Seth MacFarlane signaled disappointment his long-running comedy series Family Guy remains on Fox as he moves toward new content with NBCUniversal.
The comedian and adult cartoon creator posted on Twitter Sunday that Fox News host Tucker Carlson’s “latest opinion piece once again makes me wish Family Guy was on any other network.”
“Look, Fox, we both know this marriage isn’t working anymore. The sex is only once a year, I don’t get along with your mother, and well … I’ve been having an affair with NBC,” MacFarlane quipped in his tweet.
NBCUniversal offered MacFarlane a $200 million deal in January last year, telling fans to expect new projects with the network.
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Carlson’s latest evening broadcasts have featured commentary and critiques about the coronavirus pandemic, particularly restrictions and vaccines, as well as the President Joe Biden’s handling of the migrant surge at the U.S.-Mexico border.
MacFarlane previously voiced dissatisfaction with his network contract with Fox Broadcasting Company, which is under the same Fox Corporation banner as Fox News, in 2018 after Carlson told viewers, “If you’re looking to understand what’s actually happening in this country, always assume the opposite of whatever they’re telling you on the big news stations.”
The creator of Family Guy shot back at Carlson’s remarks, writing in a now-unavailable tweet, “In other words, don’t think critically, don’t consult multiple news sources, and in general, don’t use your brain.”
Michael Tammero, senior vice president of Fox News and Fox Business and an entertainment reporter, responded to MacFarlane’s comments at the time, writing, “Yet … NOT quite embarrassed enough to not cash that check … isn’t that right.”
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MacFarlane created Family Guy in 1999. The show has mostly aired on Fox for the duration of its nearly 400 episodes. MacFarlane is also known for creating the spin-off program The Cleveland Show and other comedies such as American Dad and The Orville.
