Fox Decides Not to Air 'Family Guy' Abortion Episode

[zbdent]

Source: AOL Television

Fox says it will not air an upcoming 'Family Guy' episode that deals with abortion, the Live Feed reports.

The network announced its decision in a statement released earlier this afternoon, adding that Fox executives "fully support the producers' right to make the episode and distribute it in whatever way they want."


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no surprise that Murdoch wouldn't want to upset the fundies ...

[Ian David]

1. What pussies. South Park does abortion episodes like every two months. n/t

[Ian David]

2. It will be on the DVD. n/t

[lapfog_1]

3. Everything about Family Guy upsets the fundies

as well as American Dad.

Stewie even does bits for KO.

[ret5hd]

4. But yet they aired the "prom night dumpster baby" episode!

[tridim]

7. I was singing that song all day today for some reason

:)

Just a prom night dumpster baby..Buh-buh-duh-buh-bummm
And I'm takin' a stroll
He's taking a stroll
I'm takin' a strol..

[tridim]

5. That descision should give McFarlane loads of new material for upcoming episodes

Get ready Fox suits, he's much smarter than you.

[zbdent]

6. that isn't really saying much ...

a lot of things, many inanimate, are smarter than Faux suits ...

[Arkana]

60. Yeah, I just thought of that--it'll mean that Seth MacFarlane will

take it out on the Fox execs in upcoming episodes. He already needles the network a lot, but I expect it to ratchet up now.

[timo]

8. that show sorta bugs me

I dont like that show, not because of the content, but it markets some pretty adult themes to kids because its a cartoon.
I dont let my kids watch it, I know I will get trounced for saying this but I think its like using slick joe camel ads to get kids interested in smoking!!! I see the humor in the show, I just think it targets kids who are not quite ready for it yet!

[Xithras]

9. Family Guy isn't made for kids

There's a reason it runs at 9PM. It's adult-oriented animation.

[wroberts189]

24. No its not ...problem as I see it is people do not seem to realize it.

Its funny as hell and I love the show but...


In our local blockbuster it all over the kids/family section... wtf?

I walked out of a psych doctors office one day to see a bunch of kids watching it in the waiting room... kids being treated for bipolar and such. (Told the person I was escorting to mention it to the doctor.)

They push the limits on that show ..should be a disclaimer at the beginning "not for kids"

[Hayabusa]

35. Well, it is a cartoon, right?

We all know that if it's animated, it's obviously for children and children only. :P

Can't wait to see the "reprisals" on Fox.

[wroberts189]

44. And its title "Family Guy" ..not to mention the catchy theme song..

"where are those good old fashion values.. on which we used to rely?"

I can see why it slips through the cracks of adult censoring... South Park does as well.

My problem is when they kill a cat .. or Stewie machine guns his mom. If it shocks me what does it do to the mind of a child?

But I do not even have kids... so what do I know?

[semillama]

55. Of course it's for kids! All animated shows are!

Now, let's see. This Japanese animated movie might be good for the kids to watch on their own. Seems to be about a friendly octopus giving some school girls a hug! Shouldn't be a problem at all!

[Arkana]

61. Ahahahahahaha.

[Ranting_Wacko]

39. They do have a Parental Discretion warning at the start...

And the local affiliate here in Dallas shows a warning before the reruns.

[wroberts189]

41. I stand corrected thx.. I get in on hula.com (gave up tv years ago) nt

[dorkulon]

57. There is a disclaimer at the beginning.

"viewer discretion advised" or some such. That implies "not for kids" pretty clearly.

[rexcat]

10. It depends on the age of your children...

my two kids are 13 (boys) and I let them watch it only if I am there so that I can discuss any issues that are brought up in the episode we are watching. I must say, on occasion, there are some interesting discussions after some of the episodes! I have come to the conclusion that they are going to see it anyway and I might as well be involved with their education on all matters, be it sexual, violence, or any other topic brought up in the program.

[donco6]

11. I'm kinda burned out on it myself.

I was never a big fan, but lately I watch a few minutes then turn it to something else.

[Mojambo]

13. Animation isn't just for kids. n/t

[proteus_lives]

48. Yup.

Same with comic books.

[mwooldri]

14. It's after the watershed, so it's OK.

It's OK also for you to choose not to let your kids watch it.

You have a point, but Family Guy isn't U-rated viewing, it's definitely 12A rated.

Mark.

[Ranting_Wacko]

15. It isn't targeting kids.

Seth MacFarlane has gone out of his way to say that the show is NOT meant for kids and encourages parents of young children NOT to let them watch it. In fact, one episode of Family Guy ended with him taking parents who don't do their job monitoring what their kids watch to task...

[hughee99]

17. Many of the "reference jokes" kids wouldn't even understand. nt

[Jkid]

21. Do you know which episode? Just asking...

n/t

[Ranting_Wacko]

43. 'Boys Do Cry'.

Took me a bit to find the script and episode. It's on the Volume 6 DVD set.

Here is the quote...


LOIS: You know, I wanted us to live in a place with real family values. But values don't come from where you live or who your friends are. They come from inside, from your own beliefs.

PETER: I agree, Lois. Like, for instance, if you're watching a TV show and you decide to take your values from that, you're an idiot. Maybe you should take responsibility for what values your kids are getting. Maybe you shouldn't be letting your kids watch certain shows in the first place if you have such a big problem with them, instead of blaming the shows themselves. (looking to camera) Yeah.

[valerief]

26. Wha?

:crazy: :crazy: :crazy: :crazy: :crazy: :crazy: :crazy: :crazy:

[ingac70]

40. Family Guy is not made for children. n/t

[high density]

42. What's not to love about a show that spoofs songs from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang...

...and makes them into a production supporting weed?

[Ranting_Wacko]

46. To say nothing of doing parodies of Gilbert and Sullivan!

Stewie did his own version of "I Have A Little List" in one episode.

As someday it may happen that a victim must be found,
I've got a little list, I've got a little list.
Of society offenders who might well be underground,
And who never would be missed, who never would be missed.

There's the white kid with the baggy clothes who's talking like he's black,
The girl you date who doesn't get the jokes in Caddyshack.
The Asian guy who cuts in front of every single line,
And Britney Spears for accidentally showing her va-gine.
And Bill 'O Reilly's ineffective dermatologist,
May none of them be missed, may none of them be missed!

He's got them on the list,
He's got them on the list.
And may none of them be missed,
May none of them be missed.

There's the guy behind the news reporter waving like a fool,
And senator Bill Frist, I've got him on the list.
And the fat kid smiling warmly while he's peeing in the pool,
He never would be missed, he never would be missed!
There's the foul smelling boy who comes to school in camouflage,
And every bleeding member of the cast of Entourage.
And while we are on the subject, HBO deserves a whack,
For ending the Sopranos with a f***ing cut to black.
And guys who when you shake their hand just bump you with their fist,
I don't think they'd be missed, I'm sure they'd not be missed!

He's got them on the list,
He's got them on the list,
And may none of them be missed.
May none of them be missed.

There's the guy who sits beside you and keeps farting on the plane,
And Shakira's lyricist, I've got him on the list.
And the smarty on Thanksgiving who says "It's the tryptophan!"
He never would be missed, he never would be missed!
There's the blonde who tells you loudly with a voice just like a knife,
"You know someone should do a sitcom based around my life!"
The guy who watched The Simpsons back in 1994,
And wont admit the damn thing isn't funny anymore.
And a-ny-one and everyone who's ever... made me... pissed!

[semillama]

56. My cousins-in-law who are into musical theatre love this show

obviously, because it's funny, but also because it has the best musical theatre moments on TV. (Suck it, High School Musical!)

[katkat]

12. not smart

Put it on youtube, in chunks if necessary, and watch it go into the stratosphere.

[msanthrope]

16. "Partial Terms of Endearment" is the episode name.....

I can't wait 'til it hits Youtube.

[valerief]

29. I'm laughing already! nt

[npk]

18. The thing about Famil Giuy is that...

Many of it episodes make fun of many of the principles that founded DU and to an extent the Democratic Party. Like for example the episode where Peter decides to run against Lois for School Board President. He basically makes fun of women rights, makes a commercial that calls his wife a "Slut" and the show really makes no effort to show that it's wrong to do this kind of stuff and at the end of the show you basically feel dirty. Yet the show for some reason is very popular with many leftist. I will admit that I am fan of "Stewie" as of course my avatar is "Stewie" But even I have to admit the undertones can be a litle over the top sometimes.

[KamaAina]

19. Well, pretty much the whole point of the show is that Peter is a shlub

kind of like Archie Bunker spouting all that bigotry, only without the Meathead to tell him off.

[npk]

22. That's the thing though. Peter never gets told off

Lois pretty much takes it. The only one who ever kinda puts Peter in his spot is Brian. And even with Brian it's always an afterthought by that point. I think that some people watch that show and find it funny when Peter does some of the things he does, which is fine I am all for creative licensing; and as I said earlier love the character "Stewie", but sometimes I feel that some people walk away thinking it is still okay to call a woman a bitch, slut, etc and laugh about it.

I am a complicated person.

[KamaAina]

23. You may have a point. There may well be people dumb enough not to realize what a tool Peter is.

In fact, there's a name for them: "repukes". :P

edit: a

[valerief]

28. Sometimes we like to laugh at "the other side". Seth makes that possible for us. nt

[npk]

31. True 'nuff

Like I said I am not really one to talk, since "Stewie" is my avatar. And your point is valid. It is fun to watch the show, no doubt. It's just I can't help but watch some episodes and cringe just a little.

[valerief]

36. That's a good thing. Don't be afraid. You won't be swayed to the other side by it.

[kskiska]

20. Hard to believe that "Maude" had a late-life abortion

on a prime time sit-com back in the 70s.

[valerief]

30. Abortion wasn't a dirty word back then. Honest! It was so weird watching it get dirty. Like liberal.

[tomm2thumbs]

34. exactly - it was like a free-thinking vortex time in television with that and All in the Family, etc

dems were the daze!

[Ignis]

37. It sure is. Some progress we've made, eh? (nt)

[fascisthunter]

25. freedom of speech is a great thing... so is censorship

then again, there is no such thing as freedom of speech when it comes to the corporate owned/controlled media.

[valerief]

27. Sucks. Family Guy is the best show on Fox. (No offense, Simpsons.) nt

[4lbs]

32. They should make this episode freely available for download by all.

Click on a link and download a 150 MB MPEG video.

[tomm2thumbs]

33. it'll only make it a martyr episode giving it widespread appeal -Fox covering their a$$ monetarily

I can't judge without knowing the episode, but no doubt it is hitting all of Fox's hot buttons, which is great for the publicity it will generate across the other networks. They can't win for losing. lol

[SpookyCat]

38. Betcha Adult Swim shows it! :-) n/t

[dem mba]

45. its always sunny in philadelphia

had an episode where the two main characters went to a pro-choice and pro-life rally to pickup chicks. it was shown on FX, Fox's cable arm so I don't think Murdoch really delves into fundie-appeasement at all times.

[defendandprotect]

47. Because abortion is not a fact of family life . .. ??? Great denial of reality at Fox--!!!

[proteus_lives]

49. Cowards.

:thumbsdown:

[lurky]

50. It must be a pretty nasty scene

considering some of the sick shit that has been on that show.

Unless they are banning it because it makes some kind of pro-choice statement. That would be really disgusting.

[dorkulon]

59. They wouldn't show "When you wish upon a Weinstein" and that was hilarious.

They were afraid of Jewish outrage, which failed to materialize. So yeah, this is probably political.

[Blandocyte]

51. Fox "We might get sternly worded letters!"

Now that they cancelled Sarah Conner Chronicles they can basically take an old cold tater and wait, far as I'm concerned.

[TheBigotBasher]

52. Hooray

Cartman won.

I can come back to Earth and take over the World :-)

[truthisfreedom]

53. Good for the Family Guy. It'll increase the attention to that show.

There will be tons of online coverage and discussion as a result.

[Robb]

54. ...And DVD sales go through the roof.

...And Murdoch wins. :(

[JackDragna]

58. Oddly enough, South Park is now prescient.

For those who don't know, South Park had an episode where Fox was under pressure to pull an episode of "Family Guy" for showing Muhammed. The whole point of the episode was to point out the hypocrisy of censorship. When South Park predicts the future, I'm about ready to take a header off a cliff.