“Brian Sings and Swings”
Family Guy episode
Episode no.	Season 4 Episode 19
Written by	Michael Rowe
Directed by	Chuck Klein Zac Moncrief
Guest stars	Frank Sinatra, Jr., Don LaFontaine, Mark Borchardt
Production no.	4ACX21
Original airdate	January 8, 2006
Season 4 episodes
Family Guy - Season 4 May 1, 2005 – May 21, 2006
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“Brian Sings and Swings” is the nineteenth episode of the fourth season of Family Guy. The episode was first broadcast on January 8, 2006.^[1] The plot follows Brian almost being killed by Peter's careless driving, thus giving him a new outlook on life. Although depressed upon recovery, Brian meets Frank Sinatra, Jr. and begins to perform on stage with him, removing his state of depression, yet making him angry and ignorant towards the rest of the family. When Stewie accompanies Brian to a performance, Stewie has to lift his Brian's spirits, as he becomes depressed again, to the extent of drinking wine in a gutter. Meanwhile, Meg is offered a chance to join the Lesbian Alliance Club at her school, deciding to make herself a lesbian to become popular among her fellow students. However, when informing her new friend, Sarah that she is heterosexual, she returns back to normal.^[2] Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... 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Plot

Peter awakes in the morning to find he has eaten a sheep in his sleep. Undisturbed by the incident, he prepares to leave for work. While backing his car out of the driveway, he hits Brian, who needs treatment at a hospital. Upon Brian's return, Peter makes too much of an effort to welcome him back into the family. Meanwhile, Meg makes friends with Sarah at her school, unaware that she is about to be offered a place in the Lesbian Alliance Club (LAC). After speaking with Neil Goldman, Meg realizes that she is now considered a lesbian by the group, and prepares to drop out, however, when she realizes the effect of being a member may have on her social status, she pretends to be a lesbian. Meanwhile, Brian becomes depressed after the accident, but after speaking with Frank Sinatra, Jr., he begins to perform with him, changing his outlook on life to that of positivity. After being told of Brian's new lifestyle, the family are impressed and encourage him to continue. However, when he is invited by Sinatra to perform with him again, their duo is interrupted by Stewie, who joins the performance. Meanwhile, Meg tells the family that she is now a lesbian, but is mocked by Lois, knowing that she is not being honest. Meanwhile, Brian and Stewie continue their performances across Quahog with Sinatra. In a drunken condition following a performance, Brian loses Stewie, which results in Stewie's ear being bitten off by a deer. Displeased at Brian's behavior, Peter goes to telephone Mia Farrow (whom he believes to be Sinatra's mother) to tell her that her son is a bad influence on Brian. Also, Peter continues chiding him that he will stop performing with Sinatra. Angry at the way Peter bossing about his life, Brian bites his arm, which makes Peter fearful of him. Peter Löwenbräu Griffin is the protagonist in the American animated television series Family Guy. ... Neil Goldman is a recurring character on Family Guy. ... This article is about same-sex desire and sexuality among women. ... For other uses, see Depression. ... Frank Sinatra Jr. ... Stewie redirects here. ... Lois Griffin (nee. ... For the variety of clam also known as Quahog, see Hard clam. ... This article is about the ruminent animal. ... Mia Farrow (born Maria de Lourdes Villiers-Farrow on February 9, 1945) is an American actress. ...

Brian, regretful of biting Peter, quits performing with Stewie and Sinatra, resorting to drinking wine from a gutter. However, Brian regains his confidence when Stewie searches for him, where he tells Brian that there are things in life which are beyond his control, telling him that even though they aren't in his control, they do matter, contrary to Brian's common beliefs. Meanwhile, Meg prepares to tell Sarah that she is not a lesbian and that she only pretended to be in order to make friends; however, Sarah gets undressed, believing Meg to has come to her house to have sex with her. They are both interrupted by Quagmire and his production team filming their antics.^[3] It has been suggested that Duration of sexual intercourse be merged into this article or section. ... Glenn Quagmire (sometimes spelled Glen) is a character on the animated series Family Guy, best known for his sexual deviancy. ...

Production

Scripts and other production materials were altered and modified extensively. The rhythm and pacing of the show required frequent rewrites due to the inclusion of musical performances.^[4] MacFarlane comments that "having Frank Sinatra, Jr. on board was a pleasure to the team."^[5] Music originally written by John Williams was used in the episode, however Williams prohibits the usage of his music, so the producers of the show had to re-record it using their own band. When the episode aired Williams insisted that it was his music and it had not been remade by the band, however no further actions was taken against Family Guy or 20th Century Fox.^[5] The synopsis for this episode partially focuses on Meg becoming a lesbian, this was because Seth MacFarlane believed the United States loved lesbians, which he describes as "the best kind of love".^[5] As Brian and Stewie move back and forth on the stage when performing with Frank Sinatra, Jr., the scene originally appeared wrong, as the characters did not match the movement of the background.^[6] Brian makes a comment about Stewie's weird laugh when he finds something really funny. This is the only time on Family Guy when MacFarlane has not voiced Stewie; instead, the laughing was performed by Ricky Blitt, a former writer of Family Guy.^[5] For other persons named John Williams, see John Williams (disambiguation). ... Twentieth (20th) Century Fox Film Corporation (known from 1935 to 1985 as Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation) is one of the six major American film studios. ... This article is about same-sex desire and sexuality among women. ... Seth Woodbury MacFarlane (born October 26, 1973) is a two-time Emmy-winning American animator, screenwriter, producer, actor, comedian and voice actor. ... Frank Sinatra Jr. ... Ricky Blitt is an American screenwriter, executive producer, show creator, and voice actor. ...

Cultural references

As Brian and Sinatra, Jr. are performing on stage, the song they are singing was originally composed for 1969 film, High Time; however after the film the song became so popular it was used in a new movie in 1973.^[7] Another musical performance performed by Brian and Sinatra was based on a musical composition used in the film Scared Stiff.^[5] High Time was the third album released by the protopunkers MC5; it was released in 1971. ... Scared Stiff is a 1953 comedy/musical horror movie directed by George Marshall and starring Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. ...

Reception

Family Guy and this episode are considered legendary in the music community of Los Angeles, because the show features a lot of music and uses its own orchestra.^[7] Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... For other uses, see Orchestra (disambiguation). ...

References

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