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David Wayne Richardson (December 24, 1955 – January 18, 2021) was an American
television writer A screenwriter (also called scriptwriter, scribe, or scenarist) is a person who practices the craft of writing for visual mass media, known as screenwriting. These can include short films, feature-length films, television programs, television ...
and producer who wrote for ''
The Simpsons ''The Simpsons'' is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening and developed by Groening, James L. Brooks and Sam Simon for the Fox Broadcasting Company. It is a Satire (film and television), satirical depiction of American life ...
'' (" Homer Loves Flanders"), ''
Malcolm in the Middle ''Malcolm in the Middle'' is an American television sitcom created by Linwood Boomer for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series premiered on January 9, 2000, and ended on May 14, 2006, after seven seasons consisting of 151 episodes. The ...
'', ''
Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men is an American television sitcom created by Chuck Lorre and Lee Aronsohn that aired on CBS for 12 seasons from September 22, 2003, to February 19, 2015. The series originally starred Charlie Sheen as Charlie Harper, a hedonis ...
'', and '' F Is for Family''. Richardson, a cancer survivor for nearly thirty years, died of heart failure in early 2021.


Filmography

;Writer: *'' Zoobilee Zoo'' (3 episodes, 1986) *''
The Pat Sajak Show ''The Pat Sajak Show'' is an American late-night television talk show that aired on CBS from January 9, 1989, to April 13, 1990. Cast The show was hosted by Pat Sajak, best known as host of the game show '' Wheel of Fortune''. To do the talk ...
'' (2 episodes, 1989) *'' Star Street: The Adventures of the Star Kids'' (1989) *'' Grand'' (4 episodes, 1990) *''
Empty Nest ''Empty Nest'' is an American television sitcom that aired for seven seasons on NBC from October 8, 1988, to June 17, 1995. The series, which was created as a spin-off of ''The Golden Girls'' by creator and producer Susan Harris, starred Richa ...
'' (7 episodes, 1991–1993) *'' Phenom'' (2 episodes, 1993) *''
The Simpsons ''The Simpsons'' is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening and developed by Groening, James L. Brooks and Sam Simon for the Fox Broadcasting Company. It is a Satire (film and television), satirical depiction of American life ...
'' (1 episode, 1994) **" Homer Loves Flanders" (1994) *'' The John Larroquette Show'' (1 episode, 1995) *'' Local Heroes'' (2 episodes, 1996) *'' Soul Man'' (1 episode, 1997) *'' Manhattan, AZ'' (2 episodes, 2000) *''
Malcolm in the Middle ''Malcolm in the Middle'' is an American television sitcom created by Linwood Boomer for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series premiered on January 9, 2000, and ended on May 14, 2006, after seven seasons consisting of 151 episodes. The ...
'' (3 episodes, 2000) *'' What About Joan'' (2001) *'' Ed'' (1 episode, 2002) *'' Married to the Kellys'' (1 episode, 2003) *''
Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men is an American television sitcom created by Chuck Lorre and Lee Aronsohn that aired on CBS for 12 seasons from September 22, 2003, to February 19, 2015. The series originally starred Charlie Sheen as Charlie Harper, a hedonis ...
'' (9 episodes, 2009–2011) *'' F Is for Family'' (2 episodes, 2015) ;Producer: *'' Phenom'' (1993) *''
The Simpsons ''The Simpsons'' is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening and developed by Groening, James L. Brooks and Sam Simon for the Fox Broadcasting Company. It is a Satire (film and television), satirical depiction of American life ...
'' (11 episodes, 1993–1994) *''
Malcolm in the Middle ''Malcolm in the Middle'' is an American television sitcom created by Linwood Boomer for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series premiered on January 9, 2000, and ended on May 14, 2006, after seven seasons consisting of 151 episodes. The ...
'' (12 episodes, 2000) *'' Manhattan, AZ'' (2000) *'' Ed'' (5 episodes, 2002) *'' My Big Fat Greek Life'' (2003) *'' Married to the Kellys'' (4 episodes, 2003) *''
Peep Show A peep show, peepshow, or, a peep booth is a presentation of a live sex show or pornographic film which is viewed through a viewing slot. Several historical media provided voyeuristic entertainment through hidden erotic imagery. Before the devel ...
'' (2008) *''
Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men is an American television sitcom created by Chuck Lorre and Lee Aronsohn that aired on CBS for 12 seasons from September 22, 2003, to February 19, 2015. The series originally starred Charlie Sheen as Charlie Harper, a hedonis ...
'' (7 episodes, 2009–2010)


Awards and nominations

*1995, won
Humanitas Prize The Humanitas Prize is an American award for film and television writing, presented to writers whose work explores the human condition in a nuanced and meaningful manner. It began in 1974 with Father Ellwood "Bud" Kieser—also the founder of ...
, "30 minute category" for '' The John Larroquette Show''


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