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As ‘American Dad’ Hits Episode 400, Producers Are Amazed at Its Longevity: ‘This Show Really Doesn’t Want to Die’

“American Dad” just might be the luckiest show on television. The animated series, which celebrates its 400th episode on Sept. 13, is a survivor — having bounced from Fox to TBS and then back to Fox again, without losing a step. “The show really doesn’t want to die,” says executive producer and co-creator Matt Weitzman. […]

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As ‘American Dad’ Hits Episode 400, Producers Are Amazed at Its Longevity: ‘This Show Really Doesn’t Want to Die’
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