Fox sitcoms just not that funny anymore Oct 27, 2009
There was "Andy Richter Controls the Universe" and "Greg the Bunny" in 2002. The network's sitcom zenith came in 2003 with "Arrested Development.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Critic's corner Mar 25, 2009
This promising new sitcom was created by Victor Fresco, the guy who made "Andy Richter Controls the Universe." And, like that too-quickly-canceled gem, it is an ironic workplace comedy set in a dehumanizing corporation. Give it a try, if you like the way "30 Rock" and "The Office" make fun of bureaucracy. (Boston Globe)
DVD Report: This week's new releases (March 22) Mar 22, 2009
ANDY RICHTER CONTROLS THE UNIVERSE: THE COMPLETE SERIES (2002-03). Some may wonder if Richter's gig as announcer on Conan O'Brien's "Tonight Show" is a case of having been professionally humbled post-"Late Night." But the DVD debut of Richter's edgy/dorky sitcom reaffirms that he was plenty funny on his own. (Boston Globe)
TV review: 'Better Off Ted' develops laughs Mar 19, 2009
Your first instinct upon seeing ABC's newest sitcom, "Better Off Ted," is that its creator has great taste in other sitcoms, since the series seems to be partly inspired by "30 Rock," "The Office" and "Arrested Development." But that doesn't give enough credit to that creator, Victor Fresco, who put "Andy Richter Controls the Universe" on the air before all of them ... Fans of "Andy Richter Controls the Universe" - and they are rabid, plus still partly mad at Fox for canceling the series - will... (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Ted' profits from funny lines, first-rate cast Mar 19, 2009
Created by Victor Fresco, of the similarly structured and still-missed Andy Richter Controls the Universe, Ted posits a business world where top executives gleefully freeze employees, just to see if they can do it. Let them hand out bonuses, and you have a documentary. (USA Today -- Life)
