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PTV

Written by Alec Sulkin and Wellesley Wild and directed by Dan Povenmire

After a controversial mishap occurs during a live broadcast, the FCC begins to censor all of Peter's favorite television shows. Peter retaliates by creating his own TV station "PTV" which he operates out of the Griffin home. Peter and Brian create some edgy hits for the station, until the FCC shows up and starts to regulate their everyday life.

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PTV on DVD

Episode number: 414
Production number: 4ACX17
Season: Season 4 (2005/2006)

First broadcast:
Sunday November 6, 2005

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Cultural references

Cultural references from PTV.

ReferenceDetails
ACME corp.Peter remembers his job at ACME corp, and his encounter with Wile E. Coyote
All in the FamilyArchie and Edith are dressed as KKK members and burn a cross on the Jefferson's front lawn
BaywatchOne of the lifeguards are featured on Peter's Side Boob Hour
Ben HurWhen Stewie is riding his big wheel in the title sequence, Stewie is racing two chariots like in Ben Hur
Benedict ArnoldPeter refers to him when trying to make a joke about Lois' scrambled eggs
Bob HopeBob Hope comes back to life and dies in a tragic motorcycle accident
Bobby's WorldIn the title sequence, stewie rides his big wheel through all sorts of places like the title sequence of Bobby's World. He even rides through Bobby's house.
Charles MingusQuagmire features his Jazz music on his show, Midnight Q
David Hyde PierceCo-star on TV's "Frasier". His trouser malfunction during the Emmys incites the FCC to do more censoring.
DoomThe video game Stewie rides through is Doom.
DrainoPeter gives the kid he babysits a bottle of Draino along with other dangerous things
Emmy AwardsPeter lays down the red carpet to prepare for the Emmy's which he ends up missing
Family GuyClips of previous Family Guy episodes are shown during Peter's song about the FCC
FCCThis government funded commission censors TV and later on, censors real life
G.I. JoeThe head of the FCC is none other than Cobra Commander, the head of Cobra, the evil group from G.I. Joe.
Gay Pride ParadeWhen Stewie is riding his big wheel in the title sequence, he rides through a Gay Pride Parade
Gewher 43George Bush is seen with this rifle at the American army base in Vietnam
GodspellMeg is in this play, which cause Peter to miss the Emmy Awards
Happy Days / Joanie Loves Chachie / Laverne & ShirleyPeter introduces his new television channel and these are the tapes featured in his collection in the background
Howard SternA quick clip of Peter on the Howard Stern show is displayed during the FCC song
Indiana JonesStewie's fight with the Arabs quoting "don't ever let me find you in quohag", is a reference to "Indiana Jones" in the last crusade when Indy is yelling at the guys on the train
JackassFrom the DVD version of the episode: Douchebags is a parody of Jackass featuring Peter and Cleveland.
Jackie MasonChris imitates this comic because his mind is so impressionable
Jake RyanPeter remembers Jake Ryan coming to his birthday party. Jake Ryan is often a term used to describe a male character or person representing the "perfect boyfriend."
Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson at the SuperbowlDuring the "Freaking FCC" song Peter is seen pulling Janet Jackson's costume apart like Justin Timberlake did at the Superbowl
Lincoln MemorialOne of the politicians in Washington refers to the Lincoln Memorial on the toilet
Mary PoppinsWhen Stewie is riding his big wheel he knocks over Marry Poppins.
NazismPeter does a Hitler Salute during his song about the FCC
Norman MailerHe's a guest on Quagmire's late night talk show, Midnight Q
Oprah WinfreyBrian taunts Stewie in the car for joining Oprah's book club
Osama Bin Laden / Al-QaedaAt the start of the episode, Osama is shown trying to make a video full of threats against Americans. This is a spoof of videos Osama has actually sent in the past.
Ozzy OsbourneHe stops biting heads off bats and instead eats a sandwich
Police SquadIn the title sequence, stewie rides his big wheel through all sorts of places. This is a parody of the Police Squad opening
RamadanOsama Bin Laden struggles to say Ramadan whilst filming a video message to the West. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
Reese's Peanut Butter CupsA spoof of an old Reese's commercial is shown in this episode
Robin HoodMeg's elementary school play was based on this legendary character from England
Sarah Jessica ParkerPeter compares Sarah Jessica Parker's face to a foot
Sixteen CandlesWhile at Meg's show, Peter talks about his 16th birthday, its the end of Sixteen Candles, with Peter and Jake Ryan on the table. But with a different ending.
SlaveryBrian compares Lois' tension to the tension after the black's were freed from enslavement
Sound of MusicWhen Stewie is riding his bicycle in the opening credits, he runs over "Maria" from the musical.
Star WarsWhen Stewie fights Osama with the rubber chicken, he fights much like Yoda does against Count Dooku in Episode 2. Also in the opening Naked Gun-like sequence, Stewie flies through the Battle of Hoth.
Steven WrightThe FCC makes Peter wear a device that converts all fart sounds into Steven Wright jokes
The Brady BunchCindy is proud of her big bowel movement and the family gathers around to see it
The Capital BuildingPeter thinks that the Capital Building is quite obviously a giant boob
The Dick Van Dyke ShowThis show was censored by the FCC in this episode
The HoneymoonersThis show was censored by the FCC in this episode
The Naked GunWhen Stewie fights the terrorists in the beginning of the episode, it is much like the opening scene of the Naked Gun. Also the opening sequence with Stewie driving his big-wheel is a knock off of the opening to the Naked Gun.
The Naked GunStewie fights with the Arabs which is the same as the opening to The Naked Gun. Stewie announces before exiting "don't ever let me find you in quohag," taking off the original line from Lt. Frank Drebin as he exits "Don't ever let me find you in America." This then proceeds with the Naked Gun Opening titles, or in Family Guy, Stewie and his big weal.
The PentagonPeter wants the politicians to look him in the eye and tell him that it doesn't look like a Big Anus
The SimpsonsWhen Stewie is riding his big wheel in the opening sequence, he runs down Homer Simpson in his grage and then Peter opens the door, says hi to Stewie and looks down at Homer and says "Who the hell is that?"
The WaltonsJohn Boy was caught masterbating by his mom
The Washington MonumentPeter compares this momument to a penis
The Wizard of OzWhen Stewie is riding his big wheel in the title sequence, he runs down Dorothy, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion on the yellow brick road.
Three's CompanyThe show is censored by the FCC
TV censorshipThe entire episode is a satire of the over-reaction to the so-called nipplegate involving Janet Jackson at the 2003 Super Bowl half time show
VietnamGeorge W. Bush shows up 6 years late to fight the war
Wardrobe MalfunctionTake-off of Janet Jackson's ill-fated Superbowl routine, this time David Hyde-Pearce exposes his testicles
Wile E. CoyoteSee "ACME corp." reference
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Episode notes

Facts, bloopers, and visual gags from PTV (not cultural references).

Note
The sign outside the school reads, "TONIGHT: GOD AND HIS MAGICAL RAINBOW SUSPENDERS" which is the play that Meg is performing in.
Officer Reeses starts to pick up a jar of peanut butter, but when the camera zooms in he's holding a chocolate bar.
The order of the Side-boob hour and "Cheeky Bastard" are switched on the DVD.
The television version of the episode has Lois report Peter to the FCC for the Side-Boob Hour show, whilst on the DVD version she reports him for Douchebags (an added scene that parodies Jackass).
The Volume 4 DVD commentary for this episode is given by Seth MacFarlane, Chris Sheridan, Mila Kunis, Alec Sulkin, Wellesly Wild, and Dan Povenmire.
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Characters (and voice credits)

CharacterVoiceNotes
Adam West (Mayor)Adam West
Brian GriffinSeth MacFarlane
Chris GriffinSeth Green
Cleveland Brown
Dave Campbell
Diane SimmonsLori Alan
Homer Simpson
Jeff Campbell
Kevin Swanson
Lois GriffinAlex Borstein
Meg GriffinMila Kunis
Osama Bin LadenSeth MacFarlaneStewie kicks Osama's ass
Ozzy OsbourneSeth MacFarlane
Peter GriffinSeth MacFarlane
Quagmire (Glen Quagmire)Seth MacFarlane
Stewie GriffinSeth MacFarlane
Tom TuckerSeth MacFarlane

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