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Cleared for Takeoff (1994)

Directed by Fred Levine30mPublished May 7, 2021Episode length 1h 09m
Cleared For Takeoff? - Arrested Development
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For a lot of little ones, airplanes look exciting from a distance -- but awfully scary close-up! By following a nervous pair of young siblings on their way to visit their grandmother for the first time, this kid-sensitive program shows children what to expect when they fly the friendly skies, with a guided tour from a real United Airlines pilot. Get up close-and-personal views of the cockpit, the runway, the baggage claim and more.

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Your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew continue to try their hands at a little TV Pilot Analysis with the Ron Howard narrated story of the Bluth Family. Ian is in the captain's chair and Liam's riding the jumpseat as he's never seen the show - and it's another Jason Bateman production. We know there's money in th

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Your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew continue to try their hands at a little TV Pilot Analysis with the Ron Howard narrated story of the Bluth Family.  Ian is in the captain's chair and Liam's riding the jumpseat as he's never seen the show - and it's another Jason Bateman production.  We know there's money in the banana stand but we're hosting an intervention (or is that imposition?) as we discuss: 

  • What's gotten in the way of Liam watching any more of Ozark
  • Which member of the cast was the first one to get the gig
  • Ian shares some information about comparing Arrested Development to The Office or Friends from a writing perspective
  • Which member of the cast had to go to Tijuana for work purposes?
  • Who is the narrator and how did he get the job?
  • Which jokes made us want to set ourselves on fire with laughter
  • Liam gives his first impressions of the series, having never seen it before
  • Would we ground the Arrested Development pilot or is it Cleared for Takeoff?