'Family Guy' to compete in Emmy's best comedy category

To promote MacFarlane's attempts at breaking down the barriers, 20th is taking a page from Barack Obama's history-making presidential run. The studio's "Family Guy" Emmy campaign centers on homicidal toddler Stewie, who shows up in a poster similar to the famous one created by Shepard Fairey for Obama. The tagline? "Vote for Change."

"The thinking behind it was somewhat allegorical to Obama," MacFarlane said. "Let's break some new ground here. The goal here is to generate an understanding in the TV Academy on this."

:rolleyes:
 
Out of all the episodes I think would fit this I'd say that Star Track one. That one really made me laugh and had good use of live action scenes. Stewie seems to be promoting Family Guy a lot :p
Guess Peter and Brain could care crap about it eh? That or Seth just really favors Stewie a lot LOL.
 
American Dad should get an Emmy nod. It's been consistently funny so far, barely a terrible episode in the bunch.

Family Guy has been very hit-and-miss so far. It doesn't deserve a nod until the writing improves.
 
Pre cancelltion FG was a shoe in for best comedy in terms of animation. Post cancellation? No, that honor goes to American Dad.
 
Despite what people say, season 4 was great. Season 5, 6, and 7 are up to debate. But 4 was great. People just hate it cause it is the cool thing to do.
 
Get real. Critics hate American Dad, and the general audience is pretty apathetic towards it. rabroad is the only place where it seems to get praised.
 
You know what? I hate Seth. But, and there's always a but, somebody's gotta win an Emmy with an animated show against LA categories. Animation needs to win big to change public paradigms. And if it's Family Guy and Seth that have the legs to do it, so be it. Regardless of the overblown Obama metaphor, this could be a huge step for animation. As animation fans, I think we all agree, as animation fans, that it needs to be thought of as a groundbreaking medium, and not as just kiddy fare. So if Seth winning an Emmy means this dream of ours happening, I think it's advisable for us to support him.

I'm waiting for your comments, Darthgonzo.

Thoughts?
Tomato
 
Back
Top