Microsoft has signed a deal with Fox to sponsor a variety show produced by “Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane. The special show, named “Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex’s Almost Live Comedy Show”, will air on November 8 in the US.
The show will feature no commercial ad time, no network promotions and no commercial breaks — and instead will feature unique humor with original animation, live-action performances of “Family Guy’s” most memorable musical numbers, comedy sketches and surprise celebrity guests. It’s expected the sketches will focus on simplifying your PC and how easy and fast Windows 7 is to use.
“We’re working with FOX on innovative brand integrations that will show how the power and simplicity of Windows 7 can enhance the content FOX viewers love,” said Gayle Troberman, general manager of consumer engagement and advertising at Microsoft. “We have simplified the PC with Windows 7, and together with FOX, we’re simplifying entertainment.”
The 30 min special will be airing Sunday, Nov. 8, at 8:30 p.m. EST and PST.
2 Trackbacks / Pingbacks for this entry:
[...] you may remember, Microsoft recently announced that a Windows 7 branded episode of Family Guy would be airing in the U.S. on November 8. In a surprise twist, Microsoft has now dropped support [...]
[...] the launch of Windows 7, Microsoft teamed up with Fox to air a Family Guy episode to help create more buzz about the product prior to the launch. Not [...]