Background
Bendick, Robert Louis was born on February 8, 1917 in New York City. Son of Louis George and Ruth (Feis) Bendick.
Bendick, Robert Louis was born on February 8, 1917 in New York City. Son of Louis George and Ruth (Feis) Bendick.
Robert Bendick attended New York University, and the C.H. White school of Photography.
Learning to use a camera Bendick worked for National Geographic and Time magazines. Eventually hired onto Columbia Broadcasting System in 1941 and one of the original three cameramen. Ultimately working his way up to producer, he produced the Today Show, and other major televised shows for both National Broadcasting Company and Columbia Broadcasting System during what is coined the golden years of television
One of Bendick"s most famous productions come from a series called Wide Wide World, a documentary series that aired on National Broadcasting Company Sunday afternoons at 4 pm.
Wide Wide World was a documentary series that aired for one hour, and was filmed in different parts of the world. This was the only show of its kind at the time.
His production consisted of "Sunday Driver," "Land of Plenty," "and "Two Ways to Winter.".
Board of directors Urban League Westchester, White Plains, New York, 1960-1963. President Rye (New York) Council for Human Rights, 1960-1964. Served to captain Universal Service Administrative Company, 1943-1946, China, Burma, India Theatre of Operations.
Member National Academy television Arts and Sciences (governor, member awards committee), Dirs. Guild American, television Academy-Silver Circuit, Guilford Boat Owners Association (president 1985-1986).
Married Jeanne L. Garfunkel, November 24, 1940. Children: Robert Louis Junior, Karen Watson Holton.