Tom Patchett is a producer, director and writer, known for The Carol Burnett Show (1973) The Bob Newhart Show (1973 -1977), The Tony Randall Show (1978-79, Open All Night (1981), Buffalo Bill (1982-83), and Alf (1986-1990). He also co-wrote the screenplays for the films The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) and The Great Muppet Caper (1981).