Arrested Development
The highly anticipated fourth season of "Arrested Development" is finally upon us (available on Netflix on May 26). To honor this glorious occasion, we rewatched all 53 episodes from the first three seasons to compile a list of the 100 greatest quotes from the show. Since the genius of a show this dry and well-written lies in the delivery and context of the jokes, we had to set a few ground rules to make the list manageable. For the top 100, we limited each spot in the rankings to stand-alone lines and brief exchanges between two characters. Otherwise we'd be transcribing full scenes for every quote. With that out of the way, it's time to unwind with a vodka rocks, a frozen banana and the ...
When it comes to television, nothing good can last forever, unless you’re “General Hospital” or “The Simpsons.” Even then, you’re pushing it after more than two decades of work. With “30 Rock” and “Fringe” already in the can after short-lived final seasons, it's time to focus on the rest of the notable departures from TV we will have to endure in 2013. Let's hope they go out with a bang. The Office (May 16) A pioneer in successful laugh-track free mockumentaries to air in America will soon be off the air. NBC’s golden goose ever since shows like ...
The concept of watching a TV show when it actually airs is as archaic as watching TV on a TV, so if you’re making your own viewing rules, might as well cram as much quality programming into your eye holes as possible. Here are the 10 shows you owe it to yourself to power-watch. 10. ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT Yes, there are new episodes coming to Netflix – but the “temper your expectations” tour has begun in earnest leading up to the premiere, which indicates the gang’s return might not be as satisfying as fans had hoped. So why not get a jump on what will be known as the “good” ...
TV shows returning to the airwaves after being canceled or nearly canceled is nothing new. In fact, wildly successful shows such as “Star Trek” and “Baywatch” (which, if you can believe it, averaged over a billion worldwide viewers weekly in its prime) were at one point axed, only to be brought back due to syndication ratings, cult followings and/or movie sales. And while it is nothing new, it seems that it is becoming more commonplace. It was announced on January 15 that the AMC series “The Killing,” which was canceled after its second season, has now been renewed for a 12-episode third ...
Artist Kirk Demarais has been using colored pencils to create portraits based on fictitious television and film families. His current collection is making the rounds on the Internet. Here are some of his favorites, but you can see the entire series on his website. The Bluths of "Arrested Development" ...
