Director Richard Bare dies, aged 101
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Save Director Richard Bare on the set of The Twilight Zone, 1959. Photo / Getty Images
Director Richard Bare has died at the age of 101.
The Green Acres director passed away at his home in Newport Beach, California, on March 28, according to the New York Times.
Bare was best known for his work on TV shows including Maverick, Twilight Zone and Cheyenne.
He is
also credited with launching actor James Garner's career by casting him in Cheyenne after meeting him in a Hollywood bar.
In addition to his TV work, Bare also wrote the book The Film Director.