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1

What is the name of the fictional city in Rhode Island where the Griffin family lives?

The Griffin family lives in Quahog, Rhode Island. The name comes from the quahog clam, which is native to the region.

2

Which of these characters is voiced by the show's creator?

Seth MacFarlane voices the Kool-Aid Man, along with Peter, Stewie, Brian and Quagmire; Bruce and the Greased-Up Deaf Guy belong to Mike Henry, and the Giant Chicken to a staff writer.

3

What is Peter Griffin's wife's name?

Lois Griffin is Peter's wife and the mother of Meg, Chris and Stewie; she married Peter against the wishes of her wealthy father.

4

What is Brian Griffin's drink of choice?

Brian's drink of choice is a dry martini; the Griffins' talking dog is a functioning alcoholic who shows withdrawal symptoms whenever he is forced to stop drinking.

5

Who ran Quahog's main tavern for years until a fatal softball accident?

Horace ran the bar for years and survived several shootings, only to be killed by a batted ball at a softball game; Jerome bought the place after his death.

6

Which actress provides the voice of Meg Griffin?

Mila Kunis has voiced Meg since season 2, taking over from the original actress; she was playing Jackie on That '70s Show at the same time.

7

What is Quagmire's famous catchphrase?

Quagmire's catchphrase is "Giggity giggity," usually deployed at the most suggestive possible moment and often followed by "all right!"

8

What disability does Joe Swanson have?

Joe Swanson is paraplegic; he uses a wheelchair but remains a formidable Quahog cop, sometimes hauling himself out of the chair to chase down suspects.

9

In what year did Family Guy first premiere on Fox?

Family Guy premiered on Fox on January 31, 1999, right after Super Bowl XXXIII; the rest of the first season followed that April.

10

Which character is the baby of the Griffin family who has genius-level intelligence and a British accent?

Stewie Griffin, the one-year-old with a football-shaped head and an upper-class English accent, builds time machines and doomsday devices in his bedroom.

11

Which elderly neighbor has a creepy obsession with young boys, especially Chris Griffin?

Herbert, the elderly neighbor, first appeared in "To Love and Die in Dixie" (2001), luring paperboy Chris with the promise of popsicles in his basement.

12

Which actress voices Lois Griffin?

Alex Borstein voices Lois Griffin. She is also known for her role as Susie Myerson on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, for which she won two Emmy Awards.

13

Which spin-off follows Peter Griffin's soft-spoken friend after he moves to Virginia?

It ran from 2009 to 2013 on Fox, following Cleveland to Stoolbend, Virginia with a new family.

14

Which Family Guy voice actor also co-created the stop-motion sketch series Robot Chicken?

Seth Green, the voice of Chris Griffin since the pilot, co-created the stop-motion series Robot Chicken with Matthew Senreich for Adult Swim in 2005.

15

Which writer on the show voices the giant chicken Peter repeatedly brawls with?

Smith was on the show's original writing staff and later served as an executive producer. Their fights routinely derail whole scenes and have escalated with each rematch.

16

What originally started the feud between Peter and the Giant Chicken?

Ernie the Giant Chicken handed Peter an expired coupon, sparking their first brawl in "Da Boom" (1999); every rematch since has escalated in length and collateral damage.

17

Which portable gadget does Stewie steal from his own past self in "Christmas Guy"?

The return pad is the portable half of Stewie's time-travel kit; in "Christmas Guy" (2013) he lifts it from his own past self's backpack at the mall to go back and change the past.

18

What major event helped Family Guy gain a huge following after its cancellation, leading to its revival?

After the cancellation, more than three million DVDs sold and Adult Swim reruns topped late-night cable, so Fox reversed course and a fourth season premiered on May 1, 2005.

19

What is the name of the recurring character who is a Hispanic maid known for saying 'No, no, no...'?

She debuted demanding cleaning supplies in a courtroom, and one cutaway shows her as head of the Maids' Union.

20

What is the name of the first Family Guy Star Wars parody episode?

"Blue Harvest" (2007), the season 6 premiere, retold the 1977 original; its title borrows the fake working title used to hide the production of the third Star Wars film.

21

Where does Peter Griffin work in the show's later seasons?

After the toy factory closed and a stint as a fisherman, Peter settled into the brewery's shipping department under Angela.

22

Which English actor's voice did MacFarlane base Stewie's upper-class accent on?

MacFarlane based Stewie's voice on Rex Harrison's clipped delivery as Professor Henry Higgins in the 1964 film My Fair Lady.

23

In "Blue Harvest", Meg appears as which Star Wars creature?

Meg's only role in "Blue Harvest" (2007) is the dianoga, the tentacled monster lurking in the Death Star trash compactor, a running gag about how little the show uses her.

24

What is physically unusual about Jake Tucker, the news anchor's son?

Jake Tucker's face is upside down, with his mouth near the top of his head and his eyes near the bottom; he craves his father's attention and rarely gets it.

25

What is Ollie Williams' role on the Quahog 5 News team?

Voiced by Phil LaMarr, the "Blaccu-Weather" man rarely speaks for more than about three seconds, usually shouting the forecast in a word or two.

26

What is the name of the recurring villain who is Stewie's half-brother, born from a sperm bank?

Bertram, Stewie's half-brother, was conceived after Peter donated to a sperm bank and debuted in "Emission Impossible" (2001), returning as Stewie's rival in later episodes.

27

In the Star Wars parody trilogy, which Family Guy characters play the droids C-3PO and R2-D2?

Quagmire is the fussy protocol droid and Cleveland the astromech; Mort turns up as one of the Jawas who capture them.

28

What is Peter Griffin's middle name?

His full name is Peter Löwenbräu Griffin Sr., a nod to the German beer, though he was born Justin Peter Griffin.

29

What breed of dog is Brian Griffin?

The white Lab walks upright, speaks, drives, and considers himself the household intellectual, though he dropped out of Brown one course short of graduating.

30

What is Lois Griffin's maiden name?

Her multibillionaire father Carter never hides his contempt for Peter.

31

What musical instrument does Lois Griffin teach?

Piano lessons were Lois's job in the early seasons before the show settled her into housewife duty; her family, the Pewterschmidts, are old money, so she never needed the income.

32

What is the name of the recurring character who is a Jewish pharmacist and one of Peter's acquaintances?

The neurotic pharmacist ran his shop with his wife Muriel; their son Neil is Chris's best friend and long pined for Meg.

33

What is the effeminate, soft-spoken recurring character who has held many jobs called?

Bruce is the mustached, soft-spoken man who turns up in a different job almost every appearance, from performance artist to store clerk, often smacking his lips before a sentence.

34

Which episode marked Family Guy's 2005 return to Fox after its cancellation?

"North by North Quahog" opened the comeback season in May 2005, the show's first new episode since its cancellation; Peter and Lois end up chased by Mel Gibson after stealing his Passion of the Christ sequel.

35

What does Chris eventually learn about the menacing monkey in his closet?

In "Hannah Banana" (2009) the Evil Monkey proves friendly and articulate, a well-spoken primate whose menacing pointing was misread, and Chris starts spending more time with him than with Peter.

36

What is Quagmire's first name?

Quagmire's first name is Glenn, though the next-door neighbor is almost always addressed by his surname alone; his sister Brenda appeared in season 10.

37

Which animated series did Family Guy have a crossover episode with in the Season 13 premiere?

"The Simpsons Guy" opened Season 13 with the family stranded in Springfield. The 44-minute crossover ends with a lengthy brawl between Peter and Homer.

38

Which Star Wars actress voiced Angela, Peter's boss in the brewery shipping department?

Carrie Fisher voiced Angela, Peter's gruff supervisor at the Pawtucket Brewery, from 2005 until Fisher's death in 2016; the role was written out afterward.

39

Family Guy was nominated for which Emmy in 2009, the first animated show in that category since 1961?

In 2009, Family Guy was nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series at the Primetime Emmys, the first animated series nominated in the category since The Flintstones in 1961. It did not win, but the nomination was historic.

40

What is the name of the Asian field reporter on Quahog 5 News?

Colleagues tag her as the "Asian reporter" on air, and her nasal monotone has been described by her voice actress as all presentation and no substance.

41

In "Barely Legal," what does Meg do to her junior-prom date after becoming obsessed with him?

Her date was Brian, who stepped in as a last resort; Meg's gratitude curdles into a fixation and she ends up kidnapping him, tying him up in her bedroom.

42

What is the name of Brian's son, introduced in "The Former Life of Brian"?

Dylan is Brian's son from a fling with Tracy Flannigan; he arrives as a delinquent teenager in "The Former Life of Brian" (2008) and turns out much like his father.

43

Fox later broadcast the 2005 direct-to-DVD Stewie film split into how many episodes?

Fox aired Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story in three parts, "Stewie B. Goode", "Bango Was His Name Oh" and "Stu & Stewie's Excellent Adventure", closing season 4 on May 21, 2006, eight months after the DVD.

44

What name does Quagmire's parent take after transitioning in "Quagmire's Dad"?

In season 8's "Quagmire's Dad" (2010), Navy veteran Dan Quagmire transitions and takes the name Ida Davis; both parent and son are voiced by the show's creator.

45

What is the name of Peter's biological father, revealed in "Peter's Two Dads"?

Mickey McFinnigan is Peter's biological father, an Irishman from Ireland. Peter was raised by Francis and Thelma Griffin, and didn't discover his true parentage until the episode "Peter's Two Dads."

46

What are the specials in which Brian and Stewie travel to other places or dimensions called?

The "Road to..." episodes are a series of special episodes featuring Brian and Stewie on adventures together, including "Road to Rhode Island," "Road to the Multiverse," and "Road to the North Pole." They are inspired by the "Road to..." film series starring Bob Hope and Bing Crosby.

47

What office does the fictionalized version of the 1960s Batman actor hold in Quahog?

Adam West played Mayor Adam West, Quahog's eccentric mayor, from season 2 (2000) until the actor's death in 2017; the show later addressed the character's passing on air.

48

What does the Griffins' stubborn Hispanic maid keep requesting?

Lemon Pledge has been Consuela's fixation since her debut, in which she demands it in the middle of a court case; the maid is voiced by Mike Henry, also the original voice of Cleveland.

49

What was the name of Seth MacFarlane's original animated short that eventually evolved into Family Guy?

The Life of Larry (1995) was MacFarlane's student short; its sequel Larry & Steve aired on Cartoon Network, and Larry and his dog Steve were redesigned into Peter and Brian.

50

Which actress voices Bonnie Swanson, Joe's wife?

Jennifer Tilly has voiced Bonnie Swanson since the character's first-season debut as Joe's perpetually pregnant wife.

51

In 'Road to the Multiverse,' Brian and Stewie visit a universe where what never happened?

Without the Dark Ages, that world is 1,000 years ahead technologically, one of the many stops in the Season 8 premiere.

52

Which university did Seth MacFarlane attend, where he created the proto-Family Guy short films?

His RISD thesis film was passed to Hanna-Barbera by a professor, and its 1996 sequel aired on Cartoon Network.

53

What is the recurring pirate-themed character with wooden peg legs and hook hands called?

Seamus Levine is a Quahog fisherman whose arms and legs are all wooden pegs, voiced by the show's creator.

54

In the third Star Wars parody episode 'It's a Trap!,' which Star Wars film is being parodied?

"It's a Trap!" (2010) parodies Return of the Jedi, closing the Laugh It Up, Fuzzball trilogy; its title is Admiral Ackbar's famous line from that film, by then an internet meme.

55

What job does Quagmire have?

Glenn Quagmire flies for a living, a job that suits his roving lifestyle; he is also a former member of the US Navy.

56

Brian's long-gestating novel turns out to be a rip-off of which film series?

Specifically Aces: Iron Eagle III. When the book finally ships in "420" it is panned and sells not a single copy.

57

The show's creator based Peter Griffin's voice on whom?

MacFarlane said he "knew a thousand Peter Griffins" growing up in New England, and the guards at RISD gave him the accent.

58

In a recurring gag, what happens to Cleveland when something crashes into his house?

The front wall collapses, and Cleveland slides out in his tub yelling "No, no, no, no, no!" The gag followed him even after he moved to Virginia.

59

According to the show, which of Peter's ancestors founded the family's hometown?

Griffin Peterson is Peter's name flipped; the founding is told in flashback, and the town's name comes from the local hard-shell clam.

60

On which street do the Griffins live?

The Griffins live at 31 Spooner Street in Quahog, with Quagmire and the Swansons among their next-door neighbors.

61

Which Griffin's put-down "Shut up, Meg" became a catchphrase?

Peter's "Shut up, Meg" is his standing put-down of his daughter, so reflexive that he says it even when she has not spoken.

62

Who co-created the Cleveland spin-off with Seth MacFarlane and Cleveland's voice actor?

Richard Appel co-created The Cleveland Show with Seth MacFarlane and Mike Henry; it premiered September 27, 2009 and ran four seasons and 88 episodes before ending in May 2013.

63

Who voiced Meg Griffin in the first season, before the role was recast?

Lacey Chabert voiced Meg throughout season 1, then left because of schoolwork and her role on Party of Five; the change was never acknowledged on screen.

64

In what year did Family Guy's cancellation get reversed, with Fox ordering the show back into production?

DVD sales and Adult Swim ratings convinced Fox to revive the show in 2004; the new season did not reach air until May 2005.

65

In what year was Family Guy initially canceled by Fox before its eventual revival?

Fox cancelled Family Guy in 2002 after its third season; one leftover episode surfaced on Adult Swim in 2003, and the reruns there did so well that Fox ordered new episodes.

66

Which actor voices Joe Swanson, Peter's wheelchair-using cop neighbor?

Patrick Warburton has voiced Joe Swanson since the cop's first-season debut in "A Hero Sits Next Door", in the same deadpan baritone he used as Puddy on Seinfeld.

67

The actor who voices Chris also voices which other recurring character?

Seth Green also voices Neil Goldman, Mort's nerdy son, which makes Chris and his best friend two halves of the same actor.

68

What is the name of the local bar where Peter and his friends frequently gather?

The Drunken Clam is Quahog's main tavern, where Peter, Cleveland, Joe and Quagmire hold court over pints of Pawtucket Patriot Ale.

69

Which watchdog group has repeatedly branded Family Guy its "Worst TV Show of the Week"?

The Parents Television Council, a conservative media watchdog, has attacked Family Guy since its 1999 premiere and repeatedly named episodes its "Worst TV Show of the Week".

70

In "Road to Rhode Island", where does Brian fly to bring Stewie home?

In "Road to Rhode Island" (2000), Brian flies to Palm Springs, California to collect Stewie from his grandparents, and the pair end up stranded without tickets or money.

71

Who plays Yoda in "Something, Something, Something, Dark Side"?

Carl, the movie-obsessed convenience-store clerk, plays Yoda in "Something, Something, Something, Dark Side" (2009), training Chris's Luke on Dagobah.

72

What is the name of Lois Griffin's wealthy father?

Carter Pewterschmidt is Lois's father, a billionaire industrialist who owns Pewterschmidt Industries and openly despises Peter.

73

Which rock band does Peter worship, dragging Lois to their fan festival in "Road to Europe"?

Peter is a devoted KISS fan; in "Road to Europe" (2002) he hauls Lois to KISS-Stock, where Gene Simmons remembers her as an old flame.

74

What is the name of Joe and Bonnie Swanson's daughter, born after a years-long pregnancy?

Susie Swanson was finally born in "Ocean's Three and a Half" (2009), ending a pregnancy Bonnie had carried since the first season.

75

In "Let's Go to the Hop," what drug craze sweeps Meg's high school, prompting Peter to go undercover?

The craze is toad licking, which Peter infiltrates undercover as a teenager; his persona becomes so popular that he ends up taking Connie D'Amico to the dance.

76

What is the name of Herbert's elderly dog?

Herbert's dog is Jesse, an ancient hound whose paralyzed hind legs drag behind him wherever the old man shuffles.

77

Which Griffin is the family's eldest child?

Meg is the Griffins' eldest child, the teenage daughter the rest of the family treats as its habitual punching bag.

78

Before becoming a fisherman and then a brewery worker, Peter Griffin was a safety inspector at which Quahog toy factory?

The Happy-Go-Lucky Toy Factory employed Peter as a safety inspector until his boss Jonathan Weed choked to death on a dinner roll; Peter then bought a boat and became a fisherman.

79

What is the name of Cleveland's first wife, caught cheating on him with Quagmire?

Loretta Brown, Cleveland's first wife, was caught in bed with Quagmire in "The Cleveland-Loretta Quagmire" (2005); the couple divorced and Cleveland later remarried in Virginia.

80

What is the name of Joe and Bonnie's son, presumed killed in Iraq before returning?

Kevin Swanson, Joe's son, was presumed dead in Iraq and resurfaced as a deserter in "Thanksgiving" (2011); he is voiced by Scott Grimes.

81

What is the name of Stewie's beloved teddy bear?

Though inanimate, the bear serves as Stewie's confidant, and Stewie gets upset when he fails to answer back.

82

Which actor guest-starred as Lois Griffin's brother Patrick Pewterschmidt, obsessed with murdering fat men?

Robert Downey Jr. voiced Patrick Pewterschmidt in "The Fat Guy Strangler" (2005), playing Lois's institutionalized brother who strangles overweight men.

83

Which catchphrase belongs to Stewie?

"What the deuce?" is Stewie's catchphrase, alongside "Victory is mine!" and "Blast!"; "Giggity" is Quagmire's and "Oh no!" belongs to Bruce.

84

Who are the two main composers responsible for the orchestral score of Family Guy?

Walter Murphy and Ron Jones split the scoring, each writing a full orchestral score for alternating episodes; Murphy is best known for the 1976 disco hit "A Fifth of Beethoven".

85

Which Family Guy episode was banned by Fox and never aired in the US over its abortion storyline?

"Partial Terms of Endearment" premiered on BBC Three in June 2010 after Fox refused to air it; it reached US viewers only on DVD later that year.

86

In "Peter, Peter, Caviar Eater", where is the Cherrywood Manor estate Lois inherits?

Cherrywood Manor is in Newport; Great-aunt Marguerite drops dead on arrival at Peter's house, and the windfall lets Lois briefly live the lifestyle she had missed.

87

What did Peter Griffin name the micro-nation he founded after finding a zoning error on his property?

Peter names his nation Petoria in "E. Peterbus Unum" (2000): his house is missing from every map, so he secedes from the United States and declares himself ruler.

88

In "Da Boom," what triggers the apocalypse the Griffins live through?

The Y2K bug hits at midnight on New Year's Eve 1999 and sets off a worldwide nuclear holocaust; the family treks to Natick in search of a Twinkie factory.

89

What is the name of Brian's flamboyant gay cousin?

Jasper, Brian's flamboyant gay cousin, marries his partner Ricardo in "You May Now Kiss the... Uh... Guy Who Receives" (2006).

90

Which best describes Brian and Quagmire's relationship across the series?

Bitter rivals is the only honest description: Quagmire's rant in 'Jerome Is the New Black' lists everything he hates about Brian, and the feud is one of the few things the show plays straight.

91

What is the title of Brian Griffin's critically panned debut novel, which sold almost no copies?

Faster Than the Speed of Love, Brian's debut novel, finally went on sale in "420" (2009) after years of teasing, was savaged by reviewers and sold next to nothing.

92

What alias does Peter adopt going undercover at Meg's school in "Let's Go to the Hop"?

Lando Griffin shares a first name with Star Wars' Lando Calrissian, and Peter's cool-kid act works so well that he takes Connie D'Amico to the dance instead of Meg.

93

Who provides the voice of Mort, the neurotic local pharmacist?

Mort ran his pharmacy with his wife Muriel; their son Neil is Chris's best friend.

94

Which actress voices Jillian, the sweet but dim blonde Brian dates in season 5?

Drew Barrymore voices Jillian Russell, the kind-hearted airhead Brian dated for much of season 5 (2006-07) before she moved on and married.

95

When a character needs a distraction, the show cuts to archival footage of which country singer, run at patience-testing length?

Conway Twitty's performances run unedited for more than a minute whenever a character needs a diversion, a gag that tests viewers' patience as much as the characters'.

96

What is the relationship between Stewie and Brian Griffin?

Stewie and Brian are best friends despite the age gap, and the dog-and-baby pairing anchors the "Road to..." specials and many of the show's most acclaimed episodes.

97

In "The Kiss Seen Around the World," Meg and Neil both compete for an internship where?

Both want the Channel 5 newsroom internship, Meg because of her crush on anchor Tom Tucker; after she is pressured into kissing Neil, he announces their "love" on the air.

98

In 'Road to the North Pole', the lisping, mustached Quahog regular wants a ring from whom?

Bruce sings it in "All I Want for Christmas": all he really wants is a ring from Jeffrey, his partner and roommate.

99

Which comedian guest-starred as a dolphin who overstayed his welcome with the Griffins in Season 10?

The dolphin, voiced by Gervais, befriends Peter and then moves in with the family in "Be Careful What You Fish For."

100

Which Star Wars character does Peter Griffin play in Family Guy's 'Something, Something, Something, Dark Side'?

Peter plays Han Solo across all three Laugh It Up, Fuzzball specials, opposite Lois as Princess Leia and Chris as Luke.

101

Which actor voices the scheming infant half-brother who wages war on Stewie for the playground?

The Princess Bride actor plays the baby conceived through artificial insemination after Peter donated sperm.

102

How many viewers watched the Family Guy pilot 'Death Has a Shadow' after Super Bowl XXXIII?

The pilot drew roughly 22 million viewers in its post-Super Bowl slot on January 31, 1999; in it Peter signs up for welfare to hide losing his job and is massively overpaid.

103

Who took over as the voice of Cleveland Brown in 2020 after Mike Henry stepped down?

Arif Zahir, a YouTuber known for his Cleveland impression, was cast in 2020 after Mike Henry stepped down, saying persons of color should play characters of color.

104

The episode 'PTV' parodies the FCC crackdown that followed which real-life incident?

"PTV" (2005) parodies the FCC crackdown that followed Janet Jackson's 2004 Super Bowl wardrobe malfunction; Peter launches his own uncensored station after the FCC censors network TV.

105

The cliffhanger ending of 'Stewie Kills Lois' pays tribute to a two-parter from which series?

Producer David Goodman had long wanted to reuse the cliffhanger music from Star Trek: The Next Generation's "The Best of Both Worlds" if the show reached 100 episodes, and "Stewie Kills Lois" was that episode.

106

In the cutaway-free 150th episode "Brian & Stewie", where are the two trapped for a weekend?

A bank vault locks Brian and Stewie in for the show's 150th episode, and Seth MacFarlane is the only voice actor heard; the episode drops the cutaway gags entirely.

107

Which Sopranos actor voiced Vinny, the dog who replaced Brian in 2013?

Seth MacFarlane, a big Sopranos fan, suggested writing a character around Sirico's voice and personality.

108

The murder-mystery episode 'And Then There Were Fewer' is set at whose island mansion?

James Woods hosts the dinner party at his island mansion; the title comes from Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None, and the episode also parodies the 1985 film Clue.

109

Who is revealed as the true killer at the end of 'And Then There Were Fewer'?

Lois realizes it when Diane shows off a dress bought for a solo news debut she could not have known was coming.

110

Seth Green based Chris's voice on which film villain, imagined on a McDonald's PA system?

Seth Green has said Chris's voice is Buffalo Bill from The Silence of the Lambs as if he were working a McDonald's drive-thru speaker.

111

In 'The Simpsons Guy', Pawtucket Patriot Ale is put on trial as a copy of which beer?

Duff Brewery sues, claiming Pawtucket Patriot Ale is a rip-off of Duff; Fred Flintstone presides as judge in the hour-long 2014 crossover.

112

What car does Brian Griffin drive?

Brian drives a Toyota Prius, the hybrid that suits his self-image as the family's liberal intellectual; Stewie rides along in it on many of their adventures.

113

In "Padre de Familia", Peter discovers he was born in which country?

In "Padre de Familia" (2007) Peter discovers he was born in Mexico and spends the episode as an illegal immigrant, losing his job at the brewery.

114

What is the name of the baby left on Quagmire's doorstep in "Quagmire's Baby"?

In "Quagmire's Baby" (2009) a baby named Anna Lee is left on Quagmire's doorstep; he tries fatherhood, then gives her up for adoption to a loving couple.

115

What is the name of Cleveland's wife on The Cleveland Show?

Donna Tubbs, Cleveland's high-school crush, marries him in the spin-off's pilot; her children Roberta and Rallo become his stepchildren.

116

Which actress voices Quahog 5 anchor Diane Simmons?

Lori Alan voiced Quahog 5 anchor Diane Simmons for the show's first nine seasons; Alan is also the voice of Pearl Krabs on SpongeBob SquarePants.

117

Which Hanna-Barbera cartoon did MacFarlane write for before creating Family Guy?

At Hanna-Barbera MacFarlane wrote for Johnny Bravo, Cow and Chicken and Dexter's Laboratory before pitching Family Guy to Fox.

118

What budget did Fox give MacFarlane to produce the Family Guy pitch demo in 1998?

Fox gave MacFarlane $50,000 to produce the 1998 pitch demo; the finished short convinced the network to order the series for January 1999.

119

Which comedian sued Fox for $6 million in 2007 after Family Guy used her charwoman character in a porn-shop gag?

Carol Burnett lost: the court ruled the charwoman cameo was protected parody. The same year, Bourne Co. sued over 'I Need a Jew', a parody of 'When You Wish Upon a Star'.

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