Rod Amateau

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Rod Amateau

Directing December 20, 1923

New York, New York, United States

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Rodney "Rod" Amateau (December 20, 1923 – June 29, 2003) was an American screenwriter, film and television director. Among programs that h…

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Rebel Without a Cause

Rebel Without a Cause

7.5 1955 Movie
In a Lonely Place

In a Lonely Place

7.6 1950 Movie
The Dukes of Hazzard

The Dukes of Hazzard

7.4 1979 TV Show
Lassie

Lassie

6.3 1954 TV Show
Gilligan's Island

Gilligan's Island

7.4 1964 TV Show
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show

The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show

7.3 1950 TV Show
Mister Ed

Mister Ed

6.8 1961 TV Show
Kiss of Death

Kiss of Death

7.1 1947 Movie
Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker

Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker

6.5 1981 Movie
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

6.3 1959 TV Show
The Patty Duke Show

The Patty Duke Show

6.2 1963 TV Show
The Garbage Pail Kids Movie

The Garbage Pail Kids Movie

3.5 1987 Movie

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Rodney "Rod" Amateau (December 20, 1923 – June 29, 2003) was an American screenwriter, film and television director. Among programs that he directed were NBC's The Dennis Day Show, CBS's sitcoms The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, starring Dwayne Hickman, and The New Phil Silvers Show, an unsuccessful attempt by comedian Phil Silvers to return to a regular series. Rod also directed a few episodes of the Dukes of Hazzards. He even appeared in a few of them. He is perhaps most infamous for directing 1987's critically panned The Garbage Pail Kids Movie. Description above from the Wikipedia article Rod Amateau, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1996
    E! True Hollywood Story

    TV show

  2. 1989
    Swimsuit

    Movie Producer

  3. 1988
    Sunset

    Movie Story

  4. 1987
    The Garbage Pail Kids Movie

    Movie Director

  5. 1985
    Stir Crazy

    TV show Director

  6. 1984
    Lovelines

    Movie Director

  7. 1983
    High School U.S.A.

    Movie Director

  8. 1983
    Uncommon Valor

    Movie Director

  9. 1982
    Highway Honeys

    Movie Sweeper Operator

  10. 1981
    Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker

    Movie Stunt Driver

  11. 1980
    Enos

    TV show Director

  12. 1979
    Supertrain

    TV show Director

  13. 1979
    The Dukes of Hazzard

    TV show Director

  14. 1979
    Son of Hitler

    Movie Director

  15. 1978
    The Seniors

    Movie Director

  16. 1976
    Drive-In

    Movie Director

More credits
  1. 1975
    The Wilby Conspiracy

    Movie Screenplay

  2. 1972
    Where Does It Hurt?

    Movie Director

  3. 1971
    The Statue

    Movie Director

  4. 1970
    Pussycat, Pussycat, I Love You

    Movie Writer

  5. 1969
    Hook, Line and Sinker

    Movie Screenplay

  6. 1965
    O.K. Crackerby

    TV show Director

  7. 1965
    My Mother the Car

    TV show Director

  8. 1964
    Gilligan's Island

    TV show Director

  9. 1963
    The New Phil Silvers Show

    TV show Director

  10. 1963
    The Patty Duke Show

    TV show Director

  11. 1963
    Vacation Playhouse

    TV show Director

  12. 1961
    Mister Ed

    TV show Director

  13. 1959
    The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

    TV show Director

  14. 1955
    Rebel Without a Cause

    Movie Stunt Double

  15. 1954
    The Road to Edinburgh

    Movie Director

  16. 1954
    Lassie

    TV show Director

  17. 1954
    The Lone Wolf

    TV show Director

  18. 1953
    Revlon Mirror Theatre

    TV show Director

  19. 1953
    General Electric Theater

    TV show Director

  20. 1952
    Your Jeweler's Showcase

    TV show Director

  21. 1952
    Monsoon

    Movie Director

  22. 1952
    The Doctor

    TV show Creator

  23. 1951
    The Bushwhackers

    Movie Director

  24. 1951
    Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

    TV show Director