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.

Filmography of Robert Butler

• The Division (2001)
• Turbulence (1997)
• White Mile (1994)
• Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993)
• Sirens (1993)
• Sisters (1991)
• Out of Time (1988)
• Midnight Caller (1988)
• Out on a Limb (1987)
• Long Time Gone (1986)
• Moonlighting (1985)
• Our Family Honor (1985)
• Up the Creek (1984)
• Concrete Beat (1984)
• Remington Steele (1982)
• Underground Aces (1981)
• Hill Street Blues (1981)
• Night of the Juggler (1980)
• Hot Lead & Cold Feet (1978)
• A Question of Guilt (1978)
• Lacy and the Mississippi Queen (1978)
• Mayday at 40,000 Feet (1977)
• In the Glitter Palace (1977)
• James Dean (1976)
• Dark Victory (1976)
• Black Bart (1975)
• Strange New World (1975)
• The Ultimate Thrill (1974)
• The Blue Knight (1973)
• The Blue Knight (1973)
• Now You See Him, Now You Don't (1972)
• Kung Fu (1972)
• The Waltons (1972)
• The Barefoot Executive (1971)
• Scandalous John (1971)
• Death Takes a Holiday (1971)
• Columbo (1971)
• Nichols (1971)
• The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969)
• Guns in the Heather (1969)