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December 13, 2005

Arrested Development drops the P word

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Posted by Matt May

A reference to podcasting in last night's episode of the Fox comedy "Arrested Development" may have been more than just a one-liner.

It happened as Oscar Bluth, the hapless twin brother of family patriarch and criminal mastermind George Sr., was about to be incarcerated once again due to mistaken identity.

Warden: What a treat: the man who cost me my promotion ends up back in my care. And I don't think there's going to be an I'm Oscar Web site this time.

Oscar: I think this time I'll do a podcast.

Think they may be dropping hints? AD is on the way out after two and a half seasons, with Fox planning to replace it early next year, presumably with some show featuring models singing on a desert island surrounded by product placements. But the show's DVD sales are strong, and the fan base is rabid, if a bit small. Steve Safran at Lost Remote has already recommended that AD continue on as a video podcast. If they can keep the troupe together (including Jason Bateman, Jeffrey Tambor, Portia de Rossi, David Cross, and the uncredited voice of Ron Howard), they'd have a lot more fun -- and they may still make a lot of money. Could Arrested Development be the first TV show rescued by the Long Tail?

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1. Whitney on December 13, 2005 06:11 PM writes...

I can't believe that they are getting rid of this show... it is in one word AMAZING! Its fun, hilarious and deliciously witty! its been a long time since I've seen a show that is so good that I rushed out to buy the DVD seasons the day they were out! Its somethin' else! I really really hope that it can be saved! I love it with all my heart!

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