One of the things that I think is missing from TV today (aside from shows like "30 Rock" and "Lost") is the ability to create complicated story lines that are both cohesive enough to last through an entire season (or little reminders here and there) and entertaining at the same time. I think that this type of clever, forward-thinking writing is the saving grace of a medium that is more and more giving over to reality shows, stupid sitcoms, and cop/doctor dramas. However, television lost a shining light in its redemption when it callously canceled "Arrested Development."
No, I'm not one of those people who blames an idiotic public for the cancellation of "AD"-- I helped kill it in my own tiny way by not watching the show when it was on. And I can't really blame FOX either. After all, why waste valuable air time on something that only a select crowd seems to appreciate? Still, even with all this apparent magnanimity, I'm still kind of bitter.
For those of you who haven't seen "AD"-- and I know you're there, don't be shy-- you can find all three seasons on Hulu.com. Watch them. Seriously.
For those of you who have seen it, you know what I'm talking about.
Let me outline several reasons why I love this show.
1) My hetero-crush on Jason Bateman; my lesbian-crush on Portia de Rossi; my voice-crush on Will Arnett.
2) This video:
3) The "Happy Days" references. And why not? Ron Howard narrates and both Henry Winkler and Scott Baio have bit parts. You haven't seen anything until you see the Fonz making awkward references to his perverse sexual preferences.
4) Bob Loblaw Law Blog. Analrapist. Banana Grabber. Loose seal. "I've made a huge mistake." "Final Countdown." "Come on!" Mrs. Featherbottom.
5) And this video:
Oh, there are more, but you'll have to see for yourself (if you haven't already).
And that, my friends, was a Thing I Like.
K.
PS. An "AD" movie? Say what?!?
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ReplyDeleteI've tried to include my family in the awesomeness that is Arrested Development but if a show doesn't have a laugh track they're pretty much lost.
gwyn: Yay! And I've been trying to get my mother to watch it (luring her in with "Happy Days" references), but she's too busy giggling at "Wipeout" to listen to me. :( Her loss.
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