Brian L. Roberts (born June 28, 1959) is an American billionaire businessman, and the chairman and CEO of Comcast, an American company providing cable, entertainment, and communications products and services which was founded by his father, Ralph J. Roberts. [2], Roberts has been credited with expanding Comcast into the largest cable television company in the United States. New York Times: Ralph Roberts, Cable TV Pioneer Who Built Comcast, Dies at 95 By Glenn Rifkin Ralph J. Roberts, who at the dawn of the cable television industry bought a small cable service in Tupelo, Miss., and built it into Comcast, today the largest cable television company in the nation, died Thursday night in Philadelphia. Under Brian Roberts, Comcast has built on its standing as a cable television power to become a media and entertainment giant in content creation and Internet and voice services. His father's greatest skill, he said, ''is the ability to make the hard decision at the crucial moment.''. Ralph has been the heart and soul of Comcast for 50 years, and his integrity, honesty and respect for everyone around him will never be forgotten. Blogs; Online will; Shop. . Soon after buying the Flyers, Mr. Roberts admitted that he had just seen his first hockey game. RALPH ROBERTS, the dapper 77-year-old founder of the Comcast Corporation, loves to follow the ups and downs of other family businesses and try to figure out what makes some thrive and others implode. Moving to Germantown with his family from New Rochelle, N.Y., after his father's death, he graduated from Germantown High School and in 1941 from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he received a bachelor's degree. He was committed to the fight against cancer, and along with his wife and family, helped establish the Roberts Proton Therapy Center. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. [1], When Roberts was five the family moved to New Rochelle, New York and then after his father died of a heart-attack, to Germantown, Philadelphia when he was seventeen to live with his stepfather Harry Bobrow, of Bobrow Brothers Cigars. [8] The Suzanne F. and Ralph J. Roberts Foundation was one of the largest contributors to the restoration of the Alfred W. Fleisher Memorial Synagogue at Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia named in the honor of his father-in-law. ''The most dangerous thing is a son or daughter coming into a business where they think they get special treatment,'' Mr. Roberts said. Only his fourth child, Brian, is at Comcast, the. And Peter Barton, the former president of Liberty Media, recalled that Brian Roberts played the key role in a complicated deal with Liberty involving the purchase of Time Warner's stake in E Entertainment, a cable-service company, for $321 million. Today, Ralph Jr. is a professor of psychology at the University of Denver, and the other three all live near their parents in Philadelphia, where Lisa has a design business, Cathy is involved in philanthropy and Douglas is an assistant District Attorney. ''Ralph and Julian have been intimately involved, but Ralph doesn't sit there until 4 A.M. in the lawyers' offices anymore. "The amazing genius of my father is that there was not a one-size-fits-all for parenting. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Despite that, Mr. Roberts named the club the Bob Hope Centric putter and began selling it around the country. At least Comcast has the financial flexibility to make the transition work. Using the proceeds from Pioneer, he started purchasing local community antenna television systems which brought TV to people in rural areas,[2] which were then underserved by big broadcasters. In addition to his wife, Ralph is survived by four of his children and their spouses: Catherine R. Clifton and Anthony A. Clifton, Lisa S. Roberts and David Seltzer, Ralph Roberts Jr. and Kim Roberts, Brian L. Roberts and Aileen K. Roberts and Diane Roberts, widow of Ralph and Suzannes son Douglas Roberts, who passed away in September 2011. Mr. Roberts has reason to track the way family-run companies pass the baton from one generation to next. A few weeks ago, the five Roberts children -- leaving behind both mates and children -- spent a day with their parents for freewheeling talks on everything from personal concerns to financial matters. The couple celebrated 70 years of marriage in 2012. Although eager to serve on a ship, Mr. Roberts spent his World War II duty as matriel superintendent in the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. Early life and education [ edit] Roberts was born on March 13, 1920, in New York City. Brian brought in the Walt Disney Company to put up most of the funds for the acquisition, even though Comcast management gained effective control of E Entertainment. In February 2013, Comcast paid $16.7 billion to purchase the remaining stake in NBCUniversal. "People often ask me, 'When you started in Tupelo with a few hundred customers, did you ever think that someday you'd have the largest cable company in the country?' On the contrary, he says, ''Brian takes the lead and is the one forging ahead and trying to figure out where they are going,'' Mr. Maffei said. He helped his wife, an actress, practice her lines and attended every performance no matter how many days the show ran. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. ''He gives more speeches than anyone who is asked,'' said one media executive, who spoke on condition of anonymity. A Visitation will be held on Friday, March 3 from 10 am - 12 pm at Drake and Son Funeral Home, 5303 North Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60625. Comcast is also one of the largest residential telephone providers in the United States. The recent deal was begun when the executive committee of Cablelabs, the cable industry's research and development arm that included Brian Roberts and John Malone, chairman of Tele-Communications Inc., the country's largest cable operator, visited Microsoft in late April. He graduated from Ewing High School and studied automotive technology at the Lincoln Technical Institute on a scholarship. ALL along, however, Mr. Roberts has drawn his son closer to the center of action inside Comcast and pushed him into the spotlight outside the company. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. January 6, 1955 - The memory of the fiasco still rankles Mr. Diller. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Receive a notification when services are updated. We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. There are no events at this time. He was. [5] They incorporated in 1969 as Comcast Corporation, a name Roberts invented by combining the words communications and broadcasting. He loved his work and all those who worked with him and for him. The appeal was the Roberts team, the challenge, and the firm's culture. And to prevent his other heirs from putting pressure on Brian to sell Comcast -- an issue that has torn many families apart -- Mr. Roberts is struggling with a way to give them nonvoting stock that they could cash in without disturbing their brother's grip on the company. He was a gentle soul with an infectious spirit who will be greatly missed. '', Brian Roberts acknowledges that decision making, what he calls ''pulling the trigger,'' is something you learn. ''It has been wonderful to share those tense moments with your father,'' Brian Roberts said, ''and hopefully, it has prepared me for the future. The 1990's have been far tougher, as regulation and skepticism about the industry's future in the face of rival technologies hurt cable stocks. The magic words, according to Mr. Roberts, were "Yes, dear.". '', Ralph Roberts acknowledges that he was the heavy. Comcast - the name borrowed from communications and broadcasting - was incorporated in 1969 and began its legendary climb. Ralph J. Roberts, the man who founded Comcast Corp. with the purchase of a 1,200-subscriber cable television system in Tupelo, Mississippi in 1963, died Thursday night of natural causes in. He was the greatest influence in my life and a joy for me to work side by side with for over three decades. . Enter 2023 WWB Holdings, LLC. ''They come in and tear each other apart. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. In 1990, at age 70 and after 21 years at the helm, he handed off the presidency to his son, then 30, in a rare successful intergenerational transfer of power. The deal stirred up widespread opposition from factions who feared that the resulting cable industry giant would stifle competition and hurt consumers. The Gettys or that family in Texas,'' he continued, referring to Harold Simmons, the Texas investor who is at war with his daughters. "We would have dinner as a family. I never felt that Comcast was a sixth child," she said. In one generation, he started a company that is one of the 50 biggest companies in the U.S.," said Burke, one of a second wave of executives to join Comcast 15 years ago. I cannot remember a time during our relationship where a cross word passed between us. Then in 1941, after seeing him twirling with another dance partner, she "grabbed Ralph, took him out on the golf course, and said, 'I want to marry you.' Inquirer staff writer Harold Brubaker and former staff writer Thomas J. Brady contributed to this article. A result was Microsoft's $1 billion investment in Comcast. It bottomed out at $16.375 last March and has recovered slightly, closing at $21.375 on Friday on Nasdaq. Ralph Joel Roberts (March 13, 1920 - June 18, 2015) was an American businessman who was the founder of Comcast, serving as its CEO for 46 years and as it's chairman emeritus until his death in 2011. Wife Suzanna died on April 20, 2020 age 98", Ralph J. Roberts, Comcast Corporation Founder and Chairman Emeritus, dies at age 95, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ralph_J._Roberts&oldid=1141863531, This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 06:20. Would you like to offer Douglas A. Robertss loved ones a condolence message? But they talk all the time. After selling the firm, he set up shop in 1961 in Bala Cynwyd. Without being asked, Mrs. Roberts volunteered her opinion that Ralph and Brian clicked as few business partners do. Their son, Brian L. Roberts, is the current CEO of Comcast Corporation. An actress, director and host of Seeking Solutions with Suzanne, Suzanne has spent a lifetime seeking to help others. He was an icon, a mentor and friend to so many. A Visitation will be held on Friday, March 3 from 10 am 12 pm at Drake and Son Funeral Home, 5303 North Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60625. That the others did not never fazed Ralph Roberts, who encouraged them to pursue their own interests. '', The son got the point. All Rights Reserved. While building Comcast, he built an economic engine for the city of Philadelphia as well.". In a statement to Comcast employees, his son, Brian L. Roberts, the chairman and chief executive officer, said Friday: Ralph will long be remembered as a kind, generous, and humble man and he was an inspiration to us all. "Ralph was a tough, hard businessman, but he never forgot his obligation to help others, help his community, and help Philadelphia. He was 95. Ralph Joel Roberts was born on March 13, 1920, in New York City, and was an entrepreneur from an early age. ''We would have discussions about our lives. Obituary Roberts, Douglas David It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas Roberts on August 1, 2013 at The Wellington Nursing Home in his 89th year. Once the elder Mr. Roberts is out of the picture at Comcast, Wall Street will be watching closely to see whether the son can be as tough and decisive as his father. ''Hopefully, I have had more experience than most people,'' he said, ''but you never know.''. He came home each weeknight at 7 p.m. and left his briefcase by the door, along with business cares. Another son, Douglas, died in September 2011. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. "I couldn't have done that if I didn't have any money. If a family has to go to law court to determine what is fair, the issue is what's the law, not what is fair.''. Your email will not be used for any other purpose. The company is clearly planning for the day that Ralph Roberts will no longer be running the show. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. ''The father is open. Mr. Roberts built Comcast through a series of acquisitions of cable systems around the country. He was the most optimistic man I ever knew. Mr. Gates was warm to the idea. So he made his own bid for QVC, with TCI as a partner, effectively killing the CBS deal. . to the family or plant a tree [4] Roberts received awards from the National Cable and Telecommunications Association, the Walter Kaitz Foundation, the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, The National Conference of Christians and Jews, the Urban League of Philadelphia, the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement,[7] and the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. In later years, he did so with his son Brian L. Roberts, to whom he turned over the companys presidency in 1990 when Brian was 30 years old. We are deeply saddened to announce that Ralph J. Roberts, husband, father and grandfather, died of natural causes Thursday, June 18 in Philadelphia, PA. He has five children, aged 36 to 47. After his wedding, Mr. Roberts embarked on a business career, becoming what his son called a serial entrepreneur.. Once Mr. Roberts began building Comcast, Brian, alone of his brood, frequented the company premises. Mr. Roberts later took jobs with the Muzak Corporation and the Pioneer Suspender Company, which sold mens belts and cologne. And by the end of this year, the elder Mr. Roberts will increase Brian's control over the company's special class of 8.8 million shares that represent nearly 82 percent of Comcast's vote. Genealogy for Douglas Roberts (1960 - 2011) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. We'll automatically email you when obituaries are added that match your search query. She was not amused. Though his father called Comcast a family business, Brian was the only one of the children to show a serious interest in working with his father. He was a killer dancer - the only thing he bragged about. Mr. Roberts said, according to his biography. The Roberts Family Remembers Ralph J. Roberts. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. "He wanted to keep the integrity, the family feel, and the dedication of employees. But the elder Mr. Roberts has probably come as close as any company founder can to setting the stage for an orderly succession. ''I thought if he was so young, you really have to be helped to be promoted to make it appear that you really are your own person,'' the elder Mr. Roberts recalled. Family-business experts say the family is something of an anomaly in devising a smooth transfer between generations. If he hadn't, his father confesses, ''I probably would have sold the company. "But I don't think I'll be seeing too many more," he said. "During this period, even before 1979 . "Ralph was always 'Ralph' to his rank-and-file employees, and a great listener who always checked his ego at the door. "He found the buttons to push.". And experts say the odds of a successful transition are greater at Comcast than at most family businesses. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. He was 95. No one was punished for broaching a new idea. He has five children, aged 36 to 47. Obituary. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Nathan Scott, and his brother, Jonathan Scott. Figure skating program in Kensington aims to make the sport accessible for local athletes, Philadelphia Zoo's new exhibit includes life-sized dinosaurs and lots of bugs, Ex-football player from Bucks County among new 'Survivor' competitors, Eagles will host Browns for joint practices in preseason, Six Flags to enhance Hurricane Harbor with more water slides, tree house for young kids, Watch every 'Rocky' movie in order and for free on Pluto TV. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. In 1996, Comcast spent $240 million and agreed to pick up $170 million in debt to gain the majority interest in the Flyers, the 76ers, the Spectrum, and what was then the CoreStates Center. In its infancy, Comcast bought systems in Mississippi, the Detroit suburbs, and Pennsylvania. ''Barry is very charismatic and hypnotic, but we were not going to lose our business and become a nonvoting stockholder of CBS to provide Barry with an entree to CBS.'' Maybe it was losing both his parents before he was 21, living through the Depression, but somehow he became an optimist. He was 95. He sold it in 1961 to form his own venture capital firm, the International Equity Corporation, from which he began his foray into cable television. In 1963, the year he founded the company, he created Comcast class B shares, of which there are 8.8 million, each with 15 votes. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Doug graduated from Hillsborough High School in Tampa and went on to attend Hobart School of Welding. Douglas is survived by his wife DeLene (nee Edmon) Scott, his loving children Douglas (Erin Sutton) Scott and Monique (Terri) Davis; his mother Mona Scott; his siblings Vernon Scott, Steven Scott, Michael Scott and Patricia Yusuff and many loving family and friends. He was born on January 6, 1955 in Tampa, Florida, the son of Terrance Andrew Roberts, Sr. and Geraldine (Boyce) Thompson. Comcast, the company that the venture became (with Mr. Aaron and Mr. Brodsky as its first two employees), has 27.2 million subscribers and produced $68.8 billion in revenue in 2014, the company said. ''Brian is the more active participant.''. Roberts, Craig Mort, Brenda Bachura, Bill McMenemy, and Peter McMenemy. They have met at the investment bank Allen & Company's annual Sun Valley Conference for media heavyweights, and they got together last summer when Mr. Gates came to speak at a United Way fund-raising event in Philadelphia. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. In a statement, Mayor Michael Nutter remembered the business visionary and family man. In 2011, fulfilling the Robertses long-held interest in NBC, Comcast acquired a majority stake in NBCUniversal from General Electric for $6.5 billion; in doing so, it became one of the industrys leading content producers. What is more common is that this kind of agreement does not happen. "Our city has lost a wonderful champion," Nutter said in a statement. Committed to the fight against cancer, he and his family helped establish the Roberts Proton Therapy Center at Penn Medicine in 2006. We all will.". Find the obituary of Douglas A. Roberts (1955 - 2021) from Mount Carmel, IL. Besides his son Brian, Mr. Roberts is survived by his wife, the host of the Comcast Network program "Seeking Solutions With Suzanne," aimed at viewers 50 and older; two daughters, Catherine. Douglas P. Roberts LEESBURG, FL Douglas P. Roberts, 54, of Leesburg, FL, passed away Aug, 18, 2014. Ralph Roberts took the time to sort out with each child the ambitions and passions of life, and to stay engaged, as these changed, his son said. Messages run for up to one year and you Stone Funeral Home. Ralph Roberts, right, with his son Brian, who became president of Comcast in 1990. Let others know about your loved one's death. That was hardly a coincidence. We are deeply saddened to announce that Ralph J. Roberts, husband, father and grandfather, died of natural causes Thursday, June 18 in Philadelphia, PA. Many entrepreneurs are very secretive. After leaving the Navy, Roberts held various jobs, first selling golf clubs, then working for the Muzak Company, and later the Pioneer Suspender Company, which he eventually owned. He evolved and personalized his relationship for each of my siblings," Brian Roberts said. He was an inspiration to us all and we will miss him greatly.". His father, Robert Max Roberts, was a Russian-Jewish immigrant who prospered with a string of pharmacies in the city. Growing up with five kids competing for attention, it's not easy, but he put his family first. He is also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews. Ralph J. Roberts. Douglas was born April 10, 1943 in Los Angeles, CA. ''She had a lot of friends, and she decided to go into the insurance business, and everybody she knew bought a policy from her the first year to keep us going,'' he said. ''I don't think Ralph knows any more about Brian's personal life than he knows about the others. 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