Character from Family Guy by Seth MacFarlane / Fox
Diane Simmons's replacement at Quahog 5 News — professional, capable, and initially sympathetic before the show revealed a history with Lois Griffin that shaded her considerably.
Joyce Kinney was introduced as a breath of fresh air after Diane Simmons's murderous spiral — a co-anchor who seemed nice, maybe too nice. The 'And I'm Joyce Kinney' episode clarified the situation: she and Lois went to high school together, Lois did something humiliating to her, and Joyce became a news anchor specifically with the arc to get there and eventually broadcast Lois's adult film on Quahog television. Her actual name is Joyce Chevapravatdumrong — she changed it for television. She is a professional who holds grudges. After the revenge arc, she continued as Tom Tucker's co-anchor without further major incident.
An attractive woman with polished news-anchor presentation — well-dressed, camera-ready, with the composed confidence of someone who has worked to earn her spot at the desk. Initially warm in a way that Diane was not; the warmth had a purpose.
Also known as: Joyce Chevapravatdumrong