'Family Guy' abortion episode table read (video)

The cast of the Emmy-nominated "Family Guy" performed a live table read of their controversial abortion episode for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences on Wednesday night.

Though creator Seth MacFarlane assured the crowd the content wasn't as controversial as they might assume, it definitely wasn't tame (ex.: "If God wanted us to kill babies he would have made them all Chinese girls").

Below is an exclusive clip from the table read, which had the audience rolling. The cast took the stage along with a full orchestra, which played accompaniment as Seth and Co. performed songs during the act breaks. The read was also being shot by "Family Guy" producer 20th TV for inclusion on next season's DVD package, which is also expected to have the completed abortion episode that Fox broadcast has refused to air.

Oh! The setup: Loisagrees to be a surrogate mother for another couple -- who then die in a car crash.

And here's my interview with MacFarlane talking about the episode and the controversy. He also talks about an episode next season guest starring Rush Limbaugh and Karl Rove, more about that here ...

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