Joseph Behar

{{Short description|American television director (1926–2021)}}

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| birth_date = {{Birth date|1926|9|30}}

| death_date = {{Death date and age|2021|6|26|1926|9|30}}

| birth_place = Harlem, New York, U.S.

| death_place = Manhattan Beach, California, U.S.

| other_names = Joe Behar

| occupation = Director, producer

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Joseph Behar (also credited as Joe Behar), (September 30, 1926 – June 26, 2021{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/joseph-behar-dead-days-of-our-lives-general-hospital-1234984294/|title = Joseph Behar, Longtime 'Days of Our Lives' and 'General Hospital' Director, Dies at 94| website=The Hollywood Reporter |date = 19 July 2021}}) was an American television director. He was known for directing the game show Let's Make a Deal, as well as the serials The Greatest Gift (producer and director), First Love, From These Roots, Days of Our Lives, and General Hospital.

Primetime credits

Daytime credits

Awards and nominations

Daytime Emmy Award

  • Win, 2000, 2004–2006, Directing Team, General Hospital
  • Nomination, 1996–1999, 2001, Directing Team, General Hospital
  • Win, 1990, Directing Team, Fun House
  • Nomination, 1975, 1977, 1979, 1985–1988, Directing Team, Days of our Lives
  • Nomination, 1988, Directing Team, Superior Court

Directors Guild of America Award

  • Nomination, 1996, 1999 ("The Bacchanalia" Episode # 2580), 2005, Directing, General Hospital
  • Win, 1962, Directing, Ernie Kovacs Show

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