Country of Origin: |
United States |
Production year: |
1999 |
Directors: |
Jeff Myers, John Holmquist, Neil Affleck, Swinton Scott, Jack Dyer, Michael Dante DiMartino, Monte Young |
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Disc ID: 5DC7-3F91-E4AE-EFAC
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Running time: |
2:38 (158 Min.) |
Casetype: |
Keep Case |
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Color, 1.33:1, Full Frame |
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Single-Sided, Double-Layered |
Released: |
November 12, 2001 |
Collection type: |
Owned |
Status: |
Available |
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Purchase date: |
December 31, 2009 |
Purchase price: |
Hidden |
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Overview |
Peter Peter Caviar Eater
When Lois' wealthy aunt dies unexpectedly, the Griffins inherit her extravagant mansion. Although his family doesn't want to relocate, Peter is eager to enter the ranks of the upper classes and moves them onto the estate. Caught up in the spirit of his new social standing, Peter bids ten million dollars at the Historical Society for a work of art, offering to trade his mansion for the piece. It is revealed, however, that the mansion used to be a whorehouse and is not worth any significant amount. A commoner once again, Peter finds that his family still loves him.
Running Mates
Lois decides to run for the school board and runs unopposed until Peter joins the race in order to get his favorite teacher reinstated. He immediately starts spreading lies about Lois and shows sexy photos of her.. His tactics work and Peter is elected. Ultimately, his new policies backfire when Peter allows Chris to bring porno mags to school and protests erupt. Peter must publicly apologise in order to win Lois back and save face with the town of Quahog.
Holy Crap
Peter's dad is forced to retire from the mill. A stern workaholic, the elder Griffin does not take retirement well, so Peter and Lois suggest that he come spend some time with them. Peter's dad is also a control freak telling the children what TV shows they can watch, Peter how to spend his free time and Lois how to raise the kids. Peter decides that the best way to get closer to his father is to bring him along to the toy factory, but this plan also backfires. Peter's boss is impressed by the retiree's work ethic and hires him as a foreman, ensuing widespread misery at the plant. Peter is desperate to make him quit, and tries to convince him to participate in a plot to kidnap the Pope.
If I'm Dyin', I'm Lyin'
When Peter's favourite show, Gumbel 2 Gumbel, faces cancellation, he takes drastic measures to save it. Using Chris as bait for "The Make-A-Dream-Come-True" Foundation, Peter tells them that Chris' dying wish is that the show be renewed. But when the foundation arrives to check up on Chris' "tumorsyphillis-itis-osis", Peter panics and tells them that Chris was miraculously cured. Word spreads of the "miracle" and Peter becomes the "Miracle healer of Quahog." when the Griffins become mysteriously plagued by everything from locusts to bloody bathwater, Lois forces Peter to end the charade.
Love Thy Trophy
When their Who's the Boss float takes top prize in the Quahog Harvest-Day Parade, the neighborhood literally goes to war over who gets custody of the trophy. Meanwhile, in an effort to get big tips at her new waitressing job, Meg tells customers that Stewie is her illegitimate crack baby. When family services investigates, and finds the Griffin home in the middle of a war zone, they take custody of Stewie. Once everyone finds out that Stewie's in foster care, the neighborhood declares peace and plots a rescue mission.
Death is a Bitch
After Lois discovers a lump in Peter's breast, he lands in the hospital. He's okay, until the whopping bill arrives! To avoid payment, Peter fools the hospital into thinking he's dead. As a result, Death pays a visit to the Griffin home. While Stewie is excited to meet his idol, the rest of the family doesn't want Peter to go-especially Peter! A chase ensues and Death is injured. While He recuperates, Peter is forced to take over Death's unpopular duties. Norm Macdonald makes a guest voice appearance.
The King is Dead
Lois is named the new artistic director of the Quahog Players theatre group and decides to direct The King and I as her first production. Peter wants to be a star and becomes such a nuisance that Lois makes him a producer to get him out of her hair. He goes on a major power trip and soon wrestles total control away from Lois, kicking her off the production team all together! Peter soon realizes his vision by turning the musical into a racy cyborg battle, complete with bikini-clad dancing girls. |
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