Griffin 1x7 — I

: The final scene of Brian drinking from a "people" water fountain is a direct nod to the 1974 film's ending .

: Brian’s pre-show ritual (eye drops and the phrase "Showtime!") mirrors the character Joe Gideon from the 1979 film All That Jazz . Interesting Facts I Griffin 1x7

: Brian’s legal battle to avoid euthanasia serves as a satire of the U.S. civil rights movement. He explicitly cites the landmark case Plessy v. Ferguson during his parole hearing to argue against his treatment. Literary and Film Parodies : : The final scene of Brian drinking from

: This episode features the first appearance of Stewie's iconic teddy bear, Rupert . civil rights movement

In the Family Guy Season 1 finale, "," the story centers on Brian's struggle with his identity as a "second-class citizen" after Peter enters him into a dog show to win money for a new air conditioner. Key Themes and Cultural Parody

: Brian's emotional courtroom plea ("If you scratch him, does his leg not shake?") parodies Shylock’s "Hath not a Jew eyes?" speech from Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice .