- Release Date: 2009
- Runtime: N/A
- Genre: Animation
- Starring: Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Will Forte, Tom Kenny ... see all
- Director: Crystal Chesney, Frank Marino, Rich Moore, Peter Avanzino, Ray Claffey,
- Plot: Sit Down, Shut Up is an American animated television series created by Mitch Hurwitz, based on the short-lived Australian sitcom of the same name. It is produced by Sony Pictures,... Read more
User Reviews
Off to a great start
Apr 30, 2009
Seb H - imdb.com
Apr 30, 2009Seb H - imdb.com
My friend told me to look up this show, told me about the cast and that's all I needed. Even if I didn't recognize the talent in the voices, I knew I had a new favorite cartoon on my list. I... Full review
It's sort of like going from prime rib to--I dunno, weird brother of prime rib.
Apr 30, 2009
apboyer - imdb.com
Apr 30, 2009apboyer - imdb.com
It just goes to show that Mitch Hurwitz is human after all...or at least a demi-god as clearly not everything he touches turns to gold. To be honest I don't hate the show as much as everyone else seems to. I... Full review
"Arrested Development" continued in a High School animation
Apr 27, 2009
papermackay - imdb.com
Apr 27, 2009papermackay - imdb.com
If you have never seen the show Arrested Development you may not already be in love with the characters. Sit Down, Shut Up was created by the same person and also includes Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Henry Winkler among the... Full review
sucks
Apr 26, 2009
oysterflowers - imdb.com
Apr 26, 2009oysterflowers - imdb.com
I was so bored, I'd rather watch 5 consecutive repeat episodes of Family Guy. I hope this show discontinues and fills in the space with another Family Guy or American Dad episode. It seems like such a waste of famous people... Full review
Less than 2 minutes into the pilot.... and this is just incredibly UNFUNNY.
Apr 20, 2009
Ira Emsig - imdb.com
Apr 20, 2009Ira Emsig - imdb.com
Oddly enough, the animation reminds me of the old "Critic" carton with Jon Lovitz... but whereas the Critic was funny, this is just horrible... It seems the use of still photos for backdrops shows a shortcutting approach to the animation process,... Full review
Arrested Development the animated series sans the Voice Over and Wit
Apr 20, 2009
Burnoutsss - imdb.com
Apr 20, 2009Burnoutsss - imdb.com
It's no surprise that FOX broadcasting has somewhat lowered the bar for the standards of television. Face it; this channel has somewhat thrived upon "trash TV" and has built a reputation on it. However, when it comes to Primetime animation, FOX... Full review
Watched it. Won't make that mistake twice.
Apr 20, 2009
CommonSns1 - imdb.com
Apr 20, 2009CommonSns1 - imdb.com
Wow. It was like watching an animated version a really bad SNL skit. One that should have been retired years before. There was no energy, none. I think they were going for shock humor but they must have hired priests for... Full review
Going to give it time
Apr 20, 2009
abbazaba223 - imdb.com
Apr 20, 2009abbazaba223 - imdb.com
I'm writing this a day after seeing the episode and not a whole lot stuck with me. The exceptions are Ennis's pointy nipples and ole Mr. Deutshebog's intense shame, which both could very well have carried the show. It's too bad... Full review
All The Old Ideas Thrown Into One.
Apr 20, 2009
Erik Unknown - imdb.com
Apr 20, 2009Erik Unknown - imdb.com
When I first saw this advertised I figured it looks pretty good. The cast is filled with loads of comedians, but something about it just wasn't that funny. It nearly steals the "wacky antics" from Family Guy, the political mockery from... Full review
It was pretty good
Apr 20, 2009
John Lawford - imdb.com
Apr 20, 2009John Lawford - imdb.com
First of all the title is just great, it feels like that is the way it is in school for real. It's a good concept, since there aren't very many shows about the teachers at school. I found this show to... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Apr 19, 2009ktakradio.com
Sit Down" a letdown from "Arrested" creator....The problem with Fox's "Sit Down, Shut Up" isn't....though it's possible to tighten punch lines or transitions over time, the characters on "Sit Down" will never resonate as anything other than caricatures --.... ... Full Review
| Apr 19, 2009PopMatters
while Chenoweth sounds as flighty as ever.....Yet the talented cast members are usually able to sell jokes that might have been weak on the page..... ... Full Review
| Apr 19, 2009suburbanchicagonews.com
TELEVISION REVIEW | 'Sit Down' not most likely to succeed, despite top comedic talent....Sit Down, Shut Up" embraces stereotypes, and comes awfully close to fondling them..... ... Full Review
| Apr 19, 2009The Miami Herald
Mitchell Hurwitz turned down an offer for another season of his slashing satire of American capitalism Arrested Development in order to produce Sit Down, Shut Up .....Hurwitz is only the first of many talents wasted to the point of criminality in this animated adaptation of a flopped Australian sitcom..... ... Full Review
| Apr 17, 2009IGN, CA
When he's given a polished script and some great lines, he shows just how great he can be.....However, fans of that show will certainly find many familiar aspects at work in Sit Down, Shut Up including deft wordplay, biting sarcasm and inappropriate humor..... ... Full Review
News
Fox won't even air Sit Down, Shut Up's finale
tvsquad.com –
2009-05-13
Despite switching Sit Down, Shut Up out of Fox's main Sunday night animation block (relegating it to 6 p.m. CST) and only ordering five episodes of its first season, Fox didn't want to let sleeping dogs lie; instead, the network... ... Full Article
'Sit Down, Shut Up' Is Shut Down
nytimes.com –
2009-05-12
Start an animated series with Mitchell Hurwitz , the creator and producer of the short-lived Fox comedy "Arrested Development," populate it with the voices of Jason Bateman , Will Arnett and other alumni of that abruptly canceled show and...well, you... ... Full Article
Actress brings voice to 'Sit Down, Shut Up'
fresnobee.com –
2009-04-29
LOS ANGELES -- A monstrous laugh echoes through the lobby of the Universal Hilton. It is Broadway/film/television star Kristin Chenoweth who let out the laugh. ... Full Article

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