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Brian Wallows & Peter's Swallows

Written by Allison Adler and directed by Dan Povenmire

Brian, depressed over bad luck in love, is convicted of DUI and sentenced to care for an ornery old woman whose past comes to the attention of celebrity watcher A.J. Benza. Meanwhile, Peter grows a beard, which displeases Lois (who isn't alone in thinking that it's for the birds).

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Episode number: 317
Production number: 3ACX03
Season: Season 3 (2001/2002)

First broadcast:
Thursday January 17, 2002

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Cultural references

Cultural references from Brian Wallows & Peter's Swallows.

ReferenceDetails
9-11During Brian's song (not the movie), Brian draws torot cards of several disasters, including 9-11
A.J. BenzaHost of E! Mysteries and Scandals.
Carmen"Habenara" from the Spanish opera Carmen is sung by Pearl.
Coppertone Suntan Lotion
Corey FeldmanDuring Brian's song (not the movie), Brian shows a "Vote Corey 2004" poster after referring to actor-gone-president, Ronald Reagen.
Don Giovanni by MozartBrian describes seeing Don Giovanni to his date at the beginning of the show and she has no idea what he's talking about.
E! Mysteries and ScandalsA weekly ``documentary`` covering the many scandals in Hollywood. Hosted by A.J. Benza.
George W. BushPresident of the United States (2000 - ????). Seen on one of the ``end of the world`` cards during the ``You`ve got a lot to see`` musical number.
Grizzly AdamsMain character in a movie and later a television show called ``The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams.``
James GarnerActor who played James Rockford in the 70s television show ``The Rockford Files``
Jerry SpringerDuring Brian's song (not the movie) one of Brian's tarot cards reveals the Jerry Springer Show. This was an edit to what originally had President Bush, but Bush's face can be seen on the card on Cartoon Network reruns and the DVD.
Johnny DeppFamous American actor. The dream guy of many teenaged girls.
JonBenet RamseyThe 6 year-old victim of a murder that her parents were accused of. Peter vows to her parents that he will find her killer.
Kevin Pollack
Knowledge is PowerThe Knowledge is Power program is the group behind many cheesy commercials in the mid nineties that ended with everyone showting ``because knowledge is power!``
Laser Rock ShowLasers draw text and patterns in sync with music to a seated crowd.
Lonely Number song
Louis ArmstrongMeg mentions this jazz musican during the song.
Neil ArmstrongDiane Simmons refers to Neil Armstrong during the song.
OprahA popular talk show host.
Paul HarveyLong time news radio host.
Pee-Wee Herman
PotsyA character from ``Happy Days.``
Richard Greco
Ronald ReagenSee "Corey Feldman" reference.
Sandy DuncanCleveland refers to her glass eye during the song.
School House RockDr. Goodman tells the Griffins (after explaining all the stuff about the white-rumped swallow) that it's great to learn. The diners behind him shout "'Cause knowledge is power!" right afterwards. This was part of the intro to School House Rock.
Star Wars / Boba FettWhen Peter can't remember the name "Meg" he calls one of the baby birds Boba Fett.
The Miracle WorkerThe binary scene.
The Music ManJonas' piano exercise is the same as Amerilis' exercise from the old musical. Also, Lois and Brian argue to the rhythm like Marian and her mother.
Three Dog Night / One Is the Lonliest NumberThe song at the Laser Rock show is "One Is the Lonliest Number".
ThundercatsNeil Goldman refers to this cartoon series.
TNTFairly low budget cable network. Notorious for cheesy made-for-tv movies.
Wolly WillyThis old child's toy appears in the courtroom.
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Characters (and voice credits)

CharacterVoiceNotes
Adam West (Mayor)Adam West
Brian GriffinSeth MacFarlane
Chris GriffinSeth Green
Cleveland BrownMike Henry
Diane SimmonsLori Alan
Dr. KaplanSam Waterston
Joe SwansonPatrick Warburton
JonasUNKNOWNJonas has lost his blond hair and gone brown since his last appearance, his piano playing seems to have improved too in this episode.
JudgeUNKNOWN
Lois GriffinAlex Borstein
Meg GriffinMila Kunis
Pearl BurtonAlex Borstein
Peter GriffinSeth MacFarlane
Quagmire (Glen Quagmire)Seth MacFarlane
Stewie GriffinSeth MacFarlane
Tom TuckerSeth MacFarlane

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