The Official Arrested Development Season 3 Thread!

[Deathstroke]

The first post for this thread is news that Oscar winning actress Charlize Theron will appear in 4 or 5 (depending on which news report you believe) episodes of the third season as a woman who fall's for Michael (Jason Bateman).

[SUPERECWFAN1]

The first post for this thread is news that Oscar winning actress Charlize Theron will appear in 4 or 5 (depending on which news report you believe) episodes of the third season as a woman who fall's for Michael (Jason Bateman).


Ohhhhhh yeahhhh.......DVD comin out soon. New Season comin.....so excited ! Whens it start Deathstroke ? :D

[Grant]

I think it starts the 19th. I heard Ricky Gervais (The Office) is doing an episode too.

[Spiff]

I wonder if it'll get more people on Monday. But it doesn't have the strong Simpsons lead in anymore, which sucks. Not that there's anything else on Monday, though, so it could benefit from that.

[Grant]

I wonder if it'll get more people on Monday. But it doesn't have the strong Simpsons lead in anymore, which sucks. Not that there's anything else on Monday, though, so it could benefit from that.

Well Everybody Loves Raymond is gone and that was the last really successful sitcom. I say Monday is up for grabs. I think not having Baseball f*** up Fox's Fall season will help too since they won't be premeiring all their shows in November.

[Deathstroke]

Scott Baio has been hired to play a new attorney for the Bluth family.

This was due to Henry Winkler landing a new role on a CBS sitcom for the fall.

Baio is signed for one episode, but reports are suggesting there will be more appearances down the line.

[DrewTheXenocide]

Damn, I hear that if this show doesn't get a sturdy audience by this season, it's going kaput.

Lame.

[StoneGold]

Scott Baio has been hired to play a new attorney for the Bluth family.

This was due to Henry Winkler landing a new role on a CBS sitcom for the fall.

Baio is signed for one episode, but reports are suggesting there will be more appearances down the line.
Awesome, replacing Fonzie with Chachie.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Damn, I hear that if this show doesn't get a sturdy audience by this season, it's going kaput.

Lame.


On some site..I believe it was CNN that reported that Arrested got a 2 season renewel. At least 44 more episodes Is whats being said. For that I'm happy. This show deserves to make it.


And Baio replacing Wrinkler ? Hell yeahhh....he could play Winkler's slimy son in a way. ;)

[Punisher]

Hope to God that this season isn't shortened like last one was. AD is my favorite show other than The Shield

[Grant]

I was watching this at work but anyone else thought this episode was kind of dull...

[Jake V]

Taste the happy, Michael!!

It tastes the same as sadness.


Best comedy on tv.

[Sean Whitmore]

I was watching this at work but anyone else thought this episode was kind of dull...


I'm afraid I can't agree with you there. :) I found the repeated shots of sad people being denied access to the cabin, Maeby's multiple cousin troubles, and Ron Howard's interrupting exposition to be spot-on and hilarious!

But I think the Quote of the Week belonged to Buster:

"I decided to sleep in the car so my snoring wouldn't bother you. And I left the recording of my snoring so you wouldn't know I was gone."


SEAN

[ElectraAlan]

Could someone tell me what was the sign on top of the cab in Reno?

[Grant]

I'm afraid I can't agree with you there. :) I found the repeated shots of sad people being denied access to the cabin, Maeby's multiple cousin troubles, and Ron Howard's interrupting exposition to be spot-on and hilarious!

But I think the Quote of the Week belonged to Buster:

"I decided to sleep in the car so my snoring wouldn't bother you. And I left the recording of my snoring so you wouldn't know I was gone."


I did laugh at that bit. Like I said I was at work so it's kind of hard for me to pay attention to the tv.

[borateen]

This was due to Henry Winkler landing a new role on a CBS sitcom for the fall.

Winkler's last scene on the premiere episode was hilarious. He will be missed.

[borateen]

Maeby's multiple cousin troubles

For some reason, I didn't make the connection that the other kid was also her cousin. Wow...that's...wow.

[Grant]

Winkler's last scene on the premiere episode was hilarious. He will be missed.

Isn't Scott Baio replacing him?

[ElectraAlan]

By the way, ImOscar.com is a real site. Check it out, sometime.

[Jake V]

Could someone tell me what was the sign on top of the cab in Reno?
"the biggest little mistake you'll ever make"

[Lone Ranger]

Ron Howard's interrupting exposition to be spot-on and hilarious!


I honestly think Ron Howard deserves a Best Supporting Actor Emmy.

He is the funniest thing on the funniest show on TV.

[xmanson]

Great episode.

This is a great show that really rewards long time viewers... it's accessible for new viewers, but full of "easter eggs" forn old ones.

[Super Hero Guy]

Am I imagining things, or did the narrator say last season that Maeby and George Micheal aren't really cousins? If so, how? I read somewhere someone speculating that Maeby and Ann got switched at birth, which would be perfect in IMHO.

[Sean Whitmore]

Am I imagining things, or did the narrator say last season that Maeby and George Micheal aren't really cousins? If so, how? I read somewhere someone speculating that Maeby and Ann got switched at birth, which would be perfect in IMHO.


I don't remember 100%, but sometime last season Tobias mentioned something about Lindsey being unable to conceive. This led to speculation that Maeby might have been adopted, or another woman's eggs were used, or something like that.

I'm probably misremembering much of it.


SEAN

[Grant]

By the way, ImOscar.com is a real site. Check it out, sometime.

The haikus are hilarious.

[Jake V]

I don't remember 100%, but sometime last season Tobias mentioned something about Lindsey being unable to conceive. This led to speculation that Maeby might have been adopted, or another woman's eggs were used, or something like that.

I'm probably misremembering much of it.


SEAN
It was kept really vague. The narrator said that they "might" not be really cousins when they kissed in the season finale, but it might have had more to do with the running joke within the episode from the "Dangerous Cousins" movie where they ham-handedly made the cousins not cousins.

[Sean Whitmore]

It was kept really vague. The narrator said that they "might" not be really cousins when they kissed in the season finale, but it might have had more to do with the running joke within the episode from the "Dangerous Cousins" movie where they ham-handedly made the cousins not cousins.


I think I'm thinking of a different reference, then. Maybe earlier in the season, or possibly the first. I just remember Tobias saying something that threw Maeby's origins into doubt, and George Michael kept trying to get him to elaborate, but Tobias was too oblivious to reply.


SEAN

[Jake V]

I think I'm thinking of a different reference, then. Maybe earlier in the season, or possibly the first. I just remember Tobias saying something that threw Maeby's origins into doubt, and George Michael kept trying to get him to elaborate, but Tobias was too oblivious to reply.


SEAN
Tobias got a call from Carl Weathers.

But yeah, they alluded to the possibility that Mabey's birth was really complicated, which made George Michael think of the possibility that they weren't related by blood. It wasn't until the finale of the second season that the narrator came out and said that they might not be related. But that was tied to a running joke about the movie that Mabey was producing.

[Super Hero Guy]

I also remember when Tobias and Lindsey were staking out the "blind" lawyer's house they found a positive pregnancy test, and the narrator said it was the first time they'd ever seen one.

[DrewTheXenocide]

Steve Holtz!!

Best. Premiere. Ever.

I almost choked when I saw Tobias dressed up as a girl making out with Barry.

[StoneGold]

No one was making fun of Andy Griffith.



I love the metatextual Ron Howard jokes.

[Amokitty]

I loved Mary Poppins!

Kinda weird though seeing Dave Thomas speaking with a Brit accent, rather than the Canadian one I've always associated him with - what a hoser, eh? :p

[StoneGold]

That and the weird accent Charlize Theron was playing. Love their theme song though. And George Sr's chicken dance. And Tobias' plugs.

[Lubichev]

Bob Loblaw?! That has to be the funniest name ever.
"We're not here to talk nonsense with Bob Loblaw." Say that a few times. Halirity.
What an amazingly well written and acted show.

[borateen]

Bob Loblaw?! That has to be the funniest name ever.
"We're not here to talk nonsense with Bob Loblaw." Say that a few times. Halirity.
What an amazingly well written and acted show.

While I enjoyed this week's episode, I thought the clips for next week were the best thing about the show. Bob Loblaw...oh that cracked me up.

[Grant]

What happen to the "On the Next Arrested Development..." gags?

Did they replace that with "Previously On Arrested Development..."

Either way funny episode. I like the scene with Tobias in the Wig Shop. And Ron Howard referencing Andy Griffith was hilarious too.

[Sam]

What happen to the "On the Next Arrested Development..." gags?

They did one last week.

Did they replace that with "Previously On Arrested Development..."

I think it just varies from episode to episode. Sometimes they do almost nothing, sometimes it's at the beginning, sometimes there's multiple minutes of preview gags.

Either way funny episode. I like the scene with Tobias in the Wig Shop. And Ron Howard referencing Andy Griffith was hilarious too.

I love when they do jokes about Ron Howard. Like the bit where the crazy publicist calls George-Michael Opie, and Ron cuts in with, "She'd better watch her mouth!" Heh.

Oh, and about Maeby, she's definitely the result of some kind of kind of fertility clinic tomfoolery. In one episode, Lucille says they "made her in a cup. Like soup!"

And Tobias called her their little Frantenstein monster at one point in a similar context. Wait, no, he called her "their little Frankenstein m-aeby, how long have you been standing there?!"

Heh.

Oh, and by the way, Charlize Theron's character is retarded. I don't mean that as a criticism of the writing or the character, I mean I'm pretty sure she's actually a mentally handicapped person and nobody's noticed. She doesn't teach preschool, she attends preschool. And the Mean Brit has nothing to do with Saddam; the "stupid relative" he was talking about was Rita. Mark my words, Michael has the hots for a very special guest star.

[Lubichev]

Mark my words, Michael has the hots for a very special guest star.

You are so right on so many levels.

[Grant]

Oh, and by the way, Charlize Theron's character is retarded. I don't mean that as a criticism of the writing or the character, I mean I'm pretty sure she's actually a mentally handicapped person and nobody's noticed. She doesn't teach preschool, she attends preschool. And the Mean Brit has nothing to do with Saddam; the "stupid relative" he was talking about was Rita. Mark my words, Michael has the hots for a very special guest star.

Oh my god. I so didn't pick up on that. You are right. Explains the funny hats. I kept thinking why is she acting so odd...

[Sam]

Oh my god. I so didn't pick up on that. You are right. Explains the funny hats. I kept thinking why is she acting so odd...

I didn't pick up on this the first time, but someone pointed out that the Fake Preview -- which was full of scenes that weren't actually previously on, of course -- contained this exchange:

"It's just some stupid girl problem."

"Hey, I don't even have a girl, let alone a stupid one."

Be careful what you wish for.

[Lubichev]

Not only is watching Arrested Development two times in a row 44 minutes of laughs, it is helpful so that you can pick up on all the subtle jokes, planted plot seeds, sexual innuendos (amost every one of Tobias' lines) etc.

Genius.

It is so retarded (not Rita retarded) that only 4 or 5 million people in America watch this show. Their loss.

[Sam]

Not only is watching Arrested Development two times in a row 44 minutes of laughs, it is helpful so that you can pick up on all the subtle jokes, planted plot seeds, sexual innuendos (amost every one of Tobias' lines) etc.

Arrested Development works on more levels than any sitcom I've ever seen. To see a good example, watch "The One Where Michael Builds A House" from s2 again, except this time look at it in terms of commentary on the Iraq war.

The bit where they do a rush job on the cheap, then hold a press conference with a "Mission Accomplished" banner, and then the house collapses while stereos blast "Solid as Iraq!" takes on a whole new meaning.


It is so retarded (not Rita retarded) that only 4 or 5 million people in America watch this show. Their loss.

I can see how it would be difficult to get into, sadly. The same stuff that we all find so hilarious -- the chicken dances, "More touching!", "You're gonna get some live-ons," and so forth -- are all injokes you'd only really get if you've seen it from the beginning.

Then you throw in the surprising complexity of the comedy, where you have to watch an episode repeatedly to even find all the jokes, and it can seem a bit impenetrable to a new viewer. Incredibly hilarious and rewarding if you put in the time, but still.

[Davideaux]

Fantastic episode.

I loved the Analyst/Therapist amalgam. And Charlize Theron was perfect.

Bob Loblaw!

[Grant]

We had both Scott Baio and Super Dave Osbourne how can you not love this show?

Gob's roofies were hilariously wrong. Especially when he slipped himself one after talking to Steve Holt. I laughed my ass off when he tried to force one on Michael.

Charilize Theron also made for a convincing British Retard. I wonder how long Michael is not going to pick up on it.

[Davideaux]

We had both Scott Baio and Super Dave Osbourne how can you not love this show?

Gob's roofies were hilariously wrong. Especially when he slipped himself one after talking to Steve Holt. I laughed my ass off when he tried to force one on Michael.

Charilize Theron also made for a convincing British Retard. I wonder how long Michael is not going to pick up on it.

So she's retarded? Not just stupid? (this is the first ep I've caught all season).

The roofies, hah, are to make people forget the hows behind your magic trick. Brilliant.

What happened to George Michael's crush, Anne?

[IamtheRock3]

So she's retarded? Not just stupid? (this is the first ep I've caught all season).

The roofies, hah, are to make people forget the hows behind your magic trick. Brilliant.

What happened to George Michael's crush, Anne?


That just makes it more wrong..and more funny.

[Matt K]

Too funny for words.

[IamtheRock3]

like when he said

"Dont make me give you another one mom"

[Grant]

So she's retarded? Not just stupid? (this is the first ep I've caught all season).

They haven't come out and say it. We don't know quite what's wrong with her though.

What happened to George Michael's crush, Anne?

George Michael mentioned her in the first episode but she's been off camera for a while.

[Loren]

They haven't come out and say it. We don't know quite what's wrong with her though.

I expect they'll just keep dropping more and more hints as the weeks go on, allowing additional viewers to connect the dots. I'm guessing that Michael won't figure out the truth until it's flat-out told to him.

[Sean Whitmore]

I'm guessing that Michael won't figure out the truth until it's flat-out told to him.


And, possibly, not even then. :)


SEAN

[Grant]

like when he said

"Dont make me give you another one mom"

"She's so soft."

GOB was on a serious creepy hilarious streak.

[StoneGold]

"Not even the anti-drug people can have a problem with that!"

She slipped her would-be-boyfriend/cousin a roofee so she wouldn't have to bang him, but only think she banged him. God that's twisted.

[Punisher]

I was just over at Fox.com and it says new episodes return October 31 after baseball. That's too long for me to go without Arrested Development. At least season 2 is coming out soon to tied me over the next couple of weeks.

[hanky]

Did anyone else catch the bus stop joke? Just like from the Buster losing a hand episode, it had Rita sitting on the Wee Britain bench blocking the i and t, making it Wee Brain. I guess thats just more fuel for the "special" theory.

[FanboyStranger]

Oh, and by the way, Charlize Theron's character is retarded. I don't mean that as a criticism of the writing or the character, I mean I'm pretty sure she's actually a mentally handicapped person and nobody's noticed. She doesn't teach preschool, she attends preschool. And the Mean Brit has nothing to do with Saddam; the "stupid relative" he was talking about was Rita. Mark my words, Michael has the hots for a very special guest star.

I thought that was just her cover, and that she and Thomas were the AD take on TVs Avengers. (Probably working for Ricky Gervais, too, hopefully as a veiled David Brent.) Lots of meta- stuff going on this season, number one having Chachi replace Fonzie. I was laughing so hard at that one I thought I was going to have a heart attack!

But my favorite part of the episode was when the family had Gob call Michael and he leaves "Hello, Friend. It's Gob..." as his message in his best faking sincerity voice. How Will Arnett has not won awards is just beyond me.

[Super Hero Guy]

Tobias has been the best part of the episode the last two weeks. This week it was him with his "analrapist" card, last week it was him in the wig shop.

Shop owner: Oh, you're back. Are you gonna buy this time or are you still just 'curious'.
Tobias: I guess you could say I'm buy-curious. I'm up for a big TV job.
Shop owner: Yeah, a lot of are customers are big TVs.

and than later

Michael: That's a woman's wig.
Tobias: I was told it was called a bob.

and than, when Tobias has the hairplugs.

Maid (forget her name): Oh my God, Mr. Gay is bleeding!

[StoneGold]

Tobias has been the best part of the episode the last two weeks. This week it was him with his "analrapist" card, last week it was him in the wig shop.

Shop owner: Oh, you're back. Are you gonna buy this time or are you still just 'curious'.
Tobias: I guess you could say I'm buy-curious. I'm up for a big TV job.
Shop owner: Yeah, a lot of are customers are big TVs.

and than later

Michael: That's a woman's wig.
Tobias: I was told it was called a bob.

and than, when Tobias has the hairplugs.

Maid (forget her name): Oh my God, Mr. Gay is bleeding!
Actually, the best part of the analrapist bit was Buster recoiling in horror at the card.

[Sean Whitmore]

Thank God this show is back!!!

The best blink-and-you-miss-it gag: the boom mike "accidentally" dropping into frame when they mention a listening device. :D

I'm sure others saw the rocket man and giant mole coming from a mile away, but it caught me by surprise, and I damn near burst a blood vessel laughing.

Hope Loblaw...am I missing a gag there?


SEAN

[StoneGold]

Thank God this show is back!!!

The best blink-and-you-miss-it gag: the boom mike "accidentally" dropping into frame when they mention a listening device. :D

Hope Loblaw...am I missing a gag there?


SEAN
I think it just fits into the nonsense name, like Bob Loblaw.


Man, I was dying at the bit with the jetpack and the mole though.

[Sam]

"Annyong?"

[Nick Kal]

This show is so amazing. Tobias always gets me... and the Mole and Rocket Pack bit was hysterical. So was the pussy bit...

[Lubichev]

:D :D :D In all seriousness, this was by far the funniest hour of TV I have EVER seen. More jokes packed into an episode than even the Simpsons in its heyday.
The Godzilla homage was absolutely brilliant.
"Anne Funke singing with a camel toe." Too funny!
The scenes with Michael and Steve Holt! were halirous, too.


Anyone else recognize Tony Hale as the British Soldier in the "You're such a pussy" scene?

Even seeing the dying cat on the street after being hit by a car outside the house I was at couldn't keep me from laughing, thinking about these two episodes while I was driving home.

Still, poor kitty. :(

[Lone Ranger]

That jetpack instructional video was just too much. Too much, I tell you!

The look on George Michael face was priceless.

[Super Hero Guy]

AAAAHHHHHHHH!!!! I didn't realize this was going to be an hour-long episode. I turned it off after the first half-hour. Does anyone know when they are going to repeat it?

[Ryan K]

The second episode was classic. An entire half hour devoted to building everything up to a Godzilla joke. Priceless.

The first episode was decent, but not nearly as good as the second. It would help if the kid who played Steve Holt was funnier. Was he the original Steve Holt from the first season (maybe he was just funnier when all he had to do was say his name).

Plus, am I the only one that thinks the whole Maeby working at the movie studio joke has gone on about 10 times longer than it should have.

[Super Hero Guy]

Maeby at the movie studio has to be building up to something...

[Punisher]

Excellent episodes!! I laughed my ass off the whole hour. My chest started seriously hurting I was laughing so hard.

[zombie]

I haven't watched an episode yet this season, but just reading this thread makes me laugh hard.

[Grant]

Maeby at the movie studio has to be building up to something...

I'm amazed she still has the job. And the Jamie Kennedy cameo was great.

[Deathstroke]

Scott Baio's role as the new Bluth family lawyer has been expanded to at least 4 episodes with the possibility of more.

[phoenixrising]

Scott Baio's role as the new Bluth family lawyer has been expanded to at least 4 episodes with the possibility of more.

I *heart* Bob Loblaw. Hell, I love saying it.

I just love that this hour-long episode told the end of the longest joke about the mentally retarded ever on TV. (Advice: Watching it a second time tonight made it even more hilarious...)

[Grant]

God Damn you Fox.

They cut Arrested Development's episode order down to 13 (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=11947)

[Ryan K]

God Damn you Fox.

They cut Arrested Development's episode order down to 13 (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=11947)

Sonova...

So we've had what 5 episodes (if we're counting last Monday's hour of AD as two episodes)? So 7 more. And that could be it.

Fox sucks.

[Sean Whitmore]

God Damn you Fox.

They cut Arrested Development's episode order down to 13 (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=11947)


This sucks, but how much blame can we really throw Fox's way? They've brought the show back twice now, given it a more than decent advertising push, all apparently to no avail.

I instead curse a world that is too collectively ignorant to appreciate the beauty that is Arrested Development... :(


SEAN

[Deathstroke]

So they've cut it down to 13 episodes, and pulled it for the rest of November Sweeps.

One report says it will return December 5th and another says there is no announced date for the show's return yet.

[cosmicspidey]

This sucks, but how much blame can we really throw Fox's way? They've brought the show back twice now, given it a more than decent advertising push, all apparently to no avail.

I instead curse a world that is too collectively ignorant to appreciate the beauty that is Arrested Development... :(


SEAN


I still blame Fox. Arrested Development is the best sitcom of the last ten years, easily. It's won tons of awards. Every critic considers it one of the most original and funny shows on television today. And Fox couldn't find a way to market it. Because Fox marketing sucks.

Maybe AD will move to HBO, who I'm sure would love to have it on their schedule next to Entourage or Curb Your Enthusiasm, and finally be able to cut loose (althought the network censoring thing did work in the show's favor on Monday).

[Super Hero Guy]

I just hope that if it does get cancelled (NOT THAT I'M HOPING IT DOES!!!) that it isn't with a cliffhanger. Cause I can't see them wrapping up all the storylines in eight eps.

[Matt K]

I just hope that if it does get cancelled (NOT THAT I'M HOPING IT DOES!!!) that it isn't with a cliffhanger. Cause I can't see them wrapping up all the storylines in eight eps.

I thought it was a lock for renewal for next season so I'm kind of confused by what's going on.

[borateen]

Could this have anything to do with Jason Bateman's surgery? I thought I read that he had some elbow (or something) surgery recently, and production would be going on hiatus while he recovered. I don't know where I read it, but I thought it said new episodes would continue to run through November (finishing off what they already had filmed), then episodes would pick up in January. Maybe they'll spread the finished episodes out? Can't a boy hope?

[Aggie]

FOX SUCKS!!!...bringing back AD this season was a circle jerk from the jump...how can one fathom cancelling a show of this caliber and keeping aboslute sh*t like "stacked" and "the war at home" on the line up??...i wish i could say i'm suprised...but i'm not...what sucks even more is that this ass backward network yanks their best shows just as they start to hit their stride...i'm still practically peeing my pants from monday's hour long...i'm soooo despresssed right now...

[borateen]

FOX SUCKS!!!...bringing back AD this season was a circle jerk from the jump...how can one fathom cancelling a show of this caliber and keeping aboslute sh*t like "stacked" and "the war at home" on the line up??...i wish i could say i'm suprised...but i'm not...what sucks even more is that this ass backward network yanks their best shows just as they start to hit their stride...i'm still practically peeing my pants from monday's hour long...i'm soooo despresssed right now...

It doesn't matter how good a show is or how many awards it has won, if it's not pulling in enough viewers, it is viewed as a failure.

[Davideaux]

Now I feel stupid for missing Monday's shows... You've gotta savor the show while it lasts.

[EZMOHR]

FOX SUCKS!!!...bringing back AD this season was a circle jerk from the jump...how can one fathom cancelling a show of this caliber and keeping aboslute sh*t like "stacked" and "the war at home" on the line up??...i wish i could say i'm suprised...but i'm not...what sucks even more is that this ass backward network yanks their best shows just as they start to hit their stride...i'm still practically peeing my pants from monday's hour long...i'm soooo despresssed right now...


You know, FOX has done everything to help this show, but you know what no body just wants to watch it. I've tried to tell everyone I know about it, but me and my wife are still the only two people I know that watch it. Most people I know have said they would try to watch it, but that they thought it would not be funny because.....it wins all the accolades and awards. Too a lot of people, accolades and awards is a death sentence because it is not what a lot of people want to watch. I think people think it might be too over their head to watch

Example: Married..With Children was always hated by the critics and never won anything. Yet, there has never, NEVER been an episode that I did not laugh out loud at ever.

Then you've got Curb your Enthusiasm. I heard nothing but good things about this show, then I tried too watch it twice, and well...I've seen better film on teeth. I don't get how the critics and award people are so wrong about this show, because it just ain't funny.

I know this might confuse some people, but I think AD might be a victim of its own fortunes.

[Ryan K]

Arrested Development gets CANCELLED (http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/TV/11/11/television.shows.reut/index.html)

It says there's a possibilty of shopping it around, but it looks like this is it.

[zombie]

Well damn.

[Super Hero Guy]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!

[Phil Clark]

AD's cancellation doesn't surprise me as much as it's renewal after the first season. Any time I watched the show I never even smiled. It was just dumb and unfunny. Mostly because the cast acted as if they didn't know how to play the show. If a cast doesn't gell, the the show is doomed.

[Super Hero Guy]

Letters to FOX can be written to this address

Fox Broadcasting Co.
P.O. Box 900
Beverly Hills, CA 90213

They can be e-mailed at askfox@foxinc.com

Please write in telling them you will boycott FOX! Send in letters cut out like houses.

[Sean Whitmore]

Please write in telling them you will boycott FOX! Send in letters cut out like houses.


Then watch 'em renew House for a third season. :D


SEAN

[Shellhead]

I enjoyed the first season. The second season started out even funnier, but lost momentum. This season has just been struggling along, more awkward than actually funny to me. Cancellation doesn't shock me.

[Super Hero Guy]

More info can be found at www.saveourbluths.com

[Super Hero Guy]

And don't forget, try your own advertising campaigns.
Cut out some sheets of paper. In large capital letters write "WATCH ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT MONDAY DECEMBER 5, ON FOX!" Make dozens of these if you have to. Then start leaving them place people will see them. Your neighbor's mailboxes. How bout leaving it in a library book or a movie due back at the video store? Restaurant tables, around the office, into people's lockers at school. Anywhere and everywhere. If enough people start doing this people WILL get interested.

[Aggie]

i guess if you're gonna go down...might as well go down w/ a bang...funniest show on tv bar none...and to hell w/ whoever doesn't watch it...the "monster" photo was just genius...

[IamtheRock3]

"WHY WON'T I GO IN THE WATER!!"

Classic

[Dennis K]

and to hell w/ whoever doesn't watch it...


Oh darn, did I miss it again? The hell with it.

[Aggie]

Oh darn, did I miss it again? The hell with it.


yeah...that joke kinda makes itself doesn't it??...<sigh>...

[SUPERECWFAN1]

i guess if you're gonna go down...might as well go down w/ a bang...funniest show on tv bar none...and to hell w/ whoever doesn't watch it...the "monster" photo was just genius...


Odds are Fox Executives will have a hard decision. If I was Fox I'd move it to FX and make it a cable show. Order 20 episodes a year and just sell DVD rights.

HBO could step in due to a lack of comedies on thier Network.

[Aggie]

Odds are Fox Executives will have a hard decision. If I was Fox I'd move it to FX and make it a cable show. Order 20 episodes a year and just sell DVD rights.

HBO could step in due to a lack of comedies on thier Network.

the funny thing is...the first season, fox ran a AD marathon on fx to promote it...i was wondering why not do that again...it would probably work even better in a 13-18 week format anyway...and let's face if they aired something like that crap ass show about eating disorders...why not give AD a shot there??...

[StoneGold]

Odds are Fox Executives will have a hard decision. If I was Fox I'd move it to FX and make it a cable show. Order 20 episodes a year and just sell DVD rights.
.
If they did that, anyone want to guess what members of the cast won't be on the show? Sadly, it's expensive for a comedy.

[xmanson]

Fantastic episode. And I learned about a movie called Being There I must see now.

[Lubichev]

"Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto. Domo!"

[StoneGold]

I'm just sad that Walk Across the Ocean won't ever be made now.

[Aggie]

"the fact you call it pop-pop, tells me you're not ready."...this show is too good for the world man...<sigh>...

[Sandoz]

Hilarious episode. The photo from Monster nearly had me rolling on the floor.

[Thaddy-Boy]

One thing that was great was the inside joke with the Mr. Roboto. The actor who plays Buster was actually in the 1999 ad for the VW Golf. That's freakin' awesome.

I hope we don't see the last of the surrogate, though. He's freakin' awesome!

And did anyone catch the banner that the Bluths had made for the wedding? "Marry Michael Love" or something... So funny...

[Patman]

I think the banner said:

"Michael Lov3 Marry"

[LordEd1976]

I hope we don't see the last of the surrogate, though. He's freakin' awesome!



Was that Super Dave?

[SUPERECWFAN1]

If they did that, anyone want to guess what members of the cast won't be on the show? Sadly, it's expensive for a comedy.


HBO just ate 100 million for Rome. Tell me they couldn't afford this show.

[Patman]

Yes, that was Super Dave Osborne.

[LordEd1976]

Yes, that was Super Dave Osborne.

I thought his voice was familar. Its good to see Super Dave working. Especially since this gig didn't involve limb loss or broken bones

[Aggie]

"i'm glad i didn't cry."

"i gave him clamydia."

"hi uncle father oscar."

"...a pillowcase full of batteries."

"...uncle t-bag."


i laughed my ass off...graph vs host/TBA...priceless... :D

[StoneGold]

But you don't list the Happy Days reference? Ah, Donnie Host, where be ye?

[Super Hero Guy]

"I think he's trying to seduce you."

"Don't be ridiculous. I'm trying to seduce HIM."

"Who's the 'I' in that sentence?"

"Me!"

"You?"

"Her."

*EDIT* OH JOYOUS DAY! 1000 POSTS! I HAVE NEVER, IN ALL MY 6 YEARS ON THE INTERNET, AND THE DOZENS OF MESSAGE BOARDS I'VE BEEN ON, REACHED 1000! HIP HIP HORRAY! NOW I NEED TO GET A LIFE!

[Aggie]

oh sweet jesus, the riff off of "prison break"...way to stick it to the "man"... :D

[Deathstroke]

Could Showtime pick up the show?
Article Link (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051214/tv_nm/arrested_dc)

[Noir_Dark]

Dear god, AD of Showtime would rock!
Fox should look at shows like Everybody Love’s Raymond, and Seinfeld. Both had mediocre beginnings but were loved by the critics (I think Seinfeld was loved by the critics- I drink too much). These shows slowly grew a following that made them the top rated shows on television- and have you seen the first season of Seinfeld? It is not nearly as funny as the first season of AD.
And Fox moved around AD so much this season I had a hard time following it. So a casual viewer probably wouldn’t take the time to find it. I’m not even going to get into the marketing of the show.

[Aggie]

Could Showtime pick up the show?
Article Link (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051214/tv_nm/arrested_dc)


i wish...hell, i'd watch this on f'n' PAX if they picked it up...i don't know...it seems like there's a stigma w/ cancelled shows that make other nets hesitant to pick them up.

[Lubichev]

I'm taking bets on how long Tobias has left to live.

[LordEd1976]

I'm taking bets on how long Tobias has left to live.

I'm betting he'll die in one of the final episodes and in the last moments of the last episode we'll find out he had emergency surgery to remove the hair transplant and was left without ANY hair on his head. This finally gets him in the Blue Man Group and he finds happiness at last.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

It'll come down to Showtime or HBO. One of those Networks will swoop in. Showtime would love an Emmy Award winning show because it'd attract a fanbase for thier comedies like Huff and Weed. HBO has to replace " The Comeback " which was a huge letdown for them. Getting AD would be a totally great move for thier subsribers to flaunt.

They could have a great comedy block with Larry David and this show.

[Ryan K]

I missed the last TWO episodes. I got so used to it not being on . . . so I actually forgot it WAS on. :(

Now I want a 3rd season DVD. Right now.

[Aggie]

But you don't list the Happy Days reference? Ah, Donnie Host, where be ye?


dude...there were so many choice lines...it got lost in the shuffle...plus i'm still a little disturbed, yet highly amused by the prison "play"..."no body sells coke in this joint w/o giving daddy a taste..." just sounds really wrong when uttered by an 8 year old...but it's damn funny... :D

[Sean Whitmore]

It'll come down to Showtime or HBO.


It'd be great if HBO would step in and pick up AD. Because I'm not paying for both HBO and Showtime, and I'm not giving up Sopranos, Curb, Rome, and Deadwood.


SEAN

[Apathy Boy]

I'm taking bets on how long Tobias has left to live.Doctor: We hit a rough patch, but I'm happy to say that Tobias made it.

Bluths: Oh, thank god.

Doctor: ... to the morgue. You see, there was a rough patch in the floor and the gurney almost tipped over.

Bluths: Oh, come on! Why do we keep going to this guy?

[Punisher]

I would love for this show to be picked up by HBO or FX.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Add ABC to the battle. Yahoonews i reporting that Showtime and ABC are in talks to try and get the show. Fox however won't comment if the show is canceled or not!

In a wild bit of news its believed that if Showtime does get AD thier gonna be asked to sign a deal for 21 more episodes so Arrested can get to the magic 88 episode syndication deal.

ABC more than likely would be happy to get a comedy with Arrested'd pedigree. Talks are now if the entire cast will go or not. Batman has commented that he doesn't wanna do the show without anyone there.

I'm pulling for ABC who would most likely put the show on Tuesdays and pretty much conquer at 8pm .

[Aggie]

Doctor: We hit a rough patch, but I'm happy to say that Tobias made it.

Bluths: Oh, thank god.

Doctor: ... to the morgue. You see, there was a rough patch in the floor and the gurney almost tipped over.

Bluths: Oh, come on! Why do we keep going to this guy?

<laughing>...good one!!...i think the show execs. are going to go w/ the net. that offers the most security...i'd love to see it go on ABC but not if it means they'll cancel it only after a season or half a season...let's face it...they have cancel trigger fingers over there too...i just hope it stays on long enough for us to find out that justine bateman is the real lindsey... :D

[LordEd1976]

Doctor: We hit a rough patch, but I'm happy to say that Tobias made it.

Bluths: Oh, thank god.

Doctor: ... to the morgue. You see, there was a rough patch in the floor and the gurney almost tipped over.

Bluths: Oh, come on! Why do we keep going to this guy?

that's just evil. no other word for it. evil











I LOVE IT!

[Expletive Deleted]

Batman has commented that he doesn't wanna do the show without anyone there.I know it's just a typo, but now I can't stop picturing Batman as a member of the Bluth family.

[borateen]

I know it's just a typo, but now I can't stop picturing Batman as a member of the Bluth family.

Adam West Batman all the way.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

I know it's just a typo, but now I can't stop picturing Batman as a member of the Bluth family.


" I'm Batman Bluth!! "

[Sam]

I know it's just a typo, but now I can't stop picturing Batman as a member of the Bluth family.

He'd fit right in. Of course, this alternate Batman is as fucked up as he is because his parents didn't die when he was a kid.

[Lubichev]

Another fantabulous eposide!!


The montage of the one Bluth boys vs the other Bluth boys for Bananna Stand supremacy was hilarious. "It was pretty funny with "Yellow Submarine" but who can afford that?"

Bob Loblaw's Law Blog. "You sir, are a mouthfull."

[xmanson]

Great epiusode again. So, no need to fear cancelation, since it will probably end up in another network... but what about the cast? I don't think they get paid that much, but it is a huge cast for a 20 min show.

The Iraqi shop thing was so funny. And Tobias with his "gay" dialogue... "Want me to be explicit?"

[Aggie]

Great epiusode again. So, no need to fear cancelation, since it will probably end up in another network... but what about the cast? I don't think they get paid that much, but it is a huge cast for a 20 min show.




from the commentaries on the dvds...it seems like they really believe in the work and actually enjoy doing the show, so i think they would continue as long as things are the same from a creative stand point...as for financing...ron howard is an ex. producer, can't he ask his hollywood cronies to make an investment??...last time i checked, he still had a little bit of juice.

[xmanson]

from the commentaries on the dvds...it seems like they really believe in the work and actually enjoy doing the show, so i think they would continue as long as things are the same from a creative stand point...as for financing...ron howard is an ex. producer, can't he ask his hollywood cronies to make an investment??...last time i checked, he still had a little bit of juice.


They can work with smaller seasons too, like 12-13 episodes. Better than none at all.

[Aggie]

They can work with smaller seasons too, like 12-13 episodes. Better than none at all.


while i would love to see a full season, i actually think a smaller season would work better...the pressure of having to do more shows could sell short the quality of the writing, which is by far the best comedic writing on network television...having said that..."boy fights" and "buster shorts"...pure genius.

[DrewTheXenocide]

SOBs! Great Episode, and it seemed like a great "f-you!" to FOX. So, what was the deal with the "live" thing at the end? Is that it, or what?

[Aggie]

normally i hate voice overs, as i find them highly intrusive, but i have to say ron howard is excellent as the narrator and as funny as the cast was tonight, for me, he stole the show.

[Davideaux]

Great show. I love how Michael suggested that the Bluths weren't relatable enough to keep everyone interested.

[noh-varr]

God I loved this episode! Made referances about saving the show, to HBO and Showtime helping. I'm about to watch the episode again in a few minutes it was that great! Still one of the best shows on television right now, and damn funny too. This would make a great final episode for their time on Fox if need be (I really think they would do better elsewhere, a place that actually apreciates them and lets them have a full season.

[LordEd1976]

SOBs! Great Episode, and it seemed like a great "f-you!" to FOX. So, what was the deal with the "live" thing at the end? Is that it, or what?

Looks like it. I just checked the onscreen guide to my tv and it shows two episodes of House playing next Monday.

[BizarroBeachHead]

I think this was my favorite episode from season 3. But I'm a fan of breaking the fourth wall.

what was the deal with the "live" thing at the end? Is that it, or what?

The overlying theme of this episode was that the show was getting canceled, thus there were "ratings grabbing" jokes all over the place. I thought the live thing at the end was just a joke on whenever ABC was doing all those Drew Carey episodes live. It was a ratings grab, just like "one of the characters WILL die!" or the 3-D scenes. Not to mention the "star power" of Andy Rictor.

[IamtheRock3]

lot of 4th wall breaking in that one


Great episode.

[Aggie]

I think this was my favorite episode from season 3. But I'm a fan of breaking the fourth wall.



The overlying theme of this episode was that the show was getting canceled, thus there were "ratings grabbing" jokes all over the place. I thought the live thing at the end was just a joke on whenever ABC was doing all those Drew Carey episodes live. It was a ratings grab, just like "one of the characters WILL die!" or the 3-D scenes. Not to mention the "star power" of Andy Rictor.


i thought that was just brilliant...not to mention the stunt "death"...this show does so many things right, it's just criminal to have it cancelled...and am i the only one who thinks lucille's reactions to michael's speech were f'n hilarious...jessica walter is a goddess!!

[StoneGold]

Anyone notice Kitty's sponsor, John Larroquette showing up?

[borateen]

I just finished watching the season 1 DVDs, and in the commentary on the extended pilot, it was mentioned that they wanted to show a picture of the siblings with a fifth one present, but the face blurred out because he/she wouldn't give his/her permission for the "documentary." While they didn't get it in, they said they'd love to do it sometime. Looks like they finally did with the Rictors. Awesome.

[Lubichev]

EW said that Jason Bateman's sister Justine was going to be in a future episode.

"Put on your 3D glasses now."

Absolutely classic.

[StoneGold]

EW said that Jason Bateman's sister Justine was going to be in a future episode.

.
Yeah, they said that a while ago though, before the cancellation order hit. It was going to be more incestuous fun too, with Michael and Justine's characters trying to hook up.


Man, anyone want to catalogue how many instances of incest were in this show?

[Davideaux]

Man, anyone want to catalogue how many instances of incest were in this show?

1. George Michael admitting his love for Maybe
2. Buster saying he loves his sister more than his mommy.
3. GOB asking for a piece of his mom's tail.

Anything else?

[StoneGold]

1. George Michael admitting his love for Maybe
2. Buster saying he loves his sister more than his mommy.
3. GOB asking for a piece of his mom's tail.

Anything else?
I was talking more series-wide, as opposed to just this episode. Although yeah, awful lot of incest for just this one episode even.

Other incidents though, Maebe having the hots for Steve Holt, the constant reminders that Martin Short's character "wasn't their real uncle," the whole George/Oscar/Lucille triangle, which I'm not sure is actually incestuous, but if not, is pretty damn close, Tobias occasionally coming on to George Michael, although that has a whole mess of astericks next to it... and then there's always the cousins movie, but that wasn't with the actual characters.


Did they ever make a joke about Charlize Theron's parents being related?

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Well next season hopefully ABC carries the show for a full order and we get the Justine/Micheal situation fixed more. Why Fox would keep " Stacked " in a cushy timeslot while throwing this show to the wind boggles my mind.

But thats Fox. Thats a network that canceled every buzzworthy show they were growing and only brought back Family Guy because the DVD sales and repeats on Cartoon Network was so big that Cartoon Network was gonna push to revive the show themselves.

[Lubichev]

I
Did they ever make a joke about Charlize Theron's parents being related?
They did, actually. Check off another one.

[Shellhead]

1. George Michael admitting his love for Maybe
2. Buster saying he loves his sister more than his mommy.
3. GOB asking for a piece of his mom's tail.

Anything else?

Michael and Maybe singing a duet version of "Afternoon Delight", a 70's song about sex in the daytime.

[LordEd1976]

Michael and Maybe singing a duet version of "Afternoon Delight", a 70's song about sex in the daytime.

that explains why my mom almost had a heart attack when she heard my niece and nephew singing along to that song.

[StoneGold]

Michael and Maybe singing a duet version of "Afternoon Delight", a 70's song about sex in the daytime.
George Michael and Lidsay singing to it as well.

[Sandoz]

Man, anyone want to catalogue how many instances of incest were in this show?
That would be a long list.

Let's see, there's Lindsay's Elektra complex to go with Buster's Oedipus Complex, Maeby kissing her adopted uncle to make her cousin jealous, GOB embracing Michael and saying, "If you feel anything moving down there, it's just the bird," while the bird he supposedly stuffed down his pants is on the tabletop...etc.

[Aggie]

1. George Michael admitting his love for Maybe
2. Buster saying he loves his sister more than his mommy.
3. GOB asking for a piece of his mom's tail.

Anything else?

though not technically incest, tobias constantly coming on to michael... :D

[Super Hero Guy]

The cop finding George Michael sitting on Michael's lap in the car and getting the wrong idea.

And Lindsey had the hots for Steve Holt too, who is her nephew.

[StoneGold]

though not technically incest, tobias constantly coming on to michael... :D
Yeah, I mentioned that one. But there's also the question of whether Tobias realizes he's coming on to George Michael.

[borateen]

Here's a recent story from CNN.com:

http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/TV/01/04/tv.arrested.development.ap/index.html

[Lubichev]

Here's a recent story from CNN.com:

http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/TV/01/04/tv.arrested.development.ap/index.html
Judge Reinhold. Simple, yet brilliant.

[Lone Ranger]

Various stunts I'd like to see:

1. Cameos by Rick Shroeder, Joel Higgins and Erin Gray
2. Erin Moran as Bob Loblaw's ex-wife
3. Lucille humming 'Misty'
4. Find some way of working a Teen Wolf Too reference into the mix

[SPAfreak]

4. Find some way of working a Teen Wolf Too reference into the mix

I'd also love Mrs. Poole to stop by.

[borateen]

Various stunts I'd like to see:

1. Cameos by Rick Shroeder, Joel Higgins and Erin Gray
2. Erin Moran as Bob Loblaw's ex-wife
3. Lucille humming 'Misty'
4. Find some way of working a Teen Wolf Too reference into the mix

Maybe I'm too young, but you'll have to explain 1-3 to me.

[riotgear]

Maybe I'm too young, but you'll have to explain 1-3 to me.


1. Cameos by Rick Shroeder, Joel Higgins and Erin Gray
They were in "Silver Spoons" with Jason Bateman.
2. Erin Moran as Bob Loblaw's ex-wife
She played "Joanie" on "Happy Days" and "Joanie Loves Chachi"
3. Lucille humming 'Misty'
I'm guessing this has to do with her making a statement in a recent episode regarding how she can't "spare the moisture".

[borateen]

They were in "Silver Spoons" with Jason Bateman.

She played "Joanie" on "Happy Days" and "Joanie Loves Chachi"

I'm guessing this has to do with her making a statement in a recent episode regarding how she can't "spare the moisture".

Ah, thanks.

[Lone Ranger]

I'd also love Mrs. Poole to stop by.

Nothing makes me smile like a Hogan Family reference!

I imagine Edie McLurg (sp?) is available.

[Lone Ranger]

I'm guessing this has to do with her making a statement in a recent episode regarding how she can't "spare the moisture".

Jessica Walter played the psycho chick in Play Misty for Me with Clint Eastwood.

[Loren]

Was there a different "live" ending on the West Coast? The episode ended with Jason Bateman saying "We've still got the west coast feed." It occurred to me later that that would sound odd coming at the end of a California broadcast. So did they mock up a second 'live' ending?

[SPAfreak]

Nothing makes me smile like a Hogan Family reference!

I imagine Edie McLurg (sp?) is available.

The last time I saw her was on the King Baby episode of CSI last year so I don't think she's too busy to do an appearance.

I still smile at that accent.

[Sam]

Another possible incest bit -- there is widespread fan speculation that Maeby and Anne were switched at birth. Which would mean that not only did George Michael move on to his cousin to get away from his cousin (exactly like Maeby and Steve Holt! did), but that GOB is now dating his neice.

[DrewTheXenocide]

Was there a different "live" ending on the West Coast? The episode ended with Jason Bateman saying "We've still got the west coast feed." It occurred to me later that that would sound odd coming at the end of a California broadcast. So did they mock up a second 'live' ending?

Maybe it actually was live...

[EZMOHR]

Was there a different "live" ending on the West Coast? The episode ended with Jason Bateman saying "We've still got the west coast feed." It occurred to me later that that would sound odd coming at the end of a California broadcast. So did they mock up a second 'live' ending?


Nope, here on the West Coast the live feed said "we've still got the west coast feed."

[Apathy Boy]

Was there a different "live" ending on the West Coast? The episode ended with Jason Bateman saying "We've still got the west coast feed." It occurred to me later that that would sound odd coming at the end of a California broadcast. So did they mock up a second 'live' ending?I live in British Columbia and we saw the same ending you did. I actually thought that added to the joke, because it made it so blatantly obvious that it wasn't a live ending.

And since we're linking to articles, let's see if we can find out if there really is a Bob Loblaw Law Blog (http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/technology_internetcritic/2005/12/yes_virginia_th.html).
Heh. That's dedication to a bit.

[borateen]

Another possible incest bit -- there is widespread fan speculation that Maeby and Anne were switched at birth. Which would mean that not only did George Michael move on to his cousin to get away from his cousin (exactly like Maeby and Steve Holt! did), but that GOB is now dating his neice.

Wait, what? Did I miss something? Is GOB dating Anne, because that's what it sounds like you're saying. And are there clues to back up this fan speculation?

[Lubichev]

OUT OF THE BLUTH: Fox has announced a Friday, Feb. 10, two-hour season finale — that's what the memo says, season finale — for Arrested Development. In the season finale — that's what the memo says, season finale — Fast Times at Ridgemont High's Judd Reinhold will guest-star, as well as Arrested headliner Jason Bateman's real-life sis, Family Ties alum Justine Bateman, playing a woman who may or may not be Michael's half-sister.
For those of u who still don't believe here is the link
http://tvguide.com/News/Entertainment/ it updates constantly so be sure u r looking at Jan 13 news and u might have to scroll to see it.

[StoneGold]

OUT OF THE BLUTH: Fox has announced a Friday, Feb. 10, two-hour season finale — that's what the memo says, season finale — for Arrested Development. In the season finale — that's what the memo says, season finale — Fast Times at Ridgemont High's Judd Reinhold will guest-star, as well as Arrested headliner Jason Bateman's real-life sis, Family Ties alum Justine Bateman, playing a woman who may or may not be Michael's half-sister.
For those of u who still don't believe here is the link
http://tvguide.com/News/Entertainment/ it updates constantly so be sure u r looking at Jan 13 news and u might have to scroll to see it.
Good god damn.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

OUT OF THE BLUTH: Fox has announced a Friday, Feb. 10, two-hour season finale — that's what the memo says, season finale — for Arrested Development. In the season finale — that's what the memo says, season finale — Fast Times at Ridgemont High's Judd Reinhold will guest-star, as well as Arrested headliner Jason Bateman's real-life sis, Family Ties alum Justine Bateman, playing a woman who may or may not be Michael's half-sister.
For those of u who still don't believe here is the link
http://tvguide.com/News/Entertainment/ it updates constantly so be sure u r looking at Jan 13 news and u might have to scroll to see it.


With Jake & Progress and Emily dying on ABC I can see ABC starting to really step in for the show. Maybe Fox has worked something out for it or...Fox can't decide to let a critically cclaimed show leave so quick.

[StoneGold]

With Jake & Progress and Emily dying on ABC I can see ABC starting to really step in for the show. Maybe Fox has worked something out for it or...Fox can't decide to let a critically cclaimed show leave so quick.
Don't forget Freddie.

[Thaddy-Boy]

http://forums.prospero.com/foxarrested/messages/?msg=9780.1


(in order to read it, you'll need a subscription to EW, but here's the text:

News from the Entertainment Weekly Arrested Development Death-O-Meter:
Proof there's a (comedy) God: ABC and Showtime have made offers to air a fourth season of our favorite endangered sitcom.

[DrewTheXenocide]

Something that looks legit!

http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/tv/archives/101158.asp

[Arune Singh]

I would hate to see it on Showtime, because I can't afford to pay for that every month and so I'd rather keep it on Fox or move it to ABC, if the latter would let the show stay intact as is.

[DrewTheXenocide]

Yeah, I can't afford Showtime either, but I wouldn't mind using BitTorrent if I had to.

[Deathstroke]

Michael Cera and Alia Shawkat will appear as college freshmen on an upcoming episode of Veronica Mars.

[Grant]

Four new episodes on tonight. Count em' four. Starting at 8 PM. Possibly the last four episodes of the show.

[meethraa]

Four new episodes on tonight. Count em' four. Starting at 8 PM. Possibly the last four episodes of the show.
Explosion in my pants!!!!

[Expletive Deleted]

Good Freakin' Lord.

"I'm not really into older women."

I laughed the entire way through the Diet Pepsi commercial.

[Grant]

If this is the end of the series that was one kick ass finale.

"Why settle for the best when you can have the rest"

[Ugoff]

These episodes were pure perfection and classic Arrested Development. I think "Mr.F!" will be my new catch phrase. I wonder how well the show is doing, DVD sales wise. It's completely amazing and confusing how funny Lucille and the other characters are even when their saying the most offensive comments.

[Thaddy-Boy]

A fitting ending to a great show. I shall miss it.

I'm crying tears of laughter and sorrow right now.

[IamtheRock3]

Good Freakin' Lord.

"I'm not really into older women."

I laughed the entire way through the Diet Pepsi commercial.


Best freaken line of the night

Also "You mean Away.." line with the hooker

It has a nice mixture of Dark Humor, High brow, Very low brow Humor and a nice bit of sappyness

because no matter how bad it gets. The Father and son realationship of the lead charcter and his son is in tact

[StoneGold]

Sigh. There is no "noscar.com."

[LtMarvel]

Just watched it on tape so I can FF the commercials.

Freakin' hilarious.

[noh-varr]

Oh my god was this great! If it did move to showtime that may sway me to get the channel I'd get AD and Penn and Teller's Bullsh*t!

But funny all the way around and even when it's all cleared up and the Bluth family is finally cleared it all restarts, brilliant! I'm hopefull it was stated as SEASON finale. So someone will be airing the Bluths next season. Or else. :evilangry

[SPAfreak]

I'm totally willing to let the show go now. After that ending I can only feel that I'd be a little disappointed by new AD. Everything was wrapped up perfectly, especially pitching the show to Ron Howard.

[LtMarvel]

I'll never think of Pete Rose the same way again....

That kind of comedy needs more episodes!

[StoneGold]

Although now I'm wondering... what was the other season finale then? The one that had all the inside jokes, and the fake live ending?

[DonC]

While I'm going to miss the show, I am glad they got to resolve the ongoing storyline. And they did it in a way that didn't seem too rushed.


"You forgot to say 'away,' again."

[DrewTheXenocide]

Man....that Franklin...wow.

Anyway, after seeing the finale, I think it'd actually be better to leave it be than to continue the series on another channel. It's perfect the way it is, and adding more extraneous episodes would only dilute the awesomeness.

[TomGun13]

I'm totally willing to let the show go now. After that ending I can only feel that I'd be a little disappointed by new AD. Everything was wrapped up perfectly, especially pitching the show to Ron Howard.

I totally agree. It came full circle. What else would the show say. I mean everything was explained: Lindsay adopted, Maebe not blood related, Bluth family exonerated.

Really there is nothing left to say, all the jokes have been made.

[SPAfreak]

While I'm going to miss the show, I am glad they got to resolve the ongoing storyline. And they did it in a way that didn't seem too rushed.


"You forgot to say 'away,' again."

Two hours completely chock full of incest humor and I laughed my butt off. I'm going to miss the show.

[Sean Whitmore]

I totally agree. It came full circle. What else would the show say. I mean everything was explained: Lindsay adopted, Maebe not blood related, Bluth family exonerated.

Really there is nothing left to say, all the jokes have been made.


I have to disagree. While the show certainly could end here with everything wrapped up, the potential for future storylines are definitely there. Lindsay, secure in the knowledge that she's not blood-related, can pursue her attraction to Michael. We can see how the mother deals with prison life (or, failing that, being hidden in the attic). And just because Ron Howard turned down Maeby's series, doesn't mean it won't ever get made, and the possibilities there are endless. :)


SEAN

[Grant]

[QUOTE=Sean Whitmore]We can see how the mother deals with prison life (or, failing that, being hidden in the attic). QUOTE]

Lucille in prison would be hilarious!

[SPAfreak]

[QUOTE=Sean Whitmore]We can see how the mother deals with prison life (or, failing that, being hidden in the attic). QUOTE]

Lucille in prison would be hilarious!

Especially if Lipton was still running it.

[Lubichev]

This probably doesn't mean a lot, but I got a little excited when Ron Howard said " I don't see it working as a tv show. Maybe a movie" at the end.


Hmmmmmmm.


"Now turn on the Cartoon Network and get the hell out of here."

[Dan Apodaca]

That was the best two hours of my life.

[borateen]

Because of the piss-poor advertising by Fox, I didn't even know it was on until 8:00 (Central), so I missed the first hour. So while I was bugged about that, I LOVED the last hour. I'm happy with the ending, and if it doesn't come back, oh well. I'll have three good seasons (albeit short ones) of a great, great comedy that, once this one comes out on DVD (how can it not?), I'll be able to watch whenever I want.

Still, I think Fox made a huge mistake.

[Waffles]

I only knew it was the finale because I happened to catch it half way through and saw a brief commercial. Fox is such a strange network. I never know when anything is on. And when I do find out... they move it.

[TomGun13]

I have to disagree. While the show certainly could end here with everything wrapped up, the potential for future storylines are definitely there. Lindsay, secure in the knowledge that she's not blood-related, can pursue her attraction to Michael. We can see how the mother deals with prison life (or, failing that, being hidden in the attic). And just because Ron Howard turned down Maeby's series, doesn't mean it won't ever get made, and the possibilities there are endless. :)


SEAN

I agree that they did leave if open enough to continue, but I don't really think that its necessary. Michael taking George Michael and leaving on the boat was a perfect ending IMO. Mother in prison...pretty much the same, although it would be funny with Lindsay going after Michael and possibly even funnier Job going after Lindsay..."Why have the best, when you can have the rest." That line was killer.

Personally I think it would kind of be pointless though

[Grant]

Another favorite line by Gob after Michaels emotional display...

"Looks like George Michael got to see his mother again."

[meethraa]

Wait, I thought it was practically a given that the show was moving to another network.

And I've just seen the 4 last episodes and they were obviously great.

Then I wept.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

Wait, I thought it was practically a given that the show was moving to another network.

And I've just seen the 4 last episodes and they were obviously great.

Then I wept.


No clue yet..Showtime and ABC is in talks right now. Hell FOX may still pick the show up. I missed too many episodes to this season and decided to wait on the DVD.

[Aggie]

No clue yet..Showtime and ABC is in talks right now. Hell FOX may still pick the show up. I missed too many episodes to this season and decided to wait on the DVD.


according to kristen over at e!, showtime is offering 12 eps for 2 seasons w/ a third season opt. and abc is offering 13 eps. for 1 season...the article points out that it all hinges on whether or not mitch hurwitz wants to continue and the deadline is for june 15 when the contracts are up....having said all that...i'm torn cuz the ending was just so f'n brilliant, but at the same time the possibilities are insane...and not since buffy have i've been scarily obsessed w/ a show, so i want to see it last forever...<sigh>...what would "girl" michael do??...

[Sam]

Wait, what? Did I miss something? Is GOB dating Anne, because that's what it sounds like you're saying. And are there clues to back up this fan speculation?

Well, the finale did reveal this.

But even before the finale, it was implied. GOB mentions that he always hooks up with the third place contestant at any beauty pageant he judges; Anne won third place at the Church and State Fair.

Followed by repeated references to GOB's off-screen "religious girlfriend" over the next few episodes.

[SUPERECWFAN1]

according to kristen over at e!, showtime is offering 12 eps for 2 seasons w/ a third season opt. and abc is offering 13 eps. for 1 season...the article points out that it all hinges on whether or not mitch hurwitz wants to continue and the deadline is for june 15 when the contracts are up....having said all that...i'm torn cuz the ending was just so f'n brilliant, but at the same time the possibilities are insane...and not since buffy have i've been scarily obsessed w/ a show, so i want to see it last forever...<sigh>...what would "girl" michael do??...


I'd sign the ABC deal. The Network has 2 comedy shows thats nearly ran 100 episodes and a bunch of un-proven comedies. Pair Arrested Developement on ABC's shedule and its a win/win situation. I got a bet...the minute AD arrives on ABC....they get renewed for more episodes.

Sign the damn ABC deal Mitch. Don't be f-ckin us over here. We want more brillance. :D

[DonC]

according to kristen over at e!, showtime is offering 12 eps for 2 seasons w/ a third season opt. and abc is offering 13 eps. for 1 season...the article points out that it all hinges on whether or not mitch hurwitz wants to continue and the deadline is for june 15 when the contracts are up....having said all that...i'm torn cuz the ending was just so f'n brilliant, but at the same time the possibilities are insane...and not since buffy have i've been scarily obsessed w/ a show, so i want to see it last forever...<sigh>...what would "girl" michael do??...


I hate to say it, but I think they should let it end. The ending was just great. Go out on a high note.

[TomGun13]

I hate to say it, but I think they should let it end. The ending was just great. Go out on a high note.


I agree. Go out while your hot.

[noh-varr]

The only reason I don't want this to end is simple, most tv shows and especially comedies, suck big time. I want my AD back damnit. The writers are smart they will give us huge amounts of good stories and jokes if it continues.