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Russ Mayberry
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Russell B. Mayberry
December 22, 1925 |
| Died | July 27, 2012 (aged 86) |
| Alma mater | Northwestern University |
| Occupation | Television director |
| Years active | 1947–1995 |
| Spouse(s) | Sandy Mayberry (?–2012) |
| Children | 2 |
Russell B. Mayberry was a talented American television director. He helped create many popular TV shows. He was born on December 22, 1925, and passed away on July 27, 2012.
Russell Mayberry's Early Life and TV Career
Russell Mayberry was born in Duluth, Minnesota, on December 22, 1925. After serving as a Navy aviator during World War II, he moved to Chicago. He studied at Northwestern University.
His career in television began in 1947. He directed many well-known shows. These include The Monkees, Bewitched, and I Dream of Jeannie. He also worked on The Brady Bunch and The Partridge Family. Later, he directed episodes of Miami Vice and Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Later Work and Final Projects
In 1979, Russell Mayberry directed a movie for Walt Disney Pictures. It was called Unidentified Flying Oddball and starred Dennis Dugan. He also directed several television films. One of these was Sidney Shorr: A Girl's Best Friend.
His last directing job was for an episode of the TV series Pointman. This was in 1995.
About Russell Mayberry's Life
Russell Mayberry lived in different places during his life. He lived in Los Angeles, California, in Evergreen, Colorado, and in Fort Collins, Colorado. He passed away on July 27, 2012, in Fort Collins. He was survived by his wife Sandy, his two children, and his grandson and granddaughter.
