About
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.
Known for
ColumboSeries • 1971
Star TrekSeries • 1966
Remington SteeleSeries • 1982
Hawaii Five-OSeries • 1969
IronsideSeries • 1967
The FugitiveSeries • 1963
Mission: ImpossibleSeries • 1966
BatmanSeries • 1966
Hill Street BluesSeries • 1981
The WaltonsSeries • 1972
The Twilight ZoneSeries • 1959
The VirginianSeries • 1962
Have Gun, Will TravelSeries • 1957
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanSeries • 1993
Hogan's HeroesSeries • 1965
The RiflemanSeries • 1958
Dr. KildareSeries • 1961
The Dick Van Dyke ShowSeries • 1961
Ben CaseySeries • 1961
The DivisionSeries • 2001
MoonlightingSeries • 1985
The DefendersSeries • 1961
The InvadersSeries • 1967
GunsmokeSeries • 1955