• 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.

    Ron Howard has confirmed that there will be an Arrested Development movie. http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2009/02/23/exclusive-ron-howard-on-arrested-development-film-its-going-ahead/

    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

  • 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

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