‘I Love Lucy,’ ‘Bewitched’ Director Bill Asher Dies at 90

Bill Asher won an Emmy in 1966 for his work on "Bewitched," starring then-wife Elizabeth Montgomery

Bill Asher, the Emmy-winning director of "I Love Lucy" and "Bewitched," died at a Palm Desert, Calif. facility on Monday, according to the Desert Sun. He was 90.

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Asher was the lead director of "I Love Lucy," helming most of the episodes from 1952 to 1957. He moved on to become a producer and director on "Bewitched," starring his then-wife Elizabeth Montgomery. Asher earned four Emmy nominations for his work on "Bewitched," taking home an Emmy for best director in 1966.

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Asher's film credits include "Beach Blanket Bingo," "Beach Party" and "How to Stuff a Wild Bikini."

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