Bud Molin

Bud Molin
Born	Henry David Molin (1925-05-26)May 26, 1925 Los Angeles,California, US
Died	May 21, 2007(2007-05-21)(aged 81) Rancho Mirage, California,US
Occupation(s)	Film editor and director
Years active	1952-1993
Spouse	Nita Molin

Henry David "Bud" Molin,A.C.E.,(May 26, 1925 – May 21, 2007) was an Americanfilm editorandtelevision director.

Biography

Early life and career

Born inLos Angeles,California,Molin enlisted in theUnited States Army,and served inWorld War IIbefore beginning his career. He first worked at theColumbia Picturesfilm library and then became an assistant film editor.

Most of Molin's best known work is in the comedy genre, having edited shows such asI Love Lucy,The Dick Van Dyke Show,andI Spy.He often worked withDann Cahnand also collaborated withCarl Reineron some his comedies of the 1970s and 80s, which ranged from the commercial success ofOh, God!andThe Jerkto experimental pictures such asDead Men Don't Wear PlaidandBert Rigby, You're a Fool.Although best known for comedy, he also edited dramas as well, such asThey Call Me Mister Tibbs!andHalls of Anger,both dealing with racial relations.

As his career progressed, Molin branched out to directing the television seriesGood Heavens,and served as theassistant directoron the filmUp the Academy.He also was a post-production executive for the TV seriesBarney Miller.In 1993, Molin came out of retirement to edit his last film, the comedyFatal Instinct,a film by friend Carl Reiner.

Death

On May 21, 2007, Molin died at his home at the age of 81 inRancho Mirage, California.

Selected filmography

Director

• The New Dick Van Dyke Show(1 episode, 1974)
• Good Heavens(1 episode, 1976)

Editor

• Our Miss Brooks(4 episodes, 1952–1953)
• Forever, Darling(1956)
• Whirlybirds(3 episodes, 1957)
• I Love Lucy(105 episodes, 1953–1957)
• The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour(4 episodes, 1958–1959)
• The Guns of Will Sonnett(1 episode, 1967)
• How Sweet It Is!(1968)
• Where's Poppa?(1970)
• The Brothers O'Toole(1973)
• The One and Only(1978)
• Bloodline(1979)
• Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid(1982)
• The Man with One Red Shoe(1985)
• Summer Rental(1985)
• Police Academy 3: Back in Training(1986)
• Summer School(1987)
• The Experts(1989)
• Stella(1990)
• Sibling Rivalry(1990)

Award nominations

Year	Award	Result	Category	Series
1966	American Cinema Editors	Nominated	Best Edited Television Program	I Spy(For episode "The Loser" )
1967	Best Edited Television Program		I Spy(For episode "Court of the Lion" )

External links

• Bud MolinatIMDb