2. The Content
The series centers on the Griffins, a dysfunctional
family consisting of parents Peter and Lois; their
children Meg, Chris, and Stewie; and their
anthropomorphic pet dog Brian. The show is set
in the fictional city of Quahog, Rhode
Island, and exhibits much of its humor in the form
of cutaway gags that often lampoon American
culture.
3. The Cast and Characters
Chris Griffin, Meg Griffin
Neil Goldman
Cleveland Brown,
Herbert,
Greased up deaf guy,
Bruce the
performance artist
Lois Griffin,
Loretta Brown,
Barbara Pewterschmidt,
Tricia Takanawa
4. The Structure
Every Family Guy episode starts with the same theme tune and
opening, follow this link to see the opening:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koGoQjXuovY&feature=relate
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Family Guy uses the filmmaking technique of cutaways, which
occur in the majority of Family Guy episodes. Emphasis is often
placed on gags which make reference to current events and/or
modern cultural icons.
Early episodes based much of their comedy on Stewie's "super
villain" antics
As the series progressed, the writers and MacFarlane agreed that
his personality and the jokes were starting to feel dated, so they
began writing him with a different personality.
5. The language style
Family Guy often includes self-referential humor. The most
common form is jokes about Fox Broadcasting, and
occasions where the characters break the fourth wall by
addressing the audience
The show uses catchphrases, and most of the primary and
secondary characters use them. Notable expressions
include Quagmire’s “Giggity giggity goo”, Peter’s “Freakin’
sweet” and Joe’s “Bring it on!”
