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Bob Wells · Arts & Literature

What

Co-wrote 'The Christmas Song' ('Chestnuts roasting on an open fire') with Mel Tormé; born Robert Levinson

When

1922, Newark, New Jersey, United States — 1998, United States

Where

United States

Biography

Bob Wells is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Co-wrote 'The Christmas Song' ('Chestnuts roasting on an open fire') with Mel Tormé; born Robert Levinson

How & why

Bob Wells (born Robert Levinson) was an American songwriter and television writer who co-wrote 'The Christmas Song' ('Chestnuts roasting on an open fire') with Mel Tormé in 1945 — one of the most-performed holiday songs ever. He went on to win multiple Emmy Awards for television writing. He was of Jewish descent.

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Co-wrote 'The Christmas Song' ('Chestnuts roasting on an open fire') with Mel Tormé; born Robert Levinson

1945

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