Rick Bennewitz (November 10, 1936 – January 9, 1999) was an American television soap opera director, best known for shooting location sequences for various soap operas. The last episode of Sunset Beach he directed was dedicated to his memory. Positions held Land of the Lost Director (September 18 - November 27, 1976) Santa Barbara Director (September 28, 1984 - January 15, 1993) Sunset Beach Director (January 6, 1997 - February 5, 1999) Awards and nominations Daytime Emmy Award Win, 1991, Directing, Santa Barbara (shared with Peter Brinckerhoff, Michael Gliona, Rob Schiller, Jeanine Guarneri-Frons (wife of Brian Frons), Pamela Fryman, Robin Raphaelian) Win, 1990, Directing, Santa Barbara Emmy Award Win, 1971, Directing, The Andersonville Trial References External links American television directors 1936 births 1999 deaths