Robert Butler
Known for Directing
Biography
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.
Filmography
Turbulence
1997
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Night of the Juggler
1980
Director
Up the Creek
1984
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The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
1969
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Hot Lead & Cold Feet
1978
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Now You See Him, Now You Don't
1972
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Kilroy
1965
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White Mile
1994
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The Blue Knight
1973
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A Question of Guilt
1978
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Mayday at 40,000 Feet
1977
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Lacy and the Mississippi Queen
1978
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Star Trek: The Menagerie
1966
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In the Glitter Palace
1977
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Underground Aces
1981
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James Dean
1976
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The Ultimate Thrill
1974
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Star Trek: The Cage
1965
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The Barefoot Executive
1971
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Scandalous John
1971
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