Commentary:Jurassic Bark (writers commentary)

Topics of Discussion

 * The life of a Futurama writer (eight of which are the commentators).
 * Mostly spend time re-writing.
 * In the writer's rooms 24/7. David's room resembled a prison with a noisy washing machine nearby, but the second room (run by Ken) had couches rather than tables, only this room had windows, which had a view of s and an electrical transformer right next to the window.
 * A neighbouring apartment dweller's habits regarding the dog the writers call Poop Dog and a crow called Bread Crow.
 * Plot development of the episode, was going to be mother, then father before settling on dog.
 * Writing process overview.
 * Cohen's preference to take one of three weeks off while writing for The Simpsons.
 * Everyone getting sick at the same time.
 * Live action takes less time to write. Non prime time shows tend to give the first draft of a script to the s rather than a final draft.
 * Another early plot featuring dog coming to life super intelligent the going into the sun.
 * Troubles with too many/not enough jokes for a scene.
 * Got locked in building, no conditioning after 10pm, chairs had nails pointing up through the seats.
 * Most over educated writing staff.
 * Bill Odenkirk, PhD.
 * Jeff Westbrook, PhD.
 * Ken Keeler, PhD applied math.
 * Patric Verrone, doctor of jurisprudence.
 * Eric Kaplan, MS.
 * Stewart, MA.
 * Ron, AB.
 * Toy presidents (action figures) were in the rooms that they had battles with.