Members Rhiannon Posted March 17, 2007 Members Share Posted March 17, 2007 Linky Poo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scotty Posted March 17, 2007 Members Share Posted March 17, 2007 "'Family Guy,' like 'The Carol Burnett Show,' is famous for its pop culture parodies and satirical jabs at celebrities. We are surprised that Ms. Burnett, who has made a career of spoofing others on television, would go so far as to sue 'Family Guy' for a simple bit of comedy," said 20th Century Fox Television spokesman Chris Alexander. I think that quote right there says it all IMO. I can remember seeing that seeing, however I can't remember which episode of Family Guy it is from. I have always really liked Carol Burnett, but I also like Family Guy.....and I think this whole thing is silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JER Soaps Fan Posted March 17, 2007 Members Share Posted March 17, 2007 Scotty, this whole thing IS silly. And frankly? I don't believe Ms. Burnett has even ONE leg to stand on, figuratively speaking. Parody is protected speech. "Family" guy is one huge parody. The judge will literally LAUGH Burnett out of court because it's media law 101! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scotty Posted March 17, 2007 Members Share Posted March 17, 2007 I guess it's okay for her to spoof others, but if someone spoofs her there's a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JER Soaps Fan Posted March 17, 2007 Members Share Posted March 17, 2007 Honestly, one or two guest appearances on "Desperate Housewives" and this broad thinks she can become a DIVA. Get over yourself, GIRL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scotty Posted March 17, 2007 Members Share Posted March 17, 2007 Well she is a TV legend, but still... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Drew Posted March 17, 2007 Members Share Posted March 17, 2007 Your time will come Burnett! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JER Soaps Fan Posted March 17, 2007 Members Share Posted March 17, 2007 SO true, Drew. And you know the real jewel in all of this? She's SUING "FAMILY GUY." Think about it: they're going to TRASH her on that show. Just watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scotty Posted March 17, 2007 Members Share Posted March 17, 2007 ^^Hahaha! Then Stewie can say "Victory is mine!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Drew Posted March 17, 2007 Members Share Posted March 17, 2007 honestly. Pay the !@#$%^&*] the two mill, they give that away on gameshows. Then rip her apart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scotty Posted March 17, 2007 Members Share Posted March 17, 2007 Hahahahaha! Now there's a plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mason Posted March 17, 2007 Members Share Posted March 17, 2007 I can already see a good long segment of the show dedicated solely to tearing down Carol Burnett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scotty Posted March 17, 2007 Members Share Posted March 17, 2007 Oh me too....and you know they'll do it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members R!ck Posted March 17, 2007 Members Share Posted March 17, 2007 Carol was a DIVA a long long time before Desperate Housewives. And she did WIN a lawsuit against The National Enquirer for defamation of character because they reported that she was drunk and disorderly at a celebrity function. If they had parodied Carol herself, there would have been nothing she could have done. But since they used her trademark animated character "Charwoman" she does have a case for misappropriation of name and likeness & trademark violation. No way she'll win violation of privacy, and/or copyright infringement. At any rate, It makes her look like a bitter ole hag. Lighten up Carol, it's spoof comedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scotty Posted March 18, 2007 Members Share Posted March 18, 2007 I agree Rick.....Carol Burnett was a diva and a legend lllllooooooooooonnnnnnngggggggggg before she appeared on Desperate Housewives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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