Alan Goodman

Alan Goodman is an American media executive, writer, and television producer. He has worked in media since 1981.

For the biological anthropologist, see Alan H. Goodman.
Alan Goodman
Born
Alan Eliot Goodman

(1953-02-21) February 21, 1953
Flemington, New Jersey, US
EducationColumbia College, Columbia University
OccupationMedia branding executive, Television writer/director/producer
Years active1974–present

Early life and education

Goodman began his media career while still in high school as a reporter at The Hunterdon County Democrat in Flemington, New Jersey. When entering Columbia University in 1970, he joined the college radio station, WKCR-FM where he first encountered his future collaborators, Albie Hecht and Fred Seibert.[1]

Cable television

In 1981, Goodman was part of the team that launched MTV: Music Television, alongside his college radio alum Fred Seibert.[1] Goodman supervised hundreds of animations and their accompanying soundtracks depicting the MTV trademark designed by Manhattan Design.[2][3] Later, Goodman was part of the team that re-launched Nickelodeon.[4] They were also the company's advertising agency, launching VH-1 and Nick-at-Nite.[5]

Goodman worked with MTV Networks, the parent company of both MTV and Nickelodeon, for over 30 years.[6][7]

Writing and production

Goodman created or co-created the television series Kids' Court, The Movie Masters (both with Albie Hecht) Hey Dude, The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo, among others. Goodman co-created the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.[8]

Goodman wrote scripts for several television shows including Hey Dude, Clarissa Explains It All, Clifford's Puppy Days and JoJo's Circus. He was the co-producer and show runner for two seasons of Clarissa Explains It All.[8]

During his consulting engagement at BBC America, Goodman wrote and produced entertainment news content and specials for the network.

References
  1. WKCR-FM, Columbia University
  2. "Over the Edge with MTV" By John Canemaker, Print Magazine, S/O 1992
  3. The MTV Network IDs
  4. "The Nickelodeon brand, developed by Fred/Alan, and logo, designed by Tom Corey & Scott Nash"
  5. "This Guy's Name is Fred" December 26, 2016 Dorkly
  6. Catching Up With Alan November 30, 2017 FredSeibert Dot Com
  7. Macaulay Honors College, City University of New York 2014
  8. "Catching up with Alan Goodman"
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