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Freaks and Geeks Goes to the Movies

May 31, 2007

There has probably never been a show in the whole history of television with as short a run but as deep a fan base as “Freaks and Geeks.” To this day we scratch our heads as to why this series isn’t in full syndication or, at the very least, not reran before and after the President's State of the Union address.

Too far?

''Freaks and Geeks'' didn't even last a full season on NBC back in 1999 and 2000, but its enduring legacy can be seen throughout one of this summer’s most talked about comedies.

Knocked Up in theaters Friday, was written and directed by Judd Apatow, who was the executive producer of ''Freaks and Geeks.'' In casting his film, he essentially stockpiled actors from the beloved show about two bands of early '80s high school misfits.

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Donna Chambers wrote:

WHERE IS CROSSING JORDAN? YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING IF THIS PROGRAM IS DROPPED!

BRING IT BACK!!!!!!!

posted at September 10, 2007 07:35 AM

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