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[edit] Klaus

The Parking Lot is Full (1996): It can't be a coincedence, surely? --Matthew 17:35 12 Dec 2006

[edit] Toshi is multilingual

In addition to Japanese, Toshi spoke Russian in "Iced, Iced Babies" and Francine mention how she talked to Toshi on the phone in Spanish in "Irregarding Steve". —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 207.19.141.251 (talk) 19:18, 16 December 2006 (UTC).

About Toshi speaking Spanish, I remember that episode (Irregarding Steve), but I always figured that it was a joke. I thought that the joke was that Francine was so ignorant that she couldn't tell Japanese from Spanish, that she assumed that everyone who speaks a language other than English must be Hispanic. I really can't see any sort of reason for Toshi speaking Spanish to Francine on the phone - even though she does give the impression that she understood him after the call, stating that none of Steve's friends know where he is. But that's only to further her ignorance, I assume.145.116.19.203 19:34, 27 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Critic reviews?

This article could seriously do with a critical review public response section. I've also added a Scheduling section, but the only data I have is on the US that was already in the article. Could others perhaps expand that section out? Mouse Nightshirt 20:30, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

Would also like to see a 'response' section. W3stfa11 07:42, 8 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] List of headlines

It would be nice to have a page with the list of all the headlines that apear at the beggining of the show. Zuperman 19:06, 9 January 2007 (UTC)

I agree I would like to see a list of headlines included. Some examples that I can remember are:

  • Israel pulls out of Gaza, Gaza not pregnant
  • President finally gets joke about last name
  • Iran changes flag to middle finger

They call me Mr. Pibb 05:11, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

Also when the creators made a presentation at the 2006 Comic-Con they began their clips with their own headline, something like "Comic-Con nerd levee breaks"

Some more

  • Zach Braff fever sweeps Zach Braff's apartment
  • Stuff happens as wave of ambiguity spreads
The list of headlines really isn't important to the show. A mentioning of the recurring gag theme of the newspaper headlines is appropriate, a listing of every headline isn't. Konraden88 02:42, 5 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Did Roger take the last name Smith?

In the episode, "Rough Trade", Roger had a dream with his name being Roger Smith. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 207.19.141.251 (talk) 22:16, 10 February 2007 (UTC).

[edit] The "truth about peanut butter"

There will most likely be many vandals on this subject so be ready! User:Blades2121eee

I suggested an article be written, inserted, and then protected. My draft is here - User:Flvg94/The_Truth_About_Peanut_Butter. I requested an edit to a protected page here. Eh? EH? --Flvg94 17:18, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Toshi voiced by George Takei?

I've seen nothing to indicate this is true. Can anyone confirm? --Bigscarymike 20:11, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

George Takei doesn't voice him. Toshi is voiced by an Japanese-American voice actor named Daiske Suzuki (not 100% sure I spelt it right). You can see his name in the credits in episodes that Toshi appeared in, and it was said in the commentary of "Stan Knows Best" that he voices him. 206.66.217.140 22:40, 26 February 2007 (UTC)
No offense but what ever made you think that George Takei voiced Toshi? Mr. Takei has a deep voice and Toshi has a higher pitched voice and to be honest Toshi sounds nothing like George Takei. They call me Mr. Pibb 05:11, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Donny Patterson

Can someone post the episode/episodes where Donny Patterson appeared? SkierRMH 03:05, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

In The American Dad After School Special, Donnie and his Dad chase Steve through the high school. In It's Good to the Queen, Donnie answers the door on a pizza delivery by Mitch and Steve, and then his dad shows up. 70.66.9.162 (talk) 19:40, 5 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Characters.

Is it just me or does this page look more like a break down of the characters in the program, more then anything else? Ferdia O'Brien 23:38, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

I see what you mean; the character section is by far the largest and most involved. I do, however, think it should be kept in its entirety - characters do make the show, after all. My first impression of the article was that it should have a "Premise" section, or something like that, before "Characters", with information that is now contained within the lead. The lead seems rather long to me, being a paragraph instead of a summary sentence or two. I made several changes today but they were all pretty minor (copyediting, formatting). I am interested in seeing what others think of a more introductory first section before Characters. I also support a full listing of intro newspaper headlines, which was mentioned in previous comments above. *Vendetta* (whois talk edits) 17:31, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
Lead-in's in general are rather large within wikipedia. As in, 2 lines would be way too little. It should shortly detail the history of the subject and it's major characteristics (lot of real world information). Then for TV articles usually a Premise/Plot section follows explaining the "world" of the work of fiction (focused more on the fictional work then the lead-in). Then usually character summary follows and then production info, cast, animation techniques, running gag explenation etc etc. I have to say that indeed this article could use a little more work. Be sure to take a look at the Featured articles on TV shows Wikipedia:WikiProject Television/Television programs#Featured articles, and the Wikipedia:WikiProject Television/Television programs page in general. But looking at the current state, the article is going nicely and it will have a strong base to work from. --TheDJ (talk • contribs • WikiProject Television) 18:36, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] One picture for Greg Corbin and Terry Bates?

Surely we can find a picture of these two minor characters together? Having a separate picture for each is making the formatting weird. Mermaid from the Baltic Sea 01:36, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Hayley in Iran and Persian dishes?

When does Hayley go to Iran and steal Persian dishes from a restaurant? I don't know any episode that this happens.. can anyone cite the sources please? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 151.197.211.172 (talk) 06:24, 8 April 2007 (UTC).

[edit] Untitled

The entire Smith Family section is badly written and seems to have been written by someone who has only seen the pilot episode. other than that it is quite a comprehensive article. 218.186.9.1 10:43, 29 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Article Continuality Problem

The Article claims that both Jeff and Haley are vegetarians. But at approximately 10 minutes and 40 seconds of the pilot episode, Jeff is seen climbing up to Haley’s bedroom window and asking her to have a picnic and eat some meatloaf which was sent back to the kitchen he works at because it had a hair in it. Haley declines not because of any aversion to eating meat, but because of an assignment that she has to complete. 218.186.9.1 10:59, 29 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:AmericanDad105.png

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[edit] Star Wars "Band" Reference

I was watching the episode It's Good To Be The Queen from season two when I heard Klaus say "No, no, no. Luke would be on guitar, Chewie on drums, and Vader on Bass." This line is CLEARLY a reference to this picture. [1]. This is interesting, as this isn't an official image of Star Wars, (more of an internet thing, actually) as well as being a pop-culture reference. Discussion on this needing mentioned? Konraden88 03:48, 3 June 2007 (UTC)

iirc, there was a Star Wars xmas show thing many years ago that Jon Bon Jovi was involved in. I've seen video footage of Storm troopers and vader playing instruments, in a bio of JBJ, but I don't know whether it was mocked up for that or not. Thedarxide 09:04, 20 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Opening Sequence

The opening sequence seems unique to me. Almost every part of the sequence screams "Generic American." From when Stan wakes up (with an American Flag over Stan and Francine's bed) to how he has a suburban home, and a giant flagpole in his yard. Also, Each of the members seems undeniably "generic American." The son is a "nerd," the daughter a liberal activist (fighting against her father), Francine is a beautiful trophy wife, and they have a pet fish. Anyone else see fit to not the unusual opening sequence?


[edit] Weird Subplot

What about that weird recurring subplot that comes on every once in awhile about a murder or something. It has nothing to do with any of the main characters at all. Is that noteworthy? I don't know enough about the show to edit myself, but it seems that would be an unusual feature in a cartoon.

You mean the one with the jewel encrusted golden turd? Yeah, whats up with that. Comradeash 17:23, 6 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] No "Critical Reception" or "Ratings" section?

That section's probably needed. I'd look into it myself, but I have other articles I care more about (sorry- I have to have priorities). 171.71.37.103 18:10, 31 July 2007 (UTC)



I wouldn't mind doing this, but where would one find t.v. ratings for this show, and what type of reception it has recieved? Love each other, or perish. ~Auden 00:21, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Mcstroke

OK, on both the american dad episode list and the family guy episode list, they both say an upcoming episode is called Mcstroke. Soooooo unless it will be another crossover with the shows, someone who has an episode guide or something like that [i dont because we havent got the new seasons in england yet]find out what show its ment to be for. Thanks 10:23, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Was this to be a replacement?

Seems like American Dad went into production at the time that Family Guy had just been canceled, and was almost obviously meant to replace it.. but then Family Guy got UNcanceled, ... so like.. does anyone have the straight dope on how that really went down? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 64.122.63.142 (talk) 19:39, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Commercialization

It may be noted that American Dad is one of many television shows of the mid 00's to include widespread product placement in their programming. Though inclusion of embedded brands such as Mr. Pibb or KFC is not surprising for a commercial product produced by Fox Entertainment, the lack of subtlety is remarkable. In an extreme example, A.T. The Abusive Terrestrial has a sub-plot devoted to brand identification for a Coca-Cola product.

This marketing development seems directed at a likely pool of non-traditional viewers who use digitally recorded television or direct download technology; thereby by-passing conventional commercial ads. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.11.37.43 (talk) 18:23, 31 December 2007 (UTC)

Do you know that Fox was paid for the references? Because Mr. Pibb is fairly obscure, at least from where I am sitting. Chewbacca1010 (talk) 05:02, 2 February 2008 (UTC)

Well, the idea that a person who considers Mr. Pibb an obscure brand now knows enough about the brand to discuss it on Wikipedia makes my point, no? I'm attempting to stimulate discussion on the marketing technique, not necessarily the ad revenue.

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[edit] American Dad characters

I feel it is completely unnecessary to have a list of characters on this page when there is already a similar yet more developed list on another. As such, I have taken the liberty to remove the list from this page. Immblueversion 12:23, 13 April 2008 (UTC)