Person
Edward Montagne
Production · 1912–2003 · New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Edward Montagne was an American film and television director and producer known for his work in comedy. Born in New York City, he began his career in the 1940s, directing and producing numerous television series and films. Montagne is best remembered for producing and directing the classic television series The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959) and McHale's Navy (1962–1966). His work was characterized by a keen sense of humor and an ability to craft engaging comedic narratives that resonated with audiences. Montagne's contributions to television comedy have left a lasting legacy in the industry.
Known for

Quincy, M.E.
Producer

Man Against Crime
Director

Spider-Man
Producer

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
Producer

Hay Foot
Assistant Director

P.J.
Story

The Shakiest Gun in the West
Producer

Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces
Self

Angel in My Pocket
Producer

The Reluctant Astronaut
Director
Filmography
- 2000Lon Chaney: A Thousand FacesSelf
- 1981The Munsters' RevengeExecutive Producer
- 1980High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will KaneProducer
- 1978They Went That-A-Way & That-A-WayDirector
- 1978The Crash of Flight 401Producer
- 1977Spider-ManProducer
- 1976Quincy, M.E.Producer
- 1976The Million Dollar Rip-OffProducer
- 1974Terror on the 40th FloorStory
- 1974HurricaneProducer
- 1972Short Walk to DaylightStory
- 1972A Very Missing PersonProducer
- 1971Ellery Queen: Don't Look Behind YouExecutive Producer
- 1971How to Frame a FiggStory
- 1969The Love God?Producer
- 1969Angel in My PocketProducer
- 1968Did You Hear the One About the Traveling Saleslady?Executive Producer
- 1968The Shakiest Gun in the WestProducer
- 1968P.J.Story
- 1967The Reluctant AstronautDirector
- 1966The Ghost and Mr. ChickenProducer
- 1965McHale's Navy Joins the Air ForceDirector
- 1964McHale's NavyDirector
- 1959Keep in StepProducer
- 1951The Man with My FaceDirector
- 1950The Tattooed StrangerDirector
- 1949Project XDirector
- 1949Man Against CrimeDirector
- 1949Behind Your Radio DialDirector
- 1942The McGuerins from BrooklynAssistant Director
- 1942Fall InAssistant Director
- 1942Brooklyn OrchidAssistant Director
- 1942Hay FootAssistant Director
- 1941FiestaAssistant Director
- 1941All-American Co-EdAssistant Director
- 1941Niagara FallsAssistant Director
- 1941Second ChorusAssistant Director
- 1940The Villain Still Pursued HerAssistant Director
- 1934It's a GiftAssistant Director
- 1932Million Dollar LegsAssistant Director
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