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Zoneboy · 02-29-2008, 10:02 AM

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LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "Family Guy's" henpecked husband Cleveland Brown might be getting his own show.

The Fox network and the show's producer, 20th Century Fox TV, are developing a spin-off from their hit animated series centered on Peter Griffin's bathtub-accident-prone neighbor, sources said.

The project, tentatively titled "Cleveland," is being written by "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane, Mike Henry -- a writer/producer who voices Cleveland -- and Rich Appel, an executive producer on MacFarlane's other Fox cartoon, "American Dad."

Cleveland, who plays off black stereotypes, is the most levelheaded among Griffin's trio of friends. He's also pushed around by his wife.

Once canceled by Fox, "Family Guy" triumphantly returned on the network in 2005. It is Fox's top-rated comedy and has grown into a $1 billion franchise with red-hot DVD and merchandise sales.

Fox executives have made it a priority to find another hit animated comedy to complement their Sunday comedy lineup. They have several cartoons in the works, including an animated version of the 2003 short-lived live-action comedy "The Pitts." In addition to "Cleveland," Fox is also developing a spin-off of the drama series "Prison Break," set at a female prison.

TJL · 02-29-2008, 10:17 AM

A spinoff with Cleveland, huh?

Sounds interesting. I hope they surround him with a good supporting cast.

friendsfan77 · 02-29-2008, 04:42 PM

I love Cleveland's character, but I'm a bit skittish about this working.

MrRetro_08 · 02-29-2008, 09:02 PM

That would be interesting to see

Scoobiedoo30 · 03-01-2008, 02:25 AM

I hope that FOX does do the Clevland Spin-off

Brian Damage · 03-01-2008, 10:35 AM

Sounds interesting, I really like the Cleveland Brown character.

MrCleveland · 03-01-2008, 12:13 PM

Cleveland should move to Cleveland.

TJL · 03-01-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MrCleveland

Cleveland should move to Cleveland.

I wonder what they're going to do with him? I guess he's going to leave Rhode Island.

Scoobiedoo30 · 03-01-2008, 12:36 PM

I been hoping that they would do a spin-off Series for Family Guy

GeorgiaboyJeff! · 03-03-2008, 01:18 PM

Cleveland is a good supporting character but I don't think he's interesting enough to have a spin-off starring him and less they do some very dramatic changes to the character to make him funny. It would be interesting to look into his life more though.

I guess with him having his own show.. I wonder if his appearances on Family Guy will cease?

An 80s Guy · 03-03-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiaboyJeff!

Cleveland is a good supporting character but I don't think he's interesting enough to have a spin-off starring him and less they do some very dramatic changes to the character to make him funny. It would be interesting to look into his life more though.

I guess with him having his own show.. I wonder if his appearances on Family Guy will cease?

I doubt he'll make any more appearances on "Family Guy" after his new show starts unless it fails.If they make a couple of minor changes to the character it might work.I'll at least watch the pilot episode.

EmoJoe · 03-03-2008, 06:15 PM

this could be interesting. he's a hilarious character, lol.

needles1987 · 03-07-2008, 06:39 PM

I'd watch it.

02-29-2008, 10:02 AM	#1
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GeorgiaboyJeff! Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 25, 2002 Posts: 664	Cleveland is a good supporting character but I don't think he's interesting enough to have a spin-off starring him and less they do some very dramatic changes to the character to make him funny. It would be interesting to look into his life more though. I guess with him having his own show.. I wonder if his appearances on Family Guy will cease?

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03-07-2008, 06:39 PM	#13
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