American Dad! producers sound genuinely surprised to make it to 400 episodes
"I was stunned when I was told that we were going back," co-creator Matt Weitzman said when he learned that Fox had saved the series from cancellation at TBS.
Fox's animated series American Dad! is set to debut its 400th episode, leaving the show's creators genuinely surprised. Co-creator Matt Weitzman recounted the moment when he was told the show would return for a 22nd season, after TBS decided it was done with it the previous year. Weitzman expressed his shock, stating that he was "stunned" when he learned of the show's impending return.
He described his reaction as a mix of disbelief and excitement, saying, "I was giddy and laughing for three days about it. It was insane that it really happened, and we got to go back to home base."
Weitzman also expressed his eagerness to continue the show, stating, "As long as people keep on wanting it, there's no reason for us not to do it." He added, "The show really doesn't want to die," acknowledging that it's the audience's enthusiasm that keeps the series alive. Weitzman also noted that co-creator Seth MacFarlane's involvement is crucial to the show's continuation, as he is the owner of their production company and the voice of two popular characters.
Contrasting Weitzman's surprise, co-showrunner Brian Boyle revealed that he had been confident about the show's return. Boyle said, "I just thought it would come back it’s such a good show." He claimed that he stopped looking for work when he knew the show wouldn't be canceled, adding, "You can quote me on that!"
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