Linked by Jordan Spencer Cunningham on Wed 14th Oct 2009 23:18 UTC
Those who enjoy the popular television show will be happy to know that November 8, 2009 will feature a variety show from the makers of Family Guy, and it will play for its entire allotted time without any commercial interruption-- courtesy of Microsoft. The company has made a deal with Fox to have Windows 7 propaganda integrated into a special entitled "Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex's Almost Live Comedy Show," which will include varied live-action Family Guy musical performances, animated shorts, and celebrity guest appearances. Just how the show will be used to advertise Windows 7 is unclear, but the folks at Microsoft say that "you'll see us deeply integrated into the content... you'll hear a lot about how Windows 7 can help you simplify your PC -- it's simple, fast and easy to use." So sit back in the lazy chair on November 8th, take a bite out of your Windows-branded toast, and enjoy.
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I'll definitely be doing something else that day! If they can buy a 1/2 hour show, then we are in the final days. I'm pretty sure that's one of the seven seals we just heard break, according to scripture, Bill and windows 7 will now bring peace to the whole planet....
O.k., that was my best attempt at family show humor... and it was lame!
p.s. I hope that little oriental girl is on the show and has an epic battle with Stewie...
RE: thanks for the heads up..
by darknexus on Wed 14th Oct 2009 23:56 UTC
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RE: thanks for the heads up..
by bugjacobs on Thu 15th Oct 2009 00:32 UTC
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I just lost all respect for that show. Thats not an anti-microsoft thing, I would lose respect for any show that sells it self JUST to sell a product.
I agree. Product placement is one thing, but shilling for a company blatantly is another altogether. I like to at least TRY to keep my ads separate from my shows.
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This commercial will probably rank close to the Microsoft commercial with Seinfeld in irrelevancy.
I bet it won't be anywhere near as awesome as their Windows 386 promo vid ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swFlU-FKg30 ) or their Win95 promo vid ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GWQgb015Lc ).
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looked the episode of Family guy where Carter made Bill Gates cry about the Zune.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXCRUE4Bip8 
Neither the simpsons or family guy are funny anymore, much prefer American Dad or Code Monkeys
