Chiming In On NBC's Lack of Love for 30 Rock

NBC is pimping out its fall line-up during the jillion and one commercial breaks during the Olympics. I've seen multiple spots for The Office, (including an excellent one about a game called slapface) Heroes, and My Name Is Earl. I've even seen spots for new shows like that Christian Slater thriller. Sidenote: I have a hard time getting over the fact that he's a young, greasy-looking version of Jack Nicholson (sans acting chops).

I digress. What have I not seen commercials for? 30 Rock. The show got nominated for 17 Emmys. Count 'em. 17. Despite being critically accalimed and for my money one of the funniest if not the most consistently funny show on television, NBC is kind of giving it the cold shoulder.

Other example: The Office and Earl premiere September 25. They get choice hour-long spots against Grey's Anatomy on what will be the biggest TV night of the fall season. Did I also mention that this premiere date is just four days after the Emmy's. When does 30 Rock premiere? OCTOBER 30. So instead of blitzing the hell out of a show that will undoubtedly do well at the Emmy's, NBC is keeping 30 Rock locked away until everyone except the die-hards can forget about it again.

It's tragic really. It's like the first half of Intervention. Please don't throw your life away on Earl NBC. Please!

For those of you not on the 30 Rock bandwagon yet, here's your step-stool. Hop on board bitches. If NBC has their way, this one is going the way of Arrested Development.

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My New "It" Couple

So Amber Tamblyn is currently dating David Cross . Once you get past the May/December issue here, you'll see that my new favorite "it" couple really is a match made in oddball romance heaven.

David Cross :
-Under rated TV show (Arrested Development)
-Denim shorts very important to his character (He was a never-nude on AD)

Amber Tamblyn:
-Under rated TV show (Joan of Arcadia)
-Denim pants very important to her character (She's reprising her role as Tibby in Sisterhood of The Traveling Pants 2)


And there you have it. I'm happy for them. Funny hipsters belong together.

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De-Mystifying The Office Spin-Off

Let's clear things up.

Amy Poehler is NOT going to star in The Office spin-off. Apparently she's going to be on a different NBC show, similar to The Office (single-camera, maybe a mockumentary) but totally unrelated and set to debut in the spring. Poehler is having a baby this fall after all.

However, there is still going to be an Office spin-off and it's still debuting after the Super Bowl. Poehler just won't be in it.

Sad.

Maybe Will Arnett can still be in. Or anyone else from Arrested Development.

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STOP THE PRESSES: Office Spin-Off News

This is still a rumor but if it comes to fruition, consider it the best thing to happen to The Office since the Schrutebuck. It's so exciting that I am writing it in a larger font.

Amy Poehler (SNL wonder-woman and comedy movie cash cow) may star in the new Office spin-off.

I know, I know, I am also having trouble containing my excitement. If she can find a role for her husband, (Will Arnett, better known as GOB from Arrested Development) then this show may end up improving on the original. Did I just write that? I think I did. And I am standing by it.

My enthusiasm level for the spin-off has now been elevated to orange. Please adjust your behavior and actions accordingly.

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Arrested Development Movie Is On!

Speaking of cult shows I enjoyed, Jason Bateman confirmed the Arrested Development movie is on and will hit theaters next year.

Can you see it?

That's me smiling from ear to ear.

Suck it Sex & The City. This a TV show that needs some closure.

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You Win 90210 Spin-Off

Jessica Walter (Lucille Bluth of Arrested Development fame) is playing the role of a wealthy, alcoholic, former soap star on the new 90210 spin-off.

This news is a gift and a curse:

Gift: I will watch anything Jessica Walter touches.

Curse: The show isn't a comedy so it will be hard watching her work within the confines of a teen drama. It's kind of like forcing a chef to make you a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

I Just Blue Myself

Rumors are swirling that the long-fabled Arrested Development movie may not be a myth after all. Jason Bateman spoke with Mitchell Hurwitz about working on the script during the Writers Strike.



I don't want to get my hopes up...but let's just say I'm pretty giddy. Tobias alone would be worth the cost of admission.