Tom Purcell

Tom Purcell is a television writer and executive who is notable for his work with Stephen Colbert on The Colbert Report and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.[1]

This article is about the television writer. For the Australian future bass DJ, see Wave Racer.

Graduated from St. Joseph High School, St. Joseph, MI.

Awards
  • 2013 Emmy, Nominee, Writing for a variety series (Colbert Report)[2]
  • 2014 Emmy, Winner, Writing for a variety series (Colbert Report)[3]
  • 2015 Writers Guild of America, Nominee, Comedy/variety (including talk) -- series:(Colbert Report)[4]
  • 2015 Producers Guild of America, Nominee, Outstanding Producer of Live Entertainment & Talk Television (The Colbert Report)[5]
gollark: Both parties can gerrymander etc. horribly so I don't see much of an incentive for them to do that.
gollark: ... yes, at least some of the people involved?
gollark: Would it? I mean, it would be harder to claim "they stole the election" if Trump literally could not run (according to law).
gollark: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/nov/15/boris-johnson-forced-to-self-isolate-again-as-crucial-week-begins
gollark: I think the second time he just selfisolated but didn't necessarily have it.

References
  1. James Poniewozik (June 4, 2015). "Stephen Colbert and Company Are Already Writing The Late Show". TIME Magazine. Retrieved 2015-10-21. says Colbert, gabbing with longtime executive producer Tom Purcell
  2. "2013 Emmy Award Winners and Nominees". The New York Times. 2013-09-22. Retrieved 2015-10-26. WRITING, VARIETY SERIES 'The Colbert Report' (Comedy Central) ... Moreschi; Writers: ... Tom Purcell, [normal font indicate nominee]
  3. "Emmys 2014: The Nominees and Winners". The New York Times. 2014-07-10. Retrieved 2015-10-26. WRITING, VARIETY SERIES 'The Colbert Report' (Comedy Central) ... Writers: ... Tom Purcell... [Bold indicates 'winner']
  4. Day, Patrick Kevin (2014-12-04). "'True Detective,' 'Transparent' among WGA TV nominees". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2015-10-26. "The Colbert Report," writers ... Tom Purcell, ...
  5. Derschowitz, Jessica (2015-01-05). "PGA Awards 2015: Nominees include "Boyhood," "Gone Girl"". CBS News. Retrieved 2015-10-26. Outstanding Producer of Live Entertainment & Talk Television:"The Colbert Report" (Comedy Central)Producers: ... Tom Purcell, ...


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