James L. Brooks
Type: Person
As of November 2026, James L. Brooks has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Table Read Tuesdays (Jun 2025). Credited in the script header as one of the creators behind the characters; provides provenance for the IP being read.
James Lawrence Brooks is an American director, producer and screenwriter, and the founder of Gracie Films. He co-created the sitcoms The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Taxi, and The Simpsons and directed the films Terms of Endearment (1983), Broadcast News (1987), and As Good as It Gets (1997). He received numerous accolades including three Academy Awards, 22 Emmy Awards, and a Golden Globe Award.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jun 2025 on Table Read Tuesdays |
| Role | Producer, writer, director |
| Affiliation | The Simpsons (co-developer/producer) |
Who talks about James L. Brooks on podcasts?
James L. Brooks came up; the most recent mention was Jun 2025 on Table Read Tuesdays.
- The Simpsons - s8e2 - Table Read on Table Read Tuesdays (Jun 2025)
What is James L. Brooks mentioned alongside?
James L. Brooks is most often mentioned alongside Sam Simon, Marge Simpson and Lisa Simpson.
Worked with: Sam Simon, Marge Simpson, Lisa Simpson
Mentioned together: Gig Harbor, Washington, Manila, Sam Simon, Jack Looney, The Storm and Latter Day Saints, Nova Scotia, Heather Lee Cameron, Globex Corporation, Smithers, Maggie Simpson