November 27, 1959: Hollywood’s Forgotten Genius

November 27, 1959: Hollywood's forgotten genius
Jay Robinson sits in his Bel-Air mansion on Stone Canyon Road.


November 27, 1959: Hollywood’s forgotten man sat on the bare floor of his empty mansion. Jay Robinson was alone with the posters of his past.

Not long ago filmland called him a genius.

He made $3,000 a week then. Friends and rich furnishings filled the house. There was laughter and music.

November 27, 1959: Jay Robinson, Hollywood's Forgotten Genius.

November 27, 1959: SportsThe Rams suspend Duane Putnam, reportedly for going out on the town with former teammate Andy Robustelli, now a member of the New York Giants.
Nov. 27, 1959: Out-of-work actor Jay Robinson, 29, says he hit his peak at 23.

 

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