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Don Medford
Born
Donald Muller

(1917-11-26)November 26, 1917
Detroit, Michigan
DiedDecember 12, 2012(2012-12-12) (aged 95)
West Hills, California
Occupation(s)Television and Film Director
Years active1951–1989

Donald Muller (November 26, 1917 – December 12, 2012), known professionally as Don Medford, was an American television director who directed over 75 TV series between 1951 and 1989, and who also directed three movies.[1]

Medford directed the final two-part episode of the 1960s television series The Fugitive and the final episode of the 1980s television series The Colbys. He directed 26 episodes of the 80's smash hit soap opera Dynasty (1981 TV series).[2] He also directed the violent 1971 Western film The Hunting Party.[3]

He died on 12 December 2012 at aged 95 in West Hills, California.[4]

Filmography

References

  1. ^ Roberts, Jerry (5 June 2009). Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors. Vol. 1. Scarecrow Press. p. 383. ISBN 978-0-8108-6138-1.
  2. ^ Price, Howard. "Dynasty". imdb.com. IMDB.
  3. ^ Bowen, Chuck (12 July 2017). "The Hunting Party". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  4. ^ Barnes, Mike (21 November 1980). "Don Medford, Who Directed the Historic Last Episode of 'The Fugitive,' Dies". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 3 January 2013.