Fox Pulls "Family Guy" Episode Referring To Deaths At Boston Marathon; No Plans To Re-Air

http://www.washingtonpost.com/ ^ | April 17, 2013 | AP

[Biggirl]

NEW YORK — Fox has pulled from websites a recent episode of “Family Guy” that depicts mass deaths at the Boston Marathon, and has no immediate plans to air it again.

Fox spokeswoman Gaude Paez said Tuesday the episode has been removed from Fox.com and Hulu.com.

[Road Warrior ‘04]

...however the last good show was 24. I miss Jack Bauer.

I, too, miss 24. But, we still have NCIS! It, and NCIS LA, are the only two network shows I watch anymore.

I digress. Family Guy is still a funny show, in syndication, but too irreverent at times. But then again, that's what makes it funny.

[cripplecreek]

I can actually watch a show and disagree with the point of view and still enjoy the show.

Same here. I'm watching Gram Norton now. He's a flaming gay but has a pretty decent British talk show that doesn't really delve into social or political issues much. Actors and actresses are a lot more interesting when they aren't being pumped to say something outrageous.

[Biggirl]

Yet if men are “the head of the household”, why do the wives become the managers in regards to controling the checkbook.

[Biggirl]

?

[RetSignman]

[...that depicts mass deaths at the Boston Marathon...]

There is no way that’s possible...it takes almost a year to produce one of their episodes.

[EEGator]

I like NCIS a lot. Just so you know, that new agent is a pillow biter. That pissed me off, no reason for more homo crap. Especially since the main audience is an older crowd.

[EEGator]

It aired three weeks ago. Peter wins by running over participants in his car.

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

Sounds like the Clymer reedited clips ended up on You Tube and the show yanked the original episode off the web.

[EEGator]

Yeah, someone edited the clips. Then the tin foil hats come out.

[stuartcr]

More people would distrust cats...most of the cartoons back in the 50s/60s had cats as bad guys.

[Road Warrior ‘04]

Yeah, they introduced him a couple of years ago. Wonder if they’ll introduce his boyfriend/husband/wifey-husband? But, as I’m understanding it, this is NCIS’s last season.

[EEGator]

I sure hope they don’t introduce any “partner”.

The show has been on a long time. It’s probably good to wrap it up before it gets stale.

[C210N]

More people would distrust cats...most of the cartoons back in the 50s/60s had cats as bad guys...

Okay, but what's the downside?

[EEGator]

Just read that they renewed for an 11th season.

[stuartcr]

Feline Americans all over the country could rise up and...armageddon, cat-style

[Bronzy]

This was early TV fun for kids:
http://www.tvparty.com/requested2.html
Winky Dink & You

[Vermont Lt]

My kids are in college. I am sometimes surprised when they are home and I see what they are watching.

In the past four years they transitioned from “16 and Pregnant” (a ridiculous show) to actually watching the news—and commenting on it.

Both of them have told me they are stunned at how ignorant their peers are about current events. And how hardly any of them can form an opinion with any critical thought.

I think we need to be able guide our children. Provide them with a good foundation and trust that they will “male it” on their own.

[gattaca]

I’m not surprised. I was looking up something online to use for teaching. I found a site called eNotes. It’s really a good tool, until you get to the history section. A book being used was written by Howard Zinn,noted communist.

[Buckeye McFrog]

Of all the great mysteries in life, one that continues to stump me is why Rush Limbaugh continues to voluntarily participate in producing this animated sewage.

Can’t be that he needs the money.

[ops33]

I agree. Started out being funny now is just vulgar.