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William Asher

American film and television producer, director, and screenwriter (1921-2012) · United States · On the map · Directors · Died at 90

William Milton Asher was an American television and film producer, film director, and screenwriter. He was one of the most prolific early television directors, producing or directing over two dozen series.

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2012Died16 July 20122000Lucille Ball: Finding LucyFilm1996E! True Hollywood StorySeries1994A Bewitched ChristmasFilm, Director1990Return to Green AcresFilm, Director1985I Dream of Jeannie... Fifteen Years LaterFilm, Director1983Charley's AuntFilm, Director1982American PlayhouseSeries, Director1981Butcher, Baker, Nightmare MakerFilm, Director1979The Bad News BearsSeries, DirectorA Christmas for BoomerFilm, 1979Director1976AliceSeries, Director1966Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy SeriesAward1965GidgetSeries, DirectorBeach Blanket BingoFilm, 1965Director, Writer1964BewitchedSeries, Director, ProducerBikini BeachFilm, 1964Director, Writer1963Beach PartyFilm, Director1961Pippi LongstockingFilm, Producer1959The Twilight ZoneSeries, Director1957The Thin ManSeries, DirectorThe 27th DayFilm, 1957Director1956Mobs, Inc.Film, Director1953General Electric TheaterSeries, Director1951I Love LucySeries, Director1948Leather GlovesFilm, Director1921Born8 August 1921

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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series1966
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Country
United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2012 · aged 90

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