Robert Borden is an American
TV writer
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, and
Television producer
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. He is known as executive producer and writer of ''
George Lopez
George Edward Lopez (born April 23, 1961) is an American comedian and actor. He is known for starring in his self-produced ABC sitcom. His stand-up comedy examines race and ethnic relations, including Mexican American culture. Lopez has rec ...
'' and as a writer for the ''
Late Show with David Letterman
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''.
Borden started his television career as Assistant Director of ''
Bridge
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'' in 1988. He wrote for ''
Roseanne
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'' from 1992 to 1993. During 2006 to 2009 he has written for ''
The Late Show with David Letterman
The ''Late Show with David Letterman'' is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS, the first iteration of the The Late Show (franchise), ''Late Show'' franchise. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and was produced by ...
'' and this work was nominated for 3
Primetime Emmys
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.
From 2002 to 2007 Borden co-produced ''
George Lopez
George Edward Lopez (born April 23, 1961) is an American comedian and actor. He is known for starring in his self-produced ABC sitcom. His stand-up comedy examines race and ethnic relations, including Mexican American culture. Lopez has rec ...
''.
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Filmography
TV Producer
* '' Outsourced'' (executive producer - 2010-2011)
* ''George Lopez
George Edward Lopez (born April 23, 1961) is an American comedian and actor. He is known for starring in his self-produced ABC sitcom. His stand-up comedy examines race and ethnic relations, including Mexican American culture. Lopez has rec ...
'' (executive producer - 2002-2007)
* ''The Drew Carey Show
''The Drew Carey Show'' is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC from September 13, 1995 to September 8, 2004. Set in Cleveland, Ohio, the series revolved around the retail office and home life of "everyman" Drew Carey, a fictionalized ...
'' (producer - 1995-1996)
* ''The Brian Benben Show
''The Brian Benben Show'' is an American sitcom television series that aired on CBS on Mondays from September 21, 1998 to October 12, 1998.
Premise
The show centered on Brian Benben, an anchor on KYLA-TV news in Los Angeles, who was replaced in ...
'' (executive producer - 1998-2000)
* '' Pride & Joy'' (producer - 1995)
TV Writer
* Outsourced (TV series 2010-2011)
* Late Show with David Letterman (TV series 2006-2009 )
* George Lopez (TV series 2002-2007)
* The Drew Carey Show (TV series 1995-2000)
* The Brian Benben Show (TV series 1998-2000)
* Pride & Joy (TV series 1995)
* Genius (1995)
* The George Carlin Show (TV series 1994)
* Monty (TV series 1994)
* East Side Story (1994)
* Roseanne (TV series 1992-1993)
* Anything But Love (TV series 1992)
References
External links
*
"Outsourced" producer Bob Borden on stereotypes and sensitivitie
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American male screenwriters
American television producers
American television writers
Living people
Place of birth missing (living people)
Year of birth missing (living people)
American male television writers
Northwestern University School of Communication alumni