Ronald Jacobs, a highly accomplished television professional, began his career in the entertainment industry after graduating from UCLA with a degree in TheaterArts-Motion Pictures. During his senior year, he worked as a Production Assistant to renowned producers Louis F. Edelman and Sheldon Leonard.
Jacobs' impressive career trajectory includes holding various positions such as Associate Producer, Production Supervisor, Production Executive, Executive in Charge of Production, Director, Producer, Executive Producer, and President of Television for numerous companies. He was associated with iconic television shows like "The Danny Thomas Show," "The Dick Van Dyke Show," "That Girl," "Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C.," "The Mod Squad," "The Andy Griffith Show," "My World and Welcome To It," and "I Spy."
Notably, Jacobs was involved in the development of pilot films for 22 series sold to networks and 26 comedy/variety specials, including "Country vs City," "Young And Foolish," "Wonderful World of Burlesque," "My Home Town," "Sea World," "It's Greek To Me," "Guys And Geishas," "Block Party USA," "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To A Special," and "The Unbroken Circle."
In addition to his work in television, Jacobs has also directed second unit action scenes, three-camera comedy shows, TV title sequences, and over 50 commercials. As Executive in Charge of Production, he oversaw the Danny Thomas and Sheldon Leonard companies, handling various responsibilities such as business affairs, industrial relations, personnel, facilities, and administrative services.
Jacobs has produced several feature films, including "On the Right Track," a comedy-drama released by 20th century Fox, "Jimmy the Kid," based on a Donald Westlake novel, "Land of the Free," a political action feature, and "Running Red," an international action feature directed by his son, Jerry P. Jacobs.
Throughout his career, Jacobs has developed a reputation for "script doctoring" and "creative consulting" for television movies and low-budget features. He has received Executive Producer credit for PM Entertainment's "The Magic Kid" and "The Magic Kid 2."
Jacobs has been recognized in various directories, including "Who's Who in Entertainment," "Who's Who in America," and "Who's Who in The World." He is an active member of several industry organizations, including the TV and Motion Picture Academies, The Directors Guild of America, and the Board of Reps. of The Entertainment Industry Foundation.
In his later years, Jacobs has turned his attention to writing theatrical features. He has penned scripts for "Hanging By A Thread," a middle-east based adventure, "Crimes of Passion 2," a film noir thriller, and "Love You To Death," a romantic comedy. He has also written "Warm Lips," a relationship comedy, and "Busted," an erotic comedy, with Maria James.
