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Columbo Director Robert Butler (1927-2023) dies aged 95

More sad news to report. Robert Butler, the director of two Columbo episodes namely Double Shock and Publish or Perish, died on 3 November 2023 aged 95. I'm sure we all remember his stellar work with the twins appearing on screen in Double shock and his three-way split screen technique in Publish or Perish.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/robert-butler-dead-batman-star-trek-hill-street-blues-1235644907/

Here's an interview from YouTube with Robert Butler:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV5lbnYnchY

Re: Columbo Director Robert Butler (1927-2023) dies aged 95

Dragonpol
More sad news to report. Robert Butler, the director of two Columbo episodes namely Double Shock and Publish or Perish, died on 3 November 2023 aged 95. I'm sure we all remember his stellar work with the twins appearing on screen in Double shock and his three-way split screen technique in Publish or Perish.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/robert-butler-dead-batman-star-trek-hill-street-blues-1235644907/

Here's an interview from YouTube with Robert Butler:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV5lbnYnchY
Two great episodes.