User:WillR113/Sandbox - Revision history

BerylRoll at 16:58, 18 February 2026

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	Just kidding, that's obviously not the cartoon we got.		Just kidding, that's obviously not the cartoon we got.

	In early [[1984]], though, it was possible that wouldn't be the case. A radically different version of the show was pitched by [[Marvel Productions]], its series bible written before "[[More than Meets the Eye (mini-series)\|More Than Meets The Eye]]" even had a final script. For decades, there was no information about this pitch, barring mentions in writer [[Jeffrey Scott]]'s resume <ref>''How To Write For Animation'', Jeffery Scott(p. 203)</ref> and a brief discussion in a production memo.		In early [[1984]], though, it was possible that wouldn't be the case. A radically different version of the show was pitched by [[Marvel Productions]], its series bible written before "[[More than Meets the Eye (mini-series)\|More Than Meets The Eye]]" even had a final script. For decades, there was no information about this pitch, barring mentions in writer [[Jeffrey Scott (writer)\|Jeffrey Scott]]'s resume <ref>''How To Write For Animation'', Jeffery Scott(p. 203)</ref> and a brief discussion in a production memo.

	Forty years later, that all changed.		Forty years later, that all changed.

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	~~[[File:CarandCable1.jpg\|right\|thumb\|upright=2.5]]~~

	Everyone knows ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)\|The Transformers]]'', it was one of the most popular cartoons of the '80s! You don't need us to explain the adventures of the [[Autobot]] spy Muffler and his human friends getting into wacky antics trying to survive and wage guerrilla war on a [[Decepticon]] controlled [[Earth]].		Everyone knows ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)\|The Transformers]]'', it was one of the most popular cartoons of the '80s! You don't need us to explain the adventures of the [[Autobot]] spy Muffler and his human friends getting into wacky antics trying to survive and wage guerrilla war on a [[Decepticon]] controlled [[Earth]].
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	==First Bible==		==First Bible==

	~~[[Image:CarAndCable5.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|No, that's not Bumblebee. He's Toad.]]~~

	On [[February 22]], Scott began work on the series bible, including the basic premise, style of the show, and the characters' personalities. Difficulties arose due to a lack of reference material, seemingly giving him little more than a list of names and altmodes, with Scott specifically requesting 'bio cards'. In fact, he was given so little to work with, [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] isn't even referred to by name. Impressively, he finished the first bible just three days later on [[February 25]]. In this version, the Autobots had finally destroyed the last of the Decepticon rebels after eons of war, bringing peace to their planet. However, they had only destroyed their robot forms, while the Decepticons' "electronic life-entities" had fled into space to try and acquire new bodies. They eventually found their way to Earth and built a base in the [[Bermuda Triangle]], spending the next 50 years hijacking various military crafts to rebuild their forces. The Autobots spent years searching the universe for their enemy, eventually tracking them down to Earth and reigniting their war once again.		On [[February 22]], Scott began work on the series bible, including the basic premise, style of the show, and the characters' personalities. Difficulties arose due to a lack of reference material, seemingly giving him little more than a list of names and altmodes, with Scott specifically requesting 'bio cards'. In fact, he was given so little to work with, [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] isn't even referred to by name. Impressively, he finished the first bible just three days later on [[February 25]]. In this version, the Autobots had finally destroyed the last of the Decepticon rebels after eons of war, bringing peace to their planet. However, they had only destroyed their robot forms, while the Decepticons' "electronic life-entities" had fled into space to try and acquire new bodies. They eventually found their way to Earth and built a base in the [[Bermuda Triangle]], spending the next 50 years hijacking various military crafts to rebuild their forces. The Autobots spent years searching the universe for their enemy, eventually tracking them down to Earth and reigniting their war once again.
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	==Revised Series Bible==		==Revised Series Bible==
	~~[[Image:CarandCable2.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|No, that's not Bug Bite. He's Muffler.]]~~

	Scott completed a revised draft of the bible, now 41 pages long, on [[March 3]]. By this point, he had been provided with [[Bob Budiansky]]'s character profiles and a copy of the first act of "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]". As a result, the pre-existing characters were brought more in line with their bios, and the plot was given the same backstory of the Transformers crashing on Earth and being awoken millions of years later by a volcanic eruption. However, by the year 1988, the Decepticons' superior numbers have allowed them to conquer much of the Earth, taking control of its manufacturing facilities and leaving humanity as little more than slaves, with <s>Megatron</s> Negator giving them only a sliver of control over the remains of the economy to keep society running. Dissent is impossible due a secret police of disguised Decepticons, who keep the human population under constant surveillance. However, the Autobots continue to operate from the shadows, attempting to free humanity and stop the Decepticons for good.		Scott completed a revised draft of the bible, now 41 pages long, on [[March 3]]. By this point, he had been provided with [[Bob Budiansky]]'s character profiles and a copy of the first act of "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]". As a result, the pre-existing characters were brought more in line with their bios, and the plot was given the same backstory of the Transformers crashing on Earth and being awoken millions of years later by a volcanic eruption. However, by the year 1988, the Decepticons' superior numbers have allowed them to conquer much of the Earth, taking control of its manufacturing facilities and leaving humanity as little more than slaves, with <s>Megatron</s> Negator giving them only a sliver of control over the remains of the economy to keep society running. Dissent is impossible due a secret police of disguised Decepticons, who keep the human population under constant surveillance. However, the Autobots continue to operate from the shadows, attempting to free humanity and stop the Decepticons for good.
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	*Whirlpool: The only female Decepticon she turns into an AMPHIBIOUS FLYING CRAFT, that is able to fly, jet across ground and water, along with being able to travel underwater allowing her to reach any depth beneath the waves. She poses a twin torpedo launcher which fires a special imploding torpedo which sucks anything in range. Her rotors can also create a powerful whirlpool when underwater. Her seductive charms allow her to trick an Autobot into thinking they're on the same side, before she betrays them. Whirlpool is a former Autobot. Optimus Prime seeks to reform her, while she wants to destroy him to prove that the Decepticons are superior.		*Whirlpool: The only female Decepticon she turns into an AMPHIBIOUS FLYING CRAFT, that is able to fly, jet across ground and water, along with being able to travel underwater allowing her to reach any depth beneath the waves. She poses a twin torpedo launcher which fires a special imploding torpedo which sucks anything in range. Her rotors can also create a powerful whirlpool when underwater. Her seductive charms allow her to trick an Autobot into thinking they're on the same side, before she betrays them. Whirlpool is a former Autobot. Optimus Prime seeks to reform her, while she wants to destroy him to prove that the Decepticons are superior.

	~~[[Image:CarandCable4.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Muffler, the human cast and the network mandated dog sidekick.]]~~

	===Others===		===Others===
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	*Eddie Fairchild-Wendy's younger brother, his youthful curiosity led him to uncover the secret of his sister's car. Since then lack of fear has resulted in him getting involved in the Autobots fight with the Decepticons, such as the time he hid in Muffler's backseat. He looks up to the small Autobot, pestering him with questions like what happens if you fall into a black hole or if aliens built the pyramids. He wasn't in the first bible, but appeared in Scott's notes.		*Eddie Fairchild-Wendy's younger brother, his youthful curiosity led him to uncover the secret of his sister's car. Since then lack of fear has resulted in him getting involved in the Autobots fight with the Decepticons, such as the time he hid in Muffler's backseat. He looks up to the small Autobot, pestering him with questions like what happens if you fall into a black hole or if aliens built the pyramids. He wasn't in the first bible, but appeared in Scott's notes.
	*Arthur Kroll-An amoral human who allied himself with the Decepticons as a way of obtaining power and wealth. While he provides them with information about the human resistance there is little trust between Kroll and the Decepticons, as ultimately the human only cares about himself. His greed and thoughtlessness often result in him becoming a hindrance to both the Autobots and Decepticons. He does not appear in the pilot script.		*Arthur Kroll-An amoral human who allied himself with the Decepticons as a way of obtaining power and wealth. While he provides them with information about the human resistance there is little trust between Kroll and the Decepticons, as ultimately the human only cares about himself. His greed and thoughtlessness often result in him becoming a hindrance to both the Autobots and Decepticons. He does not appear in the pilot script.
	~~[[Image:CarandCable3.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Muffler and Wendy]]~~

	==Episodes==		==Episodes==

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	Until [[2020]], when Instagram user consumercollectiables uncovered additional concept art which featured a silhouetted Prowl menacing Muffy and his friend in a "garage scene", with the handwritten note "Trans 3 V" and cast list using the names mentioned in the memo, explicitly tying it to Transformers.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/consumercollectibles/ consumercollectables on Instagram]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200803141945/https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/167466-remember-that-concept-art-for-muffy-the-unmade-marvel-cartoon/ AllSpark.com forum post collecting ''Car and Cable'' art (archived)]</ref> This just raised more questions.....		Until [[2020]], when Instagram user consumercollectiables uncovered additional concept art which featured a silhouetted Prowl menacing Muffy and his friend in a "garage scene", with the handwritten note "Trans 3 V" and cast list using the names mentioned in the memo, explicitly tying it to Transformers.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/consumercollectibles/ consumercollectables on Instagram]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200803141945/https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/167466-remember-that-concept-art-for-muffy-the-unmade-marvel-cartoon/ AllSpark.com forum post collecting ''Car and Cable'' art (archived)]</ref> This just raised more questions.....

	Which were answered in [[2024]], when Jeffery Scott sold off all of the development material for this pitch.		Which were answered in [[2024]], when Jeffery Scott sold off all of the development material for this pitch.

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Notes

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	*The Fairchild's parents are transported to work by "a large truck" with a Decepticon standing guard in the back.		*The Fairchild's parents are transported to work by "a large truck" with a Decepticon standing guard in the back.
	*Muffler is able to control his seatbelts and uses it to gag Eddie's mouth at the checkpoint.		*Muffler is able to control his seatbelts and uses it to gag Eddie's mouth at the checkpoint.
	*Some details from the chase sequence		*Some details from the chase sequence:
	**The roadblock guards chase after them after transforming into "side hacker motor cycles."		**The roadblock guards chase after them after transforming into "side hacker motor cycles."
	**During the chase Muffler nearly runs down another Decepticon, which then chases after them as an army truck.		**During the chase Muffler nearly runs down another Decepticon, which then chases after them as an army truck.
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	*At the mill the Decepticons disguise themselves by camouflage rope netting.		*At the mill the Decepticons disguise themselves by camouflage rope netting.
	*The Decepticons hide at the ambush site in cranes, trucks and forklifts altmodes.		*The Decepticons hide at the ambush site in cranes, trucks and forklifts altmodes.
	*At the school we met Mr Davenport, the class teacher. He asks student Johnny for his report of the American independence, only for the classroom's Decepticon guard to stop him as "the subject of freedom is forbidden."		*At the school we met Mr Davenport, the class teacher. He asks his student Johnny for his report of the American independence, only for the classroom's Decepticon guard to stop him as "the subject of freedom is forbidden."
	*Soundwave is described as red by Eddie. This isn't an early colour scheme. Soundwave's profile didn't mention his colour scheme and all the reference material Scott had was in black and white. When he had someone describe his appearance he just had to guess.		*Soundwave is described as red by Eddie. This isn't an early colour scheme. Soundwave's profile didn't mention his colour scheme and all the reference material Scott had was in black and white. When he had someone describe his appearance he just had to guess.

	==Development==		==Development==
	Even with the script, bibles and notes there's a limit to what we can infer about the development of this pitch. A lot of what we could say would just be guesswork.... But, it just so happens that Scott wrote a book about "How To Write For Animation" which includes his advice for successfully pitching a show explaining some of his creative choices.		Even with the script, bibles and notes there's a limit to what we can infer about the development of this pitch. A lot of what we could say would just be guesswork.... But, it just so happens that Scott wrote a book about "How To Write For Animation" which includes his advice for successfully pitching a show explaining some of his creative choices.

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Decepticons

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	*Negator: The Decepticon leader. Yes, he's a renamed Megatron. His name emphasises how he's completely negative with no positive traits (The behind the scenes explanation seems to be that CBS weren't okay with Megatron being a handgun, with their "limitations" stating he become a "laser tank," then a "satellite particle beam cannon" in the script. Presumably Hasbro requested a name change when the character no longer resembled the toy). He has dedicated the Decepticons to subjugating all inferior lifeforms, and he views all other life as inferior to him. He's so evil that the Autobots question if he's really sentient, or some sort of empty husk animated by an ancient computer program.		*Negator: The Decepticon leader. Yes, he's a renamed Megatron. His name emphasises how he's completely negative with no positive traits (The behind the scenes explanation seems to be that CBS weren't okay with Megatron being a handgun, with their "limitations" stating he become a "laser tank," then a "satellite particle beam cannon" in the script. Presumably Hasbro requested a name change when the character no longer resembled the toy). He has dedicated the Decepticons to subjugating all inferior lifeforms, and he views all other life as inferior to him. He's so evil that the Autobots question if he's really sentient, or some sort of empty husk animated by an ancient computer program.
	*Soundwave: Negator's scheming Comm-Officer. He's described as red in the script. The only cassette he has is Buzzsaw, a "STAUNCH ALLY AND CONFIDANT."		*Soundwave: Negator's scheming Comm-Officer. He's described as red in the script. The only cassette he has is Buzzsaw, a "STAUNCH ALLY AND CONFIDANT."
	*Starscream- ~~Biggest~~ change to ~~the~~ profile is the line "NEGATOR OVERLOOKS THE POTENTIAL PERSONAL THREAT STARSCREAM REPRESENTS FOR TWO REASONS: 1. STARSCREAM IS VERY GOOD AT HIS JOB, 2. NEGATOR IS BETTER." (~~Move over~~ Seekers, ~~Here~~ the jets are known as "Strato-Warriors").		*Starscream- The most notable change to his profile is the line "NEGATOR OVERLOOKS THE POTENTIAL PERSONAL THREAT STARSCREAM REPRESENTS FOR TWO REASONS: 1. STARSCREAM IS VERY GOOD AT HIS JOB, 2. NEGATOR IS BETTER." Also move over [[Seeker (body-type)\|Seekers]], here the Decepticon jets are known as "Strato-Warriors").
	*Thundercraker-Just a straight copy of his character profile with no changes.		*Thundercraker-Just a straight copy of his character profile with no changes.
	*Skywarp- "THE LEAST INTELLIGENT OF ALL DECEPTICONS", a prankster that no-one else likes. Teleports by way of a "A SPACE-WARP LOCATION TRANSFER." Carries "HEAT-SEEKING "ACID-WARHEADS" that melt into an Autobots Armour. ~~Has the~~ early "Olive Drab" colour scheme.		*Skywarp- "THE LEAST INTELLIGENT OF ALL DECEPTICONS", a prankster that no-one else likes. Teleports by way of a "A SPACE-WARP LOCATION TRANSFER." Carries "HEAT-SEEKING "ACID-WARHEADS" that melt into an Autobots Armour. Still features his early "Olive Drab" colour scheme.
	*Whirlpool: The only female Decepticon she turns into an AMPHIBIOUS FLYING CRAFT, that is able to fly, jet across ground and water, along with being able to travel underwater allowing her to reach any depth beneath the waves. She poses a twin torpedo launcher which fires a special imploding torpedo which sucks anything in range. Her rotors can also create a powerful whirlpool when underwater. Her seductive charms allow her to trick an Autobot into thinking they're on the same side, before she betrays them. Whirlpool is a former Autobot. Optimus Prime seeks to reform her, while she wants to destroy him to prove that the Decepticons are superior.		*Whirlpool: The only female Decepticon she turns into an AMPHIBIOUS FLYING CRAFT, that is able to fly, jet across ground and water, along with being able to travel underwater allowing her to reach any depth beneath the waves. She poses a twin torpedo launcher which fires a special imploding torpedo which sucks anything in range. Her rotors can also create a powerful whirlpool when underwater. Her seductive charms allow her to trick an Autobot into thinking they're on the same side, before she betrays them. Whirlpool is a former Autobot. Optimus Prime seeks to reform her, while she wants to destroy him to prove that the Decepticons are superior.

	[[Image:CarandCable4.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Muffler, the human cast and the network mandated dog sidekick.]]		[[Image:CarandCable4.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Muffler, the human cast and the network mandated dog sidekick.]]

	===Others===		===Others===
	*Matt Conroy- (Sunbow didn't think Duke was a good name. Imagine a cartoon where that was the [[Duke (G.I. Joe)\|main character's]] name...) A twenty-nine year old truck driver who found a damaged truck by the side of the road. He repaired it planning to replace his old truck that had been repossessed by the bank. But once the repairs were done it transformed into Optimus Prime. Since then Matt has been swept up in the Transformers war 'bitching and moaning' about the Mechanical Men from Mars who've taken over his life, but like Han Solo he'll always come through for his Autobot friends in the end. When driving Optimus the Autobot talks to him over the truck's CB radio. When Optimus transforms Matt's cab becomes part of Optimus chest and all the human can do during fights is yell "I'LL CREAM YA IF YA DENT MY TRUCK, YOU TIN PIRATE". Optimus overlooks Matt's behavior because his knowledge of Earth is useful to the Autobots. That and he likes him. Matt's mechanical skills also mean that he can jury-rigg repairs to help patch the Autobots up.		*Matt Conroy- (Sunbow didn't think Duke was a good name. Imagine a cartoon where that was the [[Duke (G.I. Joe)\|main character's]] name...) A twenty-nine year old truck driver who found a damaged truck by the side of the road. He repaired it planning to replace his old truck that had been repossessed by the bank. But once the repairs were done it transformed into Optimus Prime. Since then Matt has been swept up in the Transformers war 'bitching and moaning' about the Mechanical Men from Mars who've taken over his life, but like Han Solo he'll always come through for his Autobot friends in the end. When driving Optimus the Autobot talks to him over the truck's CB radio. When Optimus transforms Matt's cab becomes part of Optimus chest and all the human can do during fights is yell "I'LL CREAM YA IF YA DENT MY TRUCK, YOU TIN PIRATE". Optimus overlooks Matt's behavior because his knowledge of Earth is useful to the Autobots. That and he likes him. Matt's mechanical skills also mean that he can jury-rigg repairs to help patch the Autobots up.

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	Which were answered in [[2024]], when Jeffery Scott sold off all of the development material for this pitch.		Which were answered in [[2024]], when Jeffery Scott sold off all of the development material for this pitch.

	At TFNation 2025, [[Jim Sorenson]] (who purchased Scott's material) and [[Chris McFeely]] hosted a reading of the pilot script which featured actors from various Transformers shows including [[Gregg Berger]] and [[Paul Eiding]] from the original cartoon. The same day the production material was released online.		At TFNation 2025, [[Jim Sorenson]] (who purchased Scott's material) and [[Chris McFeely]] hosted a reading of the pilot script which featured actors from various Transformers shows including [[Gregg Berger]] and [[Paul Eiding]] from the original cartoon.<ref> [https://www.patreon.com/posts/tfnation-2025-is-137075459 TFNation 2025 Audio Recording of 'A Robot's Best Friend is his Dog' Script Reading]</ref> The same day the production material was released online.

	==References==		==References==

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Legacy

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	Until [[2020]], when Instagram user consumercollectiables uncovered additional concept art which featured a silhouetted Prowl menacing Muffy and his friend in a "garage scene", with the handwritten note "Trans 3 V" and cast list using the names mentioned in the memo, explicitly tying it to Transformers.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/consumercollectibles/ consumercollectables on Instagram]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200803141945/https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/167466-remember-that-concept-art-for-muffy-the-unmade-marvel-cartoon/ AllSpark.com forum post collecting ''Car and Cable'' art (archived)]</ref> This just raised more questions.....		Until [[2020]], when Instagram user consumercollectiables uncovered additional concept art which featured a silhouetted Prowl menacing Muffy and his friend in a "garage scene", with the handwritten note "Trans 3 V" and cast list using the names mentioned in the memo, explicitly tying it to Transformers.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/consumercollectibles/ consumercollectables on Instagram]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200803141945/https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/167466-remember-that-concept-art-for-muffy-the-unmade-marvel-cartoon/ AllSpark.com forum post collecting ''Car and Cable'' art (archived)]</ref> This just raised more questions.....
	Which were answered in [[2024]], when Jeffery Scott sold off all of the development material for this pitch.		Which were answered in [[2024]], when Jeffery Scott sold off all of the development material for this pitch.

			At TFNation 2025, [[Jim Sorenson]] (who purchased Scott's material) and [[Chris McFeely]] hosted a reading of the pilot script which featured actors from various Transformers shows including [[Gregg Berger]] and [[Paul Eiding]] from the original cartoon. The same day the production material was released online.

	==References==		==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}

WillR113 at 05:02, 30 August 2025

2025-08-30T05:02:32Z

Show changes

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 10:33, 29 August 2025

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	[[File:CarandCable1.jpg\|right\|thumb\|upright=2.5]]		[[File:CarandCable1.jpg\|right\|thumb\|upright=2.5]]

	Everyone knows ''The Transformers'', it was one of the most popular cartoons of the '80s! You don't need us to explain the adventures of the [[Autobot]] spy Muffler and his human friends getting into wacky antics trying to survive and wage guerrilla war on a [[Decepticon]] controlled [[Earth]].		Everyone knows ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)\|The Transformers]]'', it was one of the most popular cartoons of the '80s! You don't need us to explain the adventures of the [[Autobot]] spy Muffler and his human friends getting into wacky antics trying to survive and wage guerrilla war on a [[Decepticon]] controlled [[Earth]].

	Just kidding, that's obviously not the cartoon we got.		Just kidding, that's obviously not the cartoon we got.

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Development

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	==Development==		==Development==
	Even with the script, bibles and notes there's a limit to what we can infer about the development of this pitch. A lot of what we could say would just be guesswork.... But, it just so happens that Scott wrote a book about "How To Write For Animation" which includes his advice for successfully pitching a show explaining some of his creative choices.		Even with the script, bibles and notes there's a limit to what we can infer about the development of this pitch. A lot of what we could say would just be guesswork.... But, it just so happens that Scott wrote a book about "How To Write For Animation" which includes his advice for successfully pitching a show explaining some of his creative choices.
	*As Scott says in his book "your initial audience is not the viewer of the cartoon but the story editor or producer who is going to buy it." He suggests "find out what the buyer wants".<ref>''How To Write For Animation'', Jeffery Scott(p. 47)</ref> Likely, this story was inspired by the network's request for a robot detecting dog.		*As Scott says in his book "your initial audience is not the viewer of the cartoon but the story editor or producer who is going to buy it." He suggests "find out what the buyer wants".<ref>''How To Write For Animation'', Jeffery Scott(p. 37)</ref> Likely, this story was inspired by the network's request for a robot detecting dog.
	*The pilot's odd backstory is another example of meeting the network's requirements, what with the whole conquest of Earth happening offscreen. In the section "HOW TO WRITE A PILOT", Scott brings up the crucial detail that "99 OUT OF A 100 TIMES THE NETWORK DOESN'T WANT AN "ORIGIN " PILOT." <ref>''How To Write For Animation'', Jeffery Scott (p.172)</ref> The reasoning being that an origin story is usually unrepresentative of the show as a whole, while a random adventure can better demonstrate what the show is going to be like on a week to week basis.		*The pilot's odd backstory is another example of meeting the network's requirements, what with the whole conquest of Earth happening offscreen. In the section "HOW TO WRITE A PILOT", Scott brings up the crucial detail that "99 OUT OF A 100 TIMES THE NETWORK DOESN'T WANT AN "ORIGIN " PILOT." <ref>''How To Write For Animation'', Jeffery Scott (p.172)</ref> The reasoning being that an origin story is usually unrepresentative of the show as a whole, while a random adventure can better demonstrate what the show is going to be like on a week to week basis.
	*Another piece of advice is that if "you're trying to sell a show to a network exec, you want to reveal as much of the show as you can in the pilot."		*Another piece of advice is that if "you're trying to sell a show to a network exec, you want to reveal as much of the show as you can in the pilot."<ref>''How To Write For Animation'', Jeffery Scott (p.172)</ref>
	*If this pitch had been approved its ideas would have almost certainly been reworked further. In many shows Scott would continue expanding and changing details after production commenced, finding out what worked and what didn't. <ref>''How To Write For Animation'', Jeffery Scott(p. 173)</ref> The last page of the script shows this happening here, with him suggesting a rework to the story so that the Fairchild's parents aren't featured and instead the children's quest to find them is a potential plot point.		*If this pitch had been approved its ideas would have almost certainly been reworked further. In many shows Scott would continue expanding and changing details after production commenced, finding out what worked and what didn't. <ref>''How To Write For Animation'', Jeffery Scott(p. 173)</ref> The last page of the script shows this happening here, with him suggesting a rework to the story so that the Fairchild's parents aren't featured and instead the children's quest to find them is a potential plot point.

	==Legacy==		==Legacy==