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Opinion: Thu, Dec 25, 08 - Mystery Science Theatre 3000, Family Guy
02.00 Mystery Science Theatre 3000
09.30 Family Guy
Mystery Science Theatre 3000. Season 7, Episode 13. "The Sinister Urge" A hilarious entry in the MST3K canon, using another badly-made b-movie from Edward D. Wood, Jr..
Family Guy. Episode 18. "A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas" Lois drives the story in this one (with her obsession/depression with Christmas) but Stewie gets a great sub-plot where he believes that Santa has him under surveillance.
Biggest laugh in the epi...
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Fox Sets Date for The Cleveland Show Premiere
Original at About.com Animated TV
• Mon, Jun 22
Hey, y'all. On September 27, 2009 The Cleveland Show will premiere on Fox at 8:30 p.m. ET, replacing King of the Hill in the Animation Domination line-up. The Simpsons, Family Guy and American Dad will also premiere that night, beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET. Seems like The Cleveland Show is already ge...
'Futurama' Returns With 26 New Episodes In 2010
Original at Starpulse.com
• Wed, Jun 10
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IGN's Top 25 Family Guy Characters
Original at IGN TV
• Wed, May 27
CA He goes to work, he hangs out with his friends at the local bar, and he comes home each night to an alcoholic dog, a death-ray wielding son, a generous wife and whatever the hell Meg is. For Peter Griffin, life in Quahog, Rhode Island is quaint and ...
ABC Re-Enters the Prime Time Animation Business
Original at New York Times Blogs
• Wed, May 27
NY By Brian Stelter At present Fox is the only broadcaster with a serious slate of animation in prime time. Its shows, including “The Simpsons” and “Family Guy,” are shown on Sundays. The Wall Street Journal notes that “The Goode Family” will be the first ...
YOU HAVE TO WONDER WHAT ABC WAS THINKING WITH ANIMATED `GOODE FAMILY'
Original at topix.net
• Sat, May 23
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Family Guy: "Peter's Progress" Review
Original at IGN TV
• Tue, May 19
CA by Ahsan Haque May 18, 2009 - Peter finds out that in his past life he was the founder of Quahog. In this period piece we get to see that Stewie is the king of England, Lois is the center of a ridiculous love triangle, and Brian's the court jester, ...
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Original at San Diego Union Tribune
• Tue, May 12
CA Family Guy is another quality show that in its first run was overshadowed by The Simpsons, but eventually was brought back for a much more successful second stint. One look at the top ten shows each week proves that good shows need support, ...
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Original at IGN TV
• Mon, May 11
CA The choice to use the wooden sea captain to portray Clancy Brown's character was an odd one, as there were a number of other Family Guy characters who could have filled in that role with a bit more personality, including Stewie, Chris, or even Meg. ...
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Original at Cincinnati.com
• Thu, May 7
OH Here's a mismatched broth - a serious murder story, a light look at Brennan's request for Booth as sperm donor, and Booth imagining conversations with Stewie, the "Family Guy" baby. There's an explanation for that last one setting up next week's season ...
King of the Hill survives to 250 with barely a mention
Original at TV Squad
• Mon, Apr 27
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What's On Tonight: Miss USA, Sit Down, Shut Up, In Plain Sight
Original at TV Squad
• Sun, Apr 19
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How to Draw Brian from Family GuyOriginal at YouTube
• Sun, Apr 12
By rss@youtube.com (beavermcbeaver1) None Author: beavermcbeaver1 Keywords: Brian how to draw griffin family guy lois chris stewie peter quahog quamire spooner Added: April 12, 2009
Family Guy - Latest from Kristin
Original at Spoiler TV
• Tue, Mar 24
By Jenny(noreply@blogger.com) Facts of Life] is a favorite show of Seth MacFarlane's, and I think eventually you'll be seeing some more of Facts of Life...," he adds. There is also an episode coming up that will only feature Stewie and Brian. (And let's not forgot about Stewie showing up on a Bones episode in May during one of Bo...
Bones - Family Guy Crossover
Original at Spoiler TV
• Thu, Mar 19
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Original at Times Herald-Record
• Sat, Mar 7
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DVD Review: Futurama - Into the Wild Green Yonder
Original at Blogcritics
• Fri, Feb 27
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Opinion: Thu, Dec 25, 08 - Mystery Science Theatre 3000, Family Guy
Original at A Briefing With Michael
• Mon, Dec 29
By podcast@mail2tv.com (RikerDonegal) 02.00 Mystery Science Theatre 3000 09.30 Family Guy Mystery Science Theatre 3000. Season 7, Episode 13. "The Sinister Urge" A hilarious entry in the MST3K canon, using another badly-made b-movie from Edward D. Wood, Jr.. Family Guy. Episode 18. "A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas" Lois drives the story in this one (with her obsession/depression with Christmas) but Stewie gets a great sub-plot where he believes that Santa has him under surveillance. Biggest laugh in the episode (at least according to my sister) goes to the bit where Peter is engaged in a mad chase through a busy shopping mall, where he and his quarry stop to ride the escalator without moving. Resuming their chase once they reach the top. [read the full post]
Fox, The Simpons, Family Guy and Rape: WTF?Original at fitnessfortheoccasion (WordPress)
• Mon, Dec 15
By Dan (Fitness) Being a fan of Family Guy, I read this piece from Jessica @ feministing back in October: Finally in the episode Movin’ Out (Brian’s Song), (viewable now on adult swim) and advertisement for the Simpsons on Fox, Quagmire attempts to rape Marge while she fights back:
Opinion: FOX Sunday Animation Domination (11.30.08)
Original at childrenofsaintclare (WordPress)
• Tue, Dec 2
By marcusandstevi The Simpsons 20.7 “Mypods & Boomsticks” American Dad 4.7 “Phantom Of The Telethon” Note: Family Guy was a rerun this week, but it wanted to reiterate that, without question, bird is still the word. The Husband: The Simpsons 20.7 “Mypods & Boomsticks” “Your heart is blacker than your
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Original at Macleans
• Mon, Dec 1
By Jaime Weinman But Seth MacFarlane is going to give it to us anyway. (She’ll be one of the talking bears on The Cleveland Show, the Family Guy spinoff.) The NY Times article suggests the reason for the difference: MacFarlane spends most of his time with Family Guy, and leaves American Dad (and now The Clevel...
The Child King of Hollywood
Original at GQ
• Mon, Nov 17
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Original at Blogcritics
• Mon, Oct 20
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Family Guy - "I Dream of Jesus" (Episode 702)
Original at The Recapist
• Mon, Oct 6
By Christine M Peter is finding any excuse he can to break into song. He asks Brian to see the newspaper and notes the lack of stories about the "mass awareness of a certain avian variety." Brian takes the bait, and Peter breaks into yet another chorus of "Surfin' Bird." (Anyone who watched this will have this...
How to Draw Our Friend Stewie from Family Guy
Original at tvlesson.com
• Fri, Oct 3
Peter is here to show you step by step how to draw Stewie from the TV Show Family Guy. This funny character will bring a smile to your kids and a very good time for yourself. Get your pen and paper to start your drawing session.
Opinion: TV Shows: Seth MacFarlane
Original at michaelglauser (WordPress)
• Tue, Sep 23
By mikeglauser The ratings for "Family Guy" are noticeably higher than those for "American Dad", but Fox positions "American Dad" before "The Simpsons", instead of after. One of Fox's TV scheduling flaws has been its unwillingness to stick to a decent show after "The Simpsons". Every time a show perform...
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Original at memles (WordPress)
• Thu, Jul 10
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20th Investing in ‘Family’ Programs
Original at Television Week
• Sun, May 4
“Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane has signed a blockbuster new deal with 20th Century Fox Television, cementing his status as one of TV’s highest-paid producers—and making a “Family Guy” feature film more likely. The deal, which took more than two years to negotiate, could net Mr. Mac...
How To: Draw Stewie Griffin in Photoshop
Original at Photoshop Mosaic
• Fri, May 2
This tutorial will demonstrate how to create the head of Stewie Griffin from the hit TV show "Family Guy" in Photoshop.
How To: Stewie Griffin in Photoshop
Original at webdesign.org
• Fri, Feb 29
I made a tutorial that you can draw Stewie Griffin (Family Guy cartoons) very easy with pen tool. I am sorry if i will have gramatical errors (i am from Romania). Thanks in advance Type: Photoshop Tutorial Level: Experienced.
How To Video | Draw Stewie From Family Guy
Original at Web TV Hub
• Sun, Feb 10
By Jaime McDougall Have you ever wanted to draw Stewie from Family Guy? This video shows you that it might be easier than you think. When you watch an episode of Family Guy, it’s easy to see they use mostly smooth, simple lines for creating their ...
Family Guy news: WGA benefit at Carnegie Hall
Original at TV Squad
• Fri, Jan 18
By Jonathan Toomey Following in the footsteps of the recent Colbert Report and 30 Rock shows at the Upright Citizen's Brigade theatre in NYC, Family Guy creator Seth McFarlane along with Alex Borstein (she voices Lois) are putting on a benefit show for the WGA East at Carnegie Hall on January 31st. Janeane Ga...
Opinion: New DVD Picks of the Week: Family Guy Takes Over the Millennium Falcon & Mr. Woodcock
Original at Cinematical
• Tue, Jan 15
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Watch: Family Guy- Lois Kills Stewie (full)
Original at Emonome
• Fri, Dec 28
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How to Draw Stewie from Family GuyOriginal at 5min.com
• Tue, Dec 4
Learn how to draw the baby from the hit show familiy guy. www.5min.com
Stewie Griffin on American IdolOriginal at Idol Stalker
• Tue, Nov 13
By Jeanne Hilarious! I’m not a big fan of Family Guy but here’s a video of “Stewie” auditioning for American Idol. Too funny! Hilarious! I’m not a big fan of Family Guy but here’s a video of “Stewie” auditioning for American Idol. Too funny! Technorati Tags: american idol,idol,stewie griffin,fami...
Partying hearty, Quahog-style
Original at San Gabriel Valley Tribune
• Tue, Oct 30
“Family Guy” has survived many worse attacks on its way to its 100th episode. Fox cancelled the show once, only to revive it when it was a hit on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim and its DVD sales went through the roof. Series creator Seth MacFarlane barely missed American Airlines Flight 11 on th...
Family Guy: Movin' Out (Brian's Song)
Original at TV Squad
• Sun, Sep 30
By Brad Trechak Filed under: Family Guy, Episode Reviews S06E02) This is the 100th episode of Family Guy (if the three edited-for-TV episodes of Stewie Griffin: the Untold Story are counted). Not bad for a show that was canceled for a few years. Continue reading Family Guy: Movin' Out (Brian's Song)
Podcast: Brill and Eric Watch TV 228: Emmy Preview
Original at Brill & Eric Watch TV
• Fri, Sep 7
By Brill Agree with our picks? Think our prognostication is off the mark? Or that we’re just plain wrong? Drop us a line and let us know. Tune into the Ryan Seacrest-hosted awards show on FOX Sunday, Sept. 16 to find out who won (or just to watch the “Family Guy” Brian and Stewie musical number before cat...
Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story (2005)
Original at tmacvids.com
• Sat, Jun 23
By Stylus The hilariously irreverent and enormously popular animated series THE FAMILY GUY expands to a feature-length movie in order to explore the true origins of mania ...
Opinion: Alex Borstein, Actress, Comedienne, and Writer
Original at Gothamist
• Thu, May 10
By Ben Kharakh Alex Borstein is a familiar face, and voice, to fans of comedy. Known for her five year run as a cast member on Mad TV and the voice of Lois on Family Guy, Borstein is also an accomplished comedian who will be making a stop at Comix on May 11th through 12th.
Alright Seth, we get it, you love the Eighties…
Original at Film Threat
• Wed, Apr 11
By Felix Vasquez Jr. The reason why “Family Guy” has never come close to “The Simpsons” is because while “The Simpsons” did have gags, and puns, and pop culture references, it also had heart, and genuine storytelling, and engaging characters. But most importantly, there was story.
Podcast: Carol Burnett files $2M copyright infringement suit
Original at AZ Central.com
• Mon, Mar 19
LOS ANGELES Carol Burnett has filed a 2 million copyright infringement lawsuit against 20th Century Fox, claiming her cleaning woman character was portrayed on the animated series Family Guy.
Opinion: Family Guy: Peter's Two Dads
Original at TV Squad
• Sun, Feb 11
By Brett Love That made for a nice tie-in to the Lois and Stewie subplot. That was also well done. I like that even though Stewie is operating on an adult level most of the time, they still have him dealing with baby issues like the "mine" phase. Not unlike how Brian the talking dog still has issues with draggin...
VIDEO GAME REVIEW: For ‘Family Guy’ fans, video game is a hoot
Original at Asheville Citizen-Times
• Thu, Nov 23
NC - The problem with “Family Guy” is that none of the three game styles is executed exceptionally well. For example, Stewie’s platformer levels can be ...
PS2 Review: Family Guy - The Video Game
Original at Blogcritics
• Thu, Oct 26
By Matt Paprocki Sadly, that's not enough of a reason to deal with the simplistic gameplay. It's an obvious attempt to parody some classic retro titles, yet fails to be anywhere near as advanced as the games it's mimicking. Family Guy is inappropriate for all ages, and it has nothing to do with the rated conte...
New Family Guy Release Says More DVDs Are Coming Soon
Original at TVShowsOnDVD.com
• Wed, Nov 30
Canada - Yesterday saw the release of Family Guy - Volume 3 on DVD. Enclosed within it was a double-sided insert in which Fox revealed their ... Family Guy - Volume 3 Review TVShowsOnDVD.com New 'Coming Soon' Insert Specifies Time Frame For American Dad ... TVShowsOnDVD.com all 3 related
Opinion: Family Guy: The Courtship of Stewie's Father
Original at TV Squad
• Mon, Nov 21
By Ryan j Budke Filed under: Animation, Comedy, FOX, OpEd, Family GuyWhat's better than last week's A-Team references? Well, nothing really. But Indiana Jones, Back to the Future and Transformers references are a very, very close second. Tonight was another great episode of Family Guy. I can't believe...
Opinion: Family Guy: Peter's Got Woods
Original at TV Squad
• Fri, Nov 18
By Ryan j Budke This show had some great moments and while it was funny through-out, where was everyone else? This was the Peter, Brian, James half hour. Stewie had a hilarious bit about reading the DaVinci code, but we got no payoff. Lois and Quagmire only had a few lines between them and I can only think of Ch...
Family Guy: Jungle Love
Original at TV Squad
• Fri, Nov 18
By Ryan j Budke The episode starts with Chris preparing for his first day of high school before getting a few words of warning from Peter and the guys about the "freshman hunt", the ritualistic paddling of the freshman by the seniors. Chris is suddenly less excited. We see a little continuity between episo...
'Guy' sticking it to parents group
Original at New York Daily News
• Fri, Nov 4
NY - Family Guy," which was near the top of the Parents Television Council's recent "worst" list of family-friendly TV shows, takes a swipe at its opponents. ...