Steven Spielberg was 22 years old when he directed a segment for the premiere episode of "Night Gallery."
An Early Directing Feat
In 1969, a young Steven Spielberg took the director's chair for a segment of the pilot episode of the anthology television series Night Gallery. This notable early career milestone saw him direct legendary actress Joan Crawford in one of the segments. The Night Gallery pilot aired on November 8, 1969, marking one of Spielberg's first significant professional directing credits in a career that would later define modern cinema.
Key Details of the Directing Assignment:
- Director's Age: 22
- Year of Project: 1969
- Television Series: Night Gallery (Pilot Episode)
- Notable Actor Directed: Joan Crawford
- Significance: An early showcase of Spielberg's talent before his groundbreaking work in feature films.
This early television experience provided Spielberg with valuable hands-on experience, honing the skills that would later lead him to direct iconic movies such as Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and Schindler's List.
For more information about the series, you can visit the Night Gallery Wikipedia page.
