He also directed for such popular television shows as: Nine to Five (1986), Gimme a Break!, Private Benjamin, Bosom Buddies, Diff'rent Strokes, Me and Maxx, Good Times, Mary Tyler Moore, Love, American Style and Star Trek. He directed the first episode of The CBS soap opera The Young And The Restless in 1973. Herber also worked as a theater director, having directed many plays for the summerstock program at Princeton University. In the early morning of January 30, 2008, Herbert died at his home in Century City, Los Angeles, CA. He celebrated his 90th birthday on July 14, 2007.