Charles Samuel Dubin was an American film and television director.From the early 1950s to 1991, Dubin worked in television, directing episodes of Tales of Tomorrow, Omnibus, The Defenders, The Big Valley, The Virginian, Hawaii Five-O, M*A*S*H, Matlock, The Rockford Files, Murder, She Wrote and among other notable series died from natural causes he was 92. .
(February 1, 1919 – September 5, 2011)
Life and career
Dubin was born Charles Samuel Dubronevski[2] in Brooklyn, New |
| From left, Charles S. Dubin with Mike Farrell, Alan Alda, Loretta Swit and David Ogden Stiers on the set of “M*A*S*H". |
In 1950, he was hired by ABC, as an associate director and, within a few months, was soon promoted to head director, later going on to direct a number of notable series spanning 30 years. In 1958, Dubin was named in the Hollywood blacklist. He refused to testify and he was never cited for contempt.[4]
He directed more episodes of the popular 1970s television comedy M*A*S*H than anyone else.[5]
Dubin retired in 1991 at the age of 70, after 39 years in television and 48 years in entertainment. His last television directing credit was the series Father Dowling Mysteries starring Tom Bosley.[4]
Marriage
He was married to Daphne Elliott until their divorce in 1975. Later he married author and filmmaker Mary Lou Chayes [6], with whom he had a daughter, and who survives him.[4]Death
On September 5, 2011, Dubin died of natural causes, he was 92 years old.[7]To see more of who died in 2011 click here
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