He began creating TV series of his own after leaving Family Ties in 1986, including The Pursuit of Happiness (1987), True Colors (1990-1992), South Central (1994) and Ned and Stacey (1995-1997).
Nach seinem Ausscheiden aus Familienbande im Jahr 1986 begann er, eigene Fernsehserien zu kreieren, darunter The Pursuit of Happiness (1987), True Colors (1990–1992), South Central (1994) und Ned and Stacey (1995–1997).