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=== Topics of Discussion === | === Topics of Discussion === | ||
*The life of a Futurama writer (eight of which are the commentators). | *The life of a ''[[Futurama]]'' [[writers and directors|writer]] (eight of which are the commentators). | ||
*Mostly spend time re writing | *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 | *In the writer's rooms 24/7. [[David X. Cohen|David]]'s room resembled a prison with a noisy washing machine nearby, but the second room (run by [[Ken Keeler|Ken]]) had couches rather than tables, only this room had windows, which had a view of {{cat|animal}}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. | *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. | *Plot development of the episode, was going to be mother, then father before settling on dog. | ||
*Writing process overview | *Writing process overview. | ||
*Cohen's preference to take one of three weeks off while writing for | *Cohen's preference to take one of three weeks off while writing for ''[[The Simpsons]]''. | ||
*Everyone getting sick at the same time | *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 | *Live action takes less time to write. Non prime time shows tend to give the first draft of a script to the {{cat|animator}}s rather than a final draft. | ||
*Another early plot featuring dog coming to life super intelligent the going into the sun | *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 | *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. | *Got locked in building, no conditioning after 10pm, chairs had nails pointing up through the seats. | ||
*Most over educated writing staff. | *Most over educated writing staff. | ||
**Bill | **[[Bill Odenkirk]], PhD {{cat|s=no|chemistry}}. | ||
**Jeff Westbrook, PhD computer science. | **[[Jeff Westbrook]], PhD {{cat|computer}} {{cat|s=no|science}}. | ||
**Ken Keeler, PhD applied math. | **Ken Keeler, PhD applied math. | ||
**Patric Verrone, doctor of jurisprudence. | **[[Patric M. Verrone|Patric Verrone]], doctor of jurisprudence. | ||
**Eric Kaplan, MS. | **[[Eric Kaplan]], MS. | ||
**Stewart, MA. | **[[J. Stewart Burns|Stewart]], MA. | ||
**Ron, AB. | **[[Ron Weiner|Ron]], AB. | ||
*Toy presidents (action figures) were in the rooms that they had battles with. | *Toy presidents (action figures) were in the rooms that they had battles with. | ||
Revision as of 00:48, 26 January 2014
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| Production number | 4ACV07 | ||
| On DVD | Season 4 Disc 2 | ||
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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 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 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 Odenkirk, 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.
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