Directing
Robert Butler
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.
Behind the camera
- 2001The DivisionDirector1 ep.
- 1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanDirector, Producer87 ep.
- 1993SirensDirector2 ep.
- 1991SistersDirector, Executive Producer7 ep.
- 1988Midnight CallerDirector1 ep.
- 1987Out on a LimbDirector2 ep.
- 1985Our Family HonorDirector1 ep.
- 1985MoonlightingDirector1 ep.
- 1982Remington SteeleDirector5 ep.
- 1981Hill Street BluesDirector6 ep.
- 1973The Blue KnightDirector4 ep.
- 1972Kung FuDirector4 ep.
- 1972The WaltonsDirector3 ep.
- 1971NicholsDirector1 ep.
- 1971ColumboDirector2 ep.
- 1969Then Came BronsonDirector1 ep.
- 1969Hawaii Five-ODirector1 ep.
- 1968LancerDirector3 ep.
- 1968The OutcastsDirector1 ep.
- 1967Judd, for the DefenseDirector2 ep.
- 1967Cimarron StripDirector2 ep.
- 1967N.Y.P.D.Director2 ep.
- 1967IronsideDirector1 ep.
- 1967The InvadersDirector3 ep.
- 1966CBS PlayhouseDirector1 ep.
- 1966Mission: ImpossibleDirector1 ep.
- 1966Felony SquadDirector3 ep.
- 1966ShaneDirector1 ep.
- 1966Star TrekDirector2 ep.
- 1966BatmanDirector6 ep.
- 1966Blue LightDirector1 ep.
- 1965Mister RobertsDirector4 ep.
- 1965Hogan's HeroesDirector5 ep.
- 1965I SpyDirector4 ep.
- 1963Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatreDirector1 ep.
- 1963EspionageDirector1 ep.
- 1963The Richard Boone ShowDirector1 ep.
- 1963The FugitiveDirector6 ep.
- 1963The LieutenantDirector2 ep.
- 1962Stoney BurkeDirector2 ep.
- 1962The VirginianDirector1 ep.
- 1961The Dick Van Dyke ShowDirector1 ep.
- 1961Ben CaseyDirector3 ep.
- 1961Dr. KildareDirector1 ep.
- 1961The Dick Powell ShowDirector1 ep.
- 1961The Wonderful World of DisneyDirector2 ep.
- 1961The DefendersDirector2 ep.
- 1960Peter Loves MaryDirector2 ep.
- 1960HappyDirector1 ep.
- 1959The DetectivesDirector3 ep.
- 1959The Twilight ZoneDirector2 ep.
- 1959The Many Loves of Dobie GillisDirector1 ep.
- 1958The RiflemanDirector1 ep.
- 1957Have Gun, Will TravelDirector1 ep.
- 1955GunsmokeDirector3 ep.
Also known as: Bob Butler