Commentary:The Cyber House Rules

Topics of Discussion

 * There was originally about fifteen pages worth of sad stuff about the orphanarium.
 * Attempting to remember who voiced the orphans.
 * The shot of Leela poking at her eye is not disturbing if you wear contact lenses.
 * They get away with the episode because despite Bender mistreating the kids, they're always happy.
 * He seems like a fun dad.
 * Matt has never drawn eyebrows on any of his characters, so he finds Adlai's disturbing.
 * Pretty Woman was inserted at the animatic stage and left there because it worked well.
 * Obviously, they did have to pay for it.
 * Agreement that Leela looks better with one eye.
 * Rich Moore, unlike the actors, has a David X. Cohen impression.
 * Mentioned David auditioning for the role of Bender. He hopes they don't have the tape anymore.
 * Adlai's house is modelled off Leave it to Beaver.
 * This episode was nominated for a Media Access Award for positive portrayal of the handicapped.

Highlights / Quotes

 * Maurice LaMarche[During intro]: I'm Maurice LaMarche. I'm not sure I acted in this episode, but I'm here.
 * Morbo[episode]: Puny Earthlings, one day my race will distroy you all! Maurice LaMarche: That's totally different from Lrrr, and Horrible Gelatinous Blob.

Commentators

 * Matt Groening
 * Executive Producer
 * David X. Cohen
 * Executive Producer
 * Rich Moore
 * Supervising Director
 * Lewis Morton
 * Writer
 * Susie Dietter
 * Director
 * John DiMaggio
 * Actor (Bender, miscellaneous)
 * Billy West
 * Actor (Fry, the Professor, Zoidberg, miscellaneous)
 * Maurice LaMarche
 * Actor (Morbo, Walt, miscellaneous)