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The series was the creation of Steve Gerber, creator of Marvel Comics ' Howard the Duck.

Gerber also created the similarly named ' Wundarr the Aquarian ' for Marvel Comics.

The name Ookla actually comes from University of California, Los Angeles ( commonly known as UCLA ).

Gerber and friend Martin Pasko were having dinner in the Westwood area one night during the time Gerber was writing the bible for the series.

Gerber commented to Pasko that he had not yet decided upon a name for the Wookiee-like character the network insisted be added to the series, over Gerber's objections.

As the two walked past the gate to the UCLA campus, Pasko quipped, " Why not call him Oo-clah?

" Pasko later became one of several screenwriters also known for their work in comics, such as Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway, to contribute to the show.

After writing several scripts, singly and in collaboration with Gerber, Pasko became a story editor on the second season.

Other writers included Buzz Dixon and Mark Jones.