Arthur created the "Dodger Dog" during his 29 years (1962–1991) as the food concessions manager at Dodger Stadium. Originally, the 10 inch dog was sold as a "Foot Long", but Thomas Arthur decided truth in advertising was the best path. He approached Walter O'Malley, majority owner of the Dodgers, and asked if the Hot Dog could be called the "Dodger Dog". It became such a staple for Dodger fans that actor Vincent Price described its deliciousness in his cookbook, Treasury of Great Recipes. The 10-inch wiener was originally made by the Morrell Meat Company, but Farmer John, one of the Dodgers' chief sponsors, soon took over the hot dog needs of the stadium. Farmer John was purchased by Hormel in 2004. Farmer John was purchased from Hormel by Smithfield Foods in 2017. In 2021, Smithfield and the Dodgers could not agree on a new contract, and the name Farmer John was removed from the product. In popular culture Agent Mulder in the episode "E.B.E." of The X-Files claimed that Dodger Dogs gave him "swamp gas". In Hancock, Jason Bateman's character, Ray, compares Hancock (Will Smith) to a Dodger Dog, saying "It's something people don't think they're gonna like, but then they try it, and they love it!" Johnny Drama in the "Manic Monday" episode of Entourage complains that Vince making him late won't let him get a Dodger Dog. In episode #1000 of The Joe Rogan Experience, at 2:08:00 comedian Joey Diaz voices his dislike for Dodger Dogs, likening them to American Airlines's Oatmeal. In the second part of the Star Trek: Voyager episode "Future's End" the character Rain Robinson, played by Sarah Silverman, mentions Dodger Dogs when Lieutenant Tuvok brings some as a part of breakfast. See also List of hot dogs Dodger Dogs to Fenway Franks References External links Brand name hot dogs Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball culture