Undeclared

“Undeclared” was Judd Apatow’s next foray into television after the demise of “Freaks and Geeks”. He even cast a few familiar faces in the pilot. The show follows the hilarious adventures of a group of college freshmen. Much of the dialogue was improvised, so I think that really heightened the humor.

Some people say it wasn’t as good as its predecessor, but I love both shows. It was the American debut of Charlie Hunnam, star of the British version of “Queer as Folk”, so I watched “Undeclared” first (and thus without predjudice for F&G). Not that it mattered much, since in typical Fox fashion, the show was short lived.

Most of the cast have landed on their feet with starring roles in movies and other tv shows. Jason Segel has had much success with his first screenplay, Forgetting Sarah Marshall. And everyone is familiar with Seth Rogen since the release of Knocked Up last year. I’m quite looking forward his forthcoming Pineapple Express. All and all, I’m really glad “Undeclared” existed, otherwise who knows if any of these comedies would have been created.

Buy or rent “Undeclared” and “Freaks and Geeks” on dvd. I promise you won’t regret it.

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