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

By Michael Schneider

Michael Schneider

Variety Editor at Large

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“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. “As long as people keep on wanting it, there’s no reason for us not to do it. As long as Seth is willing to do it!”

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