As Bob reported earlier this week, FOX is considering a number of new animated series for its schedule. Most likely due to the fact that their new live-action series tend to, um, stink. One of those being considered is Sit Down, Shut Up, which may have an upper hand over its competitor The Pitts due to the creative talent behind the show.
I'm talking about Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein. Fans of The Simpsons would know these two as writers and executive producers of the show during its so-called golden years. Others may know them from their WB animated series Mission Hill and their sort-lived UPN live-action comedy The Mullets. Now they have been named executive producers on Sit Down, Shut Up. They will be taking the creative reigns from Arrested Development creator Mitch Hurwitz, who wrote the first script and now wants to be in a more supervisory role.
Sit Down is based on a live-action Australian sitcom and revolves around the lives of seven staff members at a northeastern high school situated in a small fishing town. A list of all-star voice talent has been cast for the show. This includes AD alums Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Henry Winkler as well as SNL folk Cheri Oteri and Will Forte. Animation for the show will be provided by Mo Willems, the person behind Cartoon Network's Sheep in the City.
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