Joe Viola
# Joe Viola

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

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

## Select credits

* 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
