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William N. Robson (October 8, 1906 – April 10, 1995) was an American director and producer of radio programs. Early life [ edit ] Robson was born William N. Robson II [1] in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania , [2] the son of William N. Robson and Gertrude Brehm Robson. [3]
- Radio director and producer
- April 10, 1995 (aged 88), Alexandria, Virginia
- William N. Robson II, October 8, 1906, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Other articles where William N. Robson is discussed: radio: Police and detective dramas: …was written and directed by William N. Robson, who would later become one of radio’s most renowned talents, and depicted actual crime stories, which were introduced by members of the Los Angeles Police Department. A final wrap-up related the fate met by the criminals at the hands of the legal…
Apr 13, 1995 · William N. Robson, an early director of radio dramas and documentaries, died of Alzheimer's disease at his home in Alexandria, Va., on Monday. He was 88. Mr. Robson began writing at Paramount ...
Apr 17, 1995 · William N. Robson, one of the last survivors of radio’s Golden Age of live broadcasts and a director considered “the master of mystery and adventure” because of his extensive and popular ...
Robson, William N. (nickname was the Master of Mystery and Adventure) Born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania 10/8/1906; died 4/10/1995 of Alzheimer's disease at his Alexandria, Virginia home. Writer and director for Calling All Cars on CBS-West Coast (1933-39).
The program was written, produced and directed by host John Hickman and William N. Robson, and has been deposited in the National Archives of the United States as an outstanding example of the Golden Age of Radio Broadcasting."--1974 Peabody Awards entry form. Broadcast Date. 1974-04-21. Created Date. 1974-04-21. Asset type. Program. Media type.
Apr 10, 1995 · William N. Robson (October 8, 1906 – April 10, 1995) was a director and producer of radio programs.Career Robson was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended Yale University, graduating in 1928.
