Once, Twice, Three Times the Bluths

7/26/2006 4:45 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Once, Twice, Three Times the Bluths

"Arrested Development," the critically acclaimed but ratings challenged and recently canceled FOX show, is getting new life in syndication -- via three different outlets.

MSN, HDNet and G4 have all acquired the rights to the show online, on hi-def TV and on basic cable, respectively.

"We're thrilled that this groundbreaking, critically-acclaimed show will find an entirely new audience through a variety of complementary platforms - from rich media, to hi-def TV to cable," said Peter Levinsohn, President of Fox Digital Media. "This is the first time a series has been licensed to three platforms simultaneously, a testament to the explosion of the after-market for high-end content. We're actively developing this exciting new arena with partners like MSN, HDNet and G4."

HDNet will begin airing episodes in September, G4 in October, and MSN at some point later this year.

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?: 2028 days ago

I tuned into this show on several occassions because I felt I must be missing out on a really good show from the critics and fans comments. I just never 'got' it or thought it was funny.

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doesntmatter: 2028 days ago

dear poster number 1. I'm sorry for you. This is the most amazing television show ever. It was brilliantly writen, amazingly acted, and all around a smart show. I guess that says a lot about you and the public at large.

that being said, YEAH!!!!!!!!! I love Arrested Development and I can't wait to see it all over again in all it's glory.

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?: 2027 days ago

doesntmatter's user name doesn't seem to fit the blog. This obviously does matter to you. The show was all the things you rave about but if you came into it late, missing several episodes, it's different. It wasn't until it went into reruns and watching from the beginning that I was able to appreciate it. Sometimes it takes the public time to 'like' something new and different. The network didn't give it the time or promotion it deserved. Fox likes huge ratings and right away regardless of quality. Many shows with original low ratings went on to become icons: just a few - Star Trek, The X-Files, Seinfield.

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?: 2027 days ago

FOX did not promote this show, ever. Everytime you tune in, get a commercial, you'd think they only had 4 shows worth watching - American Idol, 24, House & Prison Break!

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