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Robert L. Collins (1930–2011)

Writer | Director | Miscellaneous Crew

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Was originally hired to direct the television premier episode of "Star Trek: Phase 2", called "In Thy Image". When it was decided that story would be the basis for a theatrical motion picture instead, he was replaced by Robert Wise.

Born:

Robert Lee Collins
in USA

Died:

(age 81) in Van Nuys, California, USA
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1992 In the Arms of a Killer (TV movie) (written by / as Robert Collins)
 
1989 Prime Target (TV movie) (written for television by / as Robert Collins)
 
1989 The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro (TV movie) (written by / as Robert Collins)
 
1988 Intrigue (TV movie) (screenplay / story)
 
1987 J. Edgar Hoover (TV movie) (teleplay)
 
1982 Money on the Side (TV movie)
 
1981 Savage Harvest (as Robert Collins)
 
1979 Act of Violence (TV movie)
 
1974-1978 Police Woman (TV series)
– Good Old Uncle Ben (1978) (creator / as Robert Collins)
– Flip of a Coin (1978) (creator / as Robert Collins)
– Sweet Kathleen (1978) (creator / as Robert Collins)
– A Shadow on the Sea (1978) (creator / as Robert Collins)
– Battered Teachers (1978) (creator / as Robert Collins)
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1977 The Life and Assassination of the Kingfish (TV movie)
 
1976 Serpico (TV series)
– The Deadly Game (1976) (as Robert Collins)
 
1976 Medical Story (TV series)
– The Quality of Mercy (1976) (writer)
 
1973-1975 Police Story (TV series)
– Breaking Point (1975) (written by / as Robert Collins)
– A Community of Victims (1975) (writer / as Robert Collins)
– Robbery: 48 Hours (1974) (writer / as Robert Collins)
– Requiem for C.Z. Smith (1974) (written by / as Robert Collins)
– The Gamble (1974) (written by / as Robert Collins)
See all 8 episodes »
 
1974 Movin' On (TV series)
– In Tandem (1974) (writer / as Robert Collins)
 
1972 The Bold Ones: The New Doctors (TV series)
– A Standard of Manhood (1972) (as Robert Collins)
– A Nation of Human Pincushions (1972) (story / as Robert Collins / teleplay / as Robert Collins)
 
1972 The Sixth Sense (TV series)
– Whisper of Evil (1972) (as Robert Collins)
– Lady, Lady, Take My Life (1972) (written by / as Robert Collins)
 
1969-1972 Marcus Welby, M.D. (TV series)
– A Taste of Salt (1972) (as Robert Collins)
– Another Buckle for Wesley Hill (1971)
– Fun and Games and Michael Ambrose (1970) (teleplay / as Robert Collins)
– The Soft Phrase of Peace (1970) (story / as Robert Collins / teleplay / as Robert Collins)
– Homecoming (1969) (as Robert Collins)
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1971 Sarge (TV series)
– A Company of Victims (1971) (written by / as Robert Collins)
– John Michael O'Flaherty Presents the Eleven O'Clock War (1971) (written by / as Robert Collins)
 
1971 Mod Squad (TV series)
– Exit the Closer (1971) (writer)
 
1971 Cannon (TV series)
– Scream of Silence (1971) (written by / as Robert Collins)
 
1971 Dan August (TV series)
– The Meal Ticket (1971) (writer)
 
1970 Matt Lincoln (TV series)
– Steve (1970) (teleplay)
 
1968 The Name of the Game (TV series)
– High on a Rainbow (1968) (teleplay)
 
1967-1968 The Invaders (TV series)
– The Miracle (1968) (story / as Robert Collins / teleplay / as Robert Collins)
– The Ransom (1967) (written by / as Robert Collins)
 
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1992 In the Arms of a Killer (TV movie) (as Robert Collins)
 
1990 Johnny Ryan (TV movie) (as Robert Collins)
 
1989 Prime Target (TV movie) (as Robert Collins)
 
1989 The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro (TV movie)
 
1987 J. Edgar Hoover (TV movie)
 
1986 Mafia Princess (TV movie)
 
1985 Dark Horse (TV movie)
 
1982 Money on the Side (TV movie)
 
1981 Our Family Business (TV movie)
 
1981 Savage Harvest (as Robert Collins)
 
1980 Gideon's Trumpet (TV movie)
 
1979 Walk Proud (as Robert Collins)
 
1979 Steeletown (TV movie)
 
1977 The Life and Assassination of the Kingfish (TV movie)
 
1976 Serpico (TV series)
– The Deadly Game (1976) (as Robert Collins)
 
1976 Medical Story (TV series)
– The Quality of Mercy (1976)
 
1974-1975 Police Story (TV series)
– Breaking Point (1975) (as Robert Collins)
– A Community of Victims (1975) (as Robert Collins)
– Love, Mabel (1974) (as Robert Collins)
– Wyatt Earp Syndrome (1974) (as Robert Collins)
 
1972 The Sixth Sense (TV series)
– Whisper of Evil (1972) (as Robert Collins)
 
1971-1972 Marcus Welby, M.D. (TV series)
– A Taste of Salt (1972) (as Robert Collins)
– Another Buckle for Wesley Hill (1971) (uncredited)
 
1970 Dan August (TV series)
 
1969 The Bold Ones: The New Doctors (TV series)
 
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1976-1977 Serpico (TV series) (developed for television by - 15 episodes)
– One Long Tomorrow (1977) (developed for television by)
– The Party of Your Choice (1977) (developed for television by)
– Sanctuary (1977) (developed for television by)
– Danger Zone (1976) (developed for television by)
– The Serbian Connection (1976) (developed for television by)
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Show ShowProducer (2 titles)
1992 In the Arms of a Killer (TV movie) (executive producer - as Robert Collins)
 
1989 Prime Target (TV movie) (executive producer - as Robert Collins)
 
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Trivia:

Was originally hired to direct the television premier episode of "Star Trek: Phase 2", called "In Thy Image". When it was decided that story would be the basis for a theatrical motion picture instead, he was replaced by Robert Wise. See more »

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