She probably figured that we'd never track her. But we lost her. Everyone put on white robes and out smarted us.

Buster: YOUR girlfriend? So that's why you were in her robe and slippies. You weren't trying to get into her head. You were trying to get into her... robe and slippies.

Tobias: I had no idea a 90 year old man could cave in my chest cavity like that.

Unlce Jack: Someone order a hundred and forty pounds of upper body strength?

Tobias: Tobias, you blowhard!

Michael: Oh sorry, your grandma had a little accident.
George Michael: Is she going to live with us?

[Not Jake]

i'm just a sheep that slinger can control by sheer example:(

I'm in the habit of changing my quote every couple days. I don't know if that's a good strategy but I just gotta represent the funny.:mad:

It'd be better if I posted somewhere like community, but I can't show my face there, all things considered.:(

[The Watchman]

There was so much funny **** this week, I don't even know where to start...

[Spidey-Bat]

There was so much funny **** this week, I don't even know where to start...

how about Tobias listening to himself at the end of the show?

[The Watchman]

I couldn't stop laughing when outta nowhere Martin Short just pukes, funniest thing in the episode...

[CantThinkOfAName]

Martin shorting puking was great. Someone's gotta make that an avatar:D

And Lindsey and Job's chicken dances in unison is another avatar-worthy scene:D

[Not Jake]

Bump in the name of love

[Not Jake]

found these but they're too big:(

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v40/cress/avatars/chickdance.gif
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v40/cress/avatars/bgrabber.gif

[Spidey-Bat]

only 1 man can make those the right size. CConn.

[Not Jake]

I wish someone would make a bunch of AD avatars. I'd kill for a good one, like a I just blue myself or "anybody can make a queen of diamonds disappear" and then show Gob tossing the card away:D

[ultimatefan]

Check out Scrubs if you haven't yet, it's nearly the comedic gem that AD is, and it has deeper emotional stories in their as well. It's like modern M.A.S.H., but with less seriousness (though it's still there), and more offbeat, goofy humor. Plus a teriffic cast that's easy to love.:up:
I like Scrubs better than AD. The characters are more relatable and their relationships are more heartfelt. And its offbeat humor is priceless. I can´t believe Zach Braff and John C McGuinley were never nominated for an Emmy.

[Shifty]

Gob's Chicken Dance would be the ultimate avatar.

Gob getting stabbed by White Power Bill would also be great.
Tobias pounching on the back of Gob.
George Sr. tweaking Cindy's breasts.
Kitty flashing Michael (any time)
Uncle Jack puking.
Tobias firing his gun in the clothing store.

[The Watchman]

Just a reminder tomorrow, 2 episodes, back to back, can't wait.

[Matis17]

2 episodes back to back? I thought it was going to be an hour long episode. Are they both new or is it one new and one rerun?

[Spidey-Bat]

they are 2 new episodes back to back.

[Shifty]

Both new but I guess they'll have "Next time on Arrested Development" and credits for both.

[Super_Ludacris]

Can't wait for tonight

*does the chicken dance* :)

[bored]

this show is brilliant, is it not? tonight's episodes proved that.

[Spidey-Bat]

tonight's episodes were so crazy. they had so many twists.