Saladin K. Patterson facts for kids
Saladin K. Patterson is an American television writer and producer. He helps create and manage many popular TV shows.
Early Life and Education
Saladin K. Patterson grew up in Montgomery, Alabama. He went to a special school there called the Loveless Academic Magnet Program. After high school, he studied engineering at a very famous university, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Later, he started studying psychology at Vanderbilt University.
Television Career
Patterson decided to leave his psychology studies to follow his dream of working in television. He got a special opportunity called a "Disney|ABC Writing Fellowship." This program helped him get started in the TV and film world.
His first job was as a writer for the TV show Teen Angel. After that, he wrote for other well-known shows like Frasier and The Bernie Mac Show. On The Bernie Mac Show, he also became a co-executive producer. This means he helped manage the show's production.
For seven years, Saladin K. Patterson worked on the show Psych as a co-executive producer. In 2019, he started working with 20th Century Fox Television.
He is the creator and executive producer of The Wonder Years revival. This new version of the classic show first appeared on ABC in September 2021. Many people watch the show, with millions tuning in each week.