Arrested Development is an American satirical television sitcom created by Mitchell Hurwitz that debuted on Fox on November 2, 2003. It follows the formerly wealthy, dysfunctional Bluth family, and is presented in a serialized format, incorporating handheld camera work, voice-over narration, archival photos, and historical footage, while maintaining numerous running gags and catchphrases. Ron Howard served as both an executive producer and the omniscient narrator and, in later seasons, appears in the show as a fictionalized version of himself. Set in Newport Beach, California, the series was filmed primarily in Culver City and Marina del Rey. Outstanding Comedy Series at the 56th Primetime Emmy Awards, September 19, 2004 — hosted by Garry Shandling at Shrine Auditorium. Wiki link Wiki link Poster: TMDB (this product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB).