Robert Stevens (December 2, 1920 – August 7, 1989) was an American director and producer of television shows and movies during a career of nearly 4 decades. He was most active throughout the 1950s and 1960s. His most famous and notable works include his works as the producer/director of ''

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'', as a frequent director of ''

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'' and ''

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'' and as the director of the movie ''

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''. He also directed the pilot of ''

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''. Work became slow for Stevens after the 1970s. His last work was as the director of an episode of ''

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'' in 1987. In 1989, Stevens was robbed and beaten in his rented Westport,

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home where he had retired to in 1987. He died shortly thereafter of

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on August 7, 1989, in Westport. He was 68 years old.Biography of Robert Stevens
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Filmography

As director

As producer

As writer

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