20 TV Shows That Were Cancelled Too Early
6. Family Guy
Fox cancelled the show after three seasons, but huge DVD sales convinced them that more episodes might be a smart investment.
Brought back after two years, it’s still running today. The show has the distinction of being the very first TV show to be revived based on DVD sales.
Cartoon network bought the rights to the previous seasons of “Family Guy” in 2003 and began airing them on Adult Swim.
Fox released DVD box sets in the same week which sold an incredible 400,000 copies after just one month. After smelling a potential moneymaker, Fox quickly ordered 35 new episodes.
If You’ve Missed Some Episode of Family Guy – Find it Here!
“Family Guy” made a triumphant return to TV on the 1st of May 2005. Since its return, the show has been nominated for 12 Primetime Emmy Awards and 11 Annie awards. It was also the first animated show to be nominated for an Emmy in the category of Outstanding Comedy Series since “The Flintstones” in 1961.
The show is often criticized for its adult content and black humour although many insist that this is the reason for the show’s success. Seth McFarlane and Mila Kunis provide voices for the main characters.
