Todd Thicke
Todd Thicke is an Emmy and Gemini Award-nominated television writer and producer most known for his work as the executive producer and head writer of America’s Funniest Home Videos since the show’s premiere in 1989.
Biography
Before moving to Los Angeles from Toronto in 1982, Thicke studied English Literature at the University of Western Ontario in London and at York University in Toronto. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two children. He is the younger brother of television actor Alan Thicke, and uncle to singer/songwriter Robin Thicke and actors Brennan Thicke and Carter Thicke.
Television career
Thicke has written and produced many programs throughout his career, including The Wil Shriner Show, Animal Crack-Ups, Rick Dees Into the Night, Growing Pains, Candid Camera, John Callahan’s Quads, Pelswick, and 65 episodes for the popular children’s cartoon Dennis the Menace. In addition to writing, he also served as the story editor for 26 episodes of John Callahan’s Quads.
Over the course of AFV's 26-year long run, Thicke has served as the writer, head writer, co-producer, co-executive producer, and executive producer.
Thicke has also produced many comedy/reality shows in the U.S. and Canada, including The NHL Awards, Anne Murray Christmas, The Alan Thicke Show, The World Magic Awards, The I Do Diaries, and National Lampoon’s Quest for Comedy.
He is also credited with writing numerous television theme songs including Split Second and Let's Make a Deal.
In February 2016, Thicke’s website www.TeamThicke.com was launched.
Thicke is currently developing multiple new television programs.
Awards and nominations
Nominations
- Daytime Emmy for Special Classification of Outstanding Individual Achievement – Writers for The Wil Shriner Show
- Gemini Award for Best Writing in a Comedy or Variety Program or Series for The NHL Awards
Further recognition
Thicke has been interviewed by many widely known media sources such as Entertainment Weekly (2006), Variety (2007), and Entertainment Tonight (2008). He has also been featured in articles written for ADWEEK, Time Magazine, and thestar.com.
In addition to his extensive television career, Thicke has also served two terms on the Steering Committee for the Caucus of Producers, Writers and Directors, and has spoken at numerous industry panels, including The Paley Center, The TV Academy, and NATPE.
In 2009, Thicke's original pilot script for America’s Funniest Home Videos was added to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History collection. It is now permanently displayed in Washington.
References
- Video database stores flops, kick – Variety [1]
- EW goes inside "America's Funniest Home Videos" – Entertainment Weekly [2]
- Todd Thicke – Entertainment Tonight [3]
- Todd Thicke at the Smithsonian [4]
- Smithsonian Thicke with history – thestar.com [5]
- So What Do You Do, Todd Thicke, EP of America's Funniest Home Videos? – ADWEEK [6]
- Hey Baby, Can I Get You a Beer? – Time Magazine [7]