S08E14 · SCENE 9/26 · 04:01
Network demands Poochie

The network insists on a dog with attitude, named Poochie.

04:01→06:47
in the episode · 2m 46s · S08E14

What happens

04:01–06:47

Roger Meyers Jr. proposes a new character, a dog. A writer warns against it but is overruled. The network executive demands a dog with attitude, using buzzwords. The writers brainstorm and settle on the name Poochie.

WhereNetwork office
Drivernetwork executive
Positionact1 · escalation
ThreadPoochie's creation and debut

Key lines

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04:51

Just tell me what's wrong with the freakin' show!

05:32

One that today's kids can relate to!

06:03

You mean Cerberus?

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
absurd0.8
scheme0.7
double standard0.3
deadpan0.2
rapid back and forthcoined phrase

Beats

06:03Executive says we want a dog with attitude

Scene in the episode

04:01–06:47
A · Poochie's creation and debut
B · Homer's voice acting journey
C · Family and fan reactions

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Includes this scene · The Simpsons - Itchy & Scratchy focus group · letsbepandas
The Birth Of Poochie (The Simpsons) · ThingsICantFindOtherwise
The Simpsons - Poochie Viewing Party · NoBSClips

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