He co-produced and directed the low-budget boxing melodrama Leather Gloves with Cameron Mitchell and Richard Quine. Asher’s career then transitioned to television, where he directed episodes of the TV shows Racket Squad and Big Town. He would later direct several episodes of the TV show I Love Lucy, which he stayed with for five years.
During his career, Asher also founded his own company, Califa Entertainment. His channels were among the most profitable for DirecTV, even surpassing HBO and ESPN. The success of his channels changed the TV and satellite industry. Two years later, Asher sold the channels to Playboy for more than $130 million.
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to his law practice, Bill Asher has many community service interests. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas’ pro bono college and has served on many boards. He has also served as a member of the Houston Volunteer Lawyers and the Hill County Dispute Resolution Center. He also is active in the local community by serving as a mentor for the organization.
Bill Asher met his wife, Elizabeth Montgomery, in the late 1950s. They were married in 1963. During that time, she wanted to quit her job and have a family, but Asher pushed her to continue her career. As a result, they created the hit television show “Bewitched,” which was co-produced by Asher and Elizabeth Montgomery. Besides his work on “Bewitched,” Asher also directed the movies Alice, Crazy, and Kay O’Brien.
Bill Asher has also been recognized by The Legal 500 as a Leading M&A Lawyer. He is one of 24 attorneys nationwide to have achieved this elite designation.His practice focuses Bill Asher on technology and life sciences. His clients include public companies, investors, and entrepreneurs. He is listed in Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Chambers USA. He has also served on Choate’s Executive Committee. In addition, his partner, Joan Lukey, was named “Leading Trial Lawyer” by Best Lawyers