Family Guy star Patrick Warburton reveals why he’s stopped apologizing for being on the popular animated series.
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As reported by ScreenRant, Family Guy star Patrick Warburton recently revealed why he’s stopped apologizing for being on the popular animated series. Family Guy, which has now accumulated 21 seasons and more than 400 episodes, was created by comedy writer Seth MacFarlane back in 1999. The animated series takes place in the fictional city of Quahog, Rhode Island, and follows the Griffin family. On the show, Warburton plays Joe Swanson, a paraplegic police officer who lives next door to the Griffins.
Recently, while chatting with Fox News, the actor reflected on his role in the animated series and revealed why he no longer apologizes for being a part of Family Guy. During his talk with the outlet, Warburton spoke about Seinfeld, voicing his Family Guy character for almost 300 episodes, and his recent personal milestone of raising over $4.7 million for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during his 13th annual celebrity golf tournament, The Warburton. In total, the actor has raised more than $26 million for the children’s hospital.
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While reflecting on Seinfeld (a series in which Warburton appeared as the character Puddy), the actor stated that he believes that the world now takes itself “too seriously” and noted that he thinks that there needs to be an outlet for comedy.
Stating that he believes that Seinfeld jokes are untouchable, the actor said, “I think that’s why the show’s in perpetual syndication and people love it. There’s always, you know, the way things change, and this and that… what would fly today? What flew yesterday can’t fly today.”
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Patrick Warburton Said That “We Need Humor in Our Lives”
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Warburton continued, “I used to apologize for being on ‘Family Guy,’ and I apologize no more because this world is in horrible need of satire. Everybody takes themselves too seriously, and… I think in many ways become an overwhelming mess. But we need humor in our lives, and we need love and humor, acceptance. It’s all rather simple.”
As noted by SR, MacFarlane’s animated series allowed for scenes that would not have been possible with a live-action sitcom. With Family Guy, the Ted director has been able to push various boundaries with its use of comedy.
Still, despite its controversial humor, Family Guy was an instant hit. However, the series’ politically incorrect adult-focused comedy did face complaints regarding the show’s content not long after the animated series first aired. Additionally, Family Guy has been canceled on two separate occasions (though the cancellations were primarily related to time-slot problems). Still, audiences’ positive response to reruns and DVD sales brought Family Guy back for subsequent seasons.
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