Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin - The Untold Story

Family Guy is, bar none, the best animated series that has ever been broadcast on television. Beating out the Simpsons in almost every aspect, the show had an unusually large amount of political and racial satire, parody, and pop culture. The most politically incorrect series out there (which is probably why it was cancelled), Family Guy is also the most ingenuous. Crazy humor fills every episode - not a croaker in the bunch. If youre a big fan of the Simpsons, or really any sitcom, Family Guy is the show for you. Dont miss your chance and pick up your copy of the Family Guy Seasons 1 & 2 today. And remember to snatch up that third season when it is released in September. Long live the Griffins! Im the Griffins house! Bring me a toolshed, for I am hungry. -Peter Griffin Brian: Ah, Brown University - the old Alma Mater. Chris: Brown is the color of poo! Brian: Yes...yes it is. Brian: Ive been to the top of the mountain, lady. Ive seen it all! Chris: Wh...what did you see? Was it breasts? Meg: Chris, youre hogging all the fans! Chris: Oh, yeah? Well youre hogging up all the ugly!!! Ahhh...good old Griffins.

I am a huge fan of The Family Guy and have been looking forward to buying this DVD ever since I heard it was coming out. I just finished watching this DVD and am in shock at how Un-Family Guy it was. It didnt even seem like I was watching The Family Guy. It appeared as if it was a different show with The Family Guy characters. It seemed as if it was written and thrown together over a weekend. I honestly think I laughed once.....maybe. I cant even remember at this point. I am a loyal Family Guy fan and will continue to love and watch the episodes on Fox. I have never missed one episode. Alas, my advice to you is to put this in your Netflix queue right now. Youll be thankful you did when the movie is over and youre dropping this into your mailbox.

I was a little shocked to actually hear the F word come out of the characters mouths- I was expecting a decent amount of bleeps- but was pleasently suprised when there were no bleeps to be heard- no blurs or black boxes (except for one- but I feel it needed to be done)- and I almost peed my pants at the sight of Sgt Scrotes, and the line ......anything with an amputee (youll have to see it to understand). As with any Family Guy episode there are the occassional groaner, but for the most part it stays true to the TV series. After a near death experience, Stewie tries to be a better person as to not end up in hell (his glimpse into his possible eternity of damnation left him frightened for his soul) After giving up on being nice, Stewie happens to catch a glimpse of a man on Television who has an uncanny resemblence to him- so he sets out, with Brian, to find the man who he believes is his REAL father. The movie gives a glimpse into a possible future for the Griffin family, and, as in the TV series, Megs future is the most interesting, and as it always is in the show, the meanest (what do they have against Meg anyway?) For the Hardcore Family Guy fan (those that felt that its first cancellation was a crime to TV, and rushed out to grab a copy of the the first season when they heard it was being released and missed many nights of sleep waiting for the day- yep - like me)- this is a must see, for casual fans of the show- eh- maybe- if you hate the show- just avoid it. Sure, its not a pinnacle in animation- far from it (rememeber, this is a show that pushes the envelope on good taste, its no Beauty and the Beast) I do think it wouldve been fun as a musical (which couldve used a ton of Disney/Classic Musical movie parodies- but still funny)

I ordered this trilogy, anxiously awaiting it. I selected this on Amazon over buying it locally (Ive bought Something Something Someting Dark Side by itself locally when I found it in widescreen but the other two in stock were full frame) solely because it is listed as 1.77:1, which is 16:9 widescreen. When I received it, there was nothing indicating aspect ratio on the outside of the packaging, so I was skeptical. I opened it and sure enough it is 1.33:1, FULL FRAME aspect ratio. So, tried the return option and it was eligible for exact replacement only. Really? Youre going to engage in fraud and ignore consumer protection laws and not make good on a bad description? I called customer service and explained the situation to a rep and they assured me they would replace it with the correct item. She put me on hold and made a couple of calls. She informed me they would open up the replacement and make SURE it is the advertised aspect ratio. Well, today I received it, opened it (it was still shrink wrapped, which tells me they did NOT inspect it!) and of course, its 1.33:1 FULL FRAME. The product listing very clearly states the following: # Format: AC-3, Animated, Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC # Language: English # Subtitles: English, French, Spanish # Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.) # Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1 # Number of discs: 3 So, either Amazon is willfully engaging in Fraud, or their staff is comprised of illiterates. Ill be trying a third time and if they will not resolve it, there will be a chargeback!

1. What are the two episodes per disk people talking about? Theres 5 to 7 on all of them. 2. Simpsons folks - there is no comparison. The two shows are too different. This is not a copy; its more creative and hard edged. The Simpsons is more polished; but Family Guy is funnier. (Sorry, its the truth.) 3. For a 2 1/2 season show; Ill let DVD sales and Cartoon Network ratings speak for me. It has been reported in TV Guide that Adult Swim is beating the ratings of Letterman, Leno and Kilborn (each) in 18 to 34 males. (Amazing) 4. I watch a lot of TV but I never knew Family Guy existed until it was already cancelled and they were showing the last episodes on Thursday. (2 hour blocks) If I didnt know about it; I doubt most others did. So its ratings were actually amazing. 5. DAMN FOX TO HELL!!! Fox totally screwed this show!!!!!!!

As someone posted here, this set contains 28 episodes (entire first and second season by air dates) and the unaired episode When You Wish Upon a Weinstein (which wouldve been part of the 2nd season by production number). Despite no pages having this information yet, if you check the front cover you can clearly see it states Seasons 1 & 2. These are the seasons according to air dates. Eight episodes total will have commentaries, and word has it there are other features. These features dont count towards the running time of the set. All in all an excellent series. Family Guy packed as much humor as it could in every episode without ever overdoing it. Its comedic style is very different from the Simpsons and South Park (more pop-culture oriented), but i personally find it superior and more clever. The production quality is excellent and constant from the very first season (unlike the Simpsons). Probably best of all is Seth Macfarlanes outstanding job giving the voices of Peter, Brian and Stewie. Excellent story lines with a remarkable and memorable cast of characters. Definitely my favorite animated TV show of all time. This set is the first part of a two volume collection. Unfortunately Family Guy was only three seasons long when it got canned by Fox.

I got this Movie when it first came out. Well, I have since watched it, and I must say that its just as hilarious watching it for the second, third, fourth time as it was the first. Now, as most people pointed out, this really is just 3 episodes on 1 DVD, but even then, this DVD has so much replay value, I find it hard to care. The jokes at the time were fresh, and just as random as the earlier Family Guy episodes in the first few seasons and rarely are there any flat or dull points. I especially loved the Planes, Trains, and Automobiles reference which leads to Peters new news segment on Channel 5. If you enjoy Family Guy, the earlier episodes/seasons especially, then Im sure youll love this DVD.

Other very detailed reviews already cover the episodes listing etc, so its pointless to add to the clamour. The show is a witty and darkly hilarious look at our society, and fans of the show (which really should be anyone with a couple of brain cells or more) should definitely pick up this terrific set. Ill pitch in a word about the DVD itself. The show is presented in its original 1.33:1 full-frame aspect ratio. The picture quality is good, although theres the occasional issue with jagged lines that occasionally appear on the earlier episodes (an issue with the animation itself?) The picture does offer the shows bright color palette though, vivid and well-saturated throughout. No instances of edge enhancement or pixelation appeared, as do on some of The Simpsons DVDs. The sountrack is Dolby 2.0 and my copy has subtitles in English, French and Spanish. The shows dialogue remains crisp and forward throughout, with the surround sound providing some reinforcement for music and occasional sound effects. Audio quality is superb, as sound effects remained clear (and occasionally punchy) throughout. Plus, the extras are great. Creator Seth McFarlane and various members of the cast and crew provide commentaries, there are over 20 deleted scenes provided in animatic (moving storyboards) form, the original pilot pitch (a rough, shortened version of the pilot episode), a 7-minute featurette on how the show pushed the envelope across its three seasons and a 17-minute documentary that takes a look at the overall series, from development to characters the voice talent. If you want to own a fab show, get these couple of seasons. The DVD is worth every penny and probably a little better than the 3rd season.

Better than the Simpsons, better than South Park, Family Guy was a show ahead of its time. Reporetedly, sales of this DVD have been so good, Fox is going to bring back the series. This DVD collection features the following episodes: Death Has a Shadow: Peter is fired from his job after a stag party. Afterwards, the welfare office overpays him in unemployment benefits and he must make amends to both Lois and the government. I Never Met the Dead Man: After crashing the towns satellite, Peter convinces Meg to take the blame for the towns loss of TV. Peter then learns to live without TV, until a trip with William Shatner. Chitty Chitty Death Bang: After screwing up reservations Lois made at Cheesy Charlies, Peter must make arrangements for Stewies first birthday party. Meg learns how to be popular. Mind over Murder: When Peter is forced to drink at home, he builds a bar in the basement to entice his friends over. Lois finds the attention shes starved for by singing at the bar. Zaniness follows. A Hero Sits Next Door: Peter convinces his next door neighbor to play softball at the company picnic, only to discover his neighbor, Joe, is handicapped. Peter is jealous of the attention Joe receives. Zaniness follows. The Son Also Draws: To convince Chriss boyscout troup to let him back in, the family travels to New York. But they lose their car at an Indian Casino where Peter must go on a Spirit Quest. Brian, Portrait of a Dog: Brian is frustrated when Peter treats him like a dog. Brian leaves, and is arrested and sentenced to lethal injection. Its up to Peter to save him. Peter Peter Caviar Eater: Loiss great aunt dies and leaves the family her summer home. Wealth goes to Peters head, and he has to figure a way out. Holy Crap: Peters father, a devout Catholic, comes to live with the family. Peter is unable to bond with his father, and zaniness follows. (Guest appearance by the pope). Da Boom: a Y2K horror story: bombs fly, airplanes drop from the sky, and chickens hand out coupons. Brian in Love: Brian must come to terms with his life after a series of embaressing accidents. After some psychological help, he believes hes in love with Lois. Death is a Bitch: Due to a clerical error, Death comes to take Peter. Death (played by Norm McDonald) breaks his ankle and has to stay off his feet. Peter must become death, and is ordered to kill the kids from Dawsons Creek. The King is Dead: Lois realizes her directing dream when she becomes the director of the Quahog players. But Peters meddling ruins her production of The King and I. I am Peter, Hear me Roar: Peter is forced to go to a feminist camp to get in touch with his feminine side. Lois must bring back the old Peter when he returns. If Im Dyin, Im Lyin: Peter tells the make-a-wish foundation that Chris is dying from a rare disease in order to get a show back on TV. Running Mates: Peter and Lois both run for School Board. Zaniness ensues. A Picture is Worth a Thousand Bucks: The family travels to New York when they discover Chris has real talent as a painter. Chris, however, must chose between his father or his painting. Road to Road Island: Brian goes to pick up Stewie from Stewies grandparents. But the two miss their plane and are forced to find a way back home. On the way, Brian confronts his mother. Lets go to the Hop: Licking toads becomes popular at Quahog high school. Peter goes undercover to convince the kids not to do drugs and gets a date to prom with the most popular girl in school. Damnit Janet: Stewie goes to daycare and falls for a girl. But he discovers shes only after his cookies. Lois becomes an airline stewardess, but discovers Peter is using her to take free flights across the globe. Zaniness follows. Hes too Sexy for his Fat: Chris decides to go on a diet after being mistaken for a van. Peter decides to get plastic surgery. E Peterbus Unium: Due to a zoning error, the familys house is not a part of the United States. Peter finds he is not respected at the U.N., so he invades his neighbors house to annex his pool. The family comes under seige from the U.S. Army. The Story on Page One: Meg joins the school newspaper in order to have extra curricular activities for college. But Peter switches her story with a story that Luke Perry is gay. Luke Perry ensues. Wasted Talent: Peter wins the golden ticket to tour the Pautuckett Pat breweries. Lois discovers Peter can win the paino talent show, if hes drunk. Stewie requests Peter play the sad walking away music from the Hulk TV show. Fore, Fathers: Peter tries to teach Chris how to be responsible. He then tries to teach Clevelands son how to play golf. He fails. Some episodes have commentary with Seth McFarlane and various other writers, directors, or actors (Seth himself did the voice of Peter, Brian, Stewie, and Quagmire). The commentary is hilarious, but its only on a few of the episodes. No doubt, this is some of the funniest stuff youll ever see on DVD. If you even remotely like Simpsons, the Critic, or South Park, you should definately pick up this DVD.

You get the movies on DVD, Blu Ray and digital copies. One of my DVD versions would not play on any of my players. Too much hassle to send them all back. Especially since I watch the Blu Ray versions. Other buyers may want to check every disc just in case they think that is important. As for the content, I am a Family Guy fan so I liked them all. However, Its a Trap is about as good as Return of the Jedi compared to the first two Star Wars movies. In other words, slightly dissapointing but with some good moments.