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FOX Cancels Arrested Development
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It's a shame. Although, from a creative standpoint, the format of the show was such that it would have been difficult to drag it on for many seasons anyway (think "Soap").
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Originally Posted by Big Mac
Look at the people that watch fox. Seriously.
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I don't know which news is worse, Mactel or this atrocious act. . .
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Michael, you're such a *****.
This sucks.
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Originally Posted by Big Mac
I don't know which news is worse, Mactel or this atrocious act. . .
I say your sig is worse. . .
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IMHO, the show was terrific! Too terrific. It took smarts, sophistication and frankly, a little work to really appreciate the show. I ALWAYS felt there was stuff I was 'missing' or jokes I couldn't appreciate superficially. I found I would record the shows but because I can seldom focus on JUST WATCHING THE SHOW and doing nothing else, I always put it off until I knew I'd be able to give it ALL my attention.
Work.
But, the portrayals and plotlines and jokes and all were/are sublime.
In an aside to the executive producers Howard & Grazer, (Ron & Brian) A&E, anyone?
I think it's too good a show to let it just go away. It will return SOMEWHERE else, I think.
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Originally Posted by Dark Helmet
Look at the people that watch fox. Seriously.
eat a dick
save your pretentions for your oprah forum
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SAD DAY.
I think we should create a petition.
Like that would work anyway.
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Maybe if there is a jump in DVD sales, Fox might bring it back.
I've pretty much given up on them. I'm surprised Fox hasn't cancelled 24 yet. I seems like every show I have an interest in they cancel.
Futurama
Undeclared
Family Guy (it has returned but for how long?)
Married with Children
Herman's Head
and so on...
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Originally Posted by Dark Helmet
Look at the people that watch fox. Seriously.
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Originally Posted by Artful Dodger
eat a dick
save your pretentions for your oprah forum
The idiots that watch fox and all of its garbage programming are not going to want a intelligent comedy like AD.
Just look at Fox's trash lineup and tell me otherwise. (The only exception is the Simpsons)
Remember that show about people eating gross stuff?
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Originally Posted by Dark Helmet
The idiots that watch fox and all of its garbage programming are not going to want a intelligent comedy like AD.
Just look at Fox's trash lineup and tell me otherwise. (The only exception is the Simpsons)
Remember that show about people eating gross stuff?
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What must ones IQ be to enjoy this trash?
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I'm personally glad it's cancelled so I no longer have to listen to people constantly whining about how it's such a great show and nobody watches it... waaaaaaaaaahhh!
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Originally Posted by Dark Helmet
The idiots that watch fox and all of its garbage programming are not going to want a intelligent comedy like AD.
Just look at Fox's trash lineup and tell me otherwise. (The only exception is the Simpsons)
Remember that show about people eating gross stuff?
I'm no fox apologist, but I'll give you fear factor. That show is/was utter garbage, primarily due to Joe Rogan.
Simpsons and family guy are huge winners.
I think Fox is watched by people from all walks of life...not just garbage.
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Originally Posted by Artful Dodger
Simpsons and family guy are huge winners.
I think Fox is watched by people from all walks of life...not just garbage.
Yup, Simpsons, family guy and 24 are good shows. The rest is trailer park TV.
Trading Spouses? Renovate my family? Cops? And lets not forget all those crazy "wildest videos" shows.
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Try and find me a show that rivals America's Most Wanted in fugitves captured?
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Originally Posted by Dark Helmet
Yup, Simpsons, family guy and 24 are good shows. The rest is trailer park TV.
What makes you better than people living in trailor parks? I think you are a bit disillusioned.
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i thought fear factor was on nbc?
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Originally Posted by Kevin
What makes you better than people living in trailor parks? I think you are a bit disillusioned.
NAh, he is just having a FIT AT HIMSELF
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I left a voicemail for minneapolis' fox station's executive office. I plan on calling there a lot because this is a rubbish decision, they won't even finish the season, what garbage. I hate Fox.
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Fox are idiots who don't know how to promote good shows. Utter bastards.
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They kill AD but renew Stacked. The FOX president should be canceled.
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Originally Posted by Artful Dodger
I'm no fox apologist, but I'll give you fear factor. That show is/was utter garbage, primarily due to Joe Rogan.
Simpsons and family guy are huge winners.
I think Fox is watched by people from all walks of life...not just garbage.
But let's be clear, Fox, just like ALL shows and networks have a target demographic and the demographics for the network definitely AIN'T the same as those for AD.
Fox skews younger and lower education than AD, I'd guess and I'd say also that AD pulls more males than the network in general.
IMHO, I think everyone in the industry recognizes this isn't good-bye for the show but just adios, we'll see you on the flip side!
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I've haven't seen this many narrow minded generalizations going on in one thread in awhile.
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Originally Posted by mojo2
But let's be clear, Fox, just like ALL shows and networks have a target demographic and the demographics for the network definitely AIN'T the same as those for AD.
Fox skews younger and lower education than AD, I'd guess and I'd say also that AD pulls more males than the network in general.
IMHO, I think everyone in the industry recognizes this isn't good-bye for the show but just adios, we'll see you on the flip side!
True, Fox's general demographic is probably a bit younger and less mature than the average AD watcher.
for me, it's like this:
I think it requires more general cultural knoweldge to understand the full enslaught of comedy in a Family Guy or Simpsons episode than an AD episode.
AD requires more of an emotional quotient to fully grasp the hilarity. Family Guy, Simpsons, AD are all great shows, just different. I enjoy all of them. They, however, impose no implication on education levels.
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i am glad it was canceled. i too am sick of hearing about how it is such a great show and that more people should watch it. stacked sucks but the war at home is decent. the only primetime shows i watch is the office and boston legal. they are the only ones worthy of my precious time
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Well, this just proves Fox is in a state of arrested development.
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It was a good show. That's too bad.
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Originally Posted by Artful Dodger
I'm no fox apologist, but I'll give you fear factor. That show is/was utter garbage, primarily due to Joe Rogan.
I don't watch Fear Factor, but Joe Rogan was excellent on NewsRadio.
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Originally Posted by lavar78
I don't watch Fear Factor, but Joe Rogan was excellent on NewsRadio.
Everyone was good on News Radio.
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Originally Posted by Kevin
I've haven't seen this many narrow minded generalizations going on in one thread in awhile.
Do a search of all your posts.
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Do a search of all your posts.
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Originally Posted by Railroader
Everyone was good on News Radio.
True, true.
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To me, this is not a loss. Never could stand the show.
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Originally Posted by DeathToWindows
To me, this is not a loss. Never could stand the show.
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best canceled tv show evar
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The show was OK, but I never forgave them for stealing the name from that awesome hip-hop group, Arrested Development.
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TV sucks. I have zero faith in ANY network these days. Everything that is different and worthwhile either gets canceled or assimilated to pacify the lowest common denominator, AKA the average american.
Incidentally this december will mark one year since I got rid of my tv completely.
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I think it's time to set everyone straight with their TV network stereotypes:
NBC is for gays. Myth Shows like Apprentice and Joey attract some straight viewers.
CBS is for old people True
FOX is for rednecks. Myth House, Family Guy, Simpsons, Malcolm, and other shows are generally clever.
UPN is for black people. True
WB is for girls. True
ABC has no viewers False Has had very good ratings lately.
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Originally Posted by Kerrigan
I think it's time to set everyone straight with their TV network stereotypes:
NBC is for gays. Myth Shows like Apprentice and Joey attract some straight viewers.
CBS is for old people True
FOX is for rednecks. Myth House, Family Guy, Simpsons, Malcolm, and other shows are generally clever.
UPN is for black people. True
WB is for girls. True
ABC has no viewers False Has had very good ratings lately.
Huh, I never had any of those stereotypes.
I guess I just set you straight on your stereotype.
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Don't get too bent out of shape about it.
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i watched the first episodes till i heard there wasnt enough people watching it....i then stopped watching it as much knowing lameass fox would cancel it, and figure i could enjoy the DVD's after its all said and done so that it would still feel new. its one of the best televion shows on now a days and it's unfortunate that it's end is because of fox execs instead of the cast gracefully leaving the program....oh well R.I.P.
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