Michael "Mike" Fresco is an American television director and television producer.Most notably Fresco has directed a number of episodes from shows including The O.C., My Name is Earl and the pilots to 1-800-Missing, Suburgatory, and Providence. He has also been a producer on Providence along with other shows such as Northern Exposure.He has also been signed up to direct a show written by his brother, Victor Fresco, called Better Off Ted.