What American director, born Joseph McGinty Nichol, directed the pilot episode of "Chuck"?
Chuck Versus the Intersect:  The episode was directed by McG and written by series co-creators Josh Schwartz and Chris Fedak. McG: Joseph McGinty Nichol (born August 9, 1968), known mononymously as McG, is an American director, producer, and former record producer.
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