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Cathay Pacific Airways has apologized and removed a Family Guy episode featuring a reference to the Tiananmen Square 'Tank Man' from its in-flight entertainment, following a complaint about potential national security law breaches. The episode, "Death Has a Shadow," includes a scene with the main character in Tiananmen Square, which led to the decision to pull it from the airline's offerings.
Patrick Warburton, known for his role as David Puddy on "Seinfeld," revealed that his father sent him a six-page letter expressing disappointment in his career choices after his debut on the show. Warburton's parents, particularly his religious mother, were critical of his roles in shows like "Seinfeld" and "Family Guy," the latter of which she actively campaigned against despite it financially supporting the family. Over time, his mother accepted his "Seinfeld" role but remained opposed to "Family Guy."
Seth MacFarlane, creator of "Family Guy," has no plans to end the show, citing its continued popularity and ability to fund good causes. He expressed that as long as people still love the show and it brings joy, there's no reason to stop. MacFarlane also halted work on the series in support of the Writers Guild of America protests but resumed after an agreement was reached.
Seth MacFarlane, creator of "Family Guy," expresses openness to the show's potential future, stating that as long as the audience continues to enjoy it, there's no good reason to stop. Despite a decline in viewership, the show remains a reliable performer for Fox and has already been renewed for Season 23. Voice actor Alex Borstein also shares her continued enjoyment of the show's scripts.
Seth MacFarlane, creator and star of Family Guy, expressed in an interview with the Los Angeles Times that he sees no good reason to end the show, citing its continued popularity and ability to fund charitable causes. Despite previous considerations to wrap it up, MacFarlane believes there's no need to stop unless people lose interest, as the show has gained "escape velocity." Family Guy, which premiered in 1999, was initially canceled but found new life through reruns and DVD availability, and has since aired consistently, currently in its 22nd season.
Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane believes the show is "surviving and thriving" with no end in sight, citing its dedicated audience and the writing team's ability to keep people laughing. The show, which premiered in 1999, has been renewed for Seasons 22 and 23, taking it through the 2024–25 television season. MacFarlane also discussed the show's mission to make people laugh and its move to Wednesday nights beginning March 6, 2024, paired with the live-action comedy Animal Control.
TV presenter Lizzie Cundy, a former friend of Meghan Markle, has called on King Charles to intervene and put an end to the constant attention surrounding the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Cundy believes the couple has built a career out of complaining and that their recent portrayal in a "Family Guy" episode mocks them for their money-focused ways. She urges Meghan to stop writing her memoir and advises Charles to block any potential projects. Cundy claims that the couple has become a laughingstock and that their celebrity friends have distanced themselves.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan, have been satirized in an episode of Seth McFarlane's Family Guy, where they are depicted as work-shy grifters who post sponsored content on Instagram. The cartoon portrays the couple lounging by the pool while a butler hands them a paycheck from Netflix. The satirical clip follows previous mocking of the Sussexes on South Park, highlighting their calls for privacy. The Family Guy episode also references their multi-million dollar deals with Netflix and Spotify.
Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane reunites with his old team at the Fox picket line during the ongoing strike, following his $1 million donation to the Entertainment Community Fund. MacFarlane expressed his admiration for the team and their ability to continue steering the animated series without him. He emphasized the importance of fair and equitable deals for industry workers. The Entertainment Community Fund has raised over $6.3 million to support film and television workers affected by the strikes.