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Tom Patchett is an American film director, screenwriter, actor and producer who is best known as the co-creator of ALF. He co-wrote the films Up the Academy, The Great Muppet Caper, The Muppets Take Manhattan and Project ALF. He also wrote episodes of The Bob Newhart Show, We've Got Each Other, The Tony Randall Show, The Carol Burnett Show and Buffalo Bill.
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| ALF | Interviewer | 1986 |
| The Great Muppet Caper | Air Steward | 1981 |
| The White Shadow | Tom | 1978 |
| Rhoda | Airport Inspector | 1974 |
| Tomorrow Coast to Coast | Self | 1973 |
| The Bob Newhart Show | Dave Death / David Robbins | 1972 |
| Rollin' on the River | Self | 1971 |
| The David Frost Show | Self | 1969 |
| The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour | Self | 1969 |
| Away We Go | Self - Guest | 1967 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| ALF | Interviewer | 1986 |
| The Great Muppet Caper | Air Steward | 1981 |
| The White Shadow | Tom | 1978 |
| Rhoda | Airport Inspector | 1974 |
| Tomorrow Coast to Coast | Self | 1973 |
| The Bob Newhart Show | Dave Death / David Robbins | 1972 |
| Rollin' on the River | Self | 1971 |
| The David Frost Show | Self | 1969 |
| The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour | Self | 1969 |
| Away We Go | Self - Guest | 1967 |
| The Hollywood Palace | Self | 1964 |
| The Mike Douglas Show | Himself (as Patchett and Tarses) | 1961 |
Director Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| ALF | 1986 |
| I Gave at the Office | 1984 |
| The Best Legs in Eighth Grade | 1984 |
| Buffalo Bill | 1983 |
| Open All Night | 1981 |
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| In Smog and Thunder | 2003 |
| Project: ALF | 1996 |
| In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance | 1994 |
| Telling Secrets | 1993 |
| Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last Chapter | 1992 |
| In the Line of Duty: Street War | 1992 |
| In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion | 1992 |
| Dead and Alive: The Race for Gus Farace | 1991 |
| In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas | 1991 |
| Don't Touch My Daughter | 1991 |
| In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing | 1990 |
| The Lost Capone | 1990 |
| Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again | 1990 |
| Working Girl | 1990 |
| Bagdad Cafe | 1990 |
| Howard Beach: Making a Case for Murder | 1989 |
| A.L.F. | 1987 |
| ALF | 1986 |
| Washingtoon | 1985 |
| Buffalo Bill | 1983 |
| Open All Night | 1981 |
| We've Got Each Other | 1977 |
| The Tony Randall Show | 1976 |
| The Bob Newhart Show | 1972 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1984 | Emmy | Outstanding Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 1984 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 1983 | Emmy | Outstanding Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 1983 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 1983 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 1977 | Emmy | Outstanding Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 1974 | Emmy | Best Writing in Variety or Music | Nominated |
| 1973 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing Achievement in Variety or Music | Won |
