 Kurlander is best known for his extensive work on American teen sitcoms and has served as producer with Peter Engel on a number of programmes including "", "Hang Time", "USA High" and "Malibu, CA" and as a screenwriter who co-wrote the semi-autobiographical hit "St. Elmo's Fire".He has also produced several documentaries, including "My Tale of Two Cities" and "A Shot Felt 'Round The World".Kurlander is co-author of "" with comedian Louie Anderson, and was featured in Po Bronson's bestselling book "What Should I Do With my Life?