Seth MacFarlane

format_quote The only way it (criticism) gets to me is that it demonstrates a deterioration of the power of restrained, critical, rational thought that was once more ubiquitous in our society. In the sixties and seventies there was such a high regard in this country for the achievements of human beings in science, in technology, in space exploration. And in some ways we've turned into this wimpy, astrology-loving, angel-loving, pseudo-scientific culture that no longer has that ability. We've gotten lazy in our willingness to use our brains.

stars  Is a devoted supporter of the Democratic Party. Ironically, his shows air on the FOX network, which is largely a Republican-supporting channel

stars  "Family Guy" (1999) and "American Dad!" (2005) both premiered after the Super Bowl, but "The Cleveland Show" (2009) premiered after "The Simpsons" (1989).

stars  Is a big fan of Woody Allen.

stars  With the cancellation of "King of the Hill" (1997) and the debut of "The Cleveland Show" (2009) on Fox, MacFarlane is now the co-creator and producer of three of the four animated shows that comprise Fox's "Animation Domination" on Sunday nights. ("Family Guy" (1999), "American Dad!" (2005) and "The Cleveland Show" (2009).) The fourth of course being "The Simpsons" (1989).

stars  Took part in the 2009 season of BBC Proms Concerts in London singing in the _""BBC Proms" Prom 22: A Celebration of Classic MGM Film Musicals"_ with Kim Criswell, Sarah Fox, Sir Thomas Allen and Curtis Stigers on Saturday 1 August.