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Janice · 01-05-2003, 02:30 PM

Can you name any actor or actress who acted on a show as well as directed on a regular basis?

* Jerry Paris on The Dick Van Dyke Show
* Peter Bonerz on The Bob Newhart Show

I just realized that they both played dentists names Jerry.

I also notice Craig T. Nelson often credited as director on Coach.

TJL · 01-05-2003, 02:35 PM

Hmm. Off the top of my head...

Many actors on M*A*S*H directed episodes, most notably Alan Alda, Kelsey Grammar has directed a few episodes of "Fasier" as well.

Impressions · 01-05-2003, 02:47 PM

These are the people I can think of:

* Kim Fields - The Facts of Life
* Ron Howard - Happy Days and The Andy Griffith Show
* Melissa Joan Hart - Sabrina, The Teenage Witch

Penny Lane · 01-05-2003, 04:15 PM

Garry Marshall has often appeared in shows or movies that he has directed.

Pavan · 01-05-2003, 04:20 PM

Scott Baio - Charles in Charge (he starred and directed)
Amanda Bearse - Married With Children (she starred and directed from seasons 9-11)
Carroll O'Connor - starred and directed in Archie Bunker's Place

Central Perk · 01-05-2003, 04:23 PM

Bonnie Hunt- Life With Bonnie

Kitt · 01-05-2003, 04:23 PM

Carrol O'Connor on Archie Bunkers Place and In the Heat of the Night.
Didn't Jerry Seinfeld sometimes direct his show?
What about Penny Mashall on Laverne and Shirley?

Brian Damage · 01-07-2003, 02:21 PM

I know that some of the cast of Friends directed some episodes.

John Ratzenberger(Cliff) directed a few episodes of Cheers.

dlemond · 01-07-2003, 02:30 PM

On WKRP in Cincinnati:

Frank Bonner (Herb Tarlek),

Howard Hesseman (Dr. Johnny Fever),

and Gordon Jump (Mr. Carlson)

all directed episodes.

The Obsolete Man · 01-08-2003, 09:03 AM

They Ain't sitcoms, but on Star Trek: TNG, And Star Trek: DS9, About half the lead characters also directed their respective shows from time to time.

From TNG... Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Levar Burton

From DS9... Avery Brooks, Rene Auberjonois, Siddig El Fadil...

TJL · 01-08-2003, 06:24 PM

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Originally posted by The Obsolete Man
They Ain't sitcoms, but on Star Trek: TNG, And Star Trek: DS9, About half the lead characters also directed their respective shows from time to time.

From TNG... Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Levar Burton

From DS9... Avery Brooks, Rene Auberjonois, Siddig El Fadil...

I'm glad someone brought up the Star Trek Series.

I think some cast members of "Voyager" directed epsiodes of that series.
And now Roxanna Dawson (Voyager) is directing eps of "Enterprise."

harper · 05-22-2003, 12:14 PM

Harvey Korman-Mama's Family.Ed Higgins/director
Jerry Paris-Dick Van Dyke-Director/jerry helper
alan alda-Mash
L.Hagman,P.Duffy-L.Gray on Dallas
P.Duffy-on Step by Step like all actors who get the clout that they do and know how to set up shots can stay on budget on a sitcom or a hour drama will get their chance.They mostly need the backing of their writers and actors and their trust.

mcgwirefan · 05-22-2003, 01:55 PM

Oziie Nelson. He produced, directed, wrote and acted in most of the O&H episodes. David Nelson also directed and acted in the show.

treky · 05-22-2003, 03:08 PM

Don Adams directed some episodes of "Get Smart"

cheers freak · 05-22-2003, 04:17 PM

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John Ratzenberger(Cliff) directed a few episodes of Cheers.

George Wendt(Norm) also directed an episode of Cheers.

01-05-2003, 02:30 PM	#1
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01-05-2003, 02:35 PM	#2
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05-22-2003, 12:14 PM	#12
harper gentlegiant Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 04, 2003 Location: Towson,Maryland Posts: 130	yes many Harvey Korman-Mama's Family.Ed Higgins/director Jerry Paris-Dick Van Dyke-Director/jerry helper alan alda-Mash L.Hagman,P.Duffy-L.Gray on Dallas P.Duffy-on Step by Step like all actors who get the clout that they do and know how to set up shots can stay on budget on a sitcom or a hour drama will get their chance.They mostly need the backing of their writers and actors and their trust.
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05-22-2003, 01:55 PM	#13
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