IMDb on iPhone and iPod touch Learn more Learn more Download from the App Store
IMDb > "Sit Down Shut Up" (2009)

"Sit Down Shut Up" (2009) More at IMDbPro »TV series

Photos (see all 21 | slideshow)

Overview

User Rating:
(awaiting 5 votes)
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 14% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Contact:
View company contact information for Sit Down Shut Up on IMDbPro.
Seasons:
Release Date:
2009 (USA) more
Genre:
Awards:
1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(2 articles)
Hurwitz and Arnett Plan Second Reunion
 (From TheMovingPicture. 10 August 2009, 9:52 PM, PDT)

Weekly TV Wrap Up - May 14th, 2009
 (From Screen Rant. 13 May 2009, 11:40 PM, PDT)

User Reviews:
Needs some work but has potential more (16 total)

Cast

 (Series Cast [10])

Will Arnett ... Ennis Hofftard / ... (13 episodes, 2009)

Jason Bateman ... Larry Littlejunk (13 episodes, 2009)

Kristin Chenoweth ... Miracle Grohe / ... (13 episodes, 2009)
Will Forte ... Stuart Proszakian (13 episodes, 2009)
Tom Kenny ... Happy / ... (13 episodes, 2009)
Nick Kroll ... Andrew LeGustambos (13 episodes, 2009)
Cheri Oteri ... Helen Klench / ... (13 episodes, 2009)
Kenan Thompson ... Sue Sezno / ... (13 episodes, 2009)

Henry Winkler ... Willard Deutschebog (13 episodes, 2009)

Maria Bamford ... Actress in School Play / ... (9 episodes, 2009)
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Class Dismissed (USA) (working title)
Sit Down, Shut Up (USA) (alternative spelling)
more
Runtime:
USA:30 min
Country:
Language:
Colour:
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Larry Littlejunk's last name was originally Slimp. more
Movie Connections:
Version of "Sit Down, Shut Up" (2000) more

FAQ

When will the pilot air?
who was the other writer that left with bill okaley?
more
2 out of 3 people found the following review useful.
Needs some work but has potential, 10 August 2009
7/10
Author: Scott-101 from arlington, va

An animated comedy about incompetent teachers at a flailing school that really has very little to do about teaching at all. It's made by the Arrested Development guy and stars such big names as Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Kristen Chenowith, Keenan Thompson, Will Forte, Cheri Oteri, Henry Winkler and Nick Kroll. The expectations were high to live up to and that brought a lot of disappointment and I can see both sides of it. The show got a little bit too meta too early in its run. In the 4th episode and last before leaving the remaining 9 episodes of the season (and most likely the series) in limbo, there were no less than three or four self-referential gags going on: characters kept trying to consciously match themselves to 80's archetypes, characters alluded to how they had few adventures before episode one, and Miracle was self-conscious about being nothing more than a plot device fueling the rivalry between Ennis and Larry.

On the other hand, I really like most of the characters (the sexually confused Andrew is definitely an exception) and there is a sense that the writing is witty and sharp and will be even better once a coherent tone is found. Most of the running gags the show has works: I think there is a good amount of running gags they have: The assistant principal is really really incompetent and was a prison clown before he was a principal, Happy's ethnic mumblings superimposed with proper-soundng British, Willard always having a different way to get to school, the fact that no one cares the least bit about actually teaching and we know very little of the students, etc..

Was the above review useful to you?
more (16 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for "Sit Down Shut Up" (2009)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
This show sucks... metallijames
Belongs on Adult Swim... anhouck
I like the show a lot but I love it when kylenuss
Joke I didn't get... stalker_pea
Coming to Comedy Central? anhouck
Stuart Proszakian is the best character on this show!! kylenuss
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
A Home at the End of the World In & Out Is It College Yet? Hey Good Lookin' The History Boys
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Episode guide Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb TV section IMDb Animation section
IMDb USA section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.

You may add a new episode for this TV series by clicking the 'add episode' button