Family Guy 1,000,000+ viewers/episode, outpaces Leno and Letterman

[beer]

Whu'd a thunk it?

 

[her209]

Really now?

 

[stormbv]

That's awesome.

 

[RU482]

sweet! I'm definately a new fan of that show

 

[bubbasmith99]

sucks that mcfarlane is workign on a new show family guy roxors and needs to be put back on the air.

 

[Kenny]

Why was it canceled?

 

[BeauJangles]

Because, at times, it crossed lines that Fox was upset about.

 

[beer]

Fox was too conservative, IMO, to have that show.

 

[Gunslinger08]

I believe the episode that put it over the edge was "Wish Upon a Weinstein."

 

[MrCodeDude]

What is MacFarlane working on now?
-- mrcodedude

 

[Smolek]

Yep, read that a while ago but seeing as it only lasted 50 episodes I dont see it lasting very long up there.

 

[NoReMoRsE]

Family Guy Rocks.

 

[JetBlack69]

Originally posted by: BlinderBomber
Because, at times, it crossed lines that Fox was upset about.

That, and they kept changing the time slot. I could never remember when it was on because it would be on Tuesdays and then Thursdays IIRC.

 

[Kenny]

Originally posted by: BlinderBomber
Because, at times, it crossed lines that Fox was upset about.

Weird.

Especially since Boston Public first said the N word (racial slur) on TV.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: Elemental007
Fox was too conservative, IMO, to have that show.

Fox....too conservative?

Just plain stupid. How can you call them conservative when they're gonna aire that show about people being impaled by stuff?

 

[Kaervak]

Originally posted by: Elemental007
Fox was too conservative, IMO, to have that show.

Actually all Fox is good for is brain damage inducing reality shows and animated sitcoms way past their prime. I read on planet-familyguy.com that some Fax guys really regret giving the show the boot after seeing the ratings on Cartoon Network.

 

[KokomoGST]

It's good that Cartoon Network did pick it up. I wouldn't be able to watch it otherwise, with all the friggin time changes when it was on Fox...

 

[KEV1N]

Wait, are new episodes being aired on Cartoon Network or is it only reruns?

 

[HiTek21]

I can't wait for season 3 of the family guy to be released on DVD

 

[LS20]

wonder if thats enough for fox to bring them back (and seth to make write new episodes)

 

[ThaGrandCow]

:Q <------ Me when I discovered the 30 pack of beer for $10

<----- me when I read this. I thought everyone liked family guy, I can't see why this is such a big relevation... almost every person I know watches the show

 

[Smolek]

Originally posted by: KEV1N
Wait, are new episodes being aired on Cartoon Network or is it only reruns?

reruns

 

[ViRGE]

Wow, this is surprising to say the least. Note that the stats are for the 18-34 demographic however; so this is only beating out Letterman/Leno out of that market, with the other markets(older people, females, etc) still tuning in to Letterman/Leno more often. I would imagine that Futurama is pulling similar numbers, although it's a different crowd, and goes against news broadcasts. Kudos to CTN on setting a record, with adults none the less.

PS KEV1N: 1 new episode will be run on CTN, which Fox wouldn't show. Otherwise, they're all reruns.

 

[Anubis]

yep this is sweet. i heard about this about a week ago. glad someone foudn a link. such a great show

 

[Martin]

Not surprising. I belive the secret is that Family Guy is funny, rather than the dull, predictable, idiotic babble that both Leno and Letterman love.

Here?s more good news for ?Family Guy? fans. During the show?s tenure on Fox, MacFarlane?s team actually made 50 episodes?one never aired because it was deemed ?too controversial? for advertisers.

I've seen this, its on Kazaa. Called "When You Wish Upon a Weinstein". All I'll tell you is that its about a Jew.