Robert Lyons Dames

Background

Dames, Robert Lyons was born on June 13, 1944 in St. Louis. Son of George Francis and Mercedes Cecelia (Lyons) Dames.

Education

Bachelor of Science, St. Saint Louis University, 1966;postgraduate, U. South Dakot, 1972-1973.

Career

Director, Showtime, Inc., St. Louis, 1973-1976;freelance writer, Los Angeles, 1976-1978;writer, Aaron Spelling Prodns., Los Angeles, 1978-1979;writer, Elmar Prodns., Los Angeles, 1979-1980;producer, Witt-Thomas-Harris Prodns., Los Angeles, 1980-1986;executive producer, Dames/Fraser Prodns., Los Angeles, since 1986. Creative consultant The Groundlings, Los Angeles, since 1977.

Works

• Other Work

  • Writer: (television series) Love Boat, 1978, Phyll and Mikhy, 1979. Producer, writer, director (television series) Benson, 1980-1986. Creator (television series) Marblehead Manor, 1987.

Membership

Served to captain United States Air Force, 1966-1970.

Interests

• Avocations: racing sports cars, police work.

Connections

Married Diane Patricia Yates, April 5, 1986. 1 child, Damien Susan.

Father:

George Francis Dames

Mother:

Mercedes Cecelia (Lyons) Dames

Spouse:

Diane Patricia Yates

child:

Damien Susan Dames