Bob Bendetson
Robert Bendetson is an American television writer and producer. He has written for a number of TV series, including ALF, Home Improvement and two episodes for The Simpsons. He lives with his wife Heidi and his two children Ellie and Jesse Bendetson.
Bendetson served as a supervising producer on Coach, leaving after its fifth season to become co-producer on Home Improvement. He worked on Newhart and wrote the show's final episode "The Last Newhart". He wrote and directed the as yet unreleased film Big Bug Man which contains the final performance of Marlon Brando.
Filmography
Writer
- TBA Big Bug Man
- 2001–2002 The Simpsons
- 1997 Teen [Angel |Teen Angel]
- 1996 Bunk Bed Brothers
- 1991, 1993–1999 Home Improvement
- 1989, 1992 Coach
- 1988–1990 Newhart
- 1988 Mutts
- 1986–1987 ALF
- 1985 What's Happening Now!!
- 1984 Alice
- 1981 ''The Jeffersons''
Awards and nominations
- 2003 Writers Guild of America Award nomination: Animation for The Simpsons
- 1994 Emmy Award nomination: Outstanding Comedy Series for Home Improvement
- 1990 Emmy Award nomination: Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series for ''Newhart''