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 animals 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 Simpson's
 * 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 animators 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 Odinkirk, PhD chemistry.
 * Jeff Westbrook, PhD computer science.
 * 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.

Highlights / Quotes

 * Cohen's script note: [referring to scene the pizza pallor] Just cut after the argument to see Fry and the dog doing something unsanitary that also shows they love each other. Could involve the sauce.