William A. Calihan, Jr. is an American director and producer who has either worked as an assitant director, production manager or producer for such American films as The Phantom of 42nd Street, Gentleman Joe Palooka, Young Daniel Boone, Wagons West, The Desperados Are in Town, as well as such television shows as Hogan's Heroes, Ben Casey, The Bing Crosby Show, Charlie's Angels, and The Rookies as well as the television film, The Boy in the Plastic Bubble.