For Family Guy Fans

Calis · 06-04-2003, 11:43 AM

Family Guy

I just ran across this news after happening across Planet Family Guy, can we dare to dream?

That seems to be pretty good numbers for what was basically a "flop" in the ratings, I wonder what the chances are of someone nabbing it up? Would Fox own any sort of rights to it? I'm not sure how that works.

I just thought this was great news, I hope something can come from this, and I'm glad to hear the DVD is selling so well.

It's funny, because I was at the Virgin Megastore the other day, and they were playing episodes on the TV there, and there was just a huge crowd of people watching the shows and busting up laughing. Just makes you wonder what Fox was thinking.

RawIsDan · 06-04-2003, 11:51 AM

Well, if you have the Cartoon Network they show it along with Futurama on different nights down here, but I don't believe you could bring it back and expect it to be the same.

the_meanstrosity · 06-04-2003, 01:24 PM

Great news!

Blade · 06-04-2003, 04:49 PM

Awesome!

Finally picked up the DVD's last Sunday...

God I love that show!

Happy29 · 06-04-2003, 09:53 PM

Going to pick up the DVDs in a few days or so. If they could make new episodes, that'd be great and put it in FOX's face for replacing The Simpsons with the soon-to-be cancelled "Oliver Hausenmeyer"

ISiddiqui · 06-04-2003, 10:36 PM

I'm sure one can have a pretty funny DVD collection with all the animated shows that Fox has canceled

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Happy29 · 06-05-2003, 12:46 AM

Or all the shows that FOX has canceled. Space Above and Beyond was actually a good one until FOX replaced it with L.A Firefighters,a show which lasted shorter than the Second Gulf War. I'm hearing Fastlane is getting canned, it was a good series except for the stereotypical guy with long hair and his angry looking partner. I know Oliver Beener will be cancelled because the show doesn't get anymore laughs or higher ratings than Scarborough Country. Other shows that have been canceled are Futurama, The Simpsons (shown only on Sundays now), Greg the Bunny, and Family Guy (that was a year ago).

It's time we do a regime change on Rupert Murdoch's ass.

bigdawg2003 · 06-05-2003, 12:53 AM

Happy29

In Austin, we get 2 Simpsons episodes per weekday, at 6:00 and 10:00. Jealous?

Happy29 · 06-05-2003, 12:54 AM

I'm putting my jealous face on....

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Craptacular · 06-05-2003, 12:56 AM

We get three (5:00, 6:30, and 10:30).

Airhog · 06-05-2003, 01:10 AM

just two here 5:30 and 6:30.

sterlingice · 06-05-2003, 01:11 AM

We cut back to one about a year ago

As for Space Above and Beyond, I enjoyed it. My mom loved it because it basically followed the story of World War II but put it in space. She would sit there and tell me what battle the episode was supposed to be based on.

SI

Blade · 06-05-2003, 07:44 AM

Here in Edmonton, I think you can catch at least three to four simpson episodes a night...it seems every channel carries it here!

kingnebwsu · 06-05-2003, 12:06 PM

Don't forget that FOX (and later ABC) cancelled the "Critic" in the mid-90's. That show rocked.

sterlingice · 06-05-2003, 02:55 PM

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Originally posted by kingnebwsu
Don't forget that FOX (and later ABC) cancelled the "Critic" in the mid-90's. That show rocked.

It was actually the other way around. ABC killed it first then FOX. No one could justify the $1M per-episode cost for a non blockbuster show (they were using half of the Simpsons creative talent to make the show, btw- hence the high costs). Real shame, too- that was one of the highest per-capita shows for funny: lots of great gags and not nearly as forced as Family Guy or recent Simpsons.

SI

Pyser · 06-05-2003, 04:52 PM

my life wont be complete until Dr Katz is on DVD.

cuervo72 · 06-06-2003, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sterlingice
It was actually the other way around. ABC killed it first then FOX. No one could justify the $1M per-episode cost for a non blockbuster show (they were using half of the Simpsons creative talent to make the show, btw- hence the high costs). Real shame, too- that was one of the highest per-capita shows for funny: lots of great gags and not nearly as forced as Family Guy or recent Simpsons.

SI

And it had a great send-up of Ted Turner....

ISiddiqui · 06-06-2003, 12:55 PM

Ah yes... Duke was hilarious

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sterlingice · 06-06-2003, 03:54 PM

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Originally posted by ISiddiqui
Ah yes... Duke was hilarious .

"All hail Duke. Duke is life"

SI

ISiddiqui · 06-06-2003, 03:56 PM

He was the best part of that show.. by far.

06-04-2003, 04:49 PM	#4
Blade College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Edmonton, Alberta	Awesome! Finally picked up the DVD's last Sunday... God I love that show! __________________ Just trying to get by unnoticed... Loyal fan of the Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Eagles.

06-04-2003, 09:53 PM	#5
Happy29 In The Penalty Box Join Date: May 2003 Location: To reveal my location, you must decipher a series of traps, each more deadly than the last.	Going to pick up the DVDs in a few days or so. If they could make new episodes, that'd be great and put it in FOX's face for replacing The Simpsons with the soon-to-be cancelled "Oliver Hausenmeyer" Last edited by Happy29 : 06-04-2003 at 09:54 PM.

06-04-2003, 10:36 PM	#6
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	I'm sure one can have a pretty funny DVD collection with all the animated shows that Fox has canceled . __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

06-05-2003, 12:53 AM	#8
bigdawg2003 High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Austin, Texas, USA	Happy29 In Austin, we get 2 Simpsons episodes per weekday, at 6:00 and 10:00. Jealous? __________________ I didn't even know Elvis was from Memphis. I thought he was from Tennessee.

06-05-2003, 01:10 AM	#11
Airhog Captain Obvious Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Norman, Oklahoma	just two here 5:30 and 6:30. __________________ Thread Killer extraordinaire Yay! its football season once again!

06-04-2003, 11:51 AM	#2
RawIsDan High School JV Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	Well, if you have the Cartoon Network they show it along with Futurama on different nights down here, but I don't believe you could bring it back and expect it to be the same.

06-04-2003, 01:24 PM	#3
the_meanstrosity College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002	Great news!

06-05-2003, 12:46 AM	#7
Happy29 In The Penalty Box Join Date: May 2003 Location: To reveal my location, you must decipher a series of traps, each more deadly than the last.	Or all the shows that FOX has canceled. Space Above and Beyond was actually a good one until FOX replaced it with L.A Firefighters,a show which lasted shorter than the Second Gulf War. I'm hearing Fastlane is getting canned, it was a good series except for the stereotypical guy with long hair and his angry looking partner. I know Oliver Beener will be cancelled because the show doesn't get anymore laughs or higher ratings than Scarborough Country. Other shows that have been canceled are Futurama, The Simpsons (shown only on Sundays now), Greg the Bunny, and Family Guy (that was a year ago). It's time we do a regime change on Rupert Murdoch's ass.

06-05-2003, 12:54 AM	#9
Happy29 In The Penalty Box Join Date: May 2003 Location: To reveal my location, you must decipher a series of traps, each more deadly than the last.	I'm putting my jealous face on.... .... .... ....

06-05-2003, 12:56 AM	#10
Craptacular College Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Mad City, WI	We get three (5:00, 6:30, and 10:30).

06-05-2003, 01:11 AM	#12
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	We cut back to one about a year ago As for Space Above and Beyond, I enjoyed it. My mom loved it because it basically followed the story of World War II but put it in space. She would sit there and tell me what battle the episode was supposed to be based on. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

06-05-2003, 07:44 AM	#13
Blade College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Edmonton, Alberta	Here in Edmonton, I think you can catch at least three to four simpson episodes a night...it seems every channel carries it here! __________________ Just trying to get by unnoticed... Loyal fan of the Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Eagles.

06-05-2003, 12:06 PM	#14
kingnebwsu College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ohio	Don't forget that FOX (and later ABC) cancelled the "Critic" in the mid-90's. That show rocked.

06-05-2003, 04:52 PM	#16
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	my life wont be complete until Dr Katz is on DVD.

06-06-2003, 12:55 PM	#18
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Ah yes... Duke was hilarious . __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

06-06-2003, 03:56 PM	#20
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	He was the best part of that show.. by far. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

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