Ryan Murphy is Nip/Tuck; Shaun Murphy wrote for Angel S2 and then created The Shield. He's not bad either.
I'd add a number of writers from The Office onto this list, like Paul Feig and executive producer Greg Daniels (who also co-created King of the Hill and wrote for The Simpsons during their glory years). Speaking of the Simpsons, John Schwartzwelder--who wrote some of the series' funniest episodes--deserves a spot, too.
You might add Larry David (Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm), but I'm not sure his style is your cup of tea.
There are also a number of writers I would have included on this list a few years ago, who have dimmed in my eyes. Amy Sherman-Palladino, Chris Carter, J.J. Abrams, Brannon Braga--I don't get as excited when I see their names on a project anymore. It MIGHT be good, but they've all allowed laziness and self-indulgence to slip into their scripts, and it's no longer a sure bet.
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I'd add a number of writers from The Office onto this list, like Paul Feig and executive producer Greg Daniels (who also co-created King of the Hill and wrote for The Simpsons during their glory years). Speaking of the Simpsons, John Schwartzwelder--who wrote some of the series' funniest episodes--deserves a spot, too.
You might add Larry David (Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm), but I'm not sure his style is your cup of tea.
There are also a number of writers I would have included on this list a few years ago, who have dimmed in my eyes. Amy Sherman-Palladino, Chris Carter, J.J. Abrams, Brannon Braga--I don't get as excited when I see their names on a project anymore. It MIGHT be good, but they've all allowed laziness and self-indulgence to slip into their scripts, and it's no longer a sure bet.