“Family Guy”
No, Quahog, Rhode Island,
isn’t a real place, but it’s still
fun to glimpse the Rhody-
related quirks and take in
the exaggerated New Eng-
land accents in this long-
standing, offbeat cartoon
by comedy genius Seth
MacFarlane (who happens
to be a Rhode Island
School of Design alum).
How to watch: Fox Now, Hulu, YouTube
and Google Play
“Providence”
This family / medical drama follows Dr.
Sydney Hansen, a plastic surgeon who leaves
her cushy practice in Beverly Hills to return
to her hometown of Providence, Rhode
Island, and work at a low-income clinic.
How to watch: Not currently available for
streaming, but the DVDs are available for
purchase or rent.
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Honora e b ntions
M
TOURO SYNAGOGUE
National Historic Site
A symbol of religious
freedom for all
Americans
Hear the remarkable story of its founding.
Marvel at its architecture and magnificent interior.
Explore the interactive exhibits at the Loeb Visitors Center.
Newport, Rhode Island
tourosynagogue.org/visit
FILM
Though it’s largely animated, the real-life
counterpart in Osmosis Jones works at a
fictitious Rhode Island zoo; The shenanigans
of Dumb and Dumber kick off in Providence
before the iconic comedic duo hits the road.
SERIES
Though a majority of this classic teen drama
takes place in the sunny hills of Orange
County, California, a portion of the fourth
and final season of "the O.C." does follow
one of the main characters across country
when they (spoiler alert) attend Brown
University (creator Josh Schwartz’s alma
mater!).
MISS YOUR FELLOW
RHODE ISLANDERS?
Re-watch season 1 of “Survivor” to see
Newport-County native Richard Hatch, well,
survive; check out Kaitlyn Bristowe’s season
of “the Bachelorette” along with seasons 2
and 3 of “Bachelor in Paradise” to see
Warwick-native Jared Haibon search for love;
or tune in to “Jersey Shore” to witness
Providence-native DJ Pauly D perfect his GTL
(gym, tan laundry) routine. Or you can also
catch glimpses of the Ocean State and its
people in various episodes of “Diners, Drive-
Ins and Dives” on the Food Network, “Ghost
Hunters” on Syfy or “Live PD” on A&E.
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