Here are some of his prominent projects:
* The Simpsons (1989-present): He has been a writer and producer on the show since 2002, contributing to over 200 episodes.
* Futurama (1999-2003, 2008-2013): Patalan was a writer and producer for all seven seasons of the show.
* King of the Hill (1997-2009): He was a writer and producer for several seasons.
* The Critic (1994-1995): He wrote for this animated comedy series.
* Family Guy (1999-present): He was a writer for the show in its early seasons.
It's important to note that his involvement is primarily behind the scenes, not in front of the camera.