
Robert Butler
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.
Directing (28 movies)

The Barefoot Executive
1971

Now You See Him, Now You Don't
1972

Turbulence
1997

Up the Creek
1984

Hot Lead & Cold Feet
1978

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
1969

Night of the Juggler
1980

Scandalous John
1971

James Dean
1976

Black Bart
1975

White Mile
1994

Out of Time
1988

A Question of Guilt
1978

The Blue Knight
1973

Underground Aces
1981

Death Takes a Holiday
1971

Mayday at 40,000 Feet
1977

Guns in the Heather
1969

Strange New World
1975

The Ultimate Thrill
1974

Long Time Gone
1986

Lacy and the Mississippi Queen
1978

Dark Victory
1976

Kilroy
1965

Concrete Beat
1984

In the Glitter Palace
1977

Star Trek: The Cage
1965

Star Trek: The Menagerie
1966
| Title | Year | Job | 
|---|---|---|
| Black Bart | 1975 | Producer | 
| Out of Time | 1988 | Executive Producer |