Summary
A collection of 20 obscure and fascinating facts about the long-running animated sitcom Family Guy.
Highlights
Character Origins and Voices00:00:00
Seth MacFarlane based Peter's voice on a college security guard, uses his own voice and beliefs for Brian, and originally considered others for roles. Meg's name is revealed to be short for Megatron Griffin.
Production and Behind-the-Scenes Trivia00:00:22
The abuse of Meg stems from the writers' difficulty writing teenage girls. The show has seen unique casting choices, such as William H. Macy auditioning for Brian, and legacy connections like writers moving on to create Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Show History and Easter Eggs00:01:18
Technical oddities include Peter's shirt being a woman's button-up design. The show also features deep cuts, including references to 9/11 events related to Seth MacFarlane and clever meta-commentary about voice actors like Lacey Chabert.