Carol Burnett Sues "Family Guy"

Carol Burnett Sues "Family Guy"

Posted by hailbizzybee 1007 days ago
Full Story: http://www.tmz.com/2007/03/16/carol-burnett-sues-o...
Comedian Carol Burnett is suing the FOX comedy "Family Guy" for using one of Burnett's signature characters and an altered version of her theme music without permission.

In a lawsuit filed in federal court yesterday, Burnett alleges that FOX requested permission to use "Carol's Theme" -- the theme music from "The Carol Burnett Show" -- in an episode of "Family Guy." When permission was denied, the lawsuit claims that FOX then went back and had the show rewritten to "disparage Ms. Burnett using Ms. Burnett's signature ear tug."In the episode titled "Peterotica," the main character on "Family Guy," Peter, goes into a porn shop and remarks how clean it is. One of his friends says it is clean because "Carol Burnett works part-time as a janitor." The lawsuit says the camera then cuts to one of Burnett's signature characters from her TV show -- "Charwoman" -- wearing her "trademarked blue bonnet, bucket and mop" and "a slightly altered version of 'Carol's Theme' is playing."
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  • serbishpwincesz
    arr deii gona cancel family guy noww,,
    wottaa bitch,, daTT chikk,,
    OMG!! it`ss jus a friiKenn character!!
    posted by serbishpwincesz 1006 days ago
  • Bwanen
    Screw this bitch she doesnt no wat she's on about!!! FAMILY GUY RULEZ!!!
    posted by Bwanen 1006 days ago
  • himenovixen
    it's parody, hello, parody is legal. sheesh.
    posted by himenovixen 1006 days ago
  • rockstar042003
    Everything was slightly alterd...so there for its not illegal, nor is it plagarism. Family guys Effen' Rocks 'it will not be brought down over some stupid bitch who cant take a joke!
    posted by rockstar042003 1007 days ago
  • ianhawthorn
    family guy makes fun of everything and everyone who cares HOLLY SHIT5
    posted by ianhawthorn 1007 days ago
  • MonPhilli
    wow. that woman needs her head testing. so what if they used it without permission? it's publicity isnt it? get over it. god.
    posted by MonPhilli 1007 days ago
  • isthereanysense
    can sum1 tell me when the next season is out on dvd?
    posted by isthereanysense 1007 days ago
  • laughurheartout
    she's such a lawsuitmainac
    posted by laughurheartout 1007 days ago
  • dasoulchild
    It only makes her look like she has no sense of humor. Dissing family guy will only serve to undermine her rich comedy carrer with the huge Family Guy following... currently on the cutting edge of american comedy. She should tred carefully... if she turns it into a "they dont like me" thing its not worth the effort. She does have the right to sue for compensation for her controbution to the show but she should beware of the cost that might have to her legacy.
    posted by dasoulchild 1007 days ago
  • Fyrmer
    Sue the bastards!
    posted by Fyrmer 1007 days ago
  • who gives a shit lol
    posted by valentine92361 1007 days ago
  • that is dumb just cuz of one character that is so fucking messed
    posted by averyjohnson7pizza 1007 days ago
  • Peter, goes into a porn shop and remarks how clean it is. One of his friends says it is clean because "Carol Burnett works part-time as a janitor." LMAO

    What a snot. She needs to get over it.
    posted by Ophelia101 1007 days ago
  • that is so gay
    posted by driedoftears114 1007 days ago
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