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So yesterday the Bluth Banana Stand hit NYC.  Lines wrapped around the block as fans of "Arrested Development"  (i.e. every breathing human with a sense of humor) lined up to visit and get a frozen banana, as well as posters, stickers, and, of course, a picture for the internet to confirm that you did indeed have the memory that you remember having; or not having remembered it, a reminder that you did indeed do something that you did.

By yesterday afternoon all of the bananas were sold-out, but you are in luck (only if you live in Manhattan though; "Hahahahahaha" laughs the entitled New Yorker): today the banana stand will be in Columbus Circle, where you will have an opportunity to grab a treat and a memory that you did.  But get there early!  A source of mine said, "Everyone is losing their shit over the Banana Stand" and I confirm that it is true: many shits were lost yesterday.  

With the Banana Stand PR/marketing jackpot, "Arrested Development" has confirmed its status from a semi-popular cancelled sitcom in 2006 to a phenomenon that has people waiting hours to eat frozen produce.  More than anything it is a testament to the quality of the show, but also it's a testament to the power of the internet, without which there would have been no place for fans to actively and continually voice their desire for more "Arrested Development,"  and - perhaps most importantly - there wouldn't be a place to watch it.  With Netflix, millions of paid subscribers (and countless friends and friends-of-friends who are "borrowing" someone else's username and password) can watch from their beds on a 13 inch screen.

So don't wait lest you have to settle for a Cornball.  Columbus Circle.  Today.  There's money in the banana stand.

Welcome to another TVgasm Thursday, brought to you by…..finals week and also several long flights I was on. Important things are happening. Things you should know about. Namely renewals and cancellations for next season. The New Normal has (finally, thank god) been cancelled because, I assume, people got tired of looking at Andrew Rannells' perfect Ken Doll hair. Smash has also been cancelled because, I assume, people finally realized it didn't make sense. I love you Smash, but there's only so many times a character can go to a karaoke bar, like they have to do other stuff you know?

Also, Bill Hader is leaving SNL, and The Office is ending, and everything that I love is disappearing. Let's see what TVgasm has

This Week:

Do you remember how we talked about the ridiculous amount of money The Real Housewives make? Well now they're asking for more (naturally, because replacing your entire face every five years gets expensive!). On a related note, this country is in a recession, but more importantly who can blame The Countess for wanting a few more bucks?

On a much happier note, Arrested Development has released a trailer for their new season, and it doesn't disappoint ! They're also doing some really cool marketing stuff you should check out!

Macauly Culkin, what happened to you?! You used to be adorable and hilarious and now you're…..addicted to coke? He's a party monster, but like…an actual monster. The scary kind. I'll let TVgasm give you the gritty, blonde, slightly off putting details

Remember: You too can have perfect Andrew Rannells hair, but you'll probably have to sacrifice everything else in your life

Tweet me what the next Real Housewives vacation destination should be! @Sam_the_Stone (my vote is for the jungles of Madagascar)

What a week. Oh what a week, indeed!

1. Netflix expanded its Arrested Development order to 15 episodes. How amazing!

2. Pitchfork released this new Bonus Commentary video with Japandroids.

3. Uh, how could you not drop whatever you're doing right now and watch this hour-long discussion with Louis C.K. (that my friend Ramsey also happened to write about.)

4. There really is no time to explain this next thing I want you to see… get it?

5. The love of my life is back in my life… and she's singing.

It's almost Christmas! USA! USA! USA! Tweet me present ideas, I've bought none. @MrChrisDonahue

Hey guys,

Today I went to NYTVF's Digital Day and it was a blast! I got to see two really great panels. The first was Development: Building a Foundation. The panel focused on the initial development process for web video and online series with an eye toward digital distribution and audience development. The panel featured Senior Vice President of Video for AOL, Ran Harnevo, EVP of Marketing and Digital Programs for CW Digital, Rick Haskins, and our fearless leader, founder/CEO of My Damn Channel, Rob Barnett. The panel discussed how content creation has changed. There are three keys to creating good content, according to the panel:

1. Create something great for the audience
2. Pick the right distribution and
3. The hand-to-hand combat to get your content seen.

It was a very educational panel that taught us that it's not enough just to HAVE good content, but you also have to know how to market it, who to cast that can help you get your content seen, and how to make quality branded entertainment.

The second panel was The Talent Debate: How Blue Chip Talent, Influence, Audience and Great Ideas Can Lead to Success (or Failure) Online. Moderated by Co-Founder of Tubefilter, Josh Cohen and featuring Head of Digital Media at Innovative Artists, Dave Tochterman and our very own Mark Malkoff. It was an interesting panel that discussed how to come up with ideas for content. Malkoff comes up with an idea that excites him and then runs with it. They also discussed how the celebrity world and the YouTube world are coming together due to so many ideas being developed and the instantaneousness of the internet compared to television.

If you were at the NYTVF and want to talk about it, tweet at me internet. @MrChrisDonahue

Welcome to the latest TVgasm Tuesday! I think the first thing you need to know about is the hottest new twitter, belonging to the one and only Bill Clinton! There was a whole thing during an interview with Stephen Colbert, which you can see here, but the bottom line is, Hillary Clinton's husband will now hopefully be a regular tweeter. God bless us every one. A few more premiere dates were released, so we now know when Arrested Development's new season, as well as the revival of Whose Line will be premiering! Prepare accordingly by stockpiling toilet paper and scouting out new delivery places near your house, because we both know you aren't leaving your house for a couple days before and after these shows premiere. 

In case you missed it, the new season of Mad Men premiered this week, and it was 90 minutes of sultry perfection that you should watch right now. In other news, who hasn't been a little bit accidentally racist?! Am I right, you guys?!?!?!?! No. Hopefully I am not right, but Brad Paisley has gone ahead and written a song about it. It is NOT going over well. 

Let's see what TVgasm has this week:

We've heard a lot, mostly from me probably, about Amanda Bynes recently (speaking of accidental racism *rim shot*) but let's get down to what's really going on with her. Is her vagina ok?! Has Drake murdered it yet?! Check out TVgasm for the full report.

Well we all saw it coming, and yet were still blindsided by it. Oprah has finally teamed up with Tyler Perry to make a parody of The Color Purple. Maybe Brad Paisley is thrown in there for some extra spice? I don't know, just a suggestion, I'm not the director.

The real Real Housewives (New York obviously) are recasting for their next season, and I'm getting nervous that my favorites won't come back! I swear if The Countess doesn't return I will….I don't know. Probably write a strongly worded letter. 

Remember: Please please please don't be accidentally racist. Please.

(also here's a little bonus)

Tweet me about how Sally Draper is being SUCH a bitch in the new season of Mad Men @Sam_the_Stone

It's TVgasm Tuesday! Did you watch the Oscars on Sunday night? No? That's fine because I did and here's everything you need to know: First and foremost you should know that almost everyone was offended by Seth MacFarlane, even though he charmed the pants off me (granted I wasn't wearing pants to begin with, but here we are). Anne Hathaway's nipples were probably the best-dressed stars on the red carpet, and their appearance reignited everyone's hatred of Anne Hathaway. Specifically our editor's. Kristin Chenoweth is a tiny elf. The internet is shitting its pants about Jennifer Lawrence. All pretty standard.

Here's some other non-Oscars stuff you should know: We have some more information about the new season of Arrested Devlopment, Maya Rudolph could possibly be hosting a new variety show (why has a big deal not been made about this?!), and Aubrey Plaza talks about food! Let's see what TVgasm has for us...

This Week:

I can't be the only one who can't keep all the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills straight, right? Which one is the blonde one with giant boobs again? Don't fear, TVgasm has the definitive RHOBH study guide!

Click to find out which Jersey Shore star (well, "star" is a bit of a stretch) sold her car on eBay! Here's a hint: she's orange and yells a lot and will probably get leopard print tattooed onto her skin at some point in the future.

I've always said that Michelle Obama can do no wrong, and I was finally proven absolutely right when she released this video with Jimmy Fallon! Click to watch FLOTUS outshine every other world leader's wife on national TV.

Remember: If you ever run into Anne Hathaway's nipples, they're more afraid of you than you are of them.

Tweet me your TV hopes and dreams: Sam_The_Stone