Alan Myerson

Alan Myerson
Born (1940-07-01) July 1, 1940
Occupation(s)Film and television director
Notable workPrivate Lessons
ChildrenLincoln Myerson (son)

Alan Myerson (born July 1, 1940) is an American film and television director known for such projects as Private Lessons.[1]

Career

Myerson began working in theatre in New York City, then directing The Second City in Chicago. He co-founded the improvisational comedy troupe The Committee in San Francisco in 1963. He directed films in the 1970s and 1980s, and has directed over 200 television episodes for shows such as Ally McBeal, Boston Public, Friends, Boy Meets World, The Larry Sanders Show, Picket Fences, Miami Vice, Laverne & Shirley, Rhoda, The Bob Newhart Show, and Busting Loose. He has taught acting at UC Berkeley, SF State, and directing at Maine Media Workshops.[2] He is an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California, and has received nominations for Emmy, DGA, and CableACE awards.

Personal life

His has a son, Lincoln Myerson, who is an improvisational performer.[3]

Filmography

As director

As actor

Selected television credits

References

  1. ^ Corry, John (August 30, 1981). "Private Lessons (1980) RISQUE COMEDY, 'PRIVATE LESSONS'". The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 9, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2017.
  2. ^ "Alan Myerson". Maine Photographic Workshops. Archived from the original on 2007-10-29. Retrieved 2009-04-13.
  3. ^ "Chicago Improv Festival". Chicago Reader. 20 April 2000.
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