FACULTY: "There's always money in the banana stand" Art inspired by Arrested Development

Once in a while and in my opinion, Fox Television Network puts out a show that mere words can't describe. A show that takes you to so many different comedic and dramatic levels. A show that is so hilariously amazing and never gets dry or dull. That show being "Arrested Development". Brainchild of Mitchell Hurwitz with Executive Producer Ron Howard who doubles as an uncredited narrator of the show that centers on the Bluth family, a formerly wealthy, habitually dysfunctional family set in Newport Beach, Ca. With a short run of only 3 seasons that spanned from 2003 to 2006, this hour long sitcom instantly became a cult classic among viewers with critical acclaim that includes 6 Emmy Awards and 1 Golden Globe and in 2007 Time Magazine named it "100 Best TV Shows of All-Time".

Six years after the series had been cancelled by Fox. Netflix announce earlier this year that filming for a revived fourth season will began in August. The season will consist of ten new episodes with all ten debuting at the same time on Netflix in early 2013.

To celebrate this news and pay homage to the past seasons. Gallery 1988 on Melrose in Hollywood opened it's doors to bring us "There's always money in the banana stand". An art exhibit consisting of over 100 pieces by a slew of artists is inspired by the show and it's motley mix of individually unique and quirky characters that ran from June 29th to July 21st, 2012. Ranging in a spectrum of medias, viewers were treated to various paintings, proofs & prints showcasing the sitcom in all its outlandish behavior and glory. Some pieces were handcrafted plush dolls with one work being an actual play set.

Below are selected samplings of the show: