Background
Kobin, William H. was born on February 26, 1929 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Henry V. and Florence (Solomon) Kobin.
Kobin, William H. was born on February 26, 1929 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Henry V. and Florence (Solomon) Kobin.
Bachelor, University California-Berkeley, 1950. Postgraduate, New York University.
Associate producer Dumont News, 1953—1956. Producer Columbia Broadcasting System News, 1956—1961, ABC News, 1961—1963. Vice president programming NET, 1963—1972.
Vice president Future Works division CTW, 1972—1977. President, general manager Twin Cities Public television, St. Paul, 1977—1983. President, Chief Executive Officer Community television of Southern California, since 1983.
Served with Army of the United States, 1951-1953. Member.Internat. Broadcast Institute, Central Ednl. Network (Executive Committee).
Married Anne Hendrickson, October 22, 1957. Children: Christopher, Melissa, Matthew, Jennifer.