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Seth Macfarlane signs $100m deal with Fox?
Rumours have emerged that “Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane has been linked to a deal with 20th Century Fox that could be worth $100 million.
If the rumours are true, the deal would see the 'Family Guy' creator become the highest paid writer/producer in television.
The deal has allegedly taken over two years to negotiate, with it covering Macfarlane's work on 'Family Guy,' his 'American Dad' series and the upcoming spin-off, 'The Cleveland Show,' up until 2012. Rumours have emerged that “Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane has been linked to a deal with 20th Century Fox that could be worth $10... more -
Why is Family Guy Okay When Imus Wasn't?
OK...that's not my question for the day but the issue of this article off the Freakonomics blog on the New York Times. I feel that it's pretty clear Family Guy is not about racism, even when it makes jokes based on race, whereas Imus is pretty well known to actually be a bigot, racist, etc. It's a pretty interesting article tho.
"Don Imus is back on the radio, brimming with apology and announcing a new cast that includes two African American comedians. He was run off the air a few months ago for calling the Rutgers womens basketball team nappy headed hos.
I understand why he was canned. I understand why he is back. I understand that our culture loves the whole hero-sins/is-sent-into exile/then-is-redeemed cycle. It seems to perfectly embody the Christian ideals on which much of our culture operates.
What I dont understand is why Imus got fired for his sins, albeit temporarily, while Family Guy rolls merrily along. I am not saying that Family Guy should be canned, or that Imus shouldnt have been, but its a pretty curious situation." OK...that's not my question for the day but the issue of this article off the Freakonomics blog on the New York Times. I feel that it... more
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