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William Jacobson(1920-2011)

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William Jacobson was born in 1920 in Utica, New York, USA. He was a writer, known for The Wackiest Ship in the Army (1965), Max Liebman Spectaculars (1954) and Tom, Dick and Mary (1964). He was married to Bobbi Jordan. He died on 19 July 2011 in Encinitas, California, USA.
Born1920
DiedJuly 19, 2011
Born1920
DiedJuly 19, 2011
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Known for

The Wackiest Ship in the Army (1965)
The Wackiest Ship in the Army
7.3
TV Series
  • Writer(as Bill Jacobson)
Max Liebman Spectaculars (1954)
Max Liebman Spectaculars
5.0
TV Series
  • Writer
Tom, Dick and Mary
7.2
TV Series
  • Writer(as Bill Jacobson)
Max Liebman Presents: Spotlight
TV Special
  • Writer
  • 1954

Credits

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  • The Wackiest Ship in the Army (1965)
    The Wackiest Ship in the Army
    7.3
    TV Series
    • teleplay & story (as Bill Jacobson)
    • 1965
  • Tom, Dick and Mary
    7.2
    TV Series
    • writer (as Bill Jacobson)
    • 1964
  • Candid Camera (1960)
    Candid Camera
    7.0
    TV Series
    • writer (as Bill Jacobson)
    • 1960
  • The Bell Telephone Hour (1959)
    The Bell Telephone Hour
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Writer (as Bill Jacobson)
    • 1959
  • The Big Record (1957)
    The Big Record
    6.4
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1957–1958
  • Babes in Toyland (1955)
    Babes in Toyland
    7.3
    TV Movie
    • adaptation (as Bill Jacobson)
    • 1955
  • Max Liebman Presents: Promenade
    6.0
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1955
  • Max Liebman Spectaculars (1954)
    Max Liebman Spectaculars
    5.0
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1954–1955
  • Max Liebman Presents: Spotlight
    TV Special
    • Writer
    • 1954
  • The Kate Smith Evening Hour (1951)
    The Kate Smith Evening Hour
    5.9
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1951–1952
  • The Kate Smith Hour (1950)
    The Kate Smith Hour
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1951

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Bill Jacobson
  • Born
    • 1920
    • Utica, New York, USA
  • Died
    • July 19, 2011
    • Encinitas, California, USA
  • Spouse
    • Bobbi JordanOctober 23, 1968 - July 19, 2011 (his death)

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