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William Asher, Director of Classic TV Shows Including 'I Love Lucy' and 'Bewitched,' Dies at 90
William Asher, Director of Classic TV Shows Including 'I Love Lucy' and 'Bewitched,' Dies at 90
The Emmy-winning helmer also produced "Bewitched," which starred his then-wife Elizabeth Montgomery, and co-created "The Patty Duke Show."
William Asher, who directed episodes of such classic TV shows as I Love Lucy and Bewitched, died Monday at a board and care facility in Palm Desert, Calif., according to the Desert Sun. He was 90.
Asher, who lived in La Quinta and Indian Wells since retiring in 1991, reportedly died with his wife, Meredith, by his side. No cause of death was given.
Asher's association with Lucy stars Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz began when he directed the pilot of Eve Arden's Our Miss Brooks for their Desilu Studios.
That job led to his helming at least 100 episodes of Lucy, starting in the 1951-57 series' second season. Among the episodes he helmed was the classic “Job Switching,” in which which Lucy and Ethel (Vivian Vance) are seen working in a candy factory -- and unable to keep up with the chocolates being sent down the conveyor belt that they are supposed to be wrapping. (Watch part of the episode below.)
The Emmy-winning helmer also produced "Bewitched," which starred his then-wife Elizabeth Montgomery, and co-created "The Patty Duke Show."
William Asher, who directed episodes of such classic TV shows as I Love Lucy and Bewitched, died Monday at a board and care facility in Palm Desert, Calif., according to the Desert Sun. He was 90.
Asher, who lived in La Quinta and Indian Wells since retiring in 1991, reportedly died with his wife, Meredith, by his side. No cause of death was given.
Asher's association with Lucy stars Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz began when he directed the pilot of Eve Arden's Our Miss Brooks for their Desilu Studios.
That job led to his helming at least 100 episodes of Lucy, starting in the 1951-57 series' second season. Among the episodes he helmed was the classic “Job Switching,” in which which Lucy and Ethel (Vivian Vance) are seen working in a candy factory -- and unable to keep up with the chocolates being sent down the conveyor belt that they are supposed to be wrapping. (Watch part of the episode below.)
May you R.I.P. Mr. Asher after such a long and great career, entertaining us all.
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