Joe Viola is a writer, producer and director of films and TV, best known for his work in television and exploitation films.

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He started in the industry as a director of TV commercials produced by his friend Jonathan Demme. They made several films for Corman together.^[1]

• Angels Hard as They Come (1971) - director
• The Hot Box (1972) - writer, director
• Black Mama White Mama (1973) - original story
• T.J. Hooker - story editor
• Cagney and Lacey - story editor