Alan Myerson (born July 1, 1940) is an

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film and television director.

Career

Myerson began working in theatre in New York City, then directing

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in Chicago. He founded the improvisational comedy troupe The Committee in San Francisco in 1963. He directed films in the 1970s and 1980s, and has directed over 200 television episodes for shows such as '' Ally McBeal'', ''

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Boy Meets World ''Boy Meets World'' is an American coming-of-age sitcom created by Michael Jacobs and April Kelly that aired on ABC for seven seasons between September1993 and May2000. The series centers on Cory Matthews (Ben Savage) and his friends and famil ...

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The Larry Sanders Show ''The Larry Sanders Show'' is an American television sitcom set in the office and studio of a fictional late-night talk show. The series was created by Garry Shandling and Dennis Klein and aired from August 15, 1992, to May 31, 1998, on the HBO ...

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Picket Fences ''Picket Fences'' is an American family drama television series about the residents of the town of Rome, Wisconsin, created and produced by David E. Kelley. The show initially ran from September 18, 1992, to June 26, 1996, on the CBS televisio ...

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'', and '' Busting Loose''. He has taught acting at

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, SF State, and directing at Maine Media Workshops. He is an adjunct professor at the

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, and has received nominations for

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, DGA, and

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awards. His son, Lincoln Myerson, is an

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performer.

Filmography

as director

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Steelyard Blues ''Steelyard Blues'' is a 1973 American comedy crime film directed by Alan Myerson and starring Donald Sutherland, Jane Fonda and Peter Boyle. Plot A group of misfits tries to find a happier life against the norms of society. Donald Sutherland pla ...

'' (1973) *'' Private Lessons'' (1981) *''

Bayou Romance ''Bayou Romance'' is a 1982 television film and part of the Romance Theatre ''Romance Theatre'' is a 30-minute American anthology television series produced for first-run syndication by Courtship Productions. A total of 83 episodes aired from 198 ...

'' (1982) *''

Police Academy 5 ''Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach'' is a 1988 American comedy film directed by Alan Myerson. It is fifth installment in the ''Police Academy'' franchise, released on March 18, 1988. The film was given a PG rating for language and ribald ...

'' (1988)

as actor

*''Funnyman'' (1967) - Seymour, Electronics Man *''

Billy Jack ''Billy Jack'' is a 1971 American action drama independent film, the second of four films centering on a character of the same name which began with the movie ''The Born Losers'' (1967), played by Tom Laughlin, who directed and co-wrote the scr ...

'' (1971) - O.K. Corrales *''

'' (1988) - Cigar Smoker

Selected television credits

*''The TVTV Show'' (1976) *'' Michael Nesmith in Television Parts'' (1985) *''

Hi Honey – I'm Dead ''Hi Honey – I'm Dead'' is a 1991 Fox Network made-for-TV film starring Curtis Armstrong and Catherine Hicks. Plot summary Brad Stadler is a dishonest real estate developer who spends too much time at work. He cheats on his wife and has no t ...

'' (1991) *''

Bad Attitudes ''Bad Attitudes'' is a 1991 television film written by Caleb Carr and directed by Alan Myerson. The film was originally aired by Fox Network on September 11, 1991. Plot The film centers around two hijackers that take over a plane. The problem is: ...

'' (1991) *''

'' (1993–2000) *''

'' (1994-1998) *''

Ned & Stacey ''Ned & Stacey'' (or ''Ned and Stacey'') is an American sitcom created by Michael J. Weithorn, and starring Thomas Haden Church and Debra Messing as the titular couple. The series lasted two seasons, airing on Fox from September 11, 1995, to Janu ...

'' (1995) *''

'' (1996) *''

Holiday Affair ''Holiday Affair'' is a 1949 romantic comedy film directed and produced by Don Hartman and starring Robert Mitchum and Janet Leigh. It was based on the story ''Christmas Gift'' by John D. Weaver, which was also the film's working title. The film ...

'' (1996)

References

External links

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