Kasia Anderson / TruthdigJul 23, 2015
When members of the Ku Klux Klan marched to keep the Confederate flag flying in South Carolina on Saturday, a clever objector came up with a priceless and highly effective form of protest, which was captured on video and immediately went viral. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigOct 2, 2012
Seth MacFarlane, the man -- not to mention the voices -- behind the animated TV show "Family Guy" and the film "Ted," will be hosting the 85th annual Academy Awards. Here's what you can expect. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 3, 2010
There, he said it: Seth MacFarlane, the mind behind the hit man-’toon "Family Guy," courted controversy once again during a recent interview by comparing Arizona's already infamous new immigration law to the Nazis' notorious practice of demanding to see people's "papers." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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Staff / TruthdigFeb 20, 2010
Turns out that Andrea Fay Friedman, the voice actor who played the part of Ellen on the last episode of "Family Guy," has Down syndrome, as does her character on Fox's cheeky cartoon As it also happens, Friedman thinks Sarah Palin (continued). Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigFeb 15, 2010
Politicians try all the time to use popular culture to their tactical advantage, but attempting to tweet their way into the hearts of Americans can invite certain pop-cultural comebacks, as a clip from Sunday's "Family Guy" episode demonstrates. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigSep 24, 2007
In a satirical match made in heaven, Stephen Colbert appears in cartoon form on "The Simpsons" season premiere. Meanwhile, "Family Guy" takes a jab at the Bushies (and Limbaughs) of the world on its own season debut -- featuring a "Star Wars" send-up, just to add that much more comical catnip to the mix for the show's loyal target demographic. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigSep 14, 2007
The recent glut of video communiques from Osama bin Laden reminded us of this classic "Family Guy" spoof. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 22, 2007
In this "Family Guy" homage to "Back to the Future," a trip back in time triggers an alternate reality where Al Gore is president, crime has disappeared, cars can fly and Halliburton Chairman Dick Cheney has shot Justice Scalia, Karl Rove and Tucker Carlson in a tragic hunting accident. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 15, 2007
"The Family Guy" spoofs the recent presidential debates and the superficiality of horse-race politics. Lois starts the debate badly, then realizes all she has to do to win over the crowd is repeatedly refer to 9/11 and Jesus. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigFeb 1, 2007
This cute, quick clip from "The Family Guy" envisions your favorite "agents of intolerance," Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson, as the only two humans left on Earth after the Rapture. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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