CN Gets Family Guy for April. [Archive]

Shnay

02-21-2003, 05:03 PM

Ahh, dammit. I'd so much rather see them put money into developing original material instead of acquiring old material. I think Futurama was a good move, because that was the "big show" that could draw people unaware of the block into it. But now we've got another "big" Fox show...and (this is going to sound stupid) but it sort of changes the feel of the block.

...But, from a business standpoint, I guess this is a good move. It's got enough fans that'll probably watch, and it's easier to advertise than an original show.

I'm all for new stuff on AS, and I'll watch the show, but I still don't like the decision to acquire it. It's original material, not reruns of cancelled shows, that are going to make the block stand out.

Zach Logan

02-21-2003, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by Shnay
Ahh, dammit. I'd so much rather see them put money into developing original material instead of acquiring old material. I think Futurama was a good move, because that was the "big show" that could draw people unaware of the block into it. But now we've got another "big" Fox show...and (this is going to sound stupid) but it sort of changes the feel of the block.

...But, from a business standpoint, I guess this is a good move. It's got enough fans that'll probably watch, and it's easier to advertise than an original show.

I'm all for new stuff on AS, and I'll watch the show, but I still don't like the decision to acquire it. It's original material, not reruns of cancelled shows, that are going to make the block stand out.

Well get some new people to watch AS

Masamune2052

02-21-2003, 05:08 PM

Well, it finally happened, and there were a surpisingly large number of people who disenvowed any talk on this topic. I do like this show, the humor and plot is pretty unique and you can't compare this with Simpsons or Futurama, because frankly it isn't. Overall, I'm neutral on the subject. I'll watch it, but it wasn't what I would've done if I could've picked a show.

Shnay

02-21-2003, 05:14 PM

Originally posted by Gogeta
Well get some new people to watch AS

And that's certainly the plus side of the decision (along with having more semi-new stuff on the block). My complaint is really just that it seems that they may rely on this tactic too much, and we'll end up seeing a mess of cancelled Fox shows and a couple WS shows. I'd rather have them try some new stuff to keep the block fresh rather than picking up an old Fox "sure thing." Again, it's probably smart from a business standpoint (so I guess I can't really blame 'em) but it's just not the direction I want to see the block move in.

Kaiser0120

02-21-2003, 05:15 PM

Well son of a bit*h! (Can ANYONE tell me WHY we're not allowed to say that?! o.o)

I heard rumors, but I thought all the rumors had died out. o.o Glad to see Family Guy is coming, although I expect some cuts. -.-

I can also agree on that I'd rather see some original material here, not barrowed from FOX or anywhere else.

Killtacular

02-21-2003, 05:15 PM

It doesn't try to be Simpsons or Futurama.

It's a spoof of family sitcoms (not a rip-off of the Simpsons. Anyone that says that is a moron that hasn't watched the show. End of story.) and the whole series is just a bunch of cutaways and quick sight gags and throwaway jokes. It's all hilarious, and pretty memorable.

But it's not a show to watch for character depth or running continuity. They don't even TRY to do that. Except maybe for Brian.. Brian seems to have a little more depth than the other characters.

Killtacular

02-21-2003, 05:17 PM

And that's certainly the plus side of the decision (along with having more semi-new stuff on the block). My complaint is really just that it seems that they may rely on this tactic too much, and we'll end up seeing a mess of cancelled Fox shows and a couple WS shows.

Er.. what about new episodes of every WS show for 2003? Nearly 78 new episodes worth of material is nothing to scoff at. 13 new eps of Home Movies too.

hs232

02-21-2003, 05:22 PM

This is the greatest news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Any word on new episodes (although I think its highly unlikely).

Killtacular

02-21-2003, 05:24 PM

Reruns.

Andrew

02-21-2003, 05:27 PM

One question jumps to mind...

Where can I get a money tree like the one Cartoon Network has?

The Landstander

02-21-2003, 05:27 PM

well, im pleasantly suprised. family guy was a great show and since its time slot was constantly changing, i missed a lot of it. hopefully they'll give it a good slot and get people watching AS.

but, Shnay does have a point. though already-popular cancelled shows do bring in viewers, AS should focus on new content. luckily, it still is as of now (26 ATHF? 13 HM? Yeehaw!) but hopefully AS doesn't become reliant on shows like this (though I have to admit I would love to see Dr. Katz...but thats another day and another topic)

drippynmeatwad

02-21-2003, 05:28 PM

just like i imagined it..... lovers and haters all over!

I'm the person on the sidelines of this war, please don't shoot me

Shnay

02-21-2003, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by Matt Wilson
Er.. what about new episodes of every WS show for 2003? Nearly 78 new episodes worth of material is nothing to scoff at. 13 new eps of Home Movies too.

I wasn't saying it was like that now. Those new episodes are definitely nothing to scoff at. I was exaggerating to say that, if they continue with these acquisitions, it would just be cancelled shows with a couple WS ones in there, too. I know that's not what it's going to be like, just saying it to make a point.

The WS shows are great. And an acquisition like Futurama is probably a smart thing to have, too. But, instead of focusing on these two succcessful elements of the block, I'd rather see them try to expand and create new successful elements.

Amano Ginji

02-21-2003, 05:41 PM

I'm not sure why, but I didn't really enjoy Family Guy.

It was a "meh" show.

Galaxia

02-21-2003, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by Scatha_the_Worm
http://www.greaterthings.com/News/FreeEnergy/Directory/images/hell_freeze.jpg

Dude, that picture can describe a lot of things going on at CN this past month....

THAT'S SO AWESOME! I love Family Guy! In fact, I was thinking how Family Guy should be on Adult Swim........and it is! Weird, eh?

Nia

02-21-2003, 05:47 PM

YYYEEEEEESSSSSSS!!!!!!
that is all.

pabcool

02-21-2003, 05:47 PM

Umm... Okay.

I don't really care that much, as long as Home Movies stays on air. I'll burn down the Turner building the second it's removed, even for a short period of time.

Zach Logan

02-21-2003, 05:52 PM

*continues happy dance*

I got my friend into Sealab 2021, now hell love AS even more since hes a CRAZY Family Guy fan :rolleyes:

Sir Gatts

02-21-2003, 05:58 PM

Excellent.
Originally posted by Andrew
One question jumps to mind...

Where can I get a money tree like the one Cartoon Network has?
With that I hope there's enough left for the other half of this year.

Midou Ban

02-21-2003, 06:04 PM

I know a few people who will probably watch AS now that it has Family Guy since they seem to love it.

The Drizzle

02-21-2003, 06:15 PM

A certain somebody is smiling down on me once again. :D :D :D

Nabuca

02-21-2003, 06:17 PM

Originally posted by Matt Wilson
Enough said.
"CN will never get Family Guy, blah blah blah"
HAH! Take that doubters! :rejoices:

Arxane

02-21-2003, 06:18 PM

Cartoon Network adds another show to its growing list of acquisitions.

My head hurts...

...but I like it...

HomeMoviesFan

02-21-2003, 06:19 PM

There was a person on the previous page who predicted that Family Guy would replace Home Movies (by putting a schedule stating that Futurama is at 11, FG at 11:30, Trigun at 12...but no Home Movies) is nuts. Hello, Home Movies IS getting 13 new episodes, as well as one more episode leftover from season three. I really don't think that they are gonna replace Home Movies...

EDIT: Uh, I guess that kinda looks like I'm aganist Family Guy, which I'm not. FG is one of my top three favorite shows, along with Futurama and Home Movies, with Simpsons following in at the fourth. I can't believe that this is happening. This is great, I just don't think that they'll replace Home Movies, but probably will move up HM's spot to attract viewers to FG. Yet, of course when Home Movies runs new episodes, they'll lose viewers (then again, it is airing in summer) unless they put new episodes on Sundays only and reruns on weekdays...

2nd EDIT: Holy crap! Home Movies is going bye-bye? I just looked at the "Unoffical" April Schedule, and this is not good...maybe CN is doing a "Harvey-Birdman" type thing with it, thinking that we're all sick of it (which is not true) and don't wanna see more reruns so they're only bringing it back when the new episodes air and then yanking them out once the episodes air twice? Well, we can only pray for Home Movies DVD sets to come out soon, because that may mean we'll never see seasons one, two and three again...then again, it is an unoffical schedule.

Nabuca

02-21-2003, 06:25 PM

Did anyone imagine this lineup when AS first started out two Septembers ago? Wow. I love you CN, have my love child.

John Miles

02-21-2003, 06:36 PM

I almost creamed my jeans when I read this topic. With the addition of Family Guy, Adult Swim is gonna have one hell of a lineup going. The only downside to this is that we'll have to give up Home Movies's weekday spot. What they should do is alternate Home Movies and Family Guy in the 11:30 slot every other day, but they probably won't.

Killtacular

02-21-2003, 06:36 PM

HMF:

I'm thinking that CN will put Home Movies back at 11:30 on Sundays, putting The Oblongs out of its misery.

Amano Ginji

02-21-2003, 06:38 PM

heh, good idea.

The Drizzle

02-21-2003, 06:46 PM

I'd rather have it this way, but it won't happen:

11:00 - Futurama
11:30 - Family Guy
12:00 - Aqua Teens
12:15 - Brak Show
12:30 - Sealab/Birdman (Alternating Each Week)
12:45 - Space Ghost Coast to Coast
1:00 - Mission Hill
1:30 - The Oblongs

KingKoopa

02-21-2003, 06:52 PM

I think it's about time they expanded AS to 10-2. Here's how it would play out:

Sunday:
10:00 - Home Movies
10:30 - ATHF/Birdman/Sealab/Brak/SGC2C
11:00 - Family Guy
11:30 - Futurama
12:00 - Baby Blues
12:30 - The Oblongs
1:00 - Mission Hill
1:30 - The Ripping Friends

Monday-Thursday
10:00 - Same as Sunday
12:00 - Adult Swim Action

The Drizzle

02-21-2003, 06:55 PM

Originally posted by KingKoopa
12:00 - Baby Blues

I forgot about Baby Blues....any word on season 2?

KingKoopa

02-21-2003, 06:57 PM

Originally posted by Mr_Vegeta
I forgot about Baby Blues....any word on season 2? That's what I was thinking. They're IS a season 2, so they may as well air it.

Lord Trunks

02-21-2003, 06:57 PM

Is it just me or since Kellner resigned are thing getting really really good, Finally Family Guy Will be back on T.V.

KingKoopa

02-21-2003, 07:05 PM

Originally posted by Lord Trunks
Is it just me or since Kellner resigned are thing getting really really good, Finally Family Guy Will be back on T.V. It has nothing to do with Kellner. I don't think he cares about Adult Swim, just Toonami. Why Toonami? One hour of it is (or was) in KWB's timeslot. Plus, he thought he could use some of his experience to work on boosting KWB's popularity by messing with Toonami. Kellner had nothing to do with AS.

Killtacular

02-21-2003, 07:08 PM

Koopa brings up a point. Family Guy may end up airing at 11 pm and Futurama at 11:30 pm.

Especially considering Futurama goes back to episode 1 on March 31st.

Nik Jam

02-21-2003, 07:41 PM

Oblongs, Ripping Friends and Mission Hill probaly wont be on much longer. So Family Guy can replace Oblongs (and switch with Futurama), Home Movies goes to 1AM, and Space Ghost probaly returns at a full 30 minute slot in April or May.

JDuncan

02-21-2003, 07:42 PM

Hell yeah. While I'm normally against the block becoming a syndication dump, I have no problem with Family Guy, IMO the best animated show ever on Fox. It makes more sense to me as an AS acquisition than Futurama too, because the humor is vaguely similar to the WS shows. The only downside is that the upcoming R1 DVD will be a little less special, if the show is on everynight on AS.

JDuncan

02-21-2003, 08:03 PM

I think it was originally "f-in' cry", but it was changed for the 2nd (or 3rd) season.

Killtacular

02-21-2003, 08:14 PM

Pretty much.

Sheamon

02-21-2003, 08:24 PM

Wow, I'm very surprised. This (and Futurama too though :P) is a show I never figured would come to Adult Swim. Well, happy to see they're making so many acquisitions meaning everything will be fresh :) A lot better than the days when we got maybe a half hour of new material and 2 and a half of repeats. The only bad thing is that this will probably bump Home Movies off, although I have seen most of the episodes now that its been airing every night.

As for the show itself, I never saw enough of Family Guy to have much of an opinion on it. From what I saw of it, I always thought the opinions of it here were overrated. Dunno, I'll know for sure how it really is in a month or so when it joins the lineup.

Matt Hazuda

02-21-2003, 08:28 PM

I'm really excited abut Family Guy coming back to TV. I missed so many episodes thanks to Fox's scheduling issues with te show, but now I'll finally be able to see all those eps I missed.

As long as we don't get King of the Hill(least funny Fox toon ever) on AS, I'll continue to be happy.

J.C.

02-21-2003, 08:38 PM

This is pretty sweet. I'm not as excited about this news as I was upon hearing of Futurama coming to CN, but it's definatly a plus in my book since just about everyone I know will finally stop *****ing about Family Guy being gone. This should also bring in more ratings for AS, which is always a good thing.

SpaceCowboy

02-21-2003, 09:01 PM

From what I've seen of Family Guy, it was pretty lame in my opinion. Although, I agree it is good from a business standpoint.

Still, I'd rather have these FOX shows on Adult Swim rather than other stations.

The Simpsons has been treated so poorly when syndicated on local broadcast stations. :mad:

DianaGohan

02-21-2003, 09:20 PM

While this is all good news, I still don't see how everyone is so completley surprised it happened. I think it was more of those eventually things then a when hell freezes over things.

Now if The Simpsons came to Adult Swim, I would suspect something happened to the Willam Street Producers. (Drugs or something. The Same would go double for FOX).

Oh and 100th post! Woo!

Mugen

02-21-2003, 09:22 PM

Originally posted by jdoggg
I think it was originally "f-in' cry", but it was changed for the 2nd (or 3rd) season.

So, we'll hear it for the first season when it shows on Adult Swim or will it be censored?

RedTail

02-21-2003, 09:37 PM

Family Guy's style of humor is just like another animated series that FOX canceled: The Critic. That's just one of the many reasons I love it so much.

- RedTail

zimbach

02-21-2003, 10:10 PM

Well, that leaves just one more Fox/WB primetime cartoon (excepting one-shots and mini-series) available that's not already in syndication.

The PJ's

After that, there arent any more flops to scrape up, unless you go to ABC (Capitol Critters) or CBS (Fish Police, The Family Dog). Let's face it, I don't we want any of those, so either CN will produce some of its own full-budget adult comedies, or it will import them. Still, that's looking more than a year out from now.

Considering the resources put into the Cartoon Cartoons and stuff, they should be able to redirect some funds into a new show for Adult Swim.

No, Pinky and the Brain doesn't count.

Floydian Slip

02-21-2003, 10:37 PM

this is the worst news ever. Family guy is so damn bad. i never once laughed at that show. i'd rather see clone high on as then this (yes, even clone high the worst show ever on mtv is better then family guy) i could think of ten million shows that are better then fg. includeing every single one of fox's crappy "reality" shows.

HomeMoviesFan

02-21-2003, 10:42 PM

>>Well, that leaves just one more Fox/WB primetime cartoon (excepting one-shots and mini-series) available that's not already in syndication.

The PJ's<<

Noooo! Don't give them ideas! Here's my version of what the new schedule should be like:

Sundays:

11:00- Futurama
11:30- Family Guy
12:00- Home Movies
12:30- Sealab
12:45- ATHF
1:00- Brak
1:15- SGC2C
1:30- Mission Hill (which deserves to stay on)

Mondays-Thrusdays:

11:00- Futurama
11:30- Family Guy
12:00- Home Movies
12:30- Adult Swim Action

randomguy

02-21-2003, 10:47 PM

Really awesome. Shnay has a legitimate concern with the shovelware issue, but I feel that both Futurama and Family Guy are deserving exceptions... popular shows with big cult followings. They should play well, and if they do really good, might lead to more exclusive stuff in the future (of course, what I REALLY wanna see is an exclusive, non-accquired ASA show, but that's a good ways off).

I like Family Guy. I'm just hoping Home Movies keeps its popularity.

My ideal schedule for April would have the shows shown in order of freshness... and if this means showing action and comedy shows spliced together, I say go for it. To see Family Guy and then Trigun immediately after would, I say, be awesome.

moreysurf8

02-21-2003, 10:47 PM

Family Guy is great.... I'm so happy right now. I hope we'll either get to see Home Movies or FG on sunday. I don't really care if Home Movies is on Sunday or Weekdays...just as long as it's on the air. I really hope they take Ripping Friends off.

Hollywood53

02-21-2003, 10:47 PM

The Drizzle

02-21-2003, 10:48 PM

Originally posted by Travis 3pB
this is the worst news ever. Family guy is so damn bad. i never once laughed at that show. i'd rather see clone high on as then this (yes, even clone high the worst show ever on mtv is better then family guy) i could think of ten million shows that are better then fg. includeing every single one of fox's crappy "reality" shows.

I wish something could kill the grimace.

mjsmith

02-21-2003, 10:49 PM

Originally posted by Matt Wilson
Reruns.

Actually, there is one FG episode that Fox didn't air, from the second season. But, I would be glad to see that Y2K episode again, since it's the best FG episode ever, specially for the live-action "Dallas" spoof ending!!! :sheep:

gtracer72

02-21-2003, 11:09 PM

This is GREAT NEWS!!!:D:D:D. I love this show so much. CN has just done a wonderful thing :D. Now, if only Futurama would go away.

Floydian Slip

02-21-2003, 11:47 PM

Originally posted by Mr_Vegeta
I wish something could kill the grimace.
well nothing can and nothing ever will.
i would sacrifice my life to not have family guy on adult swim.

KingKoopa

02-21-2003, 11:51 PM

Originally posted by Travis 3pB
well nothing can and nothing ever will.
i would sacrifice my life to not have family guy on adult swim. Sure you would.

Dogasu

02-22-2003, 12:23 AM

Where did this news come from? I mean, we have this huge list of acquisitions which doesn't have so much as a passing mention of Family Guy, and then all of a sudden *poof* it's coming on in two months? Was there a press release or something that I missed? Or is this like Futurama, where news of it coming to the network was leaked out before CN was ready to announce it?

this is the worst news ever. Family guy is so damn bad. i never once laughed at that show. i'd rather see clone high on as then this (yes, even clone high the worst show ever on mtv is better then family guy) i could think of ten million shows that are better then fg. includeing every single one of fox's crappy "reality" shows.

I have the exact opposite opinion of you. I loved Family Guy. I thought it was the funniest show on Fox, funnier than any of Matt Groening's works. Adam West as the mayor? Stewie making fun of Bill Cosby? Peter working for the cigarette/toy factory? It's pure hilarity!!

And Clone High rules. Just look at my sig :D The principal and his robot butler are the funniest! I heard that it's only doing "alright" ratings-wise, meaning that it MIGHT finish out the season if it's lucky, which is a real shame.

TheArtist2MT

02-22-2003, 12:25 AM

Who would've guessed that my very first post would occur on a thread I never thought I would see exist? :D

To just quickly introduce myself, they call me The Artist and I have been watching Adult Swim since it's second week (I was once skeptical, so I did not watch the first airing...) and have never stopped enjoying it: from the first airings of Home Movies to these last nights with YYH. I've been keeping an eye on this forum for months for all the news (and amazingly interesting opinions) I need and I'm hoping you all accept me with open arms into YOUR world of Adult Swim. :)

As for this announcement, I remember a time many years ago when Family Guy was a staple of my viewing experience. However, it went the way of Futurama and was poorly marketed and switched time slots numerous times, ending with me just giving up on trying to find it. I think it's great to have this show on AS, yet I do see how people can be turned off by the acquisition, both because of the "feel" it may generate, and just a lack of interest in the show. Yet I know many fans of Family Guy who would love to see this show again, so maybe there will be just a few more AS watchers in due time. :)

Peace for now and let it be known that The Artist was here.

Killtacular

02-22-2003, 12:33 AM

How anyone could hate Family Guy is beyond me. The show is so god damn likeable.

I dunno, it seems to be like anyone who outright hates and insults it, hasn't actually seen the show ever. But people that have and simply don't care for its humor, I can respect. But.. hoo boy.

Animation Otaku

02-22-2003, 12:38 AM

I just don't care for that kind of humor. To be honest, I don't really care for the humor on any ASC shows, but eh, I understand some people do.

The Drizzle

02-22-2003, 12:38 AM

Originally posted by Matt Wilson
How anyone could hate Family Guy is beyond me. The show is so god damn likeable.

Look who we're dealing with here, it's the Grimace for Christ sakes. It hates everything.

On an on-topic note, I'm saving money on DVDs in the immediate future because of these acquisitions. I won't need to (but probably will eventually) buy Futurama, Family Guy, the rest of Trigun, and the rest of Blue Gender. Now I can just buy stuff that isn't currently on TV (like Rejected and Excel Saga).

Nabuca

02-22-2003, 12:43 AM

Family Guy is hilarious. It has some of the funniest moments on any show ever. Another great pickup by CN that no one thought would happen.

jeffrey 228

02-22-2003, 12:55 AM

Well, another Fox related cartoon series on CN, well, I just hope it will be as popular as Futurerama I hope.

Vekou

02-22-2003, 01:31 AM

This is excellent news. It's been a while since I've watched this show.

Nik Jam

02-22-2003, 01:46 AM

I prefer Futurama greatly. And I never really cared about the show at all. Though ive seen and liked a few episodes. So when it's on AS i'll probaly watch it and pretty much enjoy it.

Zyzzybalubah

02-22-2003, 01:48 AM

Originally posted by zimbach
Well, that leaves just one more Fox/WB primetime cartoon (excepting one-shots and mini-series) available that's not already in syndication.
The PJ's
After that, there arent any more flops to scrape up, unless you go to ABC (Capitol Critters) or CBS (Fish Police, The Family Dog). Let's face it, I don't we want any of those, so either CN will produce some of its own full-budget adult comedies, or it will import them. Still, that's looking more than a year out from now.
Considering the resources put into the Cartoon Cartoons and stuff, they should be able to redirect some funds into a new show for Adult Swim.
No, Pinky and the Brain doesn't count.

Well they could try to get Beavis and Butthead (doubt it, but you never know), Brother's Grunt (NO!), recently cancelled 3 South (that'd be alright), Celebrity Deathmatch (after the movie, I gurantee the show will be over with, unless it is already, I don't like/watch that show), Liquid Television, Cartoon Sushi, and I'm sure there are others I could name but can't at the moment. Well since all of those shows were on MTV, I doubt any of them will come, but as we can see, saying NEVER doesn't always mean that's how it will be.

It wouldn't be too big of a surprise if Fish Police or Capitol Critters started airing, because Hannah-Barbera productions were apart of those shows. I don't think so though.

this is the worst news ever. Family guy is so damn bad. i never once laughed at that show. i'd rather see clone high on as then this (yes, even clone high the worst show ever on mtv is better then family guy) i could think of ten million shows that are better then fg. includeing every single one of fox's crappy "reality" shows.

Wow, that bad? I do agree with you on Clone High, not that funny like most people think IMO. It does look a little like Dexter's Lab, Time Squad, and Samurai Jack though...

I wish something could kill the grimace.

Come on now, leave that man, gum drop, milkshake drinker, er.. whatever that thing is out of it. He is kind, caring, and brings joy to many.

Zyzzybalubah

02-22-2003, 01:50 AM

As for my opinion on this matter, I think it's great!! I have a few concerns regarding edits being done to the show, but I'm not overly worried. That would be interesting to see if Cartoon Network will put the unaired episode, and what I hear is the banned episode that was once played on Fox (Norm McDonald as death. "I'll never get laid, unless..." You know what happens from there.)

Anyone know?

zimbach

02-22-2003, 02:04 AM

Originally posted by Hollywood53
Actually I think CN aired Capitol Cirtters before in 1995 or 1996(probably in primetime)

Of course ABC had one successful animated series after The Flinstones, Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs was a Muppet show. Puppets and guys in rubber suits. Little if any animation.

Disco Pete

02-22-2003, 03:58 AM

Family Guy on AS?

There IS a Zombie Jesus.

I see Mr_Vegita's already got his avatar ready...

Dogasu

02-22-2003, 09:46 AM

Matt Wilson, I noticed that you negelcted to answer the question I posted before, so here it is again:

Where did this news come from? I mean, we have this huge list of acquisitions which doesn't have so much as a passing mention of Family Guy, and then all of a sudden *poof* it's coming on in two months? Was there a press release or something that I missed? Or is this like Futurama, where news of it coming to the network was leaked out before CN was ready to announce it?

Until someone comes up with a source for this news, I really can't say that I believe it.

moreysurf8

02-22-2003, 09:58 AM

Originally posted by Dogasu
Until someone comes up with a source for this news, I really can't say that I believe it.

Here check http://www.animationinsider.net/ and if you click on their link to the Hollywood Reporter article it says it their too. Hollywood Reporter Article (http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&ncid=91&e=4&cid=91&u=/bpihw/20030221/en_bpihw/_star_wars__shorts_in_cartoon_orbit) if you go down to the end of the article it says "The block will add one new series in April, the off-net acquisition "Family Guy," which previously ran on Fox."

Hope this Helps

Eddy

02-22-2003, 11:10 AM

YES! Family Guy on Adult Swim! Hooray!!! :D :D :D I love this show!

Stev13_VJED

02-22-2003, 12:37 PM

I used to watch Family Guy all the time . It next to Futurama and Simpsons were and still are my fav fox shows . As I see it they should bump Home Movies off (sorry to offend all you HM fanboys and fangirls out there) so we can gain some space . I love AS , but I won't stay up till 2 just to see HM and CB played over and over . As I see it the new AS schedule for the weeknights should go like this .

10:00 Futurama
10:30 Family Guy
11:00 Lupin The Third (new eps hopefully)
11:30 Inuyasha (new eps can't wait to see the man who fell in love with kagome )
12:00 Reign
12:30 (space) put whatever u want a special , trigun , slayers

The Drizzle

02-22-2003, 12:49 PM

Originally posted by Rad Recker
(Norm McDonald as death. "I'll never get laid, unless..." You know what happens from there.)

I think Adam Carolla of Love Line and The Man Show played Death on Family Guy.

livingfruitvirus

02-22-2003, 01:12 PM

Originally posted by Mr_Vegeta
I think Adam Carolla of Love Line and The Man Show played Death on Family Guy.

yea. he did as of "Wasted Talent." Norm did one episode and didn't return because he didn't like it.

Hollywood53

02-22-2003, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by zimbach
Dinosaurs was a Muppet show. Puppets and guys in rubber suits. Little if any animation.

Actually Dinosaurs used animatronics (robots) to control them

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The Landstander

02-22-2003, 02:12 PM

Originally posted by Stev13_VJED
I used to watch Family Guy all the time . It next to Futurama and Simpsons were and still are my fav fox shows . As I see it they should bump Home Movies off (sorry to offend all you HM fanboys and fangirls out there) so we can gain some space .

Well I believe I would fall into the "HM fanboy" category, but I think they should keep the show on the weeknight schedule. Personally I'm probably going to give it a break for awhile after it finishes this run (so I can review all the eps for my site), but I think it would be in CN's best interest to leave on at least one original ASC show in the weeknight schedule (if not HM than probably ATHF or SGC2C) i dont know if starting the block at 10 is the answer either (reasons have been mentioned in other threads), but at the same time maybe it is. Maybe something like

11:00 - Futurama
11:30 - Family Guy (if this has a bigger "following", put FG on at 11 at Futurama at 11:30)
12:00 - HM
12:30 - ASA

or something like that. if Home Movies would fit better in a sunday night spot, i think it would be best to "rip" the ripping friends off (i know, bad joke).

EightOh

02-22-2003, 02:15 PM

Awesome news! Family Guy is a show that I loved every time I saw it, but I never got in the habit of watching it. It's got no pretentions, it's just there to make you laugh, and it's outstanding at what it does. It's massively entertaining, and a great addition to the lineup.

sl4

02-22-2003, 02:37 PM

Originally posted by Rad Recker
As for my opinion on this matter, I think it's great!! I have a few concerns regarding edits being done to the show, but I'm not overly worried. That would be interesting to see if Cartoon Network will put the unaired episode, and what I hear is the banned episode that was once played on Fox (Norm McDonald as death. "I'll never get laid, unless..." You know what happens from there.)

Anyone know?

Andy's said things like "Will Kevin French ever get laid?" on Mission Hill without it being cut, so unless they've lost their marbles, that line should stay intact.

JTurner954

02-22-2003, 03:13 PM

I'm very happy to hear that this is actually happening. Both Family Guy and Futurama will be released on DVD in a couple of months and this is a great way to promote it.

This show is great. I liked it a lot more than Futurama since it took a different style than The Simpsons. To me, this like an adult version of The Simpsons since Family Guy does material that The Simpsons wouldn't be able to get away with. In fact, I heard that the reason it didn't stay on is because of the sponsors.

KingKoopa

02-22-2003, 04:06 PM

Originally posted by DrWeird
Well I believe I would fall into the "HM fanboy" category, but I think they should keep the show on the weeknight schedule. Personally I'm probably going to give it a break for awhile after it finishes this run (so I can review all the eps for my site), but I think it would be in CN's best interest to leave on at least one original ASC show in the weeknight schedule (if not HM than probably ATHF or SGC2C) i dont know if starting the block at 10 is the answer either (reasons have been mentioned in other threads), but at the same time maybe it is. Maybe something like

11:00 - Futurama
11:30 - Family Guy (if this has a bigger "following", put FG on at 11 at Futurama at 11:30)
12:00 - HM
12:30 - ASA

or something like that. if Home Movies would fit better in a sunday night spot, i think it would be best to "rip" the ripping friends off (i know, bad joke). I doubt ASA will lose any time anytime soon. My guess is that Home Movies moves to Sunday. If Home Movies stays on weeknights, it'll be on a four hour ASW.

UltimateGirFan

02-22-2003, 04:11 PM

Finally, I get to see what Family Guy is like. :D

Nabuca

02-22-2003, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by superloud4
Andy's said things like "Will Kevin French ever get laid?" on Mission Hill without it being cut, so unless they've lost their marbles, that line should stay intact.
But that didnt involve Kevin nailing a dead chick. Anyway, im almost certain WS will air it uncensored......hopefully......please?

RedTail

02-22-2003, 05:27 PM

And Clone High rules. Just look at my sig The principal and his robot butler are the funniest! I heard that it's only doing "alright" ratings-wise, meaning that it MIGHT finish out the season if it's lucky, which is a real shame.

Unfortunatley for Clone High, Scudworth and Mr. Butlertron are the only really good (and by really good, I mean GREAT) characters on the show. Abe is boring, Joan is a drag, and Ghandi is far too stupid. The Shadowy Figures and JFK can be alright somtimes.

Plus the whole Dawson's Creek approach to the show is... Well, if you thought X-Men Evolution was a horrible offender when it comes to this, Clone High is 10X as bad.

If MTV doesn't dump the show by the end of this season, I hope the writers work on the other characters and the rest of the show.

- RedTail

Killtacular

02-22-2003, 05:36 PM

Plus the whole Dawson's Creek approach to the show is... Well, if you thought X-Men Evolution was a horrible offender when it comes to this, Clone High is 10X as bad.

Okay.. not that I'm saying you don't get it, but.. you don't get it. It's a PARODY of Dawson's Creek approaches. The melodrama is supposed to be over-the-top. The music is supposed to be crappy licensed tunes.

I thought that was obvious to everyone from the start.

And I think the Principal and butler are the WORST characters on the show. Abe and Gandhi are, naturally, the best. Abe nails the mock-Dawson tone, and it makes all the lines he says that much more hilarious. Gandhi is perfect as the annoying character with ADD that can't sit still and has moronic ideas (BLACK AND TAN.. FOREVER!!).

RedTail

02-22-2003, 05:59 PM

I've gotten it from the start. I'm not saying that they're not doing it on purpose, I'm just saying that they're handling in a pukable fashion comparable to that of Evolution. It's just not funny. Undergrads did it right.

And who couldn't like Mr. B? Hell, give Mr. B his own show.

- RedTail

Killtacular

02-22-2003, 06:06 PM

Yeah, right. Undergrads did it wrong. That show did EVERYTHING wrong. Bad character designs, bad dialogue, and it WASN'T trying to parody Dawson's Creek. It had no identity. Worse yet, the Good Charlotte music was annoying, especially when the band actually appeared on the show. Laaaaame.

dino boy

02-22-2003, 08:29 PM

I'll admit--I didn't really give family guy a fair chance at the beginning. When it came out, I got the impression that they were looking for a show to eventually replace the simpsons and it was like "here's another wacky animated family." I now realize this was unfair, especially after sitting down and watching an episode last year and laughing the whole time.

However, I really don't like it that CN changes the AS schedule like every two months. I find it extremely annoying. It's got to be awful for casual viewers--one month your favorite show is on at 10, then at 11:15, then not on at all, etc. We just had a huge change, and now they're changing it again?! What if you're just getting into Home Movies and all of a sudden it's just no longer on the air? I get the impression that CN really doesn't know what they're doing. This isn't new either--just look at how many times space ghost's time slot has changed over the years. How do they expect to get people to get into a show when it's time slot is constantly changing? They need to restrict themselves to changing the lineup to only once or twice a year--this is just ridiculous.

Looking forward, I think it's pretty obvious that the oblongs and mission hill don't have all that much time left. How long can you show reruns from a show that only had one season? I would wager dollars to donuts that in a year these shows will no longer be on AS, especially since there is so much else they can show now. Everything else on ASC has original material: home movies, the ws shows, ripping friends. So really, the only shows left are family guy and futurama--shows that came from other networks solely to be rerun and not have new episodes, but are really funny and popular shows. I do hope that in the future we will see more shows that originate on AS, though we will probably have to wait a while.

Overall, I'm glad to see family guy come to AS, but I don't like seeing the lineup change every month. Also, this acquisition is proof that anything can happen--saying "(insert show here) would NEVER come to AS" is no longer a valid statement.

DianaGohan

02-22-2003, 09:22 PM

I still maintain that it will be a very cold and sunshine day in hell when we see the FOX Juggernaut share one of it's most valuable treasures "The Simpsons" with Adult Swim. And while it sucks that the lineup changes so much (Espically for those who had little to no idea it was coming, like one of my best friends who is complaining about losing Inuyasha and not knowing it's coming back in March) It would be boring to just have the same old same old every week. It takes a while for new episodes to come out, so they have to fill the void with SOMETHING so viewers don't loose interest. I mean, if there was no change in April, there would not only be no Family Guy, but no Trigun as well. Not to mention having Space Ghost Coast To Coast Back on and New Birdmans. What I'm saying is, Change is Good, so you won't bore the audiance the death and loose ratings. It may confuse viewers who have feelings toward one show, but no offense here, that is the minority. Adult Swim is trying to aim for the majority, and will bypass some things it deems "useless" to get there.

dino boy

02-22-2003, 09:51 PM

I agree with you, but I just don't understand why CN changes the lineup practically every MONTH. Think about all the changes that have been made since, say, July. They simply can't get new viewers to get into a show like home movies or inuyasha or space ghost or whatever if they are going to change it's time slot several times a year, and even have periods of time when the show isn't on at all.

You're right--change is good, and it's great that there is new stuff, but I'm just taking this opportunity to whine about how in general the AS lineup changes so often. I know that AS is constantly becoming bigger and better, but they need to give the viewers some time to adjust to a new schedule before changing it on them. Why can't they just make changes twice a year? That seems reasonable to me.

TheArtist2MT

02-22-2003, 10:02 PM

I still maintain that it will be a very cold and sunshine day in hell when we see the FOX Juggernaut share one of it's most valuable treasures "The Simpsons" with Adult Swim.

Heh, I can agree with you on that, but, is that necessarily a bad thing? I think the Simpsons is fine where it belongs and bringing it to Adult Swim would just... I don't know, just not seem to fit, ya know? But don't get me wrong, aside from this last, and in my opinion pretty bad, season, I love the Simpsons! :)

To get back on topic, I remember when Family Guy first aired: it was actually (unofficially I assume) spoken as Fox's answer to South Park (meh, I'm a BIG South Park fan, so of course I was intrigued :D). If you look at the first few episodes, and if memory serves me well, they did seem more rauncy than the later episodes, with the f-word used (but cleverly covered, like Lois saying it just as an unseen mach truck drives by and lets out a loud horn honk) and some more suggestive material. It to have become tamer as the seasons wore on, but by then, Fox let it die in the ditch of lost shows.

sl4

02-22-2003, 10:06 PM

I don't mind them changing the schedule, but they really should have commercials airing a few weeks before the change, going over the new schedule, or explaining why a show was leaving and when it would be back, etc.

All of us know, because we get the schedules and all of the inside info from Matt and everybody, but for everybody else it's got to be confusing as heck.

UltimateGirFan

02-23-2003, 12:12 AM

Originally posted by dino boy
I agree with you, but I just don't understand why CN changes the lineup practically every MONTH. Think about all the changes that have been made since, say, July. They simply can't get new viewers to get into a show like home movies or inuyasha or space ghost or whatever if they are going to change it's time slot several times a year, and even have periods of time when the show isn't on at all.

You're right--change is good, and it's great that there is new stuff, but I'm just taking this opportunity to whine about how in general the AS lineup changes so often. I know that AS is constantly becoming bigger and better, but they need to give the viewers some time to adjust to a new schedule before changing it on them. Why can't they just make changes twice a year? That seems reasonable to me.

Yeah, they should push adult swim back to 9 p.m, they can't just take out a good show and replace it with a new adult-ish show. And they could move adult swim back an hour to 10 p.m on weeknights and they could play 4 hours of stuff. That way, they wouldn't have to change their Adult Swim schedule so much.

Zyzzybalubah

02-23-2003, 01:02 AM

Originally posted by Mr_Vegeta
I think Adam Carolla of Love Line and The Man Show played Death on Family Guy.

I know Adam Corolla did death in later episodes and he was alright, but Norm played a better Death.

JDuncan

02-23-2003, 01:45 AM

Norm was death. Period.

Mr.Glass

02-23-2003, 03:15 AM

It's about MF time.

And as Ms. Slocumb used to say on "Are you Being Served?"

"And I am UNANIMOUS on this!"

sprinkles

02-23-2003, 09:57 AM

OMG. That show is so awesome. I always thought it was so much funnier than The Simpsons and I hated FOX for taking it off.
I still have a few episodes on tape of that actually... lol

candy17

02-23-2003, 10:09 AM

...The Devil appeared at my doorstep in a parka telling me that Hell has reached an all-time low of -58 degrees Fahrenheit and I just saw a pig flying outside my window (despite the poor visibility).

This is a dream come true...but is anyone else worried that CN may edit out some scenes in Family Guy.

Oh, well. Between the musical special on CN, the last five episodes of Time Squad airing, and this, I can safely say that I am drunk with happiness!

EDIT: After watching all those eps. of Family Guy so far, it turns out that CN is airing parts that were either cut or edited on FOX, like the Twin Towers and the Goerge W. Bush card on "Brian Wallows, Peter's Swallows" and the "*** means cigarette" joke on "One if By Clam, Two If By Sea". w00t!

Morac

02-23-2003, 03:47 PM

This is great news. Fox's loss is CN's gain (again).

PowerZord

02-23-2003, 06:23 PM

finally Family guy on AS. it';s been awhile since i seen it. since fox cancelled it. later on my country they showed it on spanish it was the same thing spanish or english but it was cancelled because people started to complain about the contain of the show. but anyways it's good that it will return

JChampion

02-23-2003, 08:50 PM

As much as I like to see adult Swim obtain more properties... This show is revolting. It had a great premise with Stewie and ruined it by putting one of the most unlikeable characters front & center (His Father). I would rather staple bologna to my face than have to watch that drivel. I guess it's Seinfeld after Futurama. Bring back The Tick (Cartoon).

Killtacular

02-23-2003, 09:58 PM

What does bringing back The Tick have to do with Adult Swim? It's not an adult cartoon.

And I have no idea why you'd want Stewie to be the focus of Family Guy. He's funny, but not THAT funny. Put Stewie at the center and the show would just be a "Pinky and the Brain" wannabe.

Animeboy99

02-23-2003, 11:20 PM

Personally, I could care less about Familly Guy....sure it had some funny moments, but so do a lot of so-called "adult cartoons". That does not necessarily make them "classics".

Ditto on the original stuff from CN, although how much money they would be willing to sink into "adult swim" originals, I don't know...witness the animation of Brak, Birdman, ATHF, etc.

Although, my favorite lines from Family Guy still stand out in my mind...

Peter: Well, at least I'll be the fattest guy on Spooner Street to have a boat.

Fat Albert: Hey, hey, I'm gettin' a boat!

Peter: Oh, maaaaaaaannn...

The Clown Prince

02-24-2003, 03:48 AM

"Oh Yeah!" Man, this is great news. I remember a couple of gags in the first season with the Kool Aid man busting into a courtroom wall. One with with Coyote riding with Peter and they run over the Roadrunner and the Coyote tells Peter to "drive, drive!"

And of course who could forget the Scooby-Doo gag when Frank Welker reprised his role as Freddy to say that the Scooby gang was "dealing with one sick son of a b***h." I mean come on, that was funny.

I'd like to think that CN wouldn't edit any of the content considering it's late timeslot. I mean, it was on a major network. I just want to know if they'll air the un-aired episode. Though when I think about it, when Fox aired a rerun of the episode where Peter directed an updated version of the play, The King and I, Fox edited out a bunch of stuff from the musical number scene that was originally in there when the episode first aired. I guess we'll all see.

The Clown Prince

jfurdell

02-24-2003, 11:37 AM

This is great, great news. IMO, ASC just wasn't complete without Family Guy.

And now I don't have to buy the DVD. But I probably will anyway.

Conekiller

02-24-2003, 01:43 PM

This is good news, i was gonna comment on how they should wait till at least Futurama finished, bu I guess it will, oh well, silly me

I always liked Family Guy (liked Futurama more, but hey) and I'm glad I'll have a chance to see ti again, but I'll more than likely just catch it when I can instead of taping every ep like I am with Futuarama

EDIT: WOO!!! 900th post!

Beat

02-24-2003, 02:58 PM

Originally posted by KingKoopa
I think it's about time they expanded AS to 10-2. Here's how it would play out:

Sunday:
10:00 - Home Movies
10:30 - ATHF/Birdman/Sealab/Brak/SGC2C
11:00 - Family Guy
11:30 - Futurama
12:00 - Baby Blues
12:30 - The Oblongs
1:00 - Mission Hill
1:30 - The Ripping Friends

Monday-Thursday
10:00 - Same as Sunday
12:00 - Adult Swim Action

I'm gonna have to disagree with the Monday through Thursday. With the ASA schedule packed, they'll probably need 11-2 to show everything.

candy17

02-24-2003, 03:02 PM

Originally posted by Matt Wilson
Yeah, right. Undergrads did it wrong. That show did EVERYTHING wrong. Bad character designs, bad dialogue, and it WASN'T trying to parody Dawson's Creek. It had no identity. Worse yet, the Good Charlotte music was annoying, especially when the band actually appeared on the show. Laaaaame.

With the exception of the Good Charlotte music (I like Good Charlotte) and the following characters Brody the movie buff (he reminds me of me) and Krueger, the chain-smoking, foul-mouthed slacker, I agree with you, Matt. Undergrads sucked.

KingKoopa

02-24-2003, 03:03 PM

But what is on ASA? They're gonna rotate some shows off. What does ASA have?

Zeta Gundm
Blue Gender
Big O
Trigun
Lupin the 3rd
Cowboy Bebop
Inuyasha
Reign

Eight shows. Cowboy Bebop and Reign will be dead and gone, that leaves six. Trigun will have been played through a few times, and Lupin the 3rd can take a short break while another show airs. They don't need three hours, they do fine with two.