Robert Vincent O’Neil (September 15, 1930 – March 12, 2022) was an American screenwriter, film director, and playwright. Best known for directing and co-writing the film ''

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'', and created the television series '' Lady Blue''. O'Neil died on March 12, 2022, at the age of 91.

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