title: Joe Viola
text: # 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
  