This is the story of sitcom called Arrested Development and the man who watched the entire 1st season last weekend. It's Blake Detherage.

So, if you didn't know from the title already I watched the entire 1st season of Arrested Development last weekend. My dear friend Au$10 (and probably only reader of this blog) just simply raves about this show. RAVES ABOUT IT! What can I say? It was good. My girl, Alana, and I watched the 1st 2 discs last Thursday and I watched the final one last Friday. It's unlike any other sitcom on tv. I don't think it should be considered a sitcom. Hmmm... What's the definition of sitcom and what requirements have to be met to be considered one?

According to Wikipedia...
A sitcom or situation comedy is a genre of comedy performance originally devised for radio but today typically found on television. Sitcoms usually consist of recurring characters in a format in which there are one or more humorous story lines centred on a common environment, such as a family home or workplace.....

So, I guess it is techinically a sitcom, but god damn it is one bizarre sitcom. Unlike most sitcoms Arrested Development uses a handcam and alot of camera movement whereas most other sitcoms simply use stabilized cameras and cut from simple full shot to head shot. Also Arrested Development has incorporated a monologue that plays throughout the show. The monologue combined with the handcam gives the show a documentary-ish feel. Something Au$10 pointed out to me, and now I see it more and more.

The show also has a strange pace to it. It feels slow, but so much plot is covered thourghout the course of an episode.

Critically Acclaimed Evan has this to say about the show, "It's the best scripted comedy on television today." You know what? I agree.

I don't know if I could commit myself to buy the TVDVDs, but I'm very frugal. I suggest that everyone go out and rent this or borrow their buddy's copy. Sit down, have some drinks and watch it all.

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