Open Thread

July 26th, 2009 10:26 AM

For general discussion and debate. Possible talking point: Fox to ban a "Family Guy" episode?

News Corp. paid Seth MacFarlane the ultimate compliment when it made him Twentieth Century Fox TV's $100 million crown jewel. But the "Family Guy" creator wasn't exactly returning the favor at Comic-Con. At the series' panel Saturday, MacFarlane continued his show's tradition of jibing its host studio and network. MacFarlane revealed he's producing a controversial episode about abortion for the upcoming season. But he and others on the panel said that Fox was unlikely to air the episode.

Hmmm. Given the regularly distasteful content of this program, what could actually go over the line? Or, is this a publicity stunt by MacFarlane?