Jim O'Doherty (born 1959) is an American television producer, writer and actor. As a television producer and writer he is best known for his work on the sitcoms ''

Grounded for Life ''Grounded for Life'' is an American television sitcom that debuted on January 10, 2001, as a mid-season replacement on Fox. Created by Mike Schiff and Bill Martin, it ran for two seasons on the network until being canceled only two episodes into ...

'' and '' 3rd Rock from the Sun''. He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for his work on the latter series, as a part of the producing and writing team. O'Doherty's other television credits include '' Out of the Blue'', ''

The Tracy Morgan Show ''The Tracy Morgan Show'' is an American television sitcom created by David M. Israel and Jim O'Doherty, that aired on NBC from December 2, 2003 to March 20, 2004. The series stars Tracy Morgan and Tamala Jones. The show was canceled in its f ...

'' and ''

Brothers A brother is a man or boy who shares one or more parents with another; a male sibling. The female counterpart is a sister. Although the term typically refers to a familial relationship, it is sometimes used endearingly to refer to non-familia ...

''... as well as the sitcoms '' Kickin' It'' and ''

How to Rock ''How to Rock'' is an American teen sitcom that ran on Nickelodeon from February 4 to December 8, 2012. It stars singer Cymphonique Miller, who previously sang the theme song for Nickelodeon's ''Winx Club''. The series is based on the 2011 book ...

'', in which he is credited as creator for both series. He has collaborated with fellow producer and writer David M. Israel on the series ''3rd Rock from the Sun'', ''Grounded for Life'', ''The Tracy Morgan Show'' and ''Brothers''. As an actor, O'Doherty has had small roles in the television series '' Married... with Children'', ''

That '70s Show ''That '70s Show'' is an American television period teen sitcom that aired on Fox from August 23, 1998, to May 18, 2006. The series focuses on the lives of a group of six teenage friends living in the fictional town of Point Place, Wisconsin, ...

'', ''3rd Rock from the Sun'', ''Grounded for Life'', and ''Kickin' It'', as well as appearing in the films ''

Megaville ''Megaville'' is an independent/low-budget direct-to-video 1990 American science fiction film, starring Billy Zane in his first lead role. ''Megaville'' is a neo-noir psychological thriller which utilizes elements of science fiction such as cy ...

'' (1990) and '' Basket Case 3: The Progeny'' (1992). Prior to acting, O'Doherty started his career in the entertainment industry as a stand-up comedian.Jim O'Doherty biography
, Speakers on Healthcare He also worked as an audience warm-up man for numerous TV sitcoms...including ''

Unhappily Ever After ''Unhappily Ever After'' is an American sitcom television series that aired for 100 episodes on The WB from January 11, 1995, to May 23, 1999, for a total of five seasons. The series was produced by Touchstone Television. Synopsis The series fo ...

'', ''

Suddenly Susan ''Suddenly Susan'' is an American television sitcom that aired on NBC from September 19, 1996, to December 26, 2000. The series was created by Clyde Phillips and starred Brooke Shields in her first regular series. Shields played Susan Keane, ...

'' and '' Married...With Children.''

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