Robert Wells (songwriter)

For the Canadian songwriter/producer, see Rob Wells. For the Swedish composer, see Robert Wells (composer).
Robert Wells
Born
Robert Levinson

(1922-10-15)October 15, 1922
Raymond, Washington, U.S.
DiedSeptember 23, 1998(1998-09-23) (aged 75)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Occupations
  • Songwriter
  • composer
  • screenwriter
  • producer
Years active1945–1998
Known forCo-wrote The Christmas Song with Mel Tormé
Co-wrote the theme song to The Patty Duke Show with Sid Ramin[1]
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1949; died 1990)​

Marilyn Jackson[2]
Notes

Robert Wells (born Robert Levinson, October 15, 1922 – September 23, 1998) was an American songwriter, composer, screenwriter and television producer. During his early career, he collaborated with Mel Tormé, writing several hit songs, most notably "The Christmas Song" in 1945. Later, he became a prolific writer and producer for television, for such shows as The Dinah Shore Chevy Show, as well as for numerous variety specials, such as If They Could See Me Now, starring Shirley MacLaine. He was nominated for several Academy Awards and won six Emmys and a Peabody Award.

  1. ^ The Patty Duke Show
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