Robert Wells (songwriter)
Robert Wells | |
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| Born | Robert Levinson October 15, 1922 Raymond, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | September 23, 1998 (aged 75) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1945–1998 |
| Known for | Co-wrote The Christmas Song with Mel Tormé Co-wrote the theme song to The Patty Duke Show with Sid Ramin |
| Spouse(s) |
Marilyn Jackson |
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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.