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Brian Does Hollywood (2)

Written by Gary Janetti and directed by Gavin Dell

In the conclusion of a two-part story line, Brian leaves Quahog for Hollywood in order to write films. When the Griffins visit him in Los Angeles, he desperately takes the first job offered to him in order to impress them - and finds himself directing a porno. Faced with fame and loneliness in his new field, Brian realizes that every dog needs a home. Stewie goes on "Kids Say the Darndest Things".

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Episode number: 302
Production number: 2ACX20
Season: Season 3 (2001/2002)

First broadcast:
Wednesday July 18, 2001

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Cultural references

Cultural references from Brian Does Hollywood (2).

ReferenceDetails
Action films genreThe "Previously on Family Guy…" scene.
Alfred Hitchcock
AstroglideStewie: "Does anyone smell Astroglide?"
Bang the Drum SlowlyThe porn film producer compares his film to this one.
Bill CosbySee "Kids Say the Darndest Things" reference.
CatsThe musical that Peter disrupts with his car.
CBSKids Say the Darndest Things is being recorded at the CBS studios in Hollywood.
Charles Manson / Sharon TatePeter walks into a room with Charles Manson and some other people and says, ``Hey Guys! Guess what!? I was just invited to a party at Sharon Tate`s house! You guys can come, but you have to promise not to embarass me...``. Making a reference to Charles Manson and his cult killing Sharon Tate. This bizarre scene implies that Peter was responsible for the death of Sharon Tate.
Dennis RodmanSee "Rosanne" reference.
Disney LandMichael Eisner tells Brian to visit Disney Land (see "Michael Eisner" reference).
Eddie Murphy
Filipino immigrantJasper mentions his Filipino boyfriend
Freak ShowsStewie mentions feeling bad that he hasn't bought a ticket to look at Tom Tucker's son (the upside down head boy).
FrisbeeBrian throws a frisbee at Peter and it cuts Peter's head in two.
Ghost DadStewie mentions this Bill Cosby film.
Halle BerryBrian wants Berry for a part in the film he's written the script for.
Hollywood
Jack NicholsonBrian gets a prank call from someone claiming to be Nicholson.
Jenna JamesonJenna Jameson (porn star) features in the episode and Is kidnapped by Peter.
Joan Rivers and daughter MelissaBrian is interviewed by Joan Rivers outside the Adult Movie Awards.
Keanu ReevesBrian starts to talk with Keanu Reeves at the Hollywood party, when a woodpeck lands on Keanu's head and starts tapping.
Kevin Costner
Kids Say the Darndest ThingsStewie appears on this show hosted by Bill Cosby.
L.A.P.D.
MadonnaSee "Rosanne" reference.
Miami ViceIn the "Previously on Family Guy…" part Peter and Cleveland appear as two cops (white and black), a parody of Miami Vice.
Michael DouglasSee "Rosanne" reference.
Michael EisnerBrian helps wash Michael Eisner's car (he owns most of Disney).
Michael JacksonSee "Rosanne" reference.
MuppetsStewie has sex with a Miss Piggy stuffed toy.
OprahBrian - "Looks like Oprah's off the wagon again."
Paramount
Porn movies
Raging BullBrian mentions the 1980 film "Raging Bull" starring Robert De Niro at the Hollywood party.
Rob LoweStewie is talking about Lowe with the make-up guy.
Robert De NiroBrian acknowledges the movie actor Robert De Niro at the showbiz party, calling him Bobby.
RosanneRosanne, Dennis Rodman, Michael Douglas, Madonna, Whoopi Goldberg and Michael Jackson can all be seen in the background of the Hollywood party that Brian works at.
Samuel L. JacksonJackson is filming a scene with Jenna Jameson for Brian's porn film.
Sex In The CityJasper makes a joke about this show.
Star Wars / John WillamsJohn Williams who wrote the music for Star Wars and other motion pictures is one of the nominees for best musical score at the adult movie awards.
StarbucksSome guys find Brian's script at a Starbucks.
TelemarketingPeter receives a call on his cell phone from telemarketing in the restaurant.
The Tonight Show
Val Kilmer
Whoopi GoldbergSee "Rosanne" reference.
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Episode notes

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Note
One of the nominees for best musical score at the Adult Movie Awards is Walter Murphy, the guy that writes the music for Family Guy.
When seated in line for Stewie's audition, Peter's suit starts out blue, and then turns out grey on the next shot. Then when Peter walks into the room he is wearing his usual green pants and white shirt!
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Characters (and voice credits)

CharacterVoiceNotes
Bill CosbyUNKNOWNStewie appears on a television show which Bill Cosby is presenting.
Brian GriffinSeth MacFarlane
Chris GriffinSeth Green
Jake TuckerSeth MacFarlane
JasperSeth MacFarlane
Keanu ReevesUNKNOWN
Lois GriffinAlex Borstein
Meg GriffinMila Kunis
Peter GriffinSeth MacFarlane
Stewie GriffinSeth MacFarlane

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