Alan Zweibel (Writer)

Law & Order

In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects until someone is taken into custody. The district attorney's office then builds a case to convict the perpetrator by proving the person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Working together, these expert teams navigate all sides of the complex criminal justice system to make New York a safer place.

Release Date1990-09-13

Charactersd Doorman

Episode Count1

Vote Count651

Curb Your Enthusiasm

The off-kilter, unscripted comic vision of Larry David, who plays himself in a parallel universe in which he can't seem to do anything right, and, by his standards, neither can anyone else.

Release Date2000-10-15

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Charactersd Duckstein

Episode Count80

Vote Count868

Saturday Night Live

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.

Release Date1975-10-11

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Charactersd Judge / Cook (uncredited)

Episode Count108

Vote Count474

North

Eleven-year-old North has had it with his parents. They are always busy with their careers and don't give North the attention he needs, so he files a lawsuit against them. The judge rules that North should either find new parents or return to his own parents within two months. Thus North starts off on a journey around the world to find parents that really care about him.

Release Date1994-07-22

DepartmentWriting

JobNovel

Charactersd Coach

Vote Count271

SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night

This docuseries explores the iconic Saturday Night Live, showcasing the audition process, writing, infamous sketches, and the pivotal 11th season that cemented the show's DNA under Lorne Michaels' leadership.

Release Date2025-01-16

Charactersd Self

Episode Count1

Vote Count5

Love, Gilda

Diaries, audiotapes, videotapes and testimonials from friends and colleagues offer insight into the life and career of Gilda Radner -- the beloved comic and actress who became an icon on Saturday Night Live.

Release Date2018-04-18

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Charactersd Self

Vote Count42

Belushi

Using previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushi’s death, director R.J. Cutler’s documentary feature examines the too-short life of the once-in-a-generation talent who captured the hearts and funny bones of devoted audiences.

Release Date2020-05-16

Charactersd Self (archive footage)

Vote Count53

Misery Loves Comedy

Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, actors, and directors from the US, Canada, and abroad—take on this question, sharing anecdotes and insights with lively enthusiasm.

Release Date2015-01-23

Charactersd Self

Vote Count39

The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

The story of legendary comedian Garry Shandling, featuring interviews from nearly four dozen friends, family and colleagues; four decades’ worth of television appearances; and a lifetime of personal journals, private letters and home audio and video footage.

Release Date2018-03-26

Charactersd Self

Episode Count2

Vote Count37

Gilbert

The life and career of one of comedy's most inimitable modern voices, Mr. Gilbert Gottfried.

Release Date2017-04-20

Charactersd Self

Vote Count50

The Last Laugh

Feature documentary about humor and the Holocaust, examining whether it is ever acceptable to use humor in connection with a tragedy of that scale, and the implications for other seemingly off-limits topics in a society that prizes free speech.

Release Date2016-04-18

Charactersd Self

Vote Count20

Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found

Following the departure of the show's original cast and creator after five seasons, SNL in the '80s is a look back at a decade of turbulent, often uncertain times that included the hiring and firing of several casts, numerous writers, producers and ultimately the revitalization of the show with the return of executive producer Lorne Michaels.

Release Date2005-04-15

Charactersd Self

Remembering Gene Wilder

This loving tribute to Gene Wilder celebrates his life and legacy as the comic genius behind an extraordinary string of film roles, from his first collaboration with Mel Brooks in 'The Producers', to the enigmatic title role in the original 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory', to his inspired on-screen partnership with Richard Pryor in movies like 'Silver Streak'.

Release Date2024-03-15

Charactersd Self

Vote Count18

Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women

A documentary film about three generations of female Jewish comedians and the complexity and challenges of their relationship to comedy, Judaism, and gender. The film profiles Molly Picon, Fanny Brice, Sophie Tucker, Joan Rivers, Gilda Radner, and Wendy Wasserstein, as well as contemporary comedians Judy Gold and Jackie Hoffman.

Release Date2007-06-16

Charactersd Self

Monk

Adrian Monk was once a rising star with the San Francisco Police Department, legendary for using unconventional means to solve the department's most baffling cases. But after the tragic (and still unsolved) murder of his wife Trudy, he developed an extreme case of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Now working as a private consultant, Monk continues to investigate cases in the most unconventional ways.

Release Date2002-07-12

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count1

Vote Count1186

Here Today

Veteran comedy writer Charlie Berns, who is slowly but surely losing his grip on reality, befriends a talented young New York street singer Emma Payge. Together, they form an unlikely yet hilarious and touching friendship that kicks the generation gap aside and redefines the meaning of love and trust.

Release Date2021-05-07

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Vote Count157

It's Garry Shandling's Show

Garry Shandling stars as himself, a neurotic, sardonic stand-up comedian who just happens to be aware he is a sitcom character. Garry spends just as much time interacting with the studio audience as he does the regular cast members, performing monologues and show-closing summations of the episode's events. However, everyone knows they're on TV, not just Garry; and the audience (itself a character) is often involved in the storyline.

Release Date1986-09-10

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count14

Vote Count17

The Story of Us

After 15 years of marriage, Katie and her husband, Ben, have grown apart. While they keep up the facade of having a contented marriage, mostly to not worry their children, they aren't happy together and argue frequently. While the kids are away at camp, Katie and Ben decide to separate and try to reassess their relationship to see if they should stay together or split up for good. 

Release Date1999-10-14

DepartmentWriting

JobScreenplay

Vote Count341

Gilda Live

Gilda Radner is recorded during a live comedy concert. Radner's classic characters are seen in sketches that are sometimes more risque than when they appeared on television. During her breaks, the character Father Guido Sarducci takes the stage.

Release Date1980-03-28

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Vote Count9

Dragnet

LAPD Sgt. Joe Friday -- the equally straight-laced nephew of the famous police sergeant of the same name -- is paired up with a young, freewheeling detective named Pep Streebeck. After investigating some strange robberies at the local zoo and the theft of a stockpile of pornographic magazines, they uncover cult activity in the heart of the city and are hot on the case to figure out who's behind it all.

Release Date1987-06-26

DepartmentWriting

JobScreenplay

Vote Count516

Still Happy

A middle-aged baseball fan travels to seek out an old player from his favorite team, in hopes to acquire his autograph on a baseball to increase its value

Release Date2019-08-13

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Good Sports

Two sports anchors—a vain, faded football star and a former Miss America—navigate a love-hate relationship both on-air and off.

Release Date1991-01-10

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count1

Vote Count1

Steve Martin's Best Show Ever

Steve Martin's fourth NBC special was in the spirit of his previous association with Saturday Night Live. It was broadcast live from Studio 8H, produced by Lorne Michaels and featured some original cast members of the show.

Release Date1981-11-25

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Vote Count4

Billy Crystal: 700 Sundays

In 700 Sundays, legendary comedian and actor Billy Crystal tells the stories of his youth, growing up in the jazz world of Manhattan, his teenage years, and finally adulthood. The Tony Award-winning show is a funny and poignant exploration of family and fate, loving and loss.

Release Date2014-04-19

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Vote Count15

The Paul Simon Special

Paul Simon just wants to perform his songs although an arrogant director keeps on interrupting him with crazy ideas.

Release Date1977-12-08

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Vote Count2

The Beach Boys: It's OK

Originally aired as an television special, this concert film includes interview segments, comedy sketches, and concert footage from Brian Wilson's 1976 return to the concert stage.

Release Date1976-08-05

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Vote Count1

The Please Watch the Jon Lovitz Special, Live!

A half-hour parody special in the style of Playhouse 90, starring comedian and SNL veteran Jon Lovitz.

Release Date1992-05-17

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

The Beach Boys: It's OK

A live performance from the Beach Boys, featuring their best known songs, including 'Help Me Rhonda' and 'Good Vibrations'.

Release Date1976-08-05

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Vote Count1