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The Pros, Cons of Losing Fox

Sure, you might miss Glee, but will you really miss Family Guy?

By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 31, 2009 11:54 AM CST

(Newser) – Brian Moylan isn’t sure how to feel about the possibility of Fox channels going dark after tonight's midnight deadline with Time Warner: No more mocking of American Idol is a bummer, but life with no more nip/tuck? That’s a bonus for him. He... Read full story »

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The Pros, Cons of Losing Fox

Sure, you might miss Glee, but will you really miss Family Guy?

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