11/17/1927
Los Angeles, California, USA:
Robert Butler (November 17, 1927 - November 3, 2023), the revered director known for steering the debut episodes of iconic series like Batman, Star Trek, Hill Street Blues, and Moonlighting, passed away on November 3 in Los Angeles at the age of 95. Butler also played a role in co-creating Remington Steele, featuring Pierce Brosnan, and directed its inaugural episode. His legacy extends to directing the premiere of Hogan’s Heroes in 1965, setting the stage and directing pivotal episodes for Glenn Gordon Caron’s Moonlighting, Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Sisters, and The Division.
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White Mile (1994) Director |
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Out of Time (1988) Director |
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Out of Time (1988) Executive Producer |
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Long Time Gone (1986) Director |
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Concrete Beat (1984) Director |
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Up the Creek (1984) Director |
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Underground Aces (1981) Director |
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Night of the Juggler (1980) Director |
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Hot Lead & Cold Feet (1978) Director |
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Lacy and the Mississippi Queen (1978) Director |
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A Question of Guilt (1978) Director |
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Mayday at 40,000 Feet! (1977) Director |
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In the Glitter Palace (1977) Director |
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James Dean (1976) Director |
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Dark Victory (1976) Director |
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Strange New World (1975) Director |
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Black Bart (1975) Director |
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Black Bart (1975) Producer |
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The Ultimate Thrill (1974) Director |
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The Blue Knight (1973) Director |
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Now You See Him, Now You Don't (1972) Director |
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Death Takes a Holiday (1971) Director |
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Scandalous John (1971) Director |
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The Barefoot Executive (1971) Director |
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The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969) Director |
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Guns in the Heather (1969) Director |
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Star Trek: The Menagerie (1966) Director |
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Kilroy (1965) Director |
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Star Trek: The Cage (1965) Director |
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Heart of Darkness (1958) Assistant Director |
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No Right to Kill (1956) Assistant Director |