Digital Spy are reporting that government officials in Venezuela have threatened TV networks with fines if they do not remove Family Guy from their schedules. Justice minister Tareck El Aissami claimed that the show advocates drug use citing an episode of which seemingly promotes the legalisation of marijuna.
Networks that ignore the ban will be financially penalised.
Buckimion on Friday September 25, 2009 at 03:06:52 PM said:
From the AP:
“The government of President Hugo Chavez is preparing to impose new regulations on cable television. Among other rules, cable providers could be forced to carry Chavez’s frequent speeches.”
Take Family Guy, but for gawds sake, no more speeches. :)
jessie on Sunday September 27, 2009 at 04:10:02 PM said:
that is some bull crap!!!
Jamie m on Monday September 28, 2009 at 06:58:44 AM said:
i live in the uk and this story has been all over the bbc three news show 60secs laughed my head off when i heard.this will just make the show even more famous around the world.By the way family guy is the best show ever