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Adamantium · 02-01-2003, 04:10 PM

I was over at TVTome and the news says that "ARCTU" will return in March to finish up the season. Also that the critics are outraged by FOX's on again-off again showing of this great comedy.

Usually I disagree with the critics but they all seem to love "Andy Richter." My favorite show "NewsRadio" also was loved by critics. Although I don't go by the critics, it's nice to have them on my side.

As for the first paragraph, I don't know if that's true. I really did read that on TV Tome. So if that turns out to be wrong, I hope no one puts the blame on me for posting it.

Central Perk · 02-02-2003, 03:57 PM

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Originally posted by TVAdam
I was over at TVTome and the news says that "ARCTU" will return in March to finish up the season. Also that the critics are outraged by FOX's on again-off again showing of this great comedy.

Usually I disagree with the critics but they all seem to love "Andy Richter." My favorite show "NewsRadio" also was loved by critics. Although I don't go by the critics, it's nice to have them on my side.

As for the first paragraph, I don't know if that's true. I really did read that on TV Tome. So if that turns out to be wrong, I hope no one puts the blame on me for posting it.

I read that on TVTome too. I'm glad that the critics can appreciated good comedy and that they enjoy ARCTU. I really hope it does come back in March because I miss it.

Chocoholic · 02-04-2003, 01:05 AM

I'm glad the critics like it too. I usually don't pay attention to critics.

I wish FOX would give Andy a chance. The networks don't seem to be giving any TV show a fair chance these days. TV shows need time to find an audience. If Cheers came out this season, it would be gone within six episodes.

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 02-04-2003, 02:55 AM

I agree. Look @ The Brady Bunch. Never topped well- yet it lasted 5 years. Look at it now-- its one of the most recognizable shows!! FOX should take a hint..

Gotta love the critics for loving it!

Adamantium · 02-05-2003, 12:12 AM

Same with "The Odd Couple". It got low ratings but the network kept it on for five seasons and 114 episodes, because they knew it was a good show and might do well in reruns. Let's just hope that "ARCTU" comes out on dvd and has the biggest sales ever, showing FOX what a great show it is.

Central Perk · 02-17-2003, 10:57 AM

CRITICAL ACCLAIM

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT ANDY RICHTER CONTROLS THE UNIVERSE

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY, Ken Tucker, March 29, 2002
"Richter...deserves to draw an audience big enough to keep his fantasies alive."

TIME, James Poniewozik, March 25, 2002
"...the funniest new sitcom of the spring..."

VARIETY, Phil Gallo, March 18-24, 2002
"ANDY RICHTER CONTROLS THE UNIVERSE has the potential to be the most talked about comedy of the 2001-2002 season, a true water-cooler conversation generator that will have viewers in stitches..."

HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, Barry Garron, March 18, 2002
"...a fresh perspective and a unique style.

PEOPLE, Terry Kelleher, 3/25/02
"...delivers top-drawer black comedy...a role right for Richter..."

US, Tom Conroy, 3/25/02
"Richter has both beaten the Long odds and shown that he can be a credible first banana...Richter scales new heights."

TV GUIDE, Matt Roush, March 16, 2002
"Best midseason comedy...Crammed with silly jokes and deadpan irony, Richter is droll and irreverent, much like its star."

ESQUIRE, Elizabeth Einstein, March 2002
"A sitcom worth watching."

ELLE, David Handelman, January 2002
"The smartest new sitcom in the universe."

USA TODAY, Robert Bianco, March 19, 2002
"...fresh and funny...comedy still thrives in one small corner of the universe..."

NY DAILY NEWS, David Bianculli, March 19, 2002
"New Andy Richter show a dandy...Victor Fresco and Andy Ackerman... have given Richter the perfect playing filed."

THE NEW YORK POST, Michael Giltz, March 3, 2002
"The new Fox series ANDY RICHTER CONTROLS THE UNIVERSE is one of the unexpected delights of the season."

THE LOS ANGELES TIMES, Howard Rosenberg, March 18, 2002
"...Witty...sneaky funny...the writing is witty..."

THE LA DAILY NEWS, David Kronke, March 19, 2002
"'Andy Richter Controls the Universe' boasts perhaps some of the oddest but most inspired punch lines of any network sitcom currently in production...he certainly deserves to control your remote control."

THE NEWARK STAR LEDGER, Alan Sepinwall, March 19, 2002
"It's all extremely clever."

THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE, Steve Johnson, March 19, 2002
"The new FOX series 'Andy Richter Controls the Universe' is the flat-out funniest new comedy of the TV season."

SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER, Sonia Mansfield, March 19, 2002
"'Andy Richter Controls the Universe' is hilarious. It made me laugh out loud - the highest compliment I can pay to a sitcom."

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Tim Goodman, March 20, 2002
"'Andy Richter Controls the Universe,' an excellent, hilarious new show."

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Tim Goodman, March 19, 2002
"...it's a welcome relief from the normal sitcom formula..."

THE ATLANTA JOURNAL & CONSTITUTION, Steve Murray, March 19, 2002
"...smart, silly and often laugh-out-loud funny."

THE CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER, Mark Dawidziak, March 19, 2002
"Immediately as engaging as it is entertaining, 'Andy Richter Controls the Universe' lives up to this billing. It's a show with real possibilities."

THE DENVER POST, Joanne Ostrow, March 19, 2002
"Andy Richter Controls the Universe'... deserves inter-galactic, cross-planetary notice, or at least the attention of couch potatoes surfing the dial..."

THE ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH, Gail Pennigton, March 19, 2002
"But 'Andy Richter' manages to feel fresh, and even better, it's genuinely funny."

THE PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE REVIEW, Laura Urbani, March 19, 2002
" 'Andy Richter Controls the Universe' is one of the best new comedies on television."

THE OREGONIAN, Peter Ames Carlin, March 17, 2002
"FOX's ANDY RICHTER CONTROLS THE UNIVERSE may well be the funniest, most ingenious sitcom of the season"

PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE, Rob Owen, Jan. 12, 2002
"An odd, unique little show that's the best mid-season sitcom...".

[COLOR=orange-red]

THE BEST (Critics Poll)

1. "The Sopranos," HBO (not eligible)
2. "24," FOX (1)
3. "Curb Your Enthusiasm," HBO (19)
4. "Boomtown," NBC (new)
5. "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," CBS (7)
6. "The West Wing," NBC (3)
7. "Everybody Loves Raymond," CBS (11)
8. "Six Feet Under," HBO (2)
9. "Gilmore Girls," The WB (8)
10. "Friends," NBC (6)
10. (tie) "The Simpsons," FOX (15)
12. "The Wire," HBO (new)
13. "The Osbournes," MTV (new)
14. "Scrubs," NBC (10)
15. "Alias," ABC (12)
16. "The Bernie Mac Show," FOX (5)
16. (tie) "American Dreams," NBC (new)[/COLOR]
18. "Andy Richter Controls the Universe," FOX (not ranked)
[COLOR=orange-red]18. (tie) "Robbery Homicide Division," CBS (new)
20. "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," UPN (20)
20. (tie) "The Daily Show," Comedy Central[/COLOR]

Andy Richter Controls the Universe is FOX's 3rd favorite show among critics. Why FOX would want to canel it is beyond me.

Chocoholic · 02-17-2003, 05:36 PM

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Originally posted by Dr. Frasier Crane

Andy Richter Controls the Universe is FOX's 3rd favorite show among critics. Why FOX would want to canel it is beyond me.

Because people seem to want reality shows and that crap

Central Perk · 02-17-2003, 05:58 PM

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Originally posted by WingsFan

Because people seem to want reality shows and that crap

Yeah, but the thing reality shows have no longevity but ARCTU could last awhile on the air and in syndication.

02-01-2003, 04:10 PM	#1
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,820	Something To Talk About I was over at TVTome and the news says that "ARCTU" will return in March to finish up the season. Also that the critics are outraged by FOX's on again-off again showing of this great comedy. Usually I disagree with the critics but they all seem to love "Andy Richter." My favorite show "NewsRadio" also was loved by critics. Although I don't go by the critics, it's nice to have them on my side. As for the first paragraph, I don't know if that's true. I really did read that on TV Tome. So if that turns out to be wrong, I hope no one puts the blame on me for posting it.

02-04-2003, 02:55 AM	#4
¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ MISS APRIL Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 19, 2001 Location: Parsonsfield ME Shaws - Screwing my way up the employment ladder! Posts: 68,780	I agree. Look @ The Brady Bunch. Never topped well- yet it lasted 5 years. Look at it now-- its one of the most recognizable shows!! FOX should take a hint.. Gotta love the critics for loving it!
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02-04-2003, 01:05 AM	#3
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	I'm glad the critics like it too. I usually don't pay attention to critics. I wish FOX would give Andy a chance. The networks don't seem to be giving any TV show a fair chance these days. TV shows need time to find an audience. If Cheers came out this season, it would be gone within six episodes.

02-05-2003, 12:12 AM	#5
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,820	Same with "The Odd Couple". It got low ratings but the network kept it on for five seasons and 114 episodes, because they knew it was a good show and might do well in reruns. Let's just hope that "ARCTU" comes out on dvd and has the biggest sales ever, showing FOX what a great show it is.

02-17-2003, 10:57 AM	#6
Central Perk ~~~~~ Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 10, 2002 Posts: 4,553	CRITICAL ACCLAIM WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT ANDY RICHTER CONTROLS THE UNIVERSE ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY, Ken Tucker, March 29, 2002 "Richter...deserves to draw an audience big enough to keep his fantasies alive." TIME, James Poniewozik, March 25, 2002 "...the funniest new sitcom of the spring..." VARIETY, Phil Gallo, March 18-24, 2002 "ANDY RICHTER CONTROLS THE UNIVERSE has the potential to be the most talked about comedy of the 2001-2002 season, a true water-cooler conversation generator that will have viewers in stitches..." HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, Barry Garron, March 18, 2002 "...a fresh perspective and a unique style. PEOPLE, Terry Kelleher, 3/25/02 "...delivers top-drawer black comedy...a role right for Richter..." US, Tom Conroy, 3/25/02 "Richter has both beaten the Long odds and shown that he can be a credible first banana...Richter scales new heights." TV GUIDE, Matt Roush, March 16, 2002 "Best midseason comedy...Crammed with silly jokes and deadpan irony, Richter is droll and irreverent, much like its star." ESQUIRE, Elizabeth Einstein, March 2002 "A sitcom worth watching." ELLE, David Handelman, January 2002 "The smartest new sitcom in the universe." USA TODAY, Robert Bianco, March 19, 2002 "...fresh and funny...comedy still thrives in one small corner of the universe..." NY DAILY NEWS, David Bianculli, March 19, 2002 "New Andy Richter show a dandy...Victor Fresco and Andy Ackerman... have given Richter the perfect playing filed." THE NEW YORK POST, Michael Giltz, March 3, 2002 "The new Fox series ANDY RICHTER CONTROLS THE UNIVERSE is one of the unexpected delights of the season." THE LOS ANGELES TIMES, Howard Rosenberg, March 18, 2002 "...Witty...sneaky funny...the writing is witty..." THE LA DAILY NEWS, David Kronke, March 19, 2002 "'Andy Richter Controls the Universe' boasts perhaps some of the oddest but most inspired punch lines of any network sitcom currently in production...he certainly deserves to control your remote control." THE NEWARK STAR LEDGER, Alan Sepinwall, March 19, 2002 "It's all extremely clever." THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE, Steve Johnson, March 19, 2002 "The new FOX series 'Andy Richter Controls the Universe' is the flat-out funniest new comedy of the TV season." SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER, Sonia Mansfield, March 19, 2002 "'Andy Richter Controls the Universe' is hilarious. It made me laugh out loud - the highest compliment I can pay to a sitcom." SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Tim Goodman, March 20, 2002 "'Andy Richter Controls the Universe,' an excellent, hilarious new show." SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Tim Goodman, March 19, 2002 "...it's a welcome relief from the normal sitcom formula..." THE ATLANTA JOURNAL & CONSTITUTION, Steve Murray, March 19, 2002 "...smart, silly and often laugh-out-loud funny." THE CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER, Mark Dawidziak, March 19, 2002 "Immediately as engaging as it is entertaining, 'Andy Richter Controls the Universe' lives up to this billing. It's a show with real possibilities." THE DENVER POST, Joanne Ostrow, March 19, 2002 "Andy Richter Controls the Universe'... deserves inter-galactic, cross-planetary notice, or at least the attention of couch potatoes surfing the dial..." THE ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH, Gail Pennigton, March 19, 2002 "But 'Andy Richter' manages to feel fresh, and even better, it's genuinely funny." THE PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE REVIEW, Laura Urbani, March 19, 2002 " 'Andy Richter Controls the Universe' is one of the best new comedies on television." THE OREGONIAN, Peter Ames Carlin, March 17, 2002 "FOX's ANDY RICHTER CONTROLS THE UNIVERSE may well be the funniest, most ingenious sitcom of the season" PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE, Rob Owen, Jan. 12, 2002 "An odd, unique little show that's the best mid-season sitcom...". [COLOR=orange-red] THE BEST (Critics Poll) 1. "The Sopranos," HBO (not eligible) 2. "24," FOX (1) 3. "Curb Your Enthusiasm," HBO (19) 4. "Boomtown," NBC (new) 5. "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," CBS (7) 6. "The West Wing," NBC (3) 7. "Everybody Loves Raymond," CBS (11) 8. "Six Feet Under," HBO (2) 9. "Gilmore Girls," The WB (8) 10. "Friends," NBC (6) 10. (tie) "The Simpsons," FOX (15) 12. "The Wire," HBO (new) 13. "The Osbournes," MTV (new) 14. "Scrubs," NBC (10) 15. "Alias," ABC (12) 16. "The Bernie Mac Show," FOX (5) 16. (tie) "American Dreams," NBC (new)[/COLOR] 18. "Andy Richter Controls the Universe," FOX (not ranked) [COLOR=orange-red]18. (tie) "Robbery Homicide Division," CBS (new) 20. "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," UPN (20) 20. (tie) "The Daily Show," Comedy Central[/COLOR] Andy Richter Controls the Universe is FOX's 3rd favorite show among critics. Why FOX would want to canel it is beyond me.