About
Joyce Diane Brothers (née Bauer; October 20, 1927 – May 13, 2013) was an American psychologist, television personality, advice columnist, and writer. She first became famous in 1955 for winning the top prize on the American game show The $64,000 Question. Her fame from the game show allowed her to go on to host various advice columns and television shows, which established her as a pioneer in the field of "pop (popular) psychology". Brothers is often credited as the first to normalize psychological concepts to the American mainstream. Her syndicated columns were featured in newspapers and magazines, including a monthly column for Good Housekeeping, in which she contributed for nearly 40 years. As Brothers quickly became the "face of psychology" for American audiences, she often appeared in various television roles, usually as herself. From the 1970s onward, she also began to accept...
Known for
Ally McBealSeries • 1997
The SimpsonsSeries • 1989
FrasierSeries • 1993
The Love BoatSeries • 1977
Diagnosis: MurderSeries • 1993
Married... with ChildrenSeries • 1987
Melrose PlaceSeries • 1992
The NannySeries • 1993
EntourageSeries • 2004
BaywatchSeries • 1989
TaxiSeries • 1978
Happy DaysSeries • 1974
Night CourtSeries • 1984
Charlie's AngelsSeries • 1976
V.I.P.Series • 1998
ALFSeries • 1986
FelicitySeries • 1998
Simon & SimonSeries • 1981
Police WomanSeries • 1974
MoonlightingSeries • 1985
The Larry Sanders ShowSeries • 1992
Dream OnSeries • 1990
Kenan & KelSeries • 1996
Mama's FamilySeries • 1983