Jacobs, Bernard

1916 - Jacobs Bernard was born.

1972 - President of Shubert Organization.

         - Long the president of The Shubert Organizations, Mr. Jacobs' canny ability to spot successful shows,

         - His extensive knowledge of theatrical production, his keen eye for the bottom line and his formidable skills as a negotiator made him one of the most important and influential people of his time in the American Theatre.

         - He was intimately involved in the affairs and successes of the National Theatre for nearly two decades, combining a canny business acumen with good taste and an unerring sense for the public's theatrical taste.

1996 - Died on the 27th of August.