 Arrested Development, Get Arrested. Now. |
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 Feb 26 2006, 05:51 PM
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Smut by the Sea  Group: Senior Members Posts: 18,671 Joined: 5-October 04 From: The North Member No.: 2,387  |
Firstly, there isn't one of these is there? I have looked and proved unsuccessful so I'm going with a resounding "No."
There are many of us on this forum who have a soft spot for this particular series, so (despite it having come to an end, at least for th time being) let this be a place where all can come and discuss it. (3rd season spoilers approprately tagged, of course.)  I'd like to start by querying GOB being George Oscar Bluth II, Making George Sr George Oscar Bluth I. However, Oscar is, of course, also George's twin's name. Has this been explained in the series and I've just missed it, or is it an in-joke of some description? EDIT: Tsk. First post and a stupid spelling mistake. This post has been edited by PrincessKate: Feb 26 2006, 06:03 PM |
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Feb 26 2006, 06:02 PM
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Candygram! Group: Senior Members Posts: 8,488 Joined: 10-October 04 From: The 44th Parallel Member No.: 2,452 |
QUOTE (PrincessKate @ Feb 26 2006, 01:51 PM) I'd like to start by querying GOB being George Oscar Bluth II, Making George Sr Geaorge Oscar Bluth I. However, Oscar is, of course, also George's twin's name. Has this been explained in the series and I've just missed it, or is it an in-joke of some description?  I'd say it's probably something of a reference to John Ellis "Jeb" Bush. |
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Feb 26 2006, 06:05 PM
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We gotta make the planet safe for the kiddies Group: Senior Members Posts: 5,683 Joined: 4-October 04 From: In the Southstand, watching the WORLD Champions. Member No.: 2,367 |
There's not much finer than GOB performing his magic with 'The Final Countdown' blaring away in the background, unless it's The Fonz as the world's worst lawyer.
Please, please, please let it get picked up again. It's unlikely I'll ever have kids but I'll put any potential first born up for grabs if it willl help. |
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Feb 26 2006, 06:13 PM
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Candygram! Group: Senior Members Posts: 8,488 Joined: 10-October 04 From: The 44th Parallel Member No.: 2,452 |
And Franklin is delightfully non-PC. "It ain't easy bein' white... It ain't easy bein' brown... All this pressure to be bright... I've got children all over town! Sometimes... Hey, where'd the guy go?"
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Feb 26 2006, 06:16 PM
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Hot Lips. Group: Senior Members Posts: 9,204 Joined: 6-February 05 From: Toronto Member No.: 3,352 |
Arrested Development: Brilliant.
Bateman: HAWT. There's my contribution for the time being, I'm a little fuzzy this afternoon. |
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Feb 26 2006, 06:56 PM
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Toasty Group: Senior Members Posts: 9,759 Joined: 16-December 04 From: Hell-Lay Member No.: 2,939 |
"I should never have given away the animation rights..."
 No word on a pick-up yet. But the anticipation is maddening... |
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Feb 26 2006, 11:17 PM
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GRACE! Group: Senior Members Posts: 1,555 Joined: 8-April 05 From: North Texas Member No.: 3,791 |
I was already a big fan of Mr. Cross, so I had to give the series a shot. I am glad I did...F'ing Fox.
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Feb 27 2006, 12:14 PM
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When doves cry Group: Senior Members Posts: 6,660 Joined: 6-October 05 Member No.: 4,533 |
Got the first series last month after reading the ravings of all the fans on here. Watched the lot in 2 days. Turns out that I had seen it before as well, though not knowing what it was at the time. I thought it was okay then, but now I've seen it all and understand what was going, its one of the funniest shows I've ever seen.
Every episode is pure gold. |
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Feb 27 2006, 12:57 PM
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We gotta make the planet safe for the kiddies Group: Senior Members Posts: 5,683 Joined: 4-October 04 From: In the Southstand, watching the WORLD Champions. Member No.: 2,367 |
David Cross is truly the man.
'Okay, Lindsay, are you forgetting that I was a professional twice over - an analyst and a therapist. The world's first analrapist.' Call me an old romantic but I really hope George Micheal succeeds in his unnatural cousin lust. |
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Feb 27 2006, 02:05 PM
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You do scribble Group: Senior Members Posts: 14,968 Joined: 7-October 04 From: East Member No.: 2,423 |
I have to say that I've only watched three whole episodes. The first was outstanding. I was overjoyed that something could be so funny and have so much brilliant material packed into it, I could hardly believe it. I watched another some time later and found myself confused at the endless relationship to-ing and fro-ing, the voice-over unnecessary and irritating, and the spark seemingly gone. I watched another and had much the same reaction. Am I ill?
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Feb 27 2006, 02:09 PM
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We gotta make the planet safe for the kiddies Group: Senior Members Posts: 5,683 Joined: 4-October 04 From: In the Southstand, watching the WORLD Champions. Member No.: 2,367 |
QUOTE (Jessopjessopjessop @ Feb 27 2006, 02:05 PM) Am I ill? Yes. very. Does anyone know how we could use a one-armed man to teach Jessop a lesson about good comedy? |
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Feb 27 2006, 02:11 PM
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When doves cry Group: Senior Members Posts: 6,660 Joined: 6-October 05 Member No.: 4,533 |
Isn't nearly every program about relationships and the ups and downs that go with them? Admittedly, the voice over at times does seem unnecessary, but it does allow the writers to drop in random flash backs and cutaways whenever they like. No bad thing in my book.
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Feb 27 2006, 09:34 PM
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your typical selfish, back-stabbing slut faced ho-bag  Group: Senior Moderators Posts: 28,277 Joined: 2-October 04 From: Norf London Member No.: 2,309 |
I think it's very good, but not the masterpiece it's made out to be by any means. I'll rent the second series and I'm sure enjoy it, but this is never going to reach classic status for me.
On the documentary they said it was 'The Royal Tenenbaums' filmed like 'Cops'... "don't flatter yourself" I thought. The funniest moment of the whole series was Winkler recreating his Fonzie bathroom mirror comb - but then Winkler's usually the highlight of anything he's in. |
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Feb 27 2006, 09:46 PM
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Toasty Group: Senior Members Posts: 9,759 Joined: 16-December 04 From: Hell-Lay Member No.: 2,939 |
QUOTE (gulfcoast_highwayman @ Feb 27 2006, 06:09 AM) Does anyone know how we could use a one-armed man to teach Jessop a lesson about good comedy? Such effort. Just drop a tab of Teamocil into his tea. 
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Mar 2 2006, 04:56 AM
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Toasty Group: Senior Members Posts: 9,759 Joined: 16-December 04 From: Hell-Lay Member No.: 2,939 |
From TV Guide:
QUOTE SHOWTIME FOR THE BLUTHS?: Hmm, maybe the fat lady should shut her mouth and take a seat. The New York Post hears brand-new buzz that Showtime has not only picked up Fox's canceled Arrested Development but has ordered a full 26 episodes. I'd feel a little more secure if it were anyone but the Post. And yet..... happy, happy... |
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