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$\"\"$ <\/a>I find this disconcerting. In the same week we find out that “Arrested Development” will return to stream shows on Netflix in 2013 as a precursor to a movie, executives took another whack at clever TV comedies by leaving these two shows off the mid-season schedule.<\/p>\n

And, yes, “Cougar Town” is a clever comedy. If people would give it a chance, they would see that, but so many people are scared off by the name, the show finds itself in a difficult situation. Not that I’m bitter or anything.<\/p>\n

So some executives have seen how a small, but vocal and dedicated, group of fans have pushed for several years for “Arrested Development” to come back, but others decide to just let “Community” and “Cougar Town” twist in the wind even though their fan bases remind you of the people who have pushed for the Bluth family to return.<\/p>\n

I know TV revolves around ratings and ad rates, but times are changing. With time-shifting and online viewing, something has to be said for comedies which engender loyalty and passion from their audience. I know “Rules of Engagement” gets a ton of people, many of whom are probably just too lazy to switch the channel after “Big Bang Theory,” but are they the kind of fans who follow online videos from the cast when the show isn’t in production and dissect the multiple timelines from an episode in minute detail?<\/p>\n

“Rules of Engagement” may capture the attention of more people during its viewing period, but does it stick with people who will buy DVDs, watch past seasons online and expand the conversation about the show in popular culture? Shows like “Community” and “Cougar Town” do that.<\/p>\n

I’m probably just projecting my taste here. I know I shouldn’t expect my selfish desires to overtake the economics of the entertainment business. I just have a hard time agreeing with the decision of an industry which seems to have trouble getting out of its own way and constantly chooses to pander to the least common denominator instead of letting shows which challenge your assumptions have their place at the table.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"