My absolute favorite comedy. First 3 seasons are absolute comedic gold. The show gets better on the 2nd and 3rd watch just from knowing all the easter eggs and hidden jokes. They make hand jokes in season 1 that connect in later seasons.
The Genius of "Arrested Development"
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Agree that it gets better each time you watch it because you pick up more and more jokes
"I blue myself"
maroon barchetta said:
"I blue myself"
ABattJudd said:
I've not seen AD, but I can believe that Jessica Walter is the greatest of all the cast. Mallory Archer is one of my favorite characters of all time, and that show went downhill fast after Jessica Walter's death.
Well, if you want to see more of Mallory Archer but just in a domestic setting then this show is for you because it's essentially the same character in both.
ABattJudd said:
I've not seen AD, but I can believe that Jessica Walter is the greatest of all the cast. Mallory Archer is one of my favorite characters of all time, and that show went downhill fast after Jessica Walter's death.
Was going to add, anyone that likes AD should try the first few seasons of Archer. Agree it drops off. I don't think i ever finished it.
YouBet said:ABattJudd said:
I've not seen AD, but I can believe that Jessica Walter is the greatest of all the cast. Mallory Archer is one of my favorite characters of all time, and that show went downhill fast after Jessica Walter's death.
Well, if you want to see more of Mallory Archer but just in a domestic setting then this show is for you because it's essentially the same character in both.
A couple of my favorite Mallory Archer quotes.
Thomas Jane and Ed Helms cameo in season 2
not even listed in the cast online.
probably one of Ed's first gigs.
not even listed in the cast online.
probably one of Ed's first gigs.
I always appreciated Tobias's ad in the paper.
Or when he went to speak to a group of depressed men, who were described as 'blue' over the phone.
Or when he went to speak to a group of depressed men, who were described as 'blue' over the phone.
LMCane said:uujm said:Head Ninja In Charge said:LMCane said:
never watched this when it first premiered although I was familiar with the premise.
now that it is on Netflix it is great to watch before bedtime.
the cast is UNBELIEVABLE looking back TWENTY THREE YEARS:
Jason Bateman
Michael Cera
Bob Odenkirk
Will Arnett
Portia De Rossi
Liza Minelli
Jeffrey Tambor
Judy Greer
Henry Winkler
Charlize Theron
Carl Weathers
Ben Stiller
Julia Louis Dreyfus
Isla Fisher
Simon Helberg (Big Bang Theory)
Jane Lynch
Rob Cordrry
Rob Riggle
Seth Rogen
Martin Mull
Andy Richter
You left off the best cast member of the show. RIP to the GOAT.
Also listed Bob Odenkirk who was in one episode but left off David Cross.
I love David Cross- but is he really that much of a star?
I haven't seen any other thing he has been in during the past 20 years.
Odenkirk is literally an A List Star right now.
He was in at least some of the Chipmunk movies. I was working on the north shore of Oahu for a few weeks while staying at the Turtle Bay Resort when they were filming Chipwrecked there. One day I stopped to let somebody walk in front of my car and much to my surprise it was David Cross. I was like "Holy ****, Tobias Funke just walked in front of my car".
ANALRAPIST
ANUSTART
aggieforester05 said:LMCane said:uujm said:Head Ninja In Charge said:LMCane said:
never watched this when it first premiered although I was familiar with the premise.
now that it is on Netflix it is great to watch before bedtime.
the cast is UNBELIEVABLE looking back TWENTY THREE YEARS:
Jason Bateman
Michael Cera
Bob Odenkirk
Will Arnett
Portia De Rossi
Liza Minelli
Jeffrey Tambor
Judy Greer
Henry Winkler
Charlize Theron
Carl Weathers
Ben Stiller
Julia Louis Dreyfus
Isla Fisher
Simon Helberg (Big Bang Theory)
Jane Lynch
Rob Cordrry
Rob Riggle
Seth Rogen
Martin Mull
Andy Richter
You left off the best cast member of the show. RIP to the GOAT.
Also listed Bob Odenkirk who was in one episode but left off David Cross.
I love David Cross- but is he really that much of a star?
I haven't seen any other thing he has been in during the past 20 years.
Odenkirk is literally an A List Star right now.
He was in at least some of the Chipmunk movies. I was working on the north shore of Oahu for a few weeks while staying at the Turtle Bay Resort when they were filming Chipwrecked there. One day I stopped to let somebody walk in front of my car and much to my surprise it was David Cross. I was like "Holy ****, Tobias Funke just walked in front of my car".
If you didn't roll down your window and yell "There are dozens of us! Dozens!!!" you missed an opportunity.
She was such a great character, I love her line delivery.
The only two dogs we have ever owned were named Tobias (RIP) and Buster. 
The double Fonzie homage - not so great video quality on the first - is part of the show's sheer greatness.
Tree Hugger said:
ANUSTART
My daughter had an ANUSTART license plate in her dorm room and college apartment.
Quite the conversation piece.
I gotta disagree. I think it holds up really well. It's absurdist comedy at its finest.
Loved Arrested Development. Had to focus to catch all the jokes and references.
Anyone here remember Strangers With Candy?
Anyone here remember Strangers With Candy?
Complete Idiot said:
Loved Arrested Development. Had to focus to catch all the jokes and references.
Anyone here remember Strangers With Candy?
First time I ever saw Colbert outside the Daily Show was Strangers with Candy.
Loved the principal as well - Onyx Blackman
I never go out of my way to watch it, but every time I catch a scene it is so hilarious. It's like I hate the storylines, but as skit comedy it is absolute gold.
The ridiculous storylines just add to the comedy
There are just so many great moments. I need to start a rewatch.
"Has anyone in this family even seen a chicken?"
TXAG 05 said:
Agree that it gets better each time you watch it because you pick up more and more jokes
Completley agree....there are so many nuances that Inpicked up each time and I've probably watched it 50 times
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Classic!
dying at Maybe becoming a Hollywood producer working for Jeff Garlin.
dying at Maybe becoming a Hollywood producer working for Jeff Garlin.
One of the factors that made Arrested Development as good as it was, was the directors. Before they were directing the biggest films in the MCU the Russo Brothers were prolific comedy TV directors, including the pilot episode of Arrested Development which is one of the best pilots of all time IMO. They were also involved in two more of my favorites: Community and Happy Endings. Other directors include Paul Feig, Jay Chandrasekhar, Greg Mottola, Patty Jenkins, and Jason Bateman.
Yeah, that's a really talented list.
Lindsey: "Oh my god, my husband!"
Guy at Bar: "You're married to Carl Weathers?"
Guy at Bar: "You're married to Carl Weathers?"
CharleyKerfeld said:
Lindsey: "Oh my god, my husband!"
Guy at Bar: "You're married to Carl Weathers?"
Carl being cheap AF was such a random and funny storyline
I finally made it to the Analyst / Therapist episode with Bob Loblaw.
this may be the greatest episode of the entire series.
was Charlize Theron already a movie star when this came out?
this may be the greatest episode of the entire series.
was Charlize Theron already a movie star when this came out?
Her character is hilarious.
Yes she was
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did anyone else notice that when George Bluth was trapped in the walls of the house he came across Anyong!!
and that GOB is short for George OSCAR Bluth
and that GOB is short for George OSCAR Bluth
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