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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Family_Guy_Logo.svg|thumb|Family_Guy_Logo]] [[file:Griffin_family.png|right|thumb|Griffin_family]] [[file:Providence_skyline_close.jpg|right|thumb|Providence_skyline_close]] [[file:Familyguyskyline.gif|thumb|Familyguyskyline]] [[file:Mike_Barker_and_Matt_Weitzman_by_Gage_Skidmore.jpg|thumb|Mike_Barker_and_Matt_Weitzman_by_Gage_Skidmore]] [[file:Seth_MacFarlane_by_Gage_Skidmore_5.jpg|thumb|Seth_MacFarlane_by_Gage_Skidmore_5]] [[file:Alex_Borstein_by_Gage_Skidmore_3.jpg|thumb|Alex_Borstein_by_Gage_Skidmore_3]] '''Family Guy''' is an American [[animated sitcom]] created by [[Seth MacFarlane]] for the [[Fox Broadcasting Company]]. The series centers on the [[Griffin family]], which consists of parents [[Peter Griffin|Peter]] and [[Lois Griffin|Lois]], their children [[Meg Griffin|Meg]], [[Chris Griffin|Chris]], and [[Stewie Griffin|Stewie]], and their anthropomorphic pet dog [[Brian Griffin|Brian]]. The show is set in the fictional city of [[Quahog]], [[Rhode Island]], and exhibits much of its humor in the form of [[cutaway gag]]s that often lampoon [[American culture]].<br />
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== Characters ==<br />
* '''[[Peter Griffin]]''' - The bumbling, overweight, and often inappropriate father.<br />
* '''[[Lois Griffin]]''' - The more rational and patient mother.<br />
* '''[[Meg Griffin]]''' - The often ridiculed and unpopular teenage daughter.<br />
* '''[[Chris Griffin]]''' - The slow-witted teenage son.<br />
* '''[[Stewie Griffin]]''' - The diabolical infant with adult mannerisms.<br />
* '''[[Brian Griffin]]''' - The family dog who exhibits human-like traits.<br />
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== Setting ==<br />
The show is set in the fictional city of [[Quahog]], [[Rhode Island]]. Many of the locations in the show are based on real-life places in [[Rhode Island]], and the show often references local culture and landmarks.<br />
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== Production ==<br />
[[Seth MacFarlane]] conceived the show in 1998, and it premiered on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] on January 31, 1999. The show was initially canceled in 2002 but was revived in 2005 due to strong DVD sales and high ratings on [[Adult Swim]].<br />
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== Themes and Style ==<br />
''Family Guy'' is known for its [[cutaway gag]]s, which are often unrelated to the main plot. The show frequently parodies [[American culture]], [[politics]], and [[television]]. It has been both praised and criticized for its [[controversial humor]].<br />
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== Reception ==<br />
The show has received mixed reviews from critics but has developed a cult following. It has been nominated for 12 [[Primetime Emmy Awards]] and 11 [[Annie Awards]], and has won three of each.<br />
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== Spin-offs and Related Media ==<br />
''Family Guy'' has spawned several spin-offs, including ''[[The Cleveland Show]]'', which centers on the character [[Cleveland Brown]]. The show has also led to various [[merchandise]], including [[video games]], [[comic books]], and [[toys]].<br />
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== Related Pages ==<br />
* [[Seth MacFarlane]]<br />
* [[American Dad!]]<br />
* [[The Cleveland Show]]<br />
* [[Fox Broadcasting Company]]<br />
* [[Adult Swim]]<br />
* [[Animated sitcom]]<br />
* [[Cutaway gag]]<br />
* [[American culture]]<br />
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== Categories ==<br />
[[Category:American animated television series]]<br />
[[Category:1999 American television series debuts]]<br />
[[Category:Fox Broadcasting Company original programming]]<br />
[[Category:Television series by 20th Century Fox Television]]<br />
[[Category:Television shows set in Rhode Island]]<br />
[[Category:Family Guy]]<br />
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