Career
Early life and career Born in Los Angeles, California, Molin enlisted in the United States Army, and served in World World War II before beginning his career. He first worked at the Columbia Pictures film library and then became an assistant film editors Most of Molin"s best known work is in the comedy genre, having edited classic shows such as I Love Lucy, The Dick Van Dyke Show, and I Spy.
He often worked with Dann Cahn and also collaborated with writer/director Carl Reiner on some his comedies of the 1970s and 80s.
They run the gamut from the huge commercial success of Oh, God! and The Jerk to experimental pictures such as Dead Men Don"t Wear Plaid and Bert Rigby, You"re a Fool. Although best known for comedy, he also edited dramas as well, such as They Call Maine Mister Tibbs! and Halls of Anger, both dealing with racial relations.
As his career progressed, Molin branched out to directing the television series Good Heavens, and served as the assistant director on the film Up the Academy. He also was a post-production executive for the television series Barney Miller.
Death On May 21, 2007, Molin died at his home at the age of 81 in Rancho Mirage, California.