Richter + Chandler = Crazy Delicious

I tuned in to THE OFFICE at 7:30, so I'm not sure exactly what new material, if any, there was to be found in THE RETURN (other than the "I've been sent to anger management" stuff, of course).  But I *DID* stick around to catch the pilot episode of Andy Richter's new show ANDY BARKER P. I.

Good stuff.

Very good stuff.  Lots of promise.

I really enjoyed ANDY RICHTER CONTROLS THE UNIVERSE, and weeped openly at his second, much MUCH lamer show QUINTUPLETS.  So naturally, I am glad to see his return to quality TV comedy.  Say what you will about NBC, but they are leading the league in quality SMART comedies right now.  Nice work, guys.

ANDY BARKER's cast is also fantastic, especially Tony Hale (a.k.a. Buster Bluth from ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT) as Andy's mini-mall video clerk neighbor. 

I have a feeling that like 30 ROCK, this show will most likely tank in the ratings because people just arent... well, I don't want to be a snob, but dammit, what does it take for hilarious shows to get watched these days?

If you missed the first episode, iTunes was offering the pilot as a free download.