Alan Goodman is an American media executive, writer, and television producer. He has worked in media since 1981.
Cable television[]
In 1980, Goodman was part of the team that launched MTV: Music Television, alongside his college radio colleague Fred Seibert. Goodman supervised hundreds of animations and their accompanying soundtracks depicting the MTV trademark designed by Manhattan Design. Later, Goodman was part of the team that re-launched Nickelodeon. They were also the company's advertising agency, launching VH1 and Nick at Nite.
Goodman worked with MTV Networks, the parent company of both MTV and Nickelodeon, for over 30 years.
Writing and production[]
Goodman has written scripts for several television shows including Hey Dude, Clarissa Explains It All, Clifford's Puppy Days, JoJo's Circus, and Generation O!. He was the co-producer and show runner for two seasons of Clarissa Explains It All.
During his consulting engagement at BBC America, Goodman wrote and produced entertainment news content and specials for the network.
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.
Early career[]
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.