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Sherlock Holmes Replaces Microsoft to Back MacFarlane Show
Sherlock Holmes will enjoy a starring role in Seth MacFarlane’s Nov. 8 variety show. The Robert Downey Jr. period piece replaces Microsoft, which rescinded its sole sponsorship of MacFarlane’s show after deciding the revue’s edgy humor was “not a fit” for the ...
MacFarlane special loses Microsoft
MacFarlane special loses Microsoft
variety.com — Company yanks sponsorship of Fox show Microsoft has yanked its sponsorship off Fox's upcoming Seth MacFarlane comedy/variety... special. Fox still plans to air "Family Guy Presents: Seth and Alex's Almost Live Comedy Show" on Nov. 8, but with another, ... (more) MacFarlane special loses Microsoft
'Sherlock Holmes' replaces Microsoft as 'Family Guy' sponsor
'Sherlock Holmes' replaces Microsoft as 'Family Guy' sponsor
blog.seattlepi.com — Warner Bros. has assumed the spot Microsoft vacated last week in sponsoring a TV special from "Family... Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane. (more) 'Sherlock Holmes' replaces Microsoft as 'Family Guy' sponsor
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'Sherlock Holmes' replaces Microsoft as 'Family Guy' sponsor
The Microsoft Blog — Warner Bros. has assumed the spot Microsoft vacated last week in sponsoring a TV special from "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane. [image] FOX announced during the World Series this weekend that Warner Bros.' new Robert Downey Jr. blockbuster, "Sherlock Holmes," is sponsoring "Family Guy Presents: Seth and Alex's Almost Live Comedy Show" at 8:30 p.m. Nov. 8 on FOX, according to Wired . Microsoft canceled its sponsorship last week after watching a rough cut of the special, co-hosted by MacFarlane and "Family Guy" co-star Alex Borstein. "We initially chose to participate in the ...

Warner Bros. replaces Microsoft as Family Guy sponsor
CrunchGear — ... has been tearing this country apart for too long. No more! Seth MacFarlane & Co. have found a new sponsor for their Almost Live special, and it’s none other than the movie Sherlock Holmes, which stars Robert Downey, Jr. ...

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