VIDEO : 'Family Guy' Showrunner Renews Contract With 20th Century Fox

Rich Appel is staying put at 20th Century Fox TV, no matter who might own it. The comedy writer and Family Guy showrunner has signed a new overall deal with the studio, which is in the process of being purchased by the Walt Disney Company. Said Appel of his decision, ?I couldn't be happier to work for FOX/Disney/Comcast because FOX / Disney / Comcast has long been my favorite network /studio /telecommunications conglomerate." ?Besides being incredibly smart and wickedly funny, he?s one of Seth?s trusted lieutenants on Family Guy, which is thriving under his and Alec Sulkin?s leadership.