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Robert Butler

Robert Butler

November 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.

Star Trek

Star Trek

1966

The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone

1959

Columbo

Columbo

1971

Batman

Batman

1966

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

1993

Moonlighting

Moonlighting

1985

Mission: Impossible

Mission: Impossible

1966

Kung Fu

Kung Fu

1972