After service in World War I, Lonnie D'Orsa began his long film career
as an assistant to Mack Sennett, writing and directing two-reel silent
films. He later became a production executive, working on more than 185
major motion pictures, usually uncredited.
He returned to directing in television, making 75 episodes of TV's
first medical series, "Medic," and 60 episodes of "Court of Last
Resort," as well as many TV pilots.