February 9, 200521 yr So let's replace the funniest show on television with a mildly funny new cartoon...ridiculous. I know Arrested Development doesn't get huge ratings, but they're increasing and the DVD sales were great. American Dad better not last past 5 episodes... http://tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial/tve_main/...3477|1|,00.html
February 9, 200521 yr American Dad sucked. I'll watch the next 2 episodes and if it doesn't improve then i'll never watch it again.
February 9, 200521 yr That makes me want to puke. AD is my all-time favorite sitcom and we're only midway through season 2.
February 9, 200521 yr f*** Fox, Arrested Development is the best show on TV and American Dad f***ing sucked. Did they even take into consideration the fact that American Dad aired right after the Simpsons which aired Right after the f***ing Super Bowl. Any piece of s*** show will get good ratings if its aired after the Super Bow.
February 9, 200521 yr Well, yes. But AD airs after the Simpsons every week and still gets mediocre ratings. Unfortunately, it's hardly been on this season it seems. They've had like eight episodes at most?
February 9, 200521 yr QUOTE(winodj @ Feb 9, 2005 -> 05:25 PM) Well, yes. But AD airs after the Simpsons every week and still gets mediocre ratings. Unfortunately, it's hardly been on this season it seems. They've had like eight episodes at most? Ya but American Dad aired after the Super Bowl. Put Arrested Developement in that time slot and I guarentee it gets similar ratings.
February 9, 200521 yr Author QUOTE(winodj @ Feb 9, 2005 -> 05:25 PM) Well, yes. But AD airs after the Simpsons every week and still gets mediocre ratings. Unfortunately, it's hardly been on this season it seems. They've had like eight episodes at most? Yeah it's 8 or 9. Fox held back new episodes around the holidays and some of the football weekends. Even Seinfeld got mediocre ratings it's first couple of seasons. Not trying to compare the two, but AD already has the Best Comedy Emmy under its belt. It's starting to catch on, but as you pointed out, it's hard for people to get hooked when there isn't a new episode every week. I guess people are content with watching crap like Desperate Housewives.
February 9, 200521 yr Let's turn this into a AD favorite quotes thread. On the next Arrested Development, Tobias gets a review of his Shakespeare play... Tobias: I didn’t get into this business to please sophomore Tracy Schwartzman, so... onward and upward. On... ... moments later. Tobias: (Crying.) Why, Tracy?! Why?!
February 9, 200521 yr Author in honor of his new book: George, Sr.: Yeah, well, I’m trying to get us out of last place, Michael. We’re playing Rahway next week. Word has it that they’re getting Jose Canseco.
February 9, 200521 yr My favorite episode of AD by far is Pier Pressure from season one. Gob gets the hot cops to scare George Micheal straight. Gob: (about the hot cops) These guys are pros, Michael. They're gonna push the tension till the last possible moment before they strip. Michael: They're not going to strip, are they? Gob: I told them not to, but I can't promise that their instincts won't kick in. Gob: What? Oh, no! It's the cops! Oh! And a .. construction worker.
February 10, 200521 yr Buster swings a hammer, destroying a priceless artifact... Buster: "That was 90% gravity."
February 10, 200521 yr Arrested Development sucks so much. Quality decision by Fox. Addition by subtraction.
February 10, 200521 yr QUOTE(Mr. Zero @ Feb 9, 2005 -> 06:10 PM) Arrested Development sucks so much. Quality decision by Fox. Addition by subtraction. Yeah they were missing "flyover country" with Arested Development. Smart decision by Fox... :rolly
February 10, 200521 yr Actually, when you look at it I'd say Fox is making a pretty good decision. They are actually putting AD in a slot where it will get every chance possible. It will be behind Simpsons and before Family Guy which is probably the best slot a new show could get. People are gonna definately be watching Family Guy and New episodes of the Simpsons is still new episodes of the Simpsons so its in a spot where it could succeed. As far as AD goes, I just never really got into it. I'm assuming they'll move it around a bit and see if it catches but it did have a pretty good slot, imo.
February 10, 200521 yr Author too many "AD" abbreviations in this thread As for anyone that doesn't like or hasn't gotten into Arrested Development, try to find someone with the DVDs and start from the beginning. There are a ton of jokes, especially the last few episodes that most people wouldn't get if they hadn't seen the 1st season.
February 10, 200521 yr I know the only reason I don't watch "AD" is because on Sunday nights I am watching EMHD. (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition) I think I saw one episode of it and wasn't overly thrilled.
February 10, 200521 yr QUOTE(Purdue129 @ Feb 9, 2005 -> 06:35 PM) too many "AD" abbreviations in this thread As for anyone that doesn't like or hasn't gotten into Arrested Development, try to find someone with the DVDs and start from the beginning. There are a ton of jokes, especially the last few episodes that most people wouldn't get if they hadn't seen the 1st season. Yeah, good point..someone coming in midway prob won't get into it cause they won't know what happening...I love the show. Sucks when quality shows get sub par ratings...
February 10, 200521 yr Best show with bad ratings that lasted a decent amount of time: Homicide, life on the street. Lasted 7 seasons. Had horrible ratings, great show.
February 10, 200521 yr QUOTE(Purdue129 @ Feb 9, 2005 -> 06:35 PM) too many "AD" abbreviations in this thread As for anyone that doesn't like or hasn't gotten into Arrested Development, try to find someone with the DVDs and start from the beginning. There are a ton of jokes, especially the last few episodes that most people wouldn't get if they hadn't seen the 1st season. Couldn't agree more. Starting anywhere but the beginning is wrong. I picked up season 1 at Target for 22 bucks. It then quickly surpassed CYE as my favorite sitcom.
February 10, 200521 yr Author David Cross was on Jimmy Kimmel tonight and said the show has stopped production entirely. He said he first heard about it on the internet, not from Fox. Hopefully this is just David Cross being David Cross.
February 10, 200521 yr QUOTE(Kalapse @ Feb 9, 2005 -> 08:36 PM) Best show with bad ratings that lasted a decent amount of time: Homicide, life on the street. Lasted 7 seasons. Had horrible ratings, great show. homicide was such a great show!!
February 10, 200521 yr QUOTE(Purdue129 @ Feb 10, 2005 -> 12:36 AM) David Cross was on Jimmy Kimmel tonight and said the show has stopped production entirely. He said he first heard about it on the internet, not from Fox. Hopefully this is just David Cross being David Cross. Son of a b**** :banghead f*** Fox.
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