Paul Flaherty (b. 1945) is a comedy writer, director, producer, and the brother of Joe Flaherty. Along with Dick Blasucci, he served on the writing staff of Muppets Tonight, contributing to every episode. He was a supervising producer on the show as well.
Early in his career, Flaherty worked with brother Joe on SCTV, as a writer and appearing in the occasional role of the Pittsburgh Midget (or yodeling as Slim Whitman). He wrote various Martin Short vehicles, including one special, two eponymous series, Primetime Glick, and the film Jiminy Glick Goes Lalawood. He directed Short in the film Clifford (with Charles Grodin), and has helmed the comedies 18 Again! (with George Burns) and Midnight Train to Moscow.