Writing
Jay Tarses
- Titles
- 8movies18TV shows
- Career
Active from 1971 to 1996, with up to 2 main titles a year.
- Leading roles
- 2top three billing
- Average score
63/100
- Highest rated
The Bob Newhart Show82/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 11 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Situational Comedy8.0average 2.7
- Showbiz4.7average 1.2
- Wholesome6.5average 3.3
- Nostalgia6.8average 3.7
- Wit & Wordplay6.7average 3.7
- Satire & Parody4.8average 2.3
- Pop Culture4.3average 2.2
- Physical Comedy4.1average 2.4
Rarely in their work
- Violence0.9, average 4.2
- Tension3.2, average 6.0
- Mystery1.6, average 4.1
- Adrenaline2.4, average 4.9
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Character-Driven Comedy 4
- 80s Sitcom 4
- Classic Sitcom 4
- Ensemble Cast 3
- Character-Driven 3
- Family-Friendly 3
- Comfort Viewing 2
- Workplace Comedy 2
- Lighthearted & Wholesome 2
- Nostalgic Appeal 2
- Lighthearted 2
- Musical Comedy 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Tom PatchettActorThe Bob Newhart Show, The Great Muppet Caper, The Muppets Take Manhattan, Open All Night, The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana, +3 more
Marlon JacksonActorThe Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana, Diana!
Diana RossActorThe Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana, Diana!
Jackie JacksonActorThe Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana, Diana!
Jerry NelsonActorThe Great Muppet Caper, The Muppets Take Manhattan
Richard HuntActorThe Great Muppet Caper, The Muppets Take Manhattan
Tito JacksonActorThe Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana, Diana!
Bill CosbyActorThe Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana, Diana!
Michael JacksonActorThe Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana, Diana!
Frank OzActorThe Great Muppet Caper, The Muppets Take Manhattan
Jermaine JacksonActorThe Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana, Diana!
Dave GoelzActorThe Great Muppet Caper, The Muppets Take Manhattan
Movies and TV shows
16Type
2010s
1 title · average score 68
TV show · as Judge Christopher Regan
2000s
2 titles · average score 63
TV show
Executive Producer
1980s
9 titles · average score 60
TV show · as Gary / Nick Donatello
as Coach Bobby Finstock
Screenplay, Story
TV show · as Marty Fenneman
TV show · as Ron Davis
TV show · as Chuck Brechman
as Air Steward (uncredited)
TV show · as Officer Steve
Writer
1970s
4 titles · average score 82
as Jay Luckman
TV show · as Waiter
Writer