Microsoft pull sponsorship of MacFarlane and Borstein special

Variety is reporting that Microsoft have pulled there sponsorship of Fox’s Seth MacFarlane and Alex Borstein special to be aired on November 8th. The comedy/variety special, Family Guy Presents: Seth and Alex’s Almost Live Comedy Show, was due to air free of commercial breaks due to special in show branding of Windows 7; however, Microsoft have withdrawn from the arrangement due to concerns over the show’s content: “We initially chose to participate in the Seth and Alex variety show based on the audience composition and creative humor of ‘Family Guy,’ but after reviewing an early version of the variety show, it became clear that the content was not a fit with the Windows brand,” said a Microsoft spokeswoman. “We continue to have a good partnership with Fox, Seth MacFarlane and Alex Borstein and are working with them in other areas. We continue to believe in the value of brand integrations and partnerships between brands, media companies and talent.”

Fox still plans on airing the show which was recorded the other week, but are looking for a new sponsor. The special will feature as part of an evening dedicated to Seth MacFarlane’s shows on Sunday November 8th, including two new episodes of Family Guy.