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Bruce Bilson (born May 19, 1928) is an American film director and television director. He is most notable for his work as a regular director on the spy spoof Get Smart.
Bruce Bilson was born on 19 May 1928 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a director and assistant director, known for Get Smart (1965), The Odd Couple (1970) and The Sentinel (1996). He has been married to Renne Jarrett since 4 May 1981.
Bruce Bilson was born on May 19, 1928 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a director and assistant director, known for Get Smart (1965), The Odd Couple (1970) and The Sentinel (1996). He has been married to Renne Jarrett since May 4, 1981.
Bruce Bilson is an American film and television director and producer. He is best known for his work on the television series The Brady Bunch, The Partridge Family, and The Love Boat. He has also directed feature films such as The Incredible Shrinking Woman and The 'Burbs.
Bruce Bilson Biography (1928-) Born May 19, 1928, in Brooklyn, NY (some sources say New York, NY); son of George and Hattie (maiden name, Dratwa) Bilson; married Mona Weichman, August 31, 1955 (divorced, 1976); married Renne Jarrett, April 5, 1981; children: (first marriage) Daniel (a producer and director), Julie.
In his four-hour interview, Bruce Bilson talks about his early experiences as an assistant editor on classic television shows You Bet Your Life and The Liberace Show. He recalls his tenure at Desilu Studios, where he served as an assistant director on the lot's many sitcoms.
Bilson began his career in the 1950s as second unit director and assistant director on various television series, including the classic drama "The Andy Griffith Show." He made the leap to director in 1965, directing episodes of popular series like the sitcoms "The Patty Duke Show" and "Gidget."
