Alan Rafkin
Directing
Alan Rafkin (July 23, 1928 – August 6, 2001) was an American director, producer, and actor for television. Rafkin was born in New York City to Til and Victor Rafkin. He attended Admiral Farragut Academy in Pine Beach, New Jersey and Syracuse University in New York. Alan Rafkin was one of the most prolific sitcom directors of all time, helming such series as The Andy Griffith Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, What's Happening!!, M*A*S*H, It's Garry Shandling's Show, Murphy Brown, Get Smart, Coach, The Tim Conway Show, Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers, and Viva Valdez. According to his autobiography Cue the Bunny on the Rainbow (its title is taken from a direction on Captain Kangaroo), Rafkin directed episodes of over 80 different sitcom series. He won an Emmy for an episode of "One Day At A Time" and two CableACE Awards for his work on "It's Garry Shandling's Show".[2] During his career he worked with legendary producers such as Sheldon Leonard, Danny Thomas, and Norman Lear. Rafkin had endearing relationships with many of his actors including Andy Griffith, Dick Van Dyke, Jerry Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Bob Newhart and Redd Foxx. (He was also close with Don Knotts, directing him on the Griffith show and in three feature films.) At the same time, he had volatile relationships with several others, including Demond Wilson and Craig T. Nelson.
Known for
Directing73
tvJesse
1998
Director
The Closer
1998
Director
tvChicago Sons
1997
Director
tvSuddenly Susan
1996
Director
tvThe Jeff Foxworthy Show
1995
Director
tvHope and Gloria
1995
Director
movieA Bewitched Christmas
1994
Director
tvGood Advice
1993
Director
movieThe Ghost Writer
1990
Director
tvChicken Soup
1989
Director
tvCoach
1989
Director
tvMurphy Brown
1988
Director
tvFirst Impressions
1988
Director
tvShe's the Sheriff
1987
Director
tvCBS Summer Playhouse
1987
Director
tvCharlie & Co.
1985
Director
tvCharles in Charge
1984
Director
tvGlitter
1984
Director
Hanging In
1979
Director
tvHello, Larry
1979
Director
tvThe Love Boat
1977
Director
tvAlice
1976
Director
tvWhat's Happening!!
1976
Director
Viva Valdez
1976
Director
tvLaverne & Shirley
1976
Director
tvOne Day at a Time
1975
Director
movieLet's Switch!
1975
Director
tvRhoda
1974
Director
tvThat's My Mama
1974
Director
tvLotsa Luck
1973
Director
tvM*A*S*H
1972
Director
tvThe Bob Newhart Show
1972
Director
tvTemperatures Rising
1972
Director
The Super
1972
Director
tvSanford and Son
1972
Director
tvThe New Dick Van Dyke Show
1971
Director
movieHow to Frame a Figg
1971
Director
tvThe Odd Couple
1970
Director
tvArnie
1970
Director
tvThe Mary Tyler Moore Show
1970
Director
tvLove, American Style
1969
Director
tvMy World and Welcome to It
1969
Director
tvRoom 222
1969
Director
movieAngel in My Pocket
1969
Director
tvThe Good Guys
1968
Director
tvThe Doris Day Show
1968
Director
movieNobody's Perfect
1968
Director
tvPistols 'n' Petticoats
1966
Director
tvThat Girl
1966
Director
tvI Dream of Jeannie
1965
Director
tvGet Smart
1965
Director
tvLaredo
1965
Director
movieSki Party
1965
Director
tvGomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
1964
Director
tvValentine's Day
1964
Director
tvBewitched
1964
Director
tvMy Favorite Martian
1963
Director
tvThe Farmer's Daughter
1963
Director
tvThe Patty Duke Show
1963
Director
tvThe Dick Van Dyke Show
1961
Director
tvThe Andy Griffith Show
1960
Director
tv77 Sunset Strip
1958
Director
tvThe Donna Reed Show
1958
Director
Production2
tvOne Day at a Time
1975
Producer
The Super
1972
Producer
Acting1
tvCoach
1989
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