Arrested Development - Page 2

ISiddiqui · 02-11-2005, 01:49 PM

Definetly a blue dot.

Draft Dodger · 02-11-2005, 03:31 PM

another vote for blue dot

TLK · 02-12-2005, 12:35 AM

two "support" sites:

http://www.saveourbluths.com/
http://hoos.a-girlthing.com/

and the official word from FOX:

Quote:

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

ISiddiqui · 02-12-2005, 01:25 PM

Woot!

Of course they may be saying it is not canceled at this moment, but is close to being such.

TLK · 02-12-2005, 10:04 PM

Jason Bateman is hosting SNL tonight.... just a reminder....

lynchjm24 · 02-13-2005, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TheLionKing

Jason Bateman is hosting SNL tonight.... just a reminder....

What an awful episode.

BigJohn&TheLions · 03-06-2005, 09:29 PM

I hate when shows get so predictable that you can see what is coming a mile away. That said, the whole storyline about Buster having a hook for a hand had me laughing like I haven't in a long time!

Crapshoot · 03-06-2005, 10:31 PM

yeah- tonight was great. Seriously - I dont think there is a better show on television.

Draft Dodger · 03-06-2005, 10:38 PM

it's so sad to watch this show knowing that it won't be on for long. it just has me howling with laughter. I can't say enough good things about the show - even the kid actors are great.

Pyser · 03-07-2005, 09:01 PM

Ford salesman: "yeah, the Ford Bronco's been discontinued. We're trying to shed that whole fugitive on the run thing. This...is the Escape."

absolutely brilliant.

ISiddiqui · 03-07-2005, 09:20 PM

The best line though was:

"He'll be all right"

TargetPractice6 · 03-07-2005, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

The best line though was:

"He'll be all right"

I love that doctor.

"I'm afraid he got away."
"He looks dead."

Crapshoot · 03-07-2005, 11:38 PM

Seriously - what the fuck is wrong with the world when this gets cancelled in favor of Apprentice 3 or The Will ? I'm inclined to side with PT Barnum, who said that "no one ever lost money underestimating the intelligence of the American public.."

Chief Rum · 03-07-2005, 11:57 PM

Lotta talk here about this being canceled. Can someone provide a link? From what I see, just above all this is a report that Fox is NOT cancelling the show.

BigJohn&TheLions · 03-08-2005, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

The best line though was:

"He'll be all right"

HomerJSimpson · 03-08-2005, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief Rum

Lotta talk here about this being canceled. Can someone provide a link? From what I see, just above all this is a report that Fox is NOT cancelling the show.

That is the report, but at best it is on life support. Fox has done the same thing to a number of shows, and never brought them back.

Crapshoot · 03-08-2005, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief Rum

Lotta talk here about this being canceled. Can someone provide a link? From what I see, just above all this is a report that Fox is NOT cancelling the show.

CR, Fox cut short the season, and the actors themselves have said they don't know if it will come back - witness Bateman on SNL a few weeks ago.

HomerJSimpson · 03-08-2005, 09:46 AM

Just ask the fans of Tru Calling on this (both of them

). It has never been officially cancelled, but they haven't aired episodes in a year either.

Barkeep49 · 04-17-2005, 08:32 PM

Tonight was perhaps the least funny show Arrested Development has ever had which is especially sad if they cancel the series

timmynausea · 04-17-2005, 08:56 PM

I thought it was pretty funny.

ahbrady · 04-17-2005, 10:08 PM

I thought it was pretty good too.

TLK · 04-17-2005, 10:44 PM

Michael: You can tell GOB that I have a nice hard cot with his name on it.
Lucille: You'd do that to your own brother?
Michael: I said "COT"!

ISiddiqui · 04-18-2005, 12:37 AM

I thought it was a hilarious episode.

George, Sr. shaving Oscar's head just made me laugh my ass off!

"Pop Secret" was great too

.

Lindsay: I fought for you
Tobius: Great.... I'm moving to Vegas with Kitty!

TLK · 04-18-2005, 02:14 PM

from E! online....

Quote:

We all know (and simply can't bear to tell Mary) that the fate of Arrested Development is uncertain. So, should News Corp. chairman Rupert Murdoch be looking for one very good reason to save this show, let it be this: If he doesn't, he will make Grandma Mary cry. You may ask (if you follow such things) why I'm singling out Murdoch instead of newly appointed Fox network president Peter Liguori. The somewhat promising answer is this: According to a reliable Fox insider, former network chief Gail Berman had a little chat with her successor before leaving for Paramount Pictures, and the widespread consensus coming out of that meeting was: "Liguori is 100 percent behind Arrested Development and unless Rupert Murdoch says, 'Over my dead body,' it will come back."

(Kinda makes you wanna piddle, no?)

"There seems to be complete support top to bottom over at Fox," Jason Bateman tells me. "And I think the only reason we haven't heard from Mr. Murdoch is that it's a little too early in the process for him to weigh in. But I can't imagine a scenario in which he would say 'No, no, no, it can't come back.' " Will Arnett (the always hilarious "Gob" Bluth) is also hopeful. "I'd be surprised if we didn't come back," he says. "I really do think we will get a third season. We've got a lot of fans right now who are superdedicated...Fox said they pulled us from the May schedule to protect the show, and we believe them."

How long are they going to wait, before making a decision about the future of the show?

TLK · 05-13-2005, 11:03 PM

E! Online is reporting that the show has been renewed for two more seasons, for a total of 44 new episodes.....

Pyser · 05-13-2005, 11:22 PM

oh sweet heavenly fucking jesus! PLEASE let this be true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

timmynausea · 05-13-2005, 11:26 PM

The only thing I can find on e! online is that it's 99.9% coming back in a story dated today 5 pm. Can you give the link?

TLK · 05-13-2005, 11:41 PM

Well... the story has been edited but here it is....

hxxp://www.eonline.com/Gossip/Kristin/Archive2005/050513.html?newsrellink

Pyser · 05-13-2005, 11:46 PM

it was indeed edited. picked up for 22 more episodes, not 44.

still....YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

timmynausea · 05-13-2005, 11:48 PM

Good enough for me.

ISiddiqui · 05-14-2005, 02:40 AM

WOOOOO!!

Can't wait until Season 2 comes out on DVD

.

HomerJSimpson · 05-14-2005, 12:12 PM

She says The Office is back for at least a half season, too. Double Woot!

Kodos · 05-16-2005, 01:01 PM

I think the Office could be good, but the boss is crap.

Coop · 05-16-2005, 07:54 PM

Wooohoooooo it's back for another season!!!!

TLK · 05-17-2005, 12:19 AM

the official release....

Quote:

FOX DOES MORE TIME WITH “ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT” ORDERING A FULL THIRD SEASON

FOX gets ARRESTED again. The network has ordered a third full season of the Emmy Award-winning comedy series ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, it was announced today by Peter Liguori, President, Entertainment for Fox Broadcasting Company.

“ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT is one of the best comedies on television. The decision to order another season becomes easy when you consider its amazing cast, creative brilliance, critical acclaim and advertiser appeal," said Liguori. "It's my first official pick-up since taking the job, and I think it's a great way to start."

The critically acclaimed series revolves around Michael Bluth (Jason Bateman), the good son who must run the family business and continue to pick up the pieces as he keeps his offbeat family from falling apart. The comedy has featured guest appearances by numerous stars including Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Liza Minnelli, Heather Graham and Ben Stiller. Last year, the show received five Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series, Writing, Directing, Casting and Editing. Additionally, Jason Bateman won a Golden Globe for Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role – Musical or Comedy Series and the show was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards for Outstanding Musical or Comedy Series. This past season, the cast was nominated for a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. The show was also named an AFI Program of the Year and received the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Comedy, among other accolades.

ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT is produced by Imagine Television and 20th Century Fox Television. Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, David Nevins and Mitch Hurwitz are executive producers.

Pyser · 02-28-2006, 03:07 PM

and now rumors are showtime has picked the show up for a full 26 episode season!

hxxp://www.nypost.com/gossip/pagesix/60385.htm
hxxp://www.defamer.com

Cuckoo · 02-28-2006, 03:16 PM

Ugh... I love the show, but I'm not going to pay for Showtime just to watch it.

Hammer755 · 02-28-2006, 03:48 PM

I just removed AD from my DVR list last night.

I won't pay for Showtime either, and I honestly think that a move to pay-cable will hurt the show. I've said it before (maybe even in this thread), but part of the reason the show was so entertaining was it's ability to infer things instead of saying them outright. IMO, the ability to cross the line that they had to tiptoe around before will be a negative.

jeff061 · 02-28-2006, 03:52 PM

At the very least there will be more new episodes on DVD.

ISiddiqui · 02-28-2006, 04:55 PM

Woot! And I probably WILL be ordering Showtime to watch AD. I said I'd do it, and I ain't going back on my word.

ThunderingHERD · 02-28-2006, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyser

and now rumors are showtime has picked the show up for a full 26 episode season!

hxxp://www.nypost.com/gossip/pagesix/60385.htm
hxxp://www.defamer.com

I'm not buying in on the basis of one line in the gossip section of the NY Post. 26 episodes?!? Showtime series shoot half of that or less, but they're going to 26 for such an expensive show?

ISiddiqui · 02-28-2006, 05:14 PM

26 episodes would be two seasons of 13.

Pyser · 02-28-2006, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThunderingHERD

I'm not buying in on the basis of one line in the gossip section of the NY Post. 26 episodes?!? Showtime series shoot half of that or less, but they're going to 26 for such an expensive show?

I'm skeptical, too. But for how much I love the show, I'll take any good news I can get...and I know others around here feel the same way.

If it doesn't happen, that sucks. But right now, let us have our moment

Draft Dodger · 02-28-2006, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hammer755

I just removed AD from my DVR list last night.

I won't pay for Showtime either, and I honestly think that a move to pay-cable will hurt the show. I've said it before (maybe even in this thread), but part of the reason the show was so entertaining was it's ability to infer things instead of saying them outright. IMO, the ability to cross the line that they had to tiptoe around before will be a negative.

I bet they still bleep everything. I think they know that it's funnier that way.

Crapshoot · 12-23-2007, 04:02 AM

Bump - was watching old episodes and the finale again - still spectacular. I'm bitter every time I turn on my TV and see the likes of Two and A Half Men, Til Death and According to Jim - while AD is gone. I know Bateman has said they might be making a movie, but the track record on these isn't particularly great.

Barkeep49 · 12-23-2007, 07:57 AM

They absolutely hold up over time though I do think that some of S3, with the whole Iraq War bits, will get dated.

CraigSca · 12-23-2007, 08:14 AM

I'm hoping I receive the box set for Christmas.

Which reminds me, I need to send in my annual donation to the fundraiser for TBA.

Big Fo · 12-23-2007, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crapshoot

I'm bitter every time I turn on my TV and see the likes of Two and A Half Men, Til Death and According to Jim - while AD is gone.

Well put, possibly my favorite show in television history, it was consistently awesome.

Logan · 12-23-2007, 09:13 AM

I just blue myself.

Calis · 12-23-2007, 09:56 AM

Cruel move bumping this for anything other than an announcement of a return!

Yes, it was awesome though, and remains awesome after several repeated viewings.

It goes back and forth with the British version of The Office as my favorite show.

02-11-2005, 03:31 PM	#52
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	another vote for blue dot __________________ Mile High Hockey

02-12-2005, 01:25 PM	#54
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Woot! Of course they may be saying it is not canceled at this moment, but is close to being such. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

03-06-2005, 09:29 PM	#57
BigJohn&TheLions College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New York	I hate when shows get so predictable that you can see what is coming a mile away. That said, the whole storyline about Buster having a hook for a hand had me laughing like I haven't in a long time! __________________ In the immortal words of a great alcoholic, "Can't we all just get along?"

03-06-2005, 10:38 PM	#59
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	it's so sad to watch this show knowing that it won't be on for long. it just has me howling with laughter. I can't say enough good things about the show - even the kid actors are great. __________________ Mile High Hockey

03-07-2005, 09:20 PM	#61
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	The best line though was: "He'll be all right" __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

02-12-2005, 10:04 PM	#55
TLK Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Allen Park, MI	Jason Bateman is hosting SNL tonight.... just a reminder....

03-06-2005, 10:31 PM	#58
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	yeah- tonight was great. Seriously - I dont think there is a better show on television.

03-07-2005, 09:01 PM	#60
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	Ford salesman: "yeah, the Ford Bronco's been discontinued. We're trying to shed that whole fugitive on the run thing. This...is the Escape." absolutely brilliant.

03-07-2005, 11:38 PM	#63
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Seriously - what the fuck is wrong with the world when this gets cancelled in favor of Apprentice 3 or The Will ? I'm inclined to side with PT Barnum, who said that "no one ever lost money underestimating the intelligence of the American public.."

03-07-2005, 11:57 PM	#64
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Lotta talk here about this being canceled. Can someone provide a link? From what I see, just above all this is a report that Fox is NOT cancelling the show. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

03-08-2005, 09:46 AM	#68
HomerJSimpson College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Springfield, USA	Just ask the fans of Tru Calling on this (both of them ). It has never been officially cancelled, but they haven't aired episodes in a year either.

04-17-2005, 08:32 PM	#69
Barkeep49 Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Not too far away	Tonight was perhaps the least funny show Arrested Development has ever had which is especially sad if they cancel the series

04-17-2005, 08:56 PM	#70
timmynausea College Starter Join Date: Dec 2002	I thought it was pretty funny.

04-17-2005, 10:08 PM	#71
ahbrady High School JV Join Date: Apr 2002	I thought it was pretty good too.

04-17-2005, 10:44 PM	#72
TLK Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Allen Park, MI	Michael: You can tell GOB that I have a nice hard cot with his name on it. Lucille: You'd do that to your own brother? Michael: I said "COT"!

04-18-2005, 12:37 AM	#73
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	I thought it was a hilarious episode. George, Sr. shaving Oscar's head just made me laugh my ass off! "Pop Secret" was great too . Lindsay: I fought for you Tobius: Great.... I'm moving to Vegas with Kitty! __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

05-13-2005, 11:03 PM	#75
TLK Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Allen Park, MI	E! Online is reporting that the show has been renewed for two more seasons, for a total of 44 new episodes.....

05-13-2005, 11:22 PM	#76
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	oh sweet heavenly fucking jesus! PLEASE let this be true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

05-13-2005, 11:26 PM	#77
timmynausea College Starter Join Date: Dec 2002	The only thing I can find on e! online is that it's 99.9% coming back in a story dated today 5 pm. Can you give the link?

05-13-2005, 11:41 PM	#78
TLK Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Allen Park, MI	Well... the story has been edited but here it is.... hxxp://www.eonline.com/Gossip/Kristin/Archive2005/050513.html?newsrellink

05-13-2005, 11:46 PM	#79
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	it was indeed edited. picked up for 22 more episodes, not 44. still....YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Last edited by Pyser : 05-13-2005 at 11:47 PM.

05-13-2005, 11:48 PM	#80
timmynausea College Starter Join Date: Dec 2002	Good enough for me.

05-14-2005, 02:40 AM	#81
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	WOOOOO!! Can't wait until Season 2 comes out on DVD . __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

05-14-2005, 12:12 PM	#82
HomerJSimpson College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Springfield, USA	She says The Office is back for at least a half season, too. Double Woot!

05-16-2005, 01:01 PM	#83
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I think the Office could be good, but the boss is crap.

05-16-2005, 07:54 PM	#84
Coop High School JV Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NJ	Wooohoooooo it's back for another season!!!! __________________ eNFL-Carolina Panthers Xbox Live- Coop421

02-28-2006, 03:07 PM	#86
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	and now rumors are showtime has picked the show up for a full 26 episode season! hxxp://www.nypost.com/gossip/pagesix/60385.htm hxxp://www.defamer.com

02-28-2006, 03:16 PM	#87
Cuckoo College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edmond, OK	Ugh... I love the show, but I'm not going to pay for Showtime just to watch it. __________________ Commissioner - North American Football League Dallas Cowboys GM

02-28-2006, 03:48 PM	#88
Hammer755 High School Varsity Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Houston, TX	I just removed AD from my DVR list last night. I won't pay for Showtime either, and I honestly think that a move to pay-cable will hurt the show. I've said it before (maybe even in this thread), but part of the reason the show was so entertaining was it's ability to infer things instead of saying them outright. IMO, the ability to cross the line that they had to tiptoe around before will be a negative. __________________ I failed Signature 101 class.

02-28-2006, 03:52 PM	#89
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	At the very least there will be more new episodes on DVD. __________________ Last edited by jeff061 : 02-28-2006 at 03:53 PM.

02-28-2006, 04:55 PM	#90
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Woot! And I probably WILL be ordering Showtime to watch AD. I said I'd do it, and I ain't going back on my word. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

02-28-2006, 05:14 PM	#92
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	26 episodes would be two seasons of 13. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

12-23-2007, 04:02 AM	#95
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Bump - was watching old episodes and the finale again - still spectacular. I'm bitter every time I turn on my TV and see the likes of Two and A Half Men, Til Death and According to Jim - while AD is gone. I know Bateman has said they might be making a movie, but the track record on these isn't particularly great.

12-23-2007, 07:57 AM	#96
Barkeep49 Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Not too far away	They absolutely hold up over time though I do think that some of S3, with the whole Iraq War bits, will get dated.

12-23-2007, 08:14 AM	#97
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	I'm hoping I receive the box set for Christmas. Which reminds me, I need to send in my annual donation to the fundraiser for TBA. __________________ She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! She loves you, yeah! how do you know? how do you know?