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Hubbell Robinson (October 16, 1905 - September 4, 1974) was an American broadcasting executive who "was noted for his adeptness with programs both of artistic merit and of broad popular appeal." [1]
Hubbell Robinson (October 16, 1905 - September 4, 1974) was an American broadcasting executive who "was noted for his adeptness with programs both of artistic merit and of broad popular appeal."
Thriller was created by Hubbell Robinson for MCA 's Revue Studios. Though remembered primarily as a series that emphasized gothic horror, under producer Fletcher Markle Thriller was initially a series oriented towards suspense and crime drama, in the manner of Alfred Hitchcock Presents.
Hubbell Robinson was born on 16 October 1905 in Schenectady, New York, USA. He was a producer and production manager, known for Startime (1959), Thriller (1960) and ABC Stage 67 (1966). He was married to Vivienne Segal, Margaret Whiting and Therese Lewis.
- October 16, 1905
- September 4, 1974
Sep 6, 1974 · Hubbell Robinson, a broadcasting figure for 30 years and a former vice president of programs for CBS‐TV, died Wednesday of lung cancer. He was 68 years old and lived at 525 Park Avenue.
Hubbell Robinson was a leading executive in the early years of television. As the executive vice president in charge of programming at CBS, he was involved in such popular television shows as I Love Lucy, Gunsmoke and Playhouse 90.
Hubbell Robinson was born on October 16, 1905 in Schenectady, New York, USA. He was a producer and production manager, known for Startime (1959), Thriller (1960) and ABC Stage 67 (1966). He was married to Vivienne Segal, Margaret Whiting and Therese Lewis.
