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Mr. F
"Mr. F" is the fifth episode of the third season of the American television satirical sitcom ''Arrested Development''. It is the 45th overall episode of the series, and was written by co-executive producers Richard Day and Jim Vallely, and directed by Arlene Sanford. It originally aired on Fox on November 7, 2005, airing back-to-back with the previous episode, " Notapusy". The series, narrated by Ron Howard, follows the Bluths, a formerly wealthy, dysfunctional family, who made their money from property development. The Bluth family consists of Michael, his twin sister Lindsay, his older brother Gob, his younger brother Buster, their mother Lucille and father George Sr., as well as Michael's son George Michael, and Lindsay and her husband Tobias' daughter Maeby. In the episode, Gob tries to trick the company's Japanese investors by building a "Tiny Town", but Tobias ruins everything after he mistakes a CIA agent for a talent agent from CAA.. Plot Michael (Jason Batema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arrested Development
''Arrested Development'' is an American satire, satirical television sitcom created by Mitchell Hurwitz. It follows the Bluths, a formerly wealthy, dysfunctional family and is presented in a Serial (radio and television), serialized format, incorporating handheld camera work, voice-over narration, archival photos and historical footage, and maintains numerous running gags and catchphrases. Ron Howard served as both an executive producer and the omniscient narrator and, in later seasons, appears in the show as a fictionalized version of himself. Set in Newport Beach, California, the series was filmed primarily in Culver City, California, Culver City and Marina del Rey, California, Marina del Rey. ''Arrested Development'' received critical acclaim. It won six Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award, and attracted a cult following. It has been widely regarded as one of the greatest TV shows of all time. It influenced later Single-camera setup, single-camera comedy series such ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sitcom
A sitcom (short for situation comedy or situational comedy) is a genre of comedy produced for radio and television, that centers on a recurring cast of character (arts), characters as they navigate humorous situations within a consistent setting, such as a home, workplace, or community. Unlike sketch comedy, which features different characters and settings in each Sketch comedy, skit, sitcoms typically maintain plot continuity across episodes. This continuity allows for the development of storylines and characters over time, fostering audience engagement and investment in the characters' lives and relationships. History The structure and concept of a sitcom have roots in earlier forms of comedic theater, such as farces and comedy of manners. These forms relied on running gags to generate humor, but the term ''sitcom'' emerged as radio and TV adapted these principles into a new medium. The word was not commonly used until the 1950s. Early television sitcoms were often filme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buster Bluth
''Arrested Development'' is an American television sitcom that originally aired on Fox from November 2, 2003 to February 10, 2006. A fourth season of 15 episodes was released on Netflix on May 26, 2013, and a fifth season was released in two parts on May 29, 2018 and March 15, 2019. Created by Mitchell Hurwitz, the show centers the Bluth family. The Bluths are formerly wealthy and a habitually dysfunctional family. It is presented in a continuous format, and incorporates hand-held camera work, narration, archival photos, and historical footage. The series stars Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Alia Shawkat, Tony Hale, David Cross, Jeffrey Tambor, and Jessica Walter. In addition, Ron Howard serves as the series narrator and an executive producer on the show. The main characters of ''Arrested Development'' can be divided into the Bluth ( ) and Fünke ( ) families. Bluth family tree † denotes a deceased character Dashed lines denote adopt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Will Arnett
William Emerson Arnett (; born May 4, 1970) is a Canadian and American actor and comedian. He is widely known for his roles as Gob Bluth in the Fox/Netflix sitcom '' Arrested Development'' (2003–2006, 2013, 2018–2019) and the titular character in the Netflix animated series ''BoJack Horseman'' (2014–2020). He has received nominations for seven Primetime Emmy Awards and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. Arnett was Emmy-nominated for his recurring role as Devon Banks in the NBC sitcom ''30 Rock'' (2007–2013). He starred in the NBC sitcom '' Up All Night'' (2011–2012), the CBS sitcom '' The Millers'' (2013–2014), and the Netflix mystery series '' Murderville''. He has also starred, co-created, executive produced the Fox sitcom '' Running Wilde'' (2010–2011), and the Netflix comedy-drama series '' Flaked'' (2016–2017). Arnett has acted in films such as '' Let's Go to Prison'' (2006), '' Blades of Glory'' (2007), '' Semi-Pro'' (2008), ''G-Force'' (2009), and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gob Bluth
''Arrested Development'' is an American television sitcom that originally aired on Fox from November 2, 2003 to February 10, 2006. A fourth season of 15 episodes was released on Netflix on May 26, 2013, and a fifth season was released in two parts on May 29, 2018 and March 15, 2019. Created by Mitchell Hurwitz, the show centers the Bluth family. The Bluths are formerly wealthy and a habitually dysfunctional family. It is presented in a continuous format, and incorporates hand-held camera work, narration, archival photos, and historical footage. The series stars Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Alia Shawkat, Tony Hale, David Cross, Jeffrey Tambor, and Jessica Walter. In addition, Ron Howard serves as the series narrator and an executive producer on the show. The main characters of ''Arrested Development'' can be divided into the Bluth ( ) and Fünke ( ) families. Bluth family tree † denotes a deceased character Dashed lines denote adoption C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jessica Walter
Jessica Ann Walter (January 31, 1941 – March 24, 2021) was an American actress who appeared in more than 170 film, stage, and television productions. In films, she was best known for her role as a psychotic and obsessed fan of a local disc jockey in the 1971 Clint Eastwood thriller, ''Play Misty for Me''. On television, she was most recently known for her role of Lucille Bluth on the sitcom ''Arrested Development'' (2003–2006, 2013–2019) and for providing the voice of Malory Archer on the FX animated series '' Archer'' (2009–2021). Walter received various awards over the course of her television career, including a Primetime Emmy Award for '' Amy Prentiss'' (1975). She also received two Golden Globe Award nominations and three Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. For her starring role opposite Eastwood in ''Play Misty for Me'', Walter received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama. After studying acting at the Neighborhood Pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Cross
David Cross (born April 4, 1964) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and director. Cross is best known for his stand-up performances, the HBO sketch comedy series '' Mr. Show with Bob and David'' (1995–1998), his role as Ian Hawke in the Alvin and the Chipmunks franchise, and his role as Tobias Fünke in the Fox/Netflix sitcom ''Arrested Development'' (2003–2006, 2013–2019). He has been described as “one of the defining figures of cult Gen X comedy”. Cross created, wrote, executive produced, and starred in '' The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret'' (2010–2016); developed and had a prominent role in ''Freak Show'' (2006); appeared on ''Modern Family'' (2011–2012); and portrayed Ian Hawke in ''Alvin and the Chipmunks'' (2007), '' Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel'' (2009), and '' Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked'' (2011). Cross has also done voice work for the sitcom '' Oliver Beene'' (2003–2004), and has had lead voice-over rol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tobias Fünke
''Arrested Development'' is an American television sitcom that originally aired on Fox from November 2, 2003 to February 10, 2006. A fourth season of 15 episodes was released on Netflix on May 26, 2013, and a fifth season was released in two parts on May 29, 2018 and March 15, 2019. Created by Mitchell Hurwitz, the show centers the Bluth family. The Bluths are formerly wealthy and a habitually dysfunctional family. It is presented in a continuous format, and incorporates hand-held camera work, narration, archival photos, and historical footage. The series stars Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Alia Shawkat, Tony Hale, David Cross, Jeffrey Tambor, and Jessica Walter. In addition, Ron Howard serves as the series narrator and an executive producer on the show. The main characters of ''Arrested Development'' can be divided into the Bluth ( ) and Fünke ( ) families. Bluth family tree † denotes a deceased character Dashed lines denote adoption ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Bateman
Jason Kent Bateman (born January 14, 1969) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Michael Bluth in the Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox / Netflix sitcom ''Arrested Development'' (2003–2019) and Marty Byrde in the Netflix crime drama series ''Ozark (TV series), Ozark'' (2017–2022), as well as for his work in numerous comedy films. His accolades include a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. Bateman began his career as a child actor, appearing on television in the early 1980s on shows such as the NBC drama series ''Little House on the Prairie (TV series), Little House on the Prairie'' from 1981 to 1982 and ''The Hogan Family'' from 1986 to 1991. Bateman's early film roles include ''Teen Wolf Too'' (1987) and ''Necessary Roughness (film), Necessary Roughness'' (1991) before taking supporting roles in ''The Break-Up'' (2006), ''Juno (film), Juno'' (2007), ''Hancock (film), Hancock'' (2008), and ''Up in the Air (2009 film), Up in the Air'' (2009). Bateman took ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucille Bluth
''Arrested Development'' is an American television sitcom that originally aired on Fox from November 2, 2003 to February 10, 2006. A fourth season of 15 episodes was released on Netflix on May 26, 2013, and a fifth season was released in two parts on May 29, 2018 and March 15, 2019. Created by Mitchell Hurwitz, the show centers the Bluth family. The Bluths are formerly wealthy and a habitually dysfunctional family. It is presented in a continuous format, and incorporates hand-held camera work, narration, archival photos, and historical footage. The series stars Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Alia Shawkat, Tony Hale, David Cross, Jeffrey Tambor, and Jessica Walter. In addition, Ron Howard serves as the series narrator and an executive producer on the show. The main characters of ''Arrested Development'' can be divided into the Bluth ( ) and Fünke ( ) families. Bluth family tree † denotes a deceased character Dashed lines denote adoption C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Bluth
Nichael "Michael" Bluth is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the American television satirical sitcom ''Arrested Development'', created by Mitchell Hurwitz, and portrayed by Jason Bateman. Michael serves as the series straight man, often leading his family through its many crises. Character history Michael (born December 14, 1967) is the second oldest Bluth son, and the father of George Michael Bluth. He has an older brother, Gob (pronounced like the biblical character Job), a younger half-brother, Buster, and a twin sister, Lindsay (she is later revealed to be adopted and older than Michael). He also has an adopted Korean brother named Annyong, who is almost 20 years younger. When his father George Sr. goes to jail, Michael becomes head of the family and CEO and President of the Bluth Company. His authority, however, is constantly undermined by his family. He remained President for all of Season 1, but was replaced by Gob in Season 2. As Vice President, Mic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
