• The television series, Arrested Development, aired on the Fox Network from 2003-2006. The series revolved around the exploits of the wealthy but maladjusted Bluth Family after its patriarch, George Bluth Sr. Jeffrey Tambor), was arrested and sent to jail. In addition to serving as executive-producer, Ron Howard was also the narrator for Arrested Development.

  The rumors have been circulating about a film adaptation of the series since 2006 and in early 2009 original cast member Michael Cera, who had not been an advocate of a film version, reportedly changed his mind and decided to join the project.Gawker: Bullied Michael Cera (February 24, 2009) During a 2009 Oscars Red Carpet interview, Ron Howard confirmed the movie was in the works.MTV: Ron Howard: It's Going Ahead (February 23, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Aired: 2003-2006
  2. Network: FOX
  3. Created by Mitchell Hurwitz
  4. Re-runs of the series are available on the cable networks G4 and HDNet
  5. Won six Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series in 2004Emmys: Arrested Development Awards
  6. Won a 2005 Golden Globe for Best Television Series-Musical Or ComedyGolden Globes: Arrested Development Golden Globe
  7. A film adaptation is tentatively scheduled for a 2010 releaseMTV: Ron Howard: It's Going Ahead (February 23, 2009)
  8. Named one of Time Magazine's 100 Greatest Shows of All TimeTime: The 100 Best TV Shows of All-TIME

• Guest Stars

  • In addition to the main cast, a number of well-known comedians and comic actors appeared in cameo roles, including Ben Stiller, Dave Attel, Amy Poehler, Ed Begley Jr., Bob Einstein (better known as Super Dave Osbourne), Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Martin Mull.

• Recurring Jokes and Motifs

  • Running gags and ongoing jokes crossed over into multiple episodes. During the epilogue at the end of each show, the featured scenes from the next Arrested Development would frequently introduce or perpetuate the running jokes.

• Original Cast

  • Ron Howard as Narrator
  • Jason Bateman as Michael Bluth
  • Jeffrey Tambor as George Bluth Sr
  • Portia de Rossi as Lindsay Bluth Funke
  • Will Arnett as George "Gob" Bluth II
  • Michael Cera as George-Michael Bluth
  • Alia Shawkat as Mae "Maeby" Funke
  • Tony Hale as Byron "Buster" Bluth
  • David Cross as Tobias Funke
  • Jessica Walter as Lucille Bluth

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