Sit Down, Shut Up (2001 TV series)

Sit Down, Shut Up
Company type	Television series
Industry	Television entertainment
Founded	February 16, 2001; 25 years ago
Defunct	June 28, 2001
Headquarters	Australia
Area served	Australia
Products	Television sitcom

Sit Down, Shut Up is an Australian sitcom that was broadcast on Network Ten from 16 February until 28 June 2001, comprising a total of 13 episodes. The narrative revolves around the faculty and pupils of the fictional and dysfunctional Carpen Heights Secondary College, highlighting the personal and professional lives of the teachers both within the staff room and beyond.

According to one of the series' writers, producer and comedian Chris Lilley drew inspiration from this show for his 2007 production Summer Heights High, incorporating character traits, plot elements, and even the school's name, particularly aspects related to the character Mr G.

Cast

Marg Downey portraying Sue Dirkin
Stephen Curry as Stuart Mill
Jacqueline Brennan in the role of Helen Peters
Christopher Brown playing Brent Townsend-Ross
Jodie Dry as Julia Denholm-Ponsford
Paul Gleeson in the role of Felix Sedgely
Tayler Kane as Stefan Ravazzi
Tim McLoughlan portraying Chaps
Brendan Reed as Dean Tate
Bernard Curry playing Greg Ilyich

American remake

An animated adaptation named Sit Down, Shut Up debuted on Fox on 19 April 2009. The series was developed by Mitchell Hurwitz, known for creating Arrested Development, with former Simpsons writer Josh Weinstein serving as showrunner. The voice cast included notable talents such as Henry Winkler, Will Arnett, and Jason Bateman. Despite the involvement of a high-profile creative team and cast, the show was met with unfavorable critiques and was removed from Fox’s Sunday schedule after only four episodes. The remaining episodes were subsequently broadcast during late-night slots on Fox and later rerun on Comedy Central.

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