May 11, 2008
In honor of Mother's Day, BuddyTV has compiled this list of our 10 favorite motherly moments.
No one should mistake Arrested Development's Lucille Bluth (Jessica Walter) for a good mother. In one episode, she goes so far as to admit “I don't care for GOB,” one of her sons. Yet in the second season, when Buster is about to be sent to the war in Iraq (which, it should be noted, she signed him up for), Lucille prays for divine intervention to keep her baby boy safe. It's perhaps the only motherly act she performs throughout the entire series, and it results in Buster having his hand bitten off (by a loose seal), but still, Lucille is too brilliant a character to leave off this list.
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April 20, 2008
Given the day, it seems only appropriate that we would pay respect to the most laid back, easy-going group of all: the stoners. April 20 is as close as we come to having a Nation Weed Smoking Day in this country, so what better way to celebrate here at BuddyTV than to reflect on our favorite pot-smoking television characters. Well, I imagine you could think of one or two better ways.
For this list, we've put together five of our favorite television characters with reefer madness. Sure, there are many characters who've experimented, such as Seth Cohen from The O.C. or Ross on Friends, but for this list, we wanted honest-to-God, red-blooded, bong lovers. And indeed, we've found characters who all have a need...a need for weed.
April 16, 2008
Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Henry Winkler will soon be reuniting in yet another Mitch Hurwitz's creation. However, their reunion won't be taking place in the much-awaited Arrested Development film given that the movie won't be hitting the theaters anytime soon. This time, Hurwitz, who created the sitcom about a formerly wealthy and habitually dysfunctional family, has enlisted three of the show's veterans for his new animated FOX comedy series.
Sit Down, Shut Up, which is based on a live-action Australian series, is Hurwitz's latest pilot after working on Arrested Development and serving as writer to the show The Thick of It. The animated comedy revolves around a group of high school teachers who care more about their own insecurities and agendas than about the needs of their students.
March 13, 2008
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Raising a son as a single father can't be easy, especially when you're Michael Bluth (Jason Bateman), trying to balance fatherly duties with managing one of the most dysfunctional families ever put on TV in Arrested Development. Michael tries his hardest to be a good guy in a genetic pool infested by amorality. Though finding love is often a problem for him (unless it's with a mentally retarded British woman), Michael doesn't let that fruitless pursuit interfere with spending time with his son. Whether they're using the Corn Baller or selling frozen bananas, the Bluth boys are sure to be having a good time.
June 21, 2007
Michael Cera was known for his role as George Michael Bluth on the television series Arrested Development. As the son of Michael Bluth, he appeared to share some of his father’s positive qualities. More often than not, he felt pressured to live up to his father’s expectations, halfheartedly willing to obey his plans even if they are in conflict with his own beliefs. Apart from his relationship with his father, another thing that was apparent in his character plot was his sexual tension with his cousin Maeby.
June 21, 2007
Although Jason Bateman worked in many films in the past, he became popular for his role as Michael Bluth on the comedy series Arrested Development. He played the lead character with a relatively honorable role. As the second oldest Bluth son and father to George Michael Bluth, he was considered as the most functional member of the family. He appeared to be self-sacrificing and sensible in making decisions. On the other hand, he was also perceived as someone who behaves unethically with a false sense of superiority. After his father, George Sr., got arrested, he was forced to take charge of the family business despite the constant manipulation and materialism of other family members. Throughout the series, he tried to keep his family intact by attempting to always do the right thing.