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=== Trivia === | === Trivia === | ||
* Beeler's name is very similar to that of episode writer [[Ken Keeler]] who, like Beeler, holds a PhD and can therefore be referred to as "Doctor". Keeler was originally called "Ben Beeler" by both his college roommate and his mother, and so the other writers named the character after him.<ref>DVD [[Commentary:A Clockwork Origin|commentary]] for "[[A Clockwork Origin]]".</ref> | * Beeler's name is very similar to that of episode writer [[Ken Keeler]] who, like Beeler, holds a PhD and can therefore be referred to as "Doctor". Keeler was originally called "Ben Beeler" by both his college roommate and his mother, and so the other writers named the character after him.<ref>DVD [[Commentary:A Clockwork Origin|commentary]] for "[[A Clockwork Origin]]".</ref> | ||
** Beeler's collegue actually bears a stronger resemblance to Keeler. | ** Beeler's collegue actually bears a stronger resemblance to Keeler. | ||
* Originaly, [[Phil Hartman]] was to voice Dr. Ben Beeler, but after his death, David Herman took over the role, using an impression of Phil Hartman. | |||
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Revision as of 22:09, 6 August 2011
| Secondary character | |
| Dr. Ben Beeler | |
|---|---|
 Beeler (right) with a collegue | |
| Gender | Male |
| Species | Human |
| Planet of origin | Earth |
| Profession | Researcher |
| Relatives | Unnamed wife |
| First appearance | "Jurassic Bark" (4ACV07)  |
| Voiced by | David Herman |
Dr. Ben Beeler is a scientist holding a Ph.D, most likely in paleontology. He has shown an interest in fossilised dogs and giant alien spiders. Later, he is shown queuing up for the new eyePhone.
In August of 3010, he spoke at the World Bone Premiere of the Homo Farnsworth and can later be seen at the Comic-Con Intergalactic in the costume contest, dressed as the Robot Devil.
Image gallery
Ben Beeler's wife, in a deleted scene (6ACV03).
Additional Info
Trivia
- Beeler's name is very similar to that of episode writer Ken Keeler who, like Beeler, holds a PhD and can therefore be referred to as "Doctor". Keeler was originally called "Ben Beeler" by both his college roommate and his mother, and so the other writers named the character after him.[1]
- Beeler's collegue actually bears a stronger resemblance to Keeler.
- Originaly, Phil Hartman was to voice Dr. Ben Beeler, but after his death, David Herman took over the role, using an impression of Phil Hartman.
Appearances
- "Jurassic Bark" (4ACV07)
- "Three Hundred Big Boys" (4ACV16)
- The Beast with a Billion Backs (cameo)
- "Attack of the Killer App" (6ACV03)
- "A Clockwork Origin" (6ACV09)
- "Lrrreconcilable Ndndifferences" (6ACV11)
- "Ghost in the Machines" (6ACV19)
- "Rust In Peace" (US#039)
References
- ^ DVD commentary for "A Clockwork Origin".