An Oblong look at the world.(Brief Article)

Publication: The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)

Publication Date: 24-APR-01

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The out creator of the WB's The Oblongs talks about the deliciously bizarre world of the new animated sitcom

Angus Oblong is talking to the pig again. "Say hi," Oblong's voice pleads during our phone conversation. But this little piggy is silent. "I guess she's not going to talk," Oblong says, his voice trailing off. But this is Hollywood, and even pigs have a sense of timing. The little bugger finally snorts at the receiver.

A Vietnamese potbellied porker, the pig is named the Countess. She eats Cheerios, doesn't like to be dressed up, and uses a litter box. Oblong, who is the cocreator of the new animated WB series The...

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