"Family Guy" (1999)TV series 1999-????

Creator:

Seth MacFarlane

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | unknown

Release Date:

31 January 1999 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Comedy

Tagline:

Don't Die Laughing. We Could Get Sued (Season 4).

Plot:

In a wacky Rhode Island town, a dysfunctional family strive to cope with everyday life as they are thrown from one crazy scenario to another.

Plot Keywords:

Teenage Girl | Child Neglect | Profanity | Stay At Home Mom | Theme Song

Awards:

Won 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 6 wins & 25 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Sat. Aug. 30	11:00 PM	CW	To Love and Die in Dixie	#3.12
Sat. Aug. 30	11:30 PM	CW	Stuck Together, Torn Apart	#3.19

Cast

Seth MacFarlane	...	Peter Griffin / ... (110 episodes, 1999-2008)
Alex Borstein	...	Lois Griffin / ... (109 episodes, 1999-2008)
Seth Green	...	Chris Griffin / ... (108 episodes, 1999-2008)
Mila Kunis	...	Meg Griffin / ... (96 episodes, 1999-2008)
Mike Henry	...	Cleveland Brown / ... (90 episodes, 1999-2008)
Danny Smith	...	Various / ... (61 episodes, 1999-2008)
Patrick Warburton	...	Joe Swanson / ... (59 episodes, 1999-2008)
Lori Alan	...	Diane Simmons / ... (48 episodes, 1999-2007)

Also Known As:

Padre de familia (USA: Spanish title)

Runtime:

22 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Certification:

Iran:(Banned) | South Africa:(Banned) | Portugal:M/12 | Canada:PG (Nova Scotia) (DVD rating) | Canada:G (Quebec) (DVD rating) | Singapore:PG (Season 1 & 2) | Vietnam:(Banned) | Spain:13 | USA:TV-14 | Argentina:13 | Canada:14A (Manitoba) (DVD rating) | Egypt:(Banned) | Poland:(Banned) | USA:TV-14 (most episodes) | USA:TV-PG (some episodes) | Japan:Unrated | Philippines:PG-13 | USA:TV-MA (one episode) | Australia:MA (some episodes) | Australia:M | Australia:PG (some episodes) | Brazil:12 | Ireland:15 | New Zealand:M | UK:12 (some episodes) | UK:15 (some episodes) | Malaysia:(Banned) | India:(Banned)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

20th Century Fox Television

Trivia:

A gag was animated for an episode that involved "The Newlywed Game", featuring the biblical figures Mary and Joseph (the human parents of Jesus Christ). Bob Eubanks actually came in and did the voice of his character for the gag, but quickly pulled out after realizing the nature of the joke (he had just finished work on a "Christian Workout Video").

Goofs:

Continuity: When Joe discovers the Griffins hiding out in Asiantown, Peter switches between his sumo outfit and his regular clothes.

Quotes:

Peter Griffin: Christmas is the time of year when the ghost of Jesus rises from the grave to feast on the flesh of the living and we sing Christmas carols to lull him back to sleep.

Movie Connections:

Spoofed in "South Park: Cartoon Wars: Part 1 (#10.3)" (2006)

Soundtrack:

Take on Me

Seth MacFarlane, YOU'RE A GENIUS!!

I cannot even begin to discuss how ridiculously smart and outrageously funny is this show. Not only does this program far surpass most of the comedies on television, it has the guts to hit topics that most of the overly sensitive public shies away from. I never understood why it was taken off the air in the first place. Fox can show something as tawdry and humanly degrading as Temptation Island, but Family Guy was too racy? Riiiight.

I absolutely must comment on the incredible voice talent done for this show, most especially the amazing creator himself, Seth MacFarlane. First of all, his versatility is unlike anything I have ever heard. When I discovered how many voices he actually performed, I was floored. I am currently receiving my masters in speech pathology so I find his ability particularly interesting. Not only can he speak in these individual voices, he can sing in them, and very well I might add.

The musical numbers in this cartoon revive a dying art. The "Road" episodes are a hysterical throw back to the Crosby/Hope movies, which is a reference I usually have to explain to my friends though they often must explain a few that I miss. In fact, the scope of the references range from cheesy 80's TV to political commentary to Broadway. This is why everyone will find something funny about this show. Everyone in one form or another can relate to it.

Most of my guy friends think I should be offended by the show because I am a woman and this is a "guy's show." Let me tell you, this is not the case at all. Lois Griffin is a freakin role model. I like to think I have half of her savvy when dealing with my ignorant boyfriends.

Absolutely excellent television. Edgy, funny, intelligent and extremely creative. This show was a breath of fresh air for mundane television and will soon awaken the network again. Seth MacFarlane, you are a genius!!