"Simpsons" Producer Takes A Swipe At 'Family Guy's' Seth MacFarlane

[Brian Damage]

A "Simpsons" producer took a rare public swipe at "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane.

At the long-running comedy's Comic-Con panel, a fan asked a question referencing MacFarlane's three successful shows that bracket "Simpsons" on Fox's Sunday night lineup ("Family Guy," "American Dad" and "The Cleveland Show").

"Seth MacFarlane has one show three times," said "Simpsons" writer/executive producer Matt Selman.


Fans gave one of those "ohhhh-you're-causing-trouble" noises.

"Simpons" creator Matt Groening didn't react, though earlier referenced MacFarlane himself when asked whether he would choose the "Simpsons" or "Futurama" if only he could have created one show.

"American Dad," he said.

Asked about Selman's line later that afternoon, MacFarlane dropped into a noble-sounding character voice and said, "While I disagree with what you're saying, I'll defend to the death your right to say it."

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