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While Roger Corman made a name for himself as a director with films like It Conquered the World (1956) and A Bucket of Blood (1959), he is perhaps best known as a producer.

Corman spent a great deal of time nurturing young directors and their projects, setting the stage for the next generation of film directors. Under his own studio, New World Pictures, Corman had a hand in some widely-regarded films.

During an interview with the Star-Ledger, Corman admitted that at first, he didn’t believe that his departure from directing would be so permanent.

“I felt I’d take a year off and then return,” said Corman. “But I quickly found out sabbaticals bore me. So I started a new company, New World, and started producing, and then that just took over, and suddenly it seemed I’d retired from directing. But, you know, I’d directed something like 55 films in 16 years. It was time for a change.”

While there were aspects of directing that Corman admired from afar, he ultimately seemed to prefer his work as a director.

“I do miss being on the set,” said Corman. “But it’s a little late to question that decision. And at my age, I think I’m probably better off just producing.”