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The press archive
Interviews, features, and moments from across the years.
25 stories · 2007–2026
The RichmonderSeptember 23, 2026
Features
From Collegiate to cartoons: Mike Henry brings a bit of Richmond to “Family Guy” and “The Cleveland Show” (opens in a new tab)
Mike reflects on growing up in Richmond, finding his way into comedy, and the people who inspired his characters.
VarietyJuly 23, 2026
News
“Family Guy” spinoff “Stewie” adds six to cast (opens in a new tab)
Mike joins the upcoming series as BJ, Stewie’s new classmate and Bruce’s son.
LooperFebruary 4, 2023
Features
Mike Henry wants to see a Cleveland and Stewie road trip episode (opens in a new tab)
A look back at Mike’s idea for an unexpected character pairing.
Looper2023
Features
Mike Henry attended auditions every day for a year before landing a job with Family Guy (opens in a new tab)
Revisiting the early auditions and creative friendships that preceded Family Guy.
LooperJanuary 6, 2023
Features
Why Cleveland was the perfect choice for a spin-off (opens in a new tab)
Mike’s perspective on bringing Cleveland’s world to its own series.
Style WeeklyMay 14, 2013
Features
“Family Guy” star considering Richmond film (opens in a new tab)
An archive report on Mike’s early shorts and creative ties to Richmond.
BackstageUpdated August 15, 2012
Interviews
Playing in “Cleveland” (opens in a new tab)
The acting, collaboration, and character work behind The Cleveland Show.
BlackfilmJuly 25, 2011
Video & audio
SDCC — The Cleveland Show interviews (opens in a new tab)
Comic-Con conversations with Mike and the show’s cast.
98.3 The KeyApril 28, 2011
Video & audio
Mike Henry “Cleveland” from The Cleveland Show (opens in a new tab)
A radio interview with Big Jim and Stacy Lee.
ChortleOctober 7, 2010
Interviews
“I’m not racist” (opens in a new tab)
An archival conversation about Cleveland’s identity, casting, and the show’s tone.
BackstageMarch 26, 2010
Video & audio
Behind the Scenes with Mike Henry (opens in a new tab)
Jenelle Riley sits down with Mike to discuss The Cleveland Show.
The GuardianJanuary 30, 2010
Windy City TimesJanuary 20, 2010
Interviews
Mike Henry makes sure “Cleveland” rocks (opens in a new tab)
A conversation with Jerry Nunn about making the series and its guest stars.
MediaweekDecember 14, 2009
Video & audio
Interview: The Cleveland Show (opens in a new tab)
Mike Henry, Rich Appel, Sanaa Lathan, and Kevin Michael Richardson in conversation.
ForbesOctober 1, 2009
Interviews
Talking TV with The Cleveland Show co-creator Mike Henry (opens in a new tab)
Mike talks comedy, character, and the business of bringing a new animated series to television.
GQSeptember 25, 2009
Interviews
The One-Question Q&A (opens in a new tab)
Mike Henry and Rich Appel discuss creating and casting Cleveland.
Style WeeklySeptember 23, 2009
Features
Welcome Back, Cleveland (opens in a new tab)
How Mike’s Richmond upbringing found its way into The Cleveland Show.
Style WeeklySeptember 23, 2009
Features
Deconstructing Stoolbend (opens in a new tab)
The Richmond landmarks and atmosphere behind Cleveland’s fictional hometown.
FanBoltAugust 24, 2009
Interviews
Seth MacFarlane & Mike Henry on The Cleveland Show (opens in a new tab)
The collaborators discuss giving Cleveland his own show.
Cleveland MagazineAugust 20, 2009
Features
Our Kind of Guy (opens in a new tab)
Mike shares the family connections and memories behind Cleveland’s name.
Los Angeles TimesAugust 6, 2009
News
TCA Press Tour: “The Cleveland Show” draws a race line (opens in a new tab)
Casting discussion.
Campus TimesSeptember 11, 2008
Interviews
Mike Henry of “Family Guy” talks voices, gags and instinct (opens in a new tab)
A conversation about entering television and finding a comic voice.
Style WeeklyNovember 21, 2007
Interviews
Voice of the People (opens in a new tab)
Mike discusses his career and Family Guy’s hundredth episode.
Sneak PeekMay 17, 2007
Video & audio
Mike Henry Interview — Family Guy (opens in a new tab)
An interview from SXSW about Mike’s writing and voice work.
Daily SundialApril 30, 2007
Features
“Family Guy” talent at CSUN (opens in a new tab)
Reporting from Mike’s campus appearance and audience Q&A.
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