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Family Guy Viewer Mail 1

Written by unknown and directed by Scott Wood

In this episode, presented by Stewie and Brian, we are presented with three independent stories based upon suggestions by viewers (or so the episode claims): in the first part Peter finds a genie who gives him three wishes; in the second part the Griffin's gain super-powers after a truck carry radioactive waste crashes outside of their home; in the final part we get a glimpse into the lives of the citizens of Quahog when they were kids.

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Episode number: 321
Production number: 3ACX12
Season: Season 3 (2001/2002)

First broadcast:
Thursday February 14, 2002

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Cultural references

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Blair WarnerCharacter from the television show ``Facts of Life``
Britney SpearsPeter morphs into Britney Spears during this episode. Britney Spears being the popular American pop singer.
Catherine Zeta-JonesCatherine Zeta-Jones (Britain's most hated celebrity) is at the Hollywood party.
DatelineWeekly evening info-tainment news program. Known for ``special reports`` that play off of it`s viewer`s emotions.
Dharma and GregThe canned laughter that Stewie is using at the start of the episode comes from Dharma and Greg.
Disney WorldThe family go to Disney World.
Emily DickinsonFamous 19th century poet.
Facts of LifePopular 80s television show about housekeeper Mrs. Garret who takes a job as schoolkeeper at a school for young women.
Fantastic 4The second part is clearly a reference to the Fantastic 4
Gene ShalitGene Shalit is a frequent contributor to NBC News’ "Today" program.
Goldie HawnFamous actress that played the ``Sock it to me girl`` on 60s variety show ``Rowan & Martin`s Laugh-In.``
HMOAn HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) is a type of health insurance provider that is notoriously picky regarding what types of medical procedures it will aprove.
HollywoodPeter discovers that all the waste and sewerage gets sent to Hollywood.
Justin TimberlakeLead singer in the group N`Sync.
Kelly RipaEx-Soap opera star. Replaced Kathy Lee Gifford as co-host of day-time talk show ``LIVE with Regis and Kelly`` in early 2001.
Learning AnnexA sort of club that hosts classes and lectures from celebrities. The cover topics from buisness to acting to comedy.
LymphomaA type of cancer that attacks the lymphatic system.
MartiniThe super fast Brian keeps stealing the woman's Martini (one of Brian's favorite drinks).
Mary WorthA comic strip soap opera with weekly publications. One of the longest running comics in history having started in 1938.
Michael DouglasFamous American actor. Recently married to his significantly younger bride, Cathrine Zeta-Jones.
Michael EisnerChairman and CEO of Walt Disney Productions
Michael WinslowThe voice guy from the Police Academy films appears in the episode.
Mrs Garret's bosumReference to Mrs Garret's bosum is made, Mrs Garret being from the classic Facts of Life show from 1979.
N'SyncThe boy band N'Sync are playing Quahog
Pro Wrestler GoldbergPro Wrestler Goldberg guest voices as the guy who threatens the boneless Peter in the first part of this episode.
Red Badge of CourageFamous novel about the civil-war.
Scooby DooThe Scooby Doo gang are in the haunted house.
SepsisMedical term for the reaction by the immune system to trauma to internal organs. Ranges from inflamation to death.
Seseame StreetBrian and Peter are watching the Count count bats.
Silly PuttyThis weird clay substance popular with kids is mentioned by Chris as a likeness to his boneless father.
SuperherosThe concept of superheros such as those from the Marvel / DC comics is made in this episode.
The Little RascalsA clear reference to this 1950's television show.
The Newlywed GameA popular 60`s daytime game show. Newly married couples tried to answer questions to see which couple knew the most about their partners.
The Queen of England
The ViewA daytime talk show geared towards women.
TobleroneN'Sync are eating Toblerone.
Troll DollsPeter uses his morphing ability to turn into a toy troll that was very popular in the sixties. They made somewhat of a comeback again in the early nineties.
X-MenMeg's ability to grow her fingernails echoes Wolverine's adamantium claws. Of course, like most things about Meg, it's inferior to everything else.
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The young Death in this episode is wearing a T-shirt with the slogan: "Smoke Cigarettes".
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Characters (and voice credits)

CharacterVoiceNotes
Brian GriffinSeth MacFarlane
Chris GriffinSeth Green
DeathAdam CarollaThis episode features Death as a child.
Lois GriffinAlex Borstein
Meg GriffinMila Kunis
Mort GoldmanJohn G BrennanA young Mort appears in this episode.
Peter GriffinSeth MacFarlane
Stewie GriffinSeth MacFarlane

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