Back in November (that seems so long ago now that it’s 2012), NBC put its stellar comedy, Community, on an indefinite hiatus. Fans were outraged and many have been campaigning to “Save Community” since the announcement. The fate of the show has been extremely unclear since NBC execs are ignoring the situation.

Well, you’ve been waiting, and it’s finally happening! Community is officially coming back to your television this spring, according to NBC entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt. Don’t get too excited though because there’s no news yet of a fourth season. While Community’s fanbase is dedicated, it doesn’t pull in the big numbers like NBC’s other shows. Community was pulled to make room for NBC favorite 30 Rock.

If you’ve ever seen the show, you know it’s smart and requires viewers to think. Why is this a problem? People just don’t like to think while they’re watching TV. It reminds me a lot of Arrested Development’s demise. That was the smartest show on television at the time, and its fans were die hard. But people didn’t get it so it got the boot. It seems the same thing is happening here with Community’s strange plots and alternate timelines.

With all of the drama surrounding the hiatus, I think fans will rally and bump up the ratings upon its return. Chuck fans saved their beloved characters from cancellation multiple times and got the show a goodbye season. The same could definitely happen here.

Do you watch Community? Do you think it will get renewed for another season?

Caitlin is a senior at the University of Alabama who has an obsession with cupcakes, coffee, and Harry Potter. She always has random fun facts on reserve and aspires to be a professional blogger, social media bug, and/or James Franco’s assistant. Follow her fabulous life @caitlincorsetti. You’re welcome!

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We were all bummed when Fox announced way back in 2006 that we would no longer see the ridiculous antics of the Bluth family in Arrested Development because apparently no one understood their humor or something. I mean, the family runs a banana stand. Do you even need me to tell you that’s funny? Also, Michael Cera was chubby then, and it was ridiculously cute to watch him flirt with his cousin.

Anyway, there’s been a lot of talk recently (and apparently the rumors are true this time) about an Arrested Development film in the works. Seeing as this could possibly be the best idea I have ever heard, I’m pretty pissed that I didn’t come up with it myself. So that got me thinking, what are some other TV shows that would do great on the big screen?

Here’s a selection of my picks…

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Oh hello winter break, I’ve missed you!

This whole new ‘clear schedule thing’ started off great! I caught up (and drank with) old friends, I went skating in the park with the boy, and I even helped my mom bake cookies for Christmas (read: licked the bowl and ate a dozen cookie’s worth of dough). It was the kind of schedule that would make Martha Stewart proud…

But now, a mere 5 days in, I’m bored. I’ve already tried curling up on the couch with a good book, but I kept falling asleep. I’m too broke to go shopping. I’m sick of my siblings. And worst of all, there’s NOTHING NEW ON TV. Grrr.

So what’s a girl to do with three weeks to go until she can pack her bags and head back to campus? Catch up on some good old TV shows!

If you’ve got time to kill and don’t feel like partaking in the family Scrabble nights, here are 6 shows (some current that you should be watching, some from the past that you missed out on and some classics that everyone needs to watch) you should dedicate yourself to this break.

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Got any other TV show recommendations? Leave ‘em below. It’s gonna be a long break….

Here’s the deal, people. I love reality TV as much as the next person. I die over the fake words and ridiculous sayings that The Situation or Rachel Zoe come up with every week and immediately go ba-nanas figuring out how I will incorporate said words into my daily vernacular.

But I also love quality TV. You know, something with a plot line. Something with some drama (and I’m not talking about The Situation putting a tampon under Angelina’s pillow type of drama, thankyouverymuch). Something with a hunky male lead who doesn’t rely on a daily routine of GTL to maintain his hunkiness. Actors with actual talent. I’m talking about a show with a certain actor whose daughter once wore a vial of blood around her neck.

I’m talking about Lone Star.

If you didn’t watch Lone Star last week, well, you aren’t alone. Apparently no one did. Except me. And the cast’s proud parents. But you should. And by that I mean you should watch tonight. Because if you don’t it will probably get cancelled. And I will cry, partly because I’m PMSing but mostly because the show is good. Apparently, though, sometimes good just isn’t good enough and everyone’s getting worried; even the creator has been pleading for a “stunning upset”!

So here is my plea. In a list.
5 reasons you should be watching this hot, new show:

1) DWTS = meh. I mean really, it’s the same schtick year after year, week after week. Len has his panties in a bunch, Bruno has some over the top moment where he is obsessed with a dancer, Carrie Ann Inaba cries over a dance that touches her at her very core. Snooze. Fest. The number of viewers they got last week makes me sad for America’s taste in TV.

2) Lead star in Lone Star James Wolk = a hottie with a body. Yeah I said it. I shouldn’t have to extrapolate here on why you should watch, but I will. Hot man. No shirt. Cute side smile. Enough said. I mean if you’re going to drool over The Situation on DWTS who is a total butterface, why not change the channel for a man who’s got the whole package?

3) This show holds promise. Every critic says it’s great. The pilot demonstrated promise; the characters and storyline just need a chance to build. Sorta like Mad Men, the once unknown AMC show. Or like that econ teacher who SUCKED ASS the first week and is now the best teacher you’ve ever encountered. Give it a chance. We are all so used to reality shows where crazy sh*t happens in the first 5 minutes of every show that we forget what its like to have a storyline build week after week.

4) Everyone loves an underdog. Remember Arrested Development? Family Guy? Cory and Topanga in our ’90s bracket? Shows that were cancelled and then brought back? Let’s do it again! (Minus that whole cancelled part.) Don’t you want to say you were a part of the “Stunning Upset” that helped bring back some quality programming to television?

5) Bristol and The Situation will eventually (read: soon) get the boot and then what are you going to watch? The old lady from Dirty Dancing? Yeah right.

Lone Star airs tonight on Fox (and hopefully every Monday night after) at 9/8 central.

Every year, right around Father’s Day I always scramble around trying to find a unique, personalized, yet cheap gift idea to give to my pops. I window shop, Google, ask friends – everything! Yet year after year I come across the same old lame gift suggestions. I’d name a few, but I’m afraid some of you reading this may have already succumbed to these terrible, banal ideas… and I wouldn’t want to offend. Nevertheless, I am here to help!

Unlike the rest of the world, apparently, we here at CollegeCandy realize there are many more types of dads than just the golf-loving dad or techie dad that are often the only ones represented in the usual generic gift guides. And how do we know that? Because we see them on TV every week. If you’re looking for the best gift money can buy for the best dad out there…but have no idea what to get him because you spend more time with TV dads than you do with him, perhaps our handy little guide can help you.

Just pick the TV dad most like your real life dad and – bing, bang, boom – you’ve got yourself the perfect Father’s Day gift.

If your dad is:

A total geek, like Modern Family‘s Phil Dunphy:

-Victorinox SwissMemory 128 MB USB Storage Device
Although this thing looks like your typical Swiss army knife blade it also functions as a USB. So your dad can remain his geeky self while looking just a bit cooler. And he can cut things.

-PacSafe’s Stashsafe Hip Pack
This anti-theft hip pack (AKA fanny pack that dads love so much) has a slash-proof and lockable belt as well as lockable zippers to protect against everyday pickpockets. Make sure to include instructions in the card to swing the pack around back to take down the geeky factor.

A typical, hard-working, normal dad (with a taste for ugly sweaters), like The Cosby Show‘s Cliff Huxtable:

-Flo TV Personal Television
Just when you thought your dad couldn’t watch any more TV, this hand-held device allows him to watch live sports, breaking news and more virtually anywhere. Including his mother-in-law’s. Or your graduation.

-SkipDR Motorized Automax Disc Repair System
Now you can bring your dad’s favorite beat-up DVDs (The Chris Rock HBO special, anyone?) and CDs (how he must miss that Doobie Brothers boxset) back to life through this motorized repair process that smoothes discs’ surface scratches.

A big grump who needs some cheering up, like Married With Children‘s Al Bundy:

-Comedy club tickets
Laughstub.com has a wide variety of comedy acts in a wide variety of locations that’s sure to finally get a laugh out of him.

-HoMedics Shiatsu Massage Cushion
I learned early on in life that a massage is often a key to someone’s well, at least, temporary happiness. You can place this heated cushion, with its state-of-the-art moving massage mechanism, right over a chair or couch and also fold it up for easy storage and portability. That will make him smile. And give you a $20 next time you head out for the night…

Married to another dad… or totally obsessed with you, your future and your success, like Rachel Berry’s dads on Glee:

-Ole Henriksen Men’s Kit
This men’s line is said to be a celebrity favorite and tailored to the modern man’s skin care needs. And what dad doesn’t want soft, glowing skin?

-Digital photo frame
If your pops loves you as much as Rachel’s love her, he’s constantly thinking about you and your accomplishments. And you know you’ve got a ton – and more every day – so help him show you off with a digital photo frame. You can load it with pictures from your greatest moments – and add more as they happen – for him to show off to anyone who’s willing to listen.

All about relaxing with a cold one, a la The Simpsons’ Homer Simpson:

-Credit Card bottle opener
This bottle opener easily fits into any wallet so your dad can keep it with him everywhere he goes.

-Design a custom koozie
This site allows you to choose from a slip on, foam, or collapsible koozie, modify the color and even add a custom text or graphic. You could even slap a pic of Homer on there!

Athletic and always getting physical, like Friday Night Light’s Eric Taylor:

-Wii Fit Plus with Balance Board
This product makes it easier for users to maintain a daily workout routine by allowing them to exercise from home. Special features include being able to input the amount of time you want to spend working out or select an area for personal improvement (like that beer belly he’s been working on for 20+ years….).

-Adidas miCoach Pacer
This pacer helps him stay within four heart rate zones to create varied, personalized workouts so your dad get the most out of each run.

A fun loving kid at heart, like Desperate Housewives‘ Tom Scavo:

-Tickets to an amusement park
Give your pops a day off from being an adult and treat him for a special day for 2 at your local amusement park. Whether it’s Six Flags, Cedar Point, Knotts Berry Farm or Universal Studios, he’ll love getting a day to act like a kid…with his favorite kid.
-Gag gift box
On the outside, this gift box displays a ridiculous fake product that’s meant to baffle its recipient and give them a good laugh (once they figure it out).

The glue that keeps the family together, like Arrested Development‘s Michael Bluth:

-Tickets to a show for the whole family
Choose from fairs, festivals and more at Ticketmaster.com. He’ll love having everyone together.

- A professional family photo
So you won’t be able to get the actual picture in time, but you could get everyone together to chip in for a professional photographer to snap you all for one, gorgeous print. Then your dad can hang that wherever he pleases and take pride in the family he’s worked so hard for.

A technology junkie, like The Jetsons’ George Jetson:

-Logitech Harmony One Universal Remote with Color Touch Screen
You can finally get rid of all those remotes sitting on his coffee table (that always confuse your mom) by simplifying the control of all his home entertainment devices into this one simple, futuristic looking rechargeable remote. Plus, it will make your pops feel super cool when he can show it off to his friends.
Iomega iConnect Wireless Data Station
This device allows easy file sharing, data backup and print serving. What’s best of all is you can securely connect to everything stored on the hard drives that you decide to hook up to this from anywhere in the world!

An adventurer who’s always on the move (and may or may not be a super secret agent), like 24‘s Jack Bauer:

-CamelBak Hands-free Hydration Systems
There are 40 different models of this hydration system to choose from that allow athletes to remain active while simultaneously being able to easily drink water.

-Waterproof gadget cases
Whether he’s scuba diving, kayaking, mountain biking, or snowboarding, these cases protect against water, sand, snow, and dirt.

A former-musician-turned-lovable-house-husband, like Gossip Girl‘s Rufus Humphrey:

-Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones
With these, your dad can finally enjoy the clear, lifelike sound of his music and movies without all the noisy distractions around the house.

-Cuisinart Griddler Panini and Sandwich Press
This nearly $45 mini-grill accommodates any size sandwich and comes with helpful “power-on” and “ready-to-cook” indicator lights, instructions, recipes, and a drip spout that makes it easy to drain grease away from food to provide healthier, simpler cooking.

Has multiple wives, like Big Love‘s Bill Henrickson:

Don’t worry about a gift, girl. One of your many half-siblings will take care of it.

I know it’s early, stop judging.

This week, in light of the ever-riveting Emmys, I’ve decided to countdown the ten primetime ladies that I wish I could be in real life. Most of them are from currently aired shows, but of course I had to let some of my canceled favorites slip by.

10. Cuddy – House
Who wouldn’t love to work with the ever lovable Dr. House? Cuddy is a complete non-pushover HBIC (look it up) who always looks fierce. And her hair is never out of place! Unlike that awful Cameron. Barf.

9. Lucille Bluth – Arrested Development
Why did this show get canceled? Why? I hope one day to be Lucille when I’m a “Gangy,” dirty martini in hand and Chanel skirt suits never out of place. Hopefully I’ll be slightly less mentally damaging to my family, though. Slightly.

8. Heidi Klum – Project Runway
The only non-fictional character on the list. This one’s a no brainer. Except I’m not sure how I’d go home to Seal every night.

7. Pam – The Office
I’m not a huge Pam fan. In fact, I was totally Team Karen while she was on the show. But, she has Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) and that’s all I need.

6. Buffy – Buffy the Vampire Slayer
I don’t watch True Blood, I don’t care for that Twilight nonsense and I will never, ever believe that there are vampires comparable to Spike or Angel out there. Here’s to the original ass-kicking, vampire slaying valley girl that everyone knows and loves. Without her, this vampire craze probably wouldn’t exist.

5. Blair Waldorf – Gossip Girl
If I can’t be Blair, just let me have her wardrobe. Or her love life.

4. Liz Lemon – 30 Rock
While I adore Toni Collette in the new series, “U.S. of Tara,” Tina Fey was robbed last night. Robbed! I heart Liz Lemon and it would be such a treat to try and wrangle Tracy, Jack and Kenneth on a weekly basis in 30 Rockerfeller Center, no matter how pathetic Liz’s personal life is.

3. Nancy Botwin – Weeds
Who doesn’t love stoned suburbia? Best show ever.

2. Sookie – True Blood
Like I said, don’t watch the show. However, that hottie Bill that I see hanging around the cast pictures? Yeah, okay, maybe I’ll Netflix it.

1. Joan Holloway – Mad Men
I mean, have you seen her?

What TV chicas did I miss? Fill me in!

Today, July 13th, is “Embrace Your Geek Day.” Here are the top 10 totally embraceable things that we geek out for. And we’re not ashamed to admit it. Online.

10. Harry Potter
Ugh, is there anything sexier than a wizard in glasses? I literally screamed when I saw the preview for “The Half Blood Prince” in theaters.

9. Arrested Development
Seriously, I know every single line to this show. Points if you can do every family member’s imitation of a chicken. (Yeah, I can do that too.)

8. Twilight
Okay, admittedly, I’m not a twi-tard, err, I mean “twi-hard,” but I can’t resist drooling over Robert Pattinson’s perfect hair.

7. Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Joss Whedon is a God. Enough. Said.

6. Anything and everything Apple
iPhone, MacBook, iPod. I want it all. I’m pretty sure there’s an app for that.

5. The Sims
Devastatingly addictive. Who doesn’t love building houses, creating lookalikes of your friends and neighbors, and – oh my god I’ve spent four hours straight on this game.

4. Seth Green
And all of his endeavors. Robot Chicken anyone?

3. GeekStuff4U
I don’t know what this is or what it does, but I approve.

2. Hulu.com
Addictive and full of the best of the best things to geek out to. Missed Andy Samberg’s latest Digital Short? Hulu that sh*t.

1. BO. BURNHAM.
Please, please, please, please marry me.

Melanie currently interning in NYC, taking full advantage of all margarita specials and those blonde summer boys. Stalk her on Twitter: @tinkermellie

And if your name is Amy Poehler, I’ll even share dessert with you (and I don’t share dessert with anyone).

I’ve been crushing on Amy hardcore since her early days on SNL. Amy’s quick wit and perfect timing proved once and for all that women don’t have to be ugly or lesbians to be successful comedians, and I tuned in every Saturday night to get my weekly dose of Poehler. She made a name for herself almost immediately, and was probably the only cast member who could fill Tina Fey’s shoes…er…chair on Weekend Update.

But Amy Poehler isn’t just an improv genius; the woman can act and has found herself in some of the best comedies everrr. Remember her infamous role in Mean Girls? How could you not? What about Wet Hot American Summer? Or Deuce Bigalow?  Amy stole the show and put those movies on the top of my “Best Movies to Watch While Stoned” list.  Needless to say, I was ecstatic when I found out about her NBC show, Parks and Recreation. And she didn’t disappoint.

Part of me wants to hate Amy Poehler for stealing my Hollywood boyfriend, Will Arnett, but I can’t. In fact, if I was gonna lose my future hubbie to anyone, I’m glad it was someone as talented, beautiful and effing hilarious as her. I just hope that one day I can get in on that shiz. A threesome with Poehler and Arnett? Probably the only thing better than an Arrested Development marathon.

This looks healthy.

There is going to be another Hasselbeck running around.

Will Obama’s bailout plan work?

The Biggest Losers love their armpits?

Looks like the Arrested Development movie is a go!

That’s awkward, Mrs. News Anchor.

5 fashion choices that turn men off.

President Barack vs. Elephant Barack.

This tattoo can’t be real, can it?

Mischa Barton will do anything to get back into the limelight.

Dorm food causing some…er…digestion issues? Try yoga!