Background
Sokolsky, Robert Lawrence was born on May 18, 1928 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Henry and Lillian (Gorodetzky) Sokolsky.
Sokolsky, Robert Lawrence was born on May 18, 1928 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Henry and Lillian (Gorodetzky) Sokolsky.
AB, Syracuse University, New York, 1950.
Reporter Springfield (Massachusetts) Union, 1950. Assistant director public information American Red Cross, Syracuse, 1952-1954. Entertainment editor Syracuse Herald-Journal, 1954-1961, Buffalo Courier Express, 1961-1972, Philadelphia Bulletin, 1972-1982.
Entertainment writer Riverside (California) Press-Enterprise, 1983-2000. Syndicated television columnist Ottaway News Service, 1988-1996, Scripps Howard, 1996-2000. Freelance writer, radio commentator public radio, since 2000.
Columnist San Bernardino Sun, 2001—2008. Entertainment editor Inland Empire News Radio, since 2001. Feature writer instantriverside.com, since 2005.
Radio show host; freelance writer. Guest lecturer.
Board directors Brush Hollow Civic Association, Evesham Township, New Jersey Served with United States Army, 1950-1952. Member American Newspaper Guild (Page One award for opinion writing), Syracuse Press Club, Greater Buffalo Press Association, television Critics Association, Society Professional Journalists (Excellence in Journalism award 1989, 93), Pen and Pencil Club of Philadelphia, Variety Club.
Married Sally-Ann Moss, August 11, 1955. 1 son, Andrew E.