Samuel Smith Roberts

Background

Roberts, Samuel Smith was born on February 8, 1936 in Port Chester, New York, United States. Son of Robert M. and Lillian (Smith) Roberts.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University, 1957.

Career

With, United Press International, New York City, 1961; with, Capital Cities Broadcasting, Providence, 1962; with, Columbia Broadcasting System News, 1962-1995; senior producer, Columbia Broadcasting System Evening News, New York City, 1978-1981; national editor, Columbia Broadcasting System Evening News, New York City, 1982-1984; foreign editor, Columbia Broadcasting System Evening News, New York City, 1984-1987; executive producer, Columbia Broadcasting System News Prodns., 1992-1995; executive producer, 20th Century, 1994-1995; president, Roberts Media International, New York City, 1995-1996; vice president, general manager television programming, Electronic Media County, New York Times, since 1996.

Achievements

• Samuel Smith Roberts has been listed as a noteworthy Television news executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to lieutenant United States Navy, 1957-1961.

Connections

Married Harriet Rubin, July 27, 1975;children: Rachel, David. Children by previous marriage: Nancy, Pamela.

Father:

Robert M. Roberts

Mother:

Lillian (Smith) Roberts

Spouse:

Harriet Rubin

child:

Rachel Roberts

child:

David Roberts