Mitchell Hurwitz moves on, why can’t we?
Posted by Maggie
October 27th, 2006 at 12:22pm
In Arrested Development
You may have noticed that cable channel G4 is showing reruns of Arrested Development. Then again, you may not: G4 is hiding way up in the far regions of the box, and it's a video gamers channel. I'm not even sure what that means, or why they should be showing Arrested Development, but I'm grateful anyway.
I've been watching them for some nostalgic viewing recently, and it is still amazing how good it is. That's why it's exciting to hear that Mitchell Hurwitz, Arrested Development creator, is developing a new show based on a hit British series.
I'm excited, but also cautious. Just because The Office is a raging success doesn't mean we should lose sight of all the failed Brit imports of the past: Fawlty Towers. Coupling. The monarchy. Etc.
2 Comments Add your own
1. JayB | October 27th, 2006 at 12:27 pm
Not to mention the god awful Teachers.
That said, Mitch Hurwitz wasn’t involved in any of those. He’s earned my confidence and optimism.
Man I miss AD.
2. Lyle | October 27th, 2006 at 6:32 pm
I’m anticipating this one cautiously. The Thick of It wasn’t very AD-like and I don’t see American audiences embracing it, so it’ll need the same touch The Office got.
I’m sure Hurwitz has the skill, but he’s taken on quite a challenge.
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