"Yeah, you know, within the context of TV families, these are pretty unsavory characters"
- Will Arnett
About this Quote
This quote by Will Arnett is describing the characters in the television show Arrested Development. He is stating that when compared to various other TV family members, the personalities in Arrested Development are not extremely pleasant. He is implying that the personalities in the show are not the normal, wholesome personalities that are often seen in other television shows. Rather, they are more problematic as well as complex, making them more interesting to enjoy. He is also recommending that the show is a lot more reasonable in its portrayal of household characteristics, as the characters are not perfect and often make errors. This quote highlights the special nature of Arrested Development as well as just how it attracts attention from other television programs.
This quote is written / told by Will Arnett somewhere between May 4, 1970 and today. He was a famous Actor from Canada.
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