James R. Drake is an American film and television director.Drake's
career began in 1974, working as an associate director for the Norman
Lear produced sitcoms, CBS-TV's All in the Family and Good Times; he
made his solo 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.His film credits include Mr.
Bill's Real Life Adventures, Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol and
Speed Zone starring John Candy.Drake is an alumnus of Columbia
University and Stanford University.
career began in 1974, working as an associate director for the Norman
Lear produced sitcoms, CBS-TV's All in the Family and Good Times; he
made his solo 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.His film credits include Mr.
Bill's Real Life Adventures, Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol and
Speed Zone starring John Candy.Drake is an alumnus of Columbia
University and Stanford University.
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