Jim Drake (director)

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James Richard Drake (December 2, 1944 – January 10, 2022) was an American film and television director.^[1]

Drake's career began in 1974, working as an associate director for the Norman Lear-produced sitcoms All in the Family and Good Times; he made his lead directorial debut in the syndicated comedy/soap opera spoof series Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, which was executive produced by Lear. His other television works include Sanford, Gimme a Break!, We Got It Made, The Facts of Life, Newhart, Night Court, The Golden Girls, Dave's World, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, its spin-off, The Suite Life on Deck, and other series.^[2]

His film credits include Mr. Bill's Real Life Adventures, Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol and Speed Zone starring John Candy.^[2]

Drake was an alumnus of Columbia University and Stanford University.^[2] He died in Freeland, Washington, on January 10, 2022, at the age of 77.^[1]

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