Robert Sheldon Block

Background

Block, Robert Sheldon was born on November 26, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Samuel and Revelle (Rose) Block.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Wisconsin, 1975. Postgraduate, University Illinois, 1948—1949. Postgraduate, Latin American Institute, 1949—1950.

Bachelor, Latin American Institute, 1950.

Career

Chief Executive Officer Robert Block Advertising, Milwaukee, 1955—1975, InHouse Systems, Inc., Milwaukee, 1955—1975. President B & F Broadcasting, Inc., 1973—1982. Chief Executive Officer Telease, Inc., Los Angeles, 1971—1985.

Director Harriscope, since 1983. President National Licensing Systems, since 1985. Lecturer in field; With Medical Corps United States Army, 1945-1946.

Achievements

• Robert Sheldon Block has been listed as a noteworthy communications executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Western Regional Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, Greater Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. Member Hollywood Radio and television Society, World Future Society, American Film Institute, Academy television Arts and Sciences, National Association Broadcasters, United States Sports Academy (past president, director since 1973), Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, National Cable television Association, Magic Castle Club, Masons, Shriners.

Connections

Married Carol Schlesinger, December 25, 1950. Children: Debra Slotnick, David Lee.

Father:

Samuel Block

Mother:

Revelle (Rose) Block

Spouse:

Carol Schlesinger

child:

Debra Slotnick Block

child:

David Lee Block