Nothing is sacred. LOL. Got to be in the right mood to appreciate---but it can be a hoot.

right on c.smith / this show=fun camp and it knows it. i too enjoy. as for captain crusty, seriously? lovecraft? haha what does the edgar allen poe of tentacle monster stories have to do with this? and as if lovecraft was someone to quote for penache? now that's a good joke!

Uh...I think most viewers can remember the early Noughts.But that aside, I find this show to be a big disappointment. Don't get me wrong, the writing is excellent, and the characters have real potential. Also, one can also see where the creators of "Eureka"--a much better show--got some of their inspiration (although it's an equally safe bet that "Manhattan AZ"'s creators saw all "Tremors" movies, and the TV program as well).Unfortunately, the acting and/or directing of "Mahattan, AZ" pretty much suck. Lovecraft said that the basis of horror is atmosphere; well, the foundation of comedy is timing and delivery, and unfortunately, neither is working here. The actors are just reading their lines, I'm afraid, and the director seems completely incapable of inspiring that elusive but necessary choreography required to generate the really profound laughs.I can see why it was canceled; and I hope the writers find a better outlet for their talents.