Fox animation schedule for February 14, 2010

February 11, 2010 by Wendy Boswell  

Fox animation schedule for February 14, 2010

The Simpsons

Homer takes Marge out for a romantic evening of ice skating and hand-holding, but upon entering the rink, they encounter a curling team practicing. Marge and Homer take to the ice and discover their love for the sport, and soon after, join the curling team and compete with them in the Olympic trials. Team Springfield claims the win and moves on to the 2010 Vancouver Games where Bob Costas (guest-voicing as himself) covers the action. Meanwhile, sleazy vendors introduce Lisa to the world of collecting Olympic pins, and before long, Lisa is hopelessly addicted in the all-new “Boy Meets …read more

Seth MacFarlane talks about why he decided to do The Cleveland Show

February 8, 2010 by Wendy Boswell  

Seth MacFarlane talks about why he decided to do The Cleveland Show

There’s been some speculation on why Seth MacFarlane started another show when he already had two (American Dad and Family Guy) on his plate, and here it is straight from the horse’s mouth:
“I get bored pretty quickly … The Cleveland Show, just getting that off the ground was very stimulating, it was a lot of fun to kind of build something new and to see if it could be done.”
Seth also talked about his motivation for coming to work every day:
“I guess what motivates me is that I can’t ever really be content with the status quo. I was sort …read more

Fox animation schedule for February 7, 2010

February 6, 2010 by Wendy Boswell  

Fox animation schedule for February 7, 2010

Simpsons:

One snowy day in Springfield, Lisa informs Bart that she and Maggie share a bond that Bart will never understand because he doesn’t have a brother, so Bart asks Homer for a baby brother. When Homer denies Bart’s request, Bart makes his way to the Springfield Orphanage to find what he thinks he’s missing in the “O Brother, Where Bart Thou?” episode of THE SIMPSONS airing Sunday, Feb. 7 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (SI-2101) (TV-PG D, L, S, V)
Cleveland Show

Cleveland is upset when he finds out that Donna is still attending a single mothers’ support group in order to …read more

Alex Borstein on Lois Griffin

January 20, 2010 by Wendy Boswell  

Alex Borstein on Lois Griffin

Here’s Alex Borstein talking about her Family Guy character Lois Griffin; she also plays Asian reporter Trisha Takanawa and Cleveland Brown’s ex-wife.

Mike Henry on how Cleveland Brown came about

January 19, 2010 by Wendy Boswell  

Mike Henry on how Cleveland Brown came about

Here’s the talented Mike Henry on “Inside the Actor’s Studio”; he talks about how the character of Cleveland Brown came about.

Seth MacFarlane on Inside the Actor’s Studio

January 18, 2010 by Wendy Boswell  

Seth MacFarlane on Inside the Actor’s Studio

These episodes originally aired September 3, 2009; here’s Seth MacFarlane on “Inside the Actor’s Studio” with James Lipton.
First, he talks about Brian Griffin (and shows us the voice):
Quagmire:
Peter Griffin:

Fox animation schedule for January 17, 2010

January 13, 2010 by Wendy Boswell  

Fox animation schedule for January 17, 2010

Note: Simpsons, The Cleveland Show, Family Guy and American Dad are pre-empted this evening for the two-hour premiere of 24.
Are you upset about this?
Here are a few truths to remember:
In kindergarten, Jack Bauer killed a terrorist for Show and Tell.
When Jack Bauer pissses into the wind, the wind changes direction.
Jack Bauer’s favorite color is severe terror alert red. His second favorite color is violet, but just because it sounds like violent.
When you open a can of whoop-ass, Jack Bauer jumps out.
When Google can’t find something, it asks Jack Bauer for help.
You can lead a horse to water. …read more

Exclusive: Interview with Lori Alan, the voice of Diane Simmons

January 11, 2010 by Wendy Boswell  

Exclusive: Interview with Lori Alan, the voice of Diane Simmons

The lovely and talented Lori Alan, voice of newscaster Diane Simmons, took out time from her busy schedule (she’s co-starring in the new Pee Wee Herman live show) to give us here at Stewie’s Playground insight into the craziness that is Family Guy. Here’s the interview:

What is the story behind you getting on Family Guy?
I did an animation short called, “Larry and Steve” that Seth MacFarlane wrote in his senior year at Rhode Island School of Design. He won a contest and Hanna Barbera produced his senior project with a nice big budget! I played a mattress saleslady …read more

Family Guy RENEWED (in syndication) until 2015

January 6, 2010 by Wendy Boswell  

Family Guy RENEWED (in syndication) until 2015

Fox has just announced that they have renewed Family Guy for a second four-year cycle, taking the show through the 2014-15 season.
Family Guy is Fox’s biggest cash cow, and is in fact the biggest money maker currently in syndication, reportedly just behind Two and a Half Men (I have a hard time believing that show is better than FG, does anyone every actually WATCH that show?).
This news is in contrast to vague rumors that Seth MacFarlane might actually shelve the show at the end of next season, so it’s good news indeed.

Fox animation schedule for January 10, 2010

January 5, 2010 by Wendy Boswell  

Fox animation schedule for January 10, 2010

NOTE: Family Guy and American Dad are both preempted this night for the Simpsons’ 20th Anniversary Special.
Simpsons:

In the landmark 450th episode of THE SIMPSONS, Krusty is approached by two network executives who want to bring on female co-star Princess Penelope (guest voice Hathaway) to increase the show’s female demographic. The onstage and behind-the-scenes rapport between Krusty and Princess Penelope grows, and before long, Krusty asks for his co-star’s hand in marriage. Meanwhile, when Mr. Burns puts a stop to the free donuts at the plant to cut costs, Homer, Lenny and Carl decide to meet with a headhunter who …read more

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