Difference between revisions of "Executive Producer"
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| − | The executive producer is essentially the head of the show. The executive producer receives first billing in the closing credits; this began during season 5. Their main duties include setting the direction for the season, and takes care of the administrative side of producing a show as well. | + | The '''executive producer''', also known as the '''showrunner''', is essentially the head of the show. The executive producer receives first billing in the closing credits; this began during season 5. Their main duties include setting the direction for the season, and takes care of the administrative side of producing a show as well. |
| − | Below is a list of executive producers and seasons they produced | + | Below is a list of executive producers and seasons they produced: |
| − | [[Matt Groening]], [[James L. Brooks]] and [[Sam Simon]] seasons 1, 2 | + | *[[Matt Groening]], [[James L. Brooks]] and [[Sam Simon]]: seasons 1, 2 |
| − | + | *[[Al Jean]]: seasons 3, 4, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 | |
| − | [[Al Jean]] seasons 3, 4, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 | + | *[[Mike Reiss]]: seasons 3, 4 |
| − | + | *[[David Mirkin]]: seasons 5, 6 | |
| − | [[Mike Reiss]] seasons 3, 4 | + | *[[Bill Oakley]]: seasons 7, 8 |
| − | + | *[[Josh Weinstein]]: 7, 8 | |
| − | [[David Mirkin]] seasons 5, 6 | + | *[[Mike Scully]]: 9, 10, 11, 12, |
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| − | [[Bill Oakley]] seasons 7, 8 | ||
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| − | [[Josh Weinstein]] 7, 8 | ||
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| − | [[Mike Scully]] 9, 10, 11, 12, | ||
[[Category:Production]] | [[Category:Production]] | ||
Revision as of 14:55, March 22, 2008
The executive producer, also known as the showrunner, is essentially the head of the show. The executive producer receives first billing in the closing credits; this began during season 5. Their main duties include setting the direction for the season, and takes care of the administrative side of producing a show as well.
Below is a list of executive producers and seasons they produced:
- Matt Groening, James L. Brooks and Sam Simon: seasons 1, 2
- Al Jean: seasons 3, 4, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
- Mike Reiss: seasons 3, 4
- David Mirkin: seasons 5, 6
- Bill Oakley: seasons 7, 8
- Josh Weinstein: 7, 8
- Mike Scully: 9, 10, 11, 12,
