It's a little early in the game, but Fox has officially picked-up American Dad for a fifth season. According to Variety, "the lengthy timetable for animated skeins usually requires an early pickup."
Notably, also at this time "Exec producers Mike Barker and Matt Weitzman have sealed new overall deals with 20th Century Fox TV. Barker and Weitzman -- who until now have operated as writing partners under their Underdog Prods. shingle -- have separated and signed individual pacts with the studio."
With regards to the current season of Dad, Barker and Weitzman are eagerly awaiting the presidential election results next week. "The election will probably cause us to come up with a whole new dynamic," Barker said. "We're excited for what that could mean for Stan. It'll be interesting to see him on the losing side of things."
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the show is a meh.
Notably, also at this time "Exec producers Mike Barker and Matt Weitzman have sealed new overall deals with 20th Century Fox TV. Barker and Weitzman -- who until now have operated as writing partners under their Underdog Prods. shingle -- have separated and signed individual pacts with the studio."
With regards to the current season of Dad, Barker and Weitzman are eagerly awaiting the presidential election results next week. "The election will probably cause us to come up with a whole new dynamic," Barker said. "We're excited for what that could mean for Stan. It'll be interesting to see him on the losing side of things."
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the show is a meh.