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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."
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
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. He died on 4 September 1974 in New York City, New York, USA.
- Producer, Production Manager
- October 16, 1905
- Hubbell Robinson
- 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 Incorporated, headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, is an American company that designs, manufactures, and sells electrical and electronic products for non-residential and residential construction, industrial, and utility applications.
Hubbell Robinson was the show's producer. The Music Corporation of America (MCA), under Lew Wasserman, was the "packager" of the series, providing stars who would not ordinarily appear on American television, such as Alec Guinness and Rex Harrison at reduced rates, in exchange for an overall packaging fee for the entire series paid to MCA.
