Howard Gewirtz (Writer)

Taxi

Louie De Palma is a cantankerous, acerbic taxi dispatcher in New York City. He tries to maintain order over a collection of varied and strange characters who drive for him. As he bullies and insults them from the safety of his “cage,” they form a special bond among themselves, becoming friends and supporting each other through the inevitable trials and tribulations of life.

Release Date1978-09-12

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Charactersd Dr. Smith

Episode Count114

Vote Count162

The Simpsons

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.

Release Date1989-12-17

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count1

Vote Count10263

The Larry Sanders Show

Comic Garry Shandling draws upon his own talk show experiences to create the character of Larry Sanders, a paranoid, insecure host of a late night talk show. Larry, along with his obsequious TV sidekick Hank Kingsley and his fiercely protective producer Artie, allows Garry Shandling and his talented writers to look behind the scenes and to show us a convincing slice of behind the camera life.

Release Date1992-08-15

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count1

Vote Count85

The Exes

A sitcom about three divorced men sharing an apartment across the hall from their female divorce attorney, who is also their landlord.

Release Date2011-11-30

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count8

Vote Count52

Three's Company

When two single girls, Janet and Chrissy, need a roommate to share their Santa Monica apartment, they decide to offer a room to Jack, a man they find passed out in the bathtub after the going-away party for their last roommate. However, hijinks ensure when Jack must pretend to be gay in order to throw off the scent of the trio's conservative landlady.

Release Date1977-03-15

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count1

Vote Count161

Wings

Brothers Brian and Joe Hackett attempt to run an airline on the New England island of Nantucket while surrounded by their various wacky friends and employees.

Release Date1990-04-19

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count10

Vote Count128

Bosom Buddies

Kip and Henry, two young studs working for a New York ad agency, must disguise themselves as women to live in the one apartment they can afford.

Release Date1980-11-27

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count4

Vote Count37

Jenny

Jenny is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from 1997 to 1998. The series was intended to be a star vehicle for Playboy Playmate Jenny McCarthy. It was rated TV-MA.

Release Date1997-09-28

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count2

Vote Count1

Oliver Beene

Oliver Beene is an American sitcom. Set in 1962 and 1963, the show chronicled the trials and tribulations of the 11-to-12-year-old Oliver Beene, in first person perspective. Oliver Beene's other main characters are his parents Jerry and Charlotte Beene, his brother Ted Beene, and his two friends Joyce and Michael. The narrator, an older Oliver reflecting on his experience, is voiced by David Cross. Often in episodes, the story is interrupted by flashbacks and flash-forwards.

Release Date2003-03-09

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count3

Vote Count8

Down and Out in Beverly Hills

Down and Out in Beverly Hills is a 30 minute TV series based on the 1986 movie of the same name. It aired from July 25, 1987 to September 12, 1987 on on the fledging Fox network. It has the distinction of being the first ever show to be cancelled by Fox; only 13 episodes were produced. The cast included Hector Elizondo as Dave Whiteman, Anita Morris as Barbara Whiteman, Eileen Seeley as Jenny Whiteman, April Ortiz as Carmen the Maid, and Tim Thomerson as Jerry Baskin. Evan Richards was the only cast member of the film to reprise his role for TV.

Release Date1987-07-25

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count1

Vote Count2

Gary & Mike

Gary & Mike is a television show that aired on UPN in 2001 and Adult Swim on 2002. The show was produced in stop motion and lasted only one season. A total of thirteen episodes were produced.

Release Date2001-01-12

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count2

Domestic Life

Domestic Life is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from January 4, 1984 to September 11, 1984. Film star Steve Martin served as executive producer.

Release Date1984-01-04

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count5

Vote Count1

All is Forgiven

Paula Russell is the producer of a soap opera called All is Forgiven who just married a donut executive with a teenage daughter.

Release Date1986-03-20

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count2

Vote Count2