Virgil W. Vogel began his career at Universal in 1940 as an assistant editor. He worked as an editor for many years, although by the mid-'50s he had begun to tire of the job and pressed Universal executive Edward Muhl for a shot at directing. Vogel was handed Cehennem Mahlukları (1956) with John Agar, and his capable handling of that film led to other assignments at the studio. Vogel later directed many made-for-television movies as well as episodes of TV's Bonanza (1959), Wagon Train (1957), M Squad (1957), Altı milyon dolarlık adam (1974), Görevimiz tehlike (1966), Zamanın Ötesinde (1989), Spenser: For Hire (1985) and many others.