why was the weinstein epiode of family guy banned in the us when it first came out? it's not overly offensive

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episode.........

Answer 1

The reasons that it wasn't shown when it was first made in 2000 in season 1, but 3 years later in season 3. The following source gives an idea of why it wasn't shown until a later date:

Some FOX network executives were concerned that the episode could be construed as anti-Semitic, and made the decision not to air the episode after it had completed postproduction.

On the DVD commentary for the episode, Seth MacFarlane mentions that he showed the script of the episode to two rabbis, both of whom approved the episode "because Peter learns the right lesson at the end." MacFarlane also points out that the writer, Ricky Blitt, is Jewish himself; as is Ben Stein, who plays the Rabbi.

One line considered particularly offensive by some occurs during Peter's song when he sings "Even though they killed my Lord, I need a Jew." MacFarlane recorded an alternate version of the line (replacing "Even though they killed my Lord" with "I don't think they killed my Lord") which was used when Cartoon Network aired the episode and then when FOX aired the episode (TBS also airs this episode with the alternate line, even though the original line is shown in closed captioning), but he defends the original line giving a "consider the source" defense. Plenty of previous episodes, as well as this episode, make the point that Peter lacks very general knowledge (he believes that a volcano could come down the road mere minutes prior to the song) as well as knowledge of his own Catholic religion.

I hope that gives you some idea of why the family guy ep. When You Wish upon a Weinstein was not shown for a couple of years after is it was made.

Answer 2

Damn funny though, although If I was a catholic or a jew I might have another view

Answer 3

Because of Janet Jackson's nipple. Damn FCC

Answer 4

Maybe it wasn't offensive enough...