'American Dad':
American Dad premiered on February 6, 2005. Currently in its fourth season on Fox, American Dad is part of the animated block on Sunday nights.Premise:
American Dad is an animated comedy that centers on Stan Smith, an agent for the CIA. The show's humor comes from the juxtaposition of Stan's conservative nature with his family's needs. Stan ignores the affections of his wife, though she is coveted from afar by Klaus, the goldfish. Hayley is always at odds with her father, Stan, whether they're fighting about the environment or tolerance. Steve, Stan's son, and Roger, the alien, are usually concocting get-rich-quick schemes or escape plans.- American Dad Season One Episode Guide
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Characters:
Stan Smith is the conservative CIA agent who fumbles more often than he scores. Francine is his attractive and very forgiving wife. Hayley is their liberal daughter. Steve is their nerdy, but clever, son. Roger is the alien Stan rescued from Area 51. Klaus is their goldfish who talks with a German accent.Creators:
American Dad was created by Seth MacFarlane, who also created Family Guy. Mike Barker and Matt Weitzman serve as co-creators and executive producers.My Two Cents:
Bluntly, I really like American Dad. Unfortunately, American Dad is getting the same treatment by Fox Futurama received. The show seems to be the neglected step-child, receiving very little coverage and moving around time slots like a hockey puck.American Dad deserves a consistent time slot and as much promotion as MacFarlane's first show, Family Guy. Though the style of animation is the same, the humor is much more grounded and of-the-moment. American Dad takes on issues involving our government, our political views and other hot topics.
You won't find flashbacks full of pop culture references on American Dad. But you will find smart, witty dialgue and clever plot set-ups. It's worth seeking out on Fox's schedule and on DVD.
