william asher [1921 -- 2012]

just learned from alex gildzen's blog that director william asher died today.  asher is better known for his work in tv shows like i love lucy and bewitched.  to me he made some of the finest summer flicks ever put to the screen, the beach movies produced by american international pictures and starring -- mostly -- frankie avalon and annette funicello. 

william asher lived a long life.  he gave us -- me -- great pleasure from his work. 

thank you, mr asher.