Bob LaHendro

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Bob LaHendro
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Robert LaHendro

(1935-02-09) February 9, 1935 (age 87)
OccupationTelevision director
Years active1966–1992

Robert LaHendro (born February 9, 1935) is an American television director. [1]

Born in Chicago, Illinois, LaHendro began his career in 1966, when he worked as a stage manager on the variety television series The Red Skelton Show . He then worked as an associate director for The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour from 1968 to 1969. LaHendro made his directorial debut on the sitcom television series Sanford and Son , where he directed for two episodes. His directing credits include All in the Family , Flo , Hot l Baltimore , Good Times , That's My Mama , Santa Barbara , Archie Bunker's Place , Fish and Welcome Back, Kotter . [2] [3]

In 1973, LaHendro was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in the category Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for his work on the television program All in the Family, sharing the nomination with John Rich . [4]

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