Bob LaHendro
Robert LaHendro (born February 9, 1935) is an American television director.[1]
Bob LaHendro | |
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| Born | Robert LaHendro February 9, 1935 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation | Television director |
| Years active | 1966–1992 |
Born in Chicago, Illinois, LaHendro began his career in 1966, when he worked as a stage manager on the variety television series The Red Skelton Show. He then worked as an associate director for The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour from 1968 to 1969. LaHendro made his directorial debut on the sitcom television series Sanford and Son, where he directed for two episodes. His directing credits include All in the Family, Flo, Hot l Baltimore, Good Times, That's My Mama, Santa Barbara, Archie Bunker's Place, Fish and Welcome Back, Kotter.[2][3]
In 1973, LaHendro was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in the category Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for his work on the television program All in the Family, sharing the nomination with John Rich.[4]
References
- "Top TV Director Visits With Coal City In-Laws". The Raleigh Register. Beckley, West Virginia. May 5, 1975. p. 9. Retrieved December 31, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- Roberts, Jerry (June 5, 2009). Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors. Scarecrow Press. p. 320. ISBN 9780810863781 – via Google Books.
- "'Flo': Cast and Crew Bid Farewell". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. May 6, 1981. p. 96. Retrieved December 31, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series - 1973". Television Academy. Retrieved December 31, 2021.