Bernie Brillstein — Television Producer
by mariojacobs | created - 08 Oct 2022 | updated - 11 months ago | PublicBernie Brillstein (1931 – 2008) was an American film and television producer, executive producer and talent agent.
He is remembered for producing successful TV programs like Hee Haw, The Muppet Show and The Sopranos. Hit films including The Blues Brothers, Ghostbusters and Happy Gilmore.
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1. ALF (1986–1990)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
When an ugly creature, who loves eating cats, crash-lands into the Tanner family's garage, they treat him as a guest and allow him to live with them as he comments on the stupidity of mankind.
Stars: Mihaly 'Michu' Meszaros, Paul Fusco, Max Wright, Anne Schedeen
Votes: 39,132
2. Just Shoot Me! (1997–2003)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Hot-tempered journalist Maya got herself fired yet again. Unable to find a job anywhere else and facing eviction, she is forced to go work for Blush, her father's fashion magazine.
Stars: Laura San Giacomo, Enrico Colantoni, George Segal, Wendie Malick
Votes: 21,820
3. Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995–1998)
TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy
This is a sketch-comedy show. The twist here is that all of the sketches (even the monologue) are connected in some strange way.
Stars: Bob Odenkirk, David Cross, John Ennis, Jay Johnston
Votes: 10,550
4. NewsRadio (1995–1999)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
The workplace sitcom "NewsRadio" explores the office politics and interpersonal relationships among the staff of WNYX NewsRadio, New York's #2 news radio station.
Stars: David Foley, Stephen Root, Andy Dick, Maura Tierney
Votes: 17,340
5. The Steve Harvey Show (1996–2002)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A former funk star named Steve Hightower enlists as a high school music teacher away from his original career in Chicago.
Stars: Steve Harvey, Cedric The Entertainer, Merlin Santana, William Lee Scott
Votes: 3,429
6. It's Garry Shandling's Show. (1986–1990)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Garry Shandling pokes fun at sitcom conventions in his own unique fourth-wall breaking meta sitcom.
Stars: Garry Shandling, Molly Cheek, Michael Tucci, Scott Nemes
Votes: 1,743
7. Politically Incorrect (1993–2002)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Four guests from the worlds of politics and entertainment join host Bill Maher for a free-wheeling and humorous discussion of current events.
Stars: Bill Maher, Christine O'Donnell, Lisa Ann Walter, Michael McKean
Votes: 1,404
8. Buffalo Bill (1983–1984)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
Egotistical Buffalo TV host Bill Bittinger bullies crew and guests, driving station manager Karl Shub mad with lawsuits. Only director Jo Jo White stands up to Bill's tantrums as he fails to break into bigger markets.
Stars: Dabney Coleman, Joanna Cassidy, Max Wright, John Fiedler
Votes: 487
9. ALF Tales (1988–1990)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
ALF and his friends retell classic stories in their own unique way.
Stars: Paul Fusco, Marla Lukofsky, Tabitha St. Germain, Peggy Mahon
Votes: 310
10. The Jeff Foxworthy Show (1995–1997)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Air conditioning repair man Jeff finds himself a fish out of water living in Indiana with his Southern ways and humor. Eventually he takes his family back to Georgia and reconnects with his eccentric relations.
Stars: Jeff Foxworthy, Haley Joel Osment, Ann Cusack, G.W. Bailey
Votes: 766
11. The Naked Truth (1995–1998)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
A respected photojournalist loses everything and ends up taking a job at a sleazy celebrity tabloid.
Stars: Téa Leoni, Holland Taylor, Mark Roberts, Jonathan Penner
Votes: 1,014
12. Primetime Glick (2001–2003)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Talk-show parody featuring obese host Jiminy Glick, who usually knows nothing about his guests and hurls veiled insults at them during his interviews.
Stars: Martin Short, Michael McKean, Brett Gilbert, Jackie Stevens
Votes: 921
13. The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd (1987–1991)
30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Molly Dodd is a divorced, thirty-something woman living in New York City facing the comedy and drama of a widely-changing career, difficulties of apartment living, managing a love life and its consequences, and much more.
Stars: Blair Brown, James Greene, Allyn Ann McLerie, William Converse-Roberts
Votes: 565
14. The Burns and Schreiber Comedy Hour (1973– )
60 min | Comedy, Music
Summer variety series hosted by comedy team Burns & Schreiber.
Stars: Loretta Swit, George Carlin, Tina Turner, Teresa Graves
Votes: 36
15. Open All Night (1981–1982)
30 min | Comedy
Gordon Feester runs a 24-hour convenience store, where something amusing is always going on.
Stars: George Dzundza, Susan Tyrrell, Sam Whipple, Jay Tarses
Votes: 164
16. Comedy Factory (1985–1986)
30 min | Comedy
Unsold pilot scripts are performed each week by a repertory cast and guest star. In the second season only unsold comedy pilots were aired under this umbrella title.
Stars: Geoffrey Bowes, Derek McGrath, Mary Long, Mary Ann McDonald
Votes: 179
17. CBS Summer Playhouse (1987–1989)
60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Anthology television series that aired unsold television pilots during the summer.
Stars: Tim Reid, Daphne Reid, James Eckhouse, Tom Isbell
Votes: 164
18. Good Sports (1991– )
30 min | Comedy, Sport
A sitcom about two sports anchors, a vain faded football star and a former Miss America, who have a love-hate relationship.
Stars: Farrah Fawcett, Ryan O'Neal, Lane Smith, Brian Doyle-Murray
Votes: 210
19. Spacecats (1991)
30 min | Animation, Comedy, Crime
The Space Cats come from a planet called Trygliceride-7, ruled by a being named D.O.R.C .D.O.R.C. describes each mission to the team's leader Captain Catgut.The animated segment is then ... See full summary »
Stars: Townsend Coleman, Pat Fraley, Rob Paulsen, Robert Ridgely
Votes: 64
20. The Martin Short Show (1999–2000)
60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Martin Short interviews celebrities with some Sketch Comedy on the side.
Stars: Martin Short, Lou Bega, Chevy Chase, Mindy Sterling
Votes: 158
21. Next! (2002 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
Directors: Scott Aukerman, Keith Truesdell | Stars: Bob Odenkirk, Fred Armisen, Jay Johnston, Rasika Mathur
Votes: 76
22. The Lyon's Den (2003–2004)
60 min | Drama
Jack Turner, plucked from his free law clinic and brought to the law firm of Lyons and Lacrosse after the mysterious death of his mentor, Dan Barrington. Jack becomes increasingly convinced his mentor was murdered.
Stars: Rob Lowe, Perrey Reeves, Elizabeth Mitchell, Matt Craven
Votes: 199
23. The Wayne Brady Show (2001–2002)
30 min | Comedy
Skit comedy, sketch comedy, singing and dancing. A variety show like those of the 60's and 70's featuring contemporary actors and actresses.
Stars: Wayne Brady, Katy Arnold, Joe Loera, Brooke Dillman
Votes: 68
24. Comedy Inc. (2003–2007)
50 min | Comedy
Sketch Comedy series, predominantly featuring send-ups and impersonations, but with the occasional original sketch.
Stars: Paul McCarthy, Jim Russell, Emily Taheny, Katrina Retallick
Votes: 417
25. Heist (2006)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A team of crooks tries to rob three different Beverly Hills jewelers at the same time.
Stars: Marika Dominczyk, Dougray Scott, Steve Harris, Michele Hicks
Votes: 557
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