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

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has asked Seth MacFarlane to host the West Coast awards on Feb. 20 at the Century Plaza.
Here’s what Seth had to say about the gig:
“I look forward to catching up with my strike buddies from 2007, and making some new strike buddies for 2011,” said MacFarlane.
image Bauer Griffin; hat tip to Variety

Ever wonder how the Family Guy theme song came about? Here’s Seth MacFarlane, Seth Green, and Alex Borstein singing the song along with a little background information.

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.

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:

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

There are rumors floating around that Seth MacFarlane is seriously considering another animated show for Fox Animation Sunday nights, bringing the entire contingent to four Seth shows on the same night in the same general timeframe.
Now, a few weeks ago, I told you about the rumor that Seth Green (Robot Chicken, Chris Griffin), was shopping around a special of his own, so I’m wondering if the rumor has its roots in THAT story. Hmm. Here’s the official scuttlebutt:
“He’s stretched thin,” admits Fox Entertainment President Kevin Reilly at today’s Winter TCA. “We’ve got one other show we’re contemplating with Seth …read more

Yep – it’s coming up to a whopping 150 episodes of our favorite deliciously twisted show….I remember when it was just a baby, all cute and pink >>wipes away a tear<<.
The episode will be aired on May 2, 2010, and will focus on Brian and Stewie, who become locked in a bank vault together while hilarious shenanigans ensue. Here’s the official synopsis:
In the 150th episode, “Brian and Stewie,” the series honors two of its breakout characters, BRIAN (voiced by MacFarlane) and STEWIE (voiced by MacFarlane). When the pair get locked in a bank vault, they are forced to deal …read more

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

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.