Fox bans new Family Guy episode "Partial Terms of Endearment" for upcoming season
07-28-09, 04:54 PM
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Fox bans new Family Guy episode "Partial Terms of Endearment" for upcoming season
http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/07/famil...broadcast.html
I haven't watched Family Guy on a regular basis for a long time, but I guess we will see this episode eventually on dvd.
Fox has decided not to broadcast a "Family Guy" episode next season that deals with abortion. The episode, which is titled "Partial Terms of Endearment," was produced by sister company 20th TV. Fox released this statement moments ago: "Fox will not air the 'Partial Terms of Endearment' episode of 'Family Guy,' but we fully support the producers' right to make the episode and distribute it in whatever way they want."
The episode came to light when producers talked about the plans on the show's Comic-Con panel, reported this weekend on Live Feed.
The episode came to light when producers talked about the plans on the show's Comic-Con panel, reported this weekend on Live Feed.
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07-28-09, 05:26 PM
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http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/07/famil...broadcast.html
I haven't watched Family Guy on a regular basis for a long time, but I guess we will see this episode eventually on dvd.
I haven't watched Family Guy on a regular basis for a long time, but I guess we will see this episode eventually on dvd.
07-28-09, 05:29 PM
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I'm sure it will air on adult swim and be on the DVDs. No biggie.
07-28-09, 05:43 PM
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better put it up on hulu or something
07-28-09, 07:11 PM
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It will wind up on Adult Swim just like "When You Wish Upon a Weinstein" after Fox refused to air that.
07-28-09, 07:14 PM
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07-28-09, 09:05 PM
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I imagine that the latest volume of Family Guy didn't sell to expectations and they are doing this stunt to get people to buy the new volume when this episode is released on DVD.
07-28-09, 09:16 PM
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Fox will not air the 'Partial Terms of Endearment' episode of 'Family Guy,' but we fully support the producers' right to make the episode and distribute it in whatever way they want."
07-28-09, 09:21 PM
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So, what's the plot of this? All I can find is that it has something to with abortion?
07-28-09, 09:33 PM
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Ahh, nothing like a little manufactured controversy to generate interest.
07-29-09, 08:49 AM
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Re: Fox bans new Family Guy episode "Partial Terms of Endearment" for upcoming season
What I find hysterical is the statement Fox made...because it should read, "whatever way you want, so long as it is not on TV and we lose our advertising money. But wait didn't we cancel this show a bunch of times only to figure out that it made us even more money. Ah fuck it, let's do some coke".
It is a joke. Fox already knows that the episode is going to come out in some form, this seems like a total PR stunt.
As for the ratings, they dipped because the show has been god awful for about 3 years now.
It is a joke. Fox already knows that the episode is going to come out in some form, this seems like a total PR stunt.
As for the ratings, they dipped because the show has been god awful for about 3 years now.
07-29-09, 09:06 AM
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You think THAT's bad, what about the time NBC banned that episode of Life Goes On directed by Seth Green?
[cut to hands holding Barbie doll and an M&M figure together]
I love you Corky!
The perfect Family Guy joke! Completely random and offensive!
[cut to hands holding Barbie doll and an M&M figure together]
I love you Corky!
The perfect Family Guy joke! Completely random and offensive!
07-29-09, 09:12 AM
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07-29-09, 09:47 AM
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I still watch this when it is on.. and have since it originaly aired. If it is not your cup of tea - "ok we get it"
07-29-09, 10:32 AM
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Fwiw, I'm 18 years old (at heart), and own most of the Family Guy sets.
07-29-09, 10:38 AM
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I still enjoy Family Guy, aside from a few unwatchable episodes here and there.
But yeah, I'm 26 and I laugh at almost anything that isn't Two and a Half Men or According to Jim.
But yeah, I'm 26 and I laugh at almost anything that isn't Two and a Half Men or According to Jim.
