Robert Wells (songwriter)

Robert Wells
Robert Wells
Born	Robert Levinson; October 15, 1922; Raymond, Washington, U.S.
Died	September 23, 1998 (aged 75); Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Occupations	Songwriter; composer; screenwriter; producer;
Years active	1945–1998
Known for	Co-wrote The Christmas Song with Mel Tormé; Co-wrote the theme song to The Patty Duke Show with Sid Ramin
Spouse(s)	Lisa Kirk (m. 1949; died 1990) ; Marilyn Jackson
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Robert Wells (born Robert Levinson, October 15, 1922 – September 23, 1998) was an American songwriter, composer, screenwriter and television producer. During his early career, he collaborated with Mel Tormé, writing several hit songs, most notably "The Christmas Song" in 1945. Later, he became a prolific writer and producer for television, for such shows as The Dinah Shore Chevy Show, as well as for numerous variety specials, such as If They Could See Me Now, starring Shirley MacLaine. He was nominated for several Academy Awards and won six Emmys and a Peabody Award.

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Robert Wells
Born	Robert Levinson (1922-10-15)October 15, 1922 Raymond, Washington, U.S.
Died	September 23, 1998(1998-09-23) (aged 75) Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Occupations	Songwriter composer screenwriter producer
Years active	1945–1998
Known for	Co-wrote The Christmas Song with Mel Tormé Co-wrote the theme song to The Patty Duke Show with Sid Ramin^[1]
Spouse(s)	Lisa Kirk (m. 1949; died 1990) Marilyn Jackson^[2]
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Robert Wells (songwriter)

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