His string of movies featuring girls in bikinis, starring the late Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello, became hits among teens. Several of his films also featured old-time movie stars. Buster Keaton and Little Stevie Wonder made their screen debuts in his films.
During his career, Asher wrote, produced, and directed dozens of television shows. He co-created “The Patty Duke Show,” with Sidney Sheldon, and created and produced “Bewitched” with Elizabeth Montgomery. He also directed “Alice,” “Crazy,” and “Kay O’Brien.”
Bill Asher was born in 1921 in Manhattan. He later founded his own company, Califa Entertainment, and his networks soon became DirecTV’s most profitable. The channels, which competed with HBO and ESPN, reshaped the television and satellite industry. Two years later, Asher sold his networks to Playboy for over $130 million.
Whether you are a student of guitar playing or a professional guitarist, you can rest assured that an Asher guitar will look amazing. The Los Angeles-based boutique guitar maker is dedicated to providing outstanding quality instruments and exceptional guitar accessories. Asher Guitars has been praised by many renowned musicians, including Ben Harper, Jackson Browne, and Paul Simon.
Choate’s Tier 1 M&A practice handles deals in the $10 million to $500 million range. The lawyers of this practice, including Frederick Callori, have extensive experience in cross-border transactions. Choate’s Life Sciences and Technology Groups are led by Asher.Their attorneys represent startups, entrepreneurs, and Bill Asher public companies, as well as investors and underwriters.
Bill Dawson graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Business with a focus on marketing. He is a member of ICSC (Innovative Commerce Serving Communities) and has served as a mentor to local children through Big Brothers Big Sisters. He lives in South Orange County with his family. He enjoys traveling and golfing. He also enjoys watching University of Arizona athletics
