Editor and theatrical trade reporter for the renowned publication 'Variety', this multifaceted individual also boasts a impressive array of creative talents, including songwriter, composer, editor, author, and producer.
With a remarkable career spanning several decades, he took on the esteemed responsibility of organizing theatrical news coverage in European and South American capitals, and later went on to edit Variety itself since 1933.
One of his most notable achievements was co-authoring and producing the prestigious Philco-Variety Hall of Fame, a testament to his dedication and expertise in the field.
As a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) since 1952, he collaborated with some of the most prominent musical minds of his time, including Jesse Greer, Pat Ballard, Fletcher Henderson, and Al Stillman.
His impressive repertoire of popular song compositions includes the catchy and iconic tunes "Variety Stomp", "Variety Is the Spice of Life", "Who's Who Are You?", "Encore", "Humming Waters", and "Blue Baby", which continue to delight audiences to this day.
