History of Sam Rubin in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 12, 2024

Sam Rubin was a renowned American entertainment journalist best known for his work as the entertainment reporter for KTLA Morning News. With a career spanning over three decades, Rubin made significant contributions to the entertainment industry, interviewing countless Hollywood stars and covering major events. He also co-authored biographies of Jacqueline Onassis and Mia Farrow, further solidifying his place in the world of entertainment journalism.

February 16, 1960: Birth of Sam Rubin

Sam Rubin was born in San Diego, California.

1982: Graduates from Occidental College

Sam Rubin graduated from Occidental College with a Bachelor of Arts in American studies and rhetoric.

1988: Begins Hosting Entertainment Newsbreaks

Sam Rubin began hosting hourly entertainment newsbreaks for the Movietime cable channel.

1991: Joins KTLA

Sam Rubin joined KTLA, two months after the station started its morning news program, KTLA Morning News.

1992: Interview with Roseanne Barr and Tom Arnold

During an interview, Sam Rubin climbed into a bed between Roseanne Barr and Tom Arnold.

1993: Co-hosts "The Morning Show at 9"

Sam Rubin co-hosted a new local KTLA talk show called "The Morning Show at 9" which was intended for national syndication, but was cancelled within a year.

1993: Joke About Hal Fishman

Sam Rubin made a joke about fellow KTLA anchor Hal Fishman that irked Fishman, who hinted at possibly leaving the station. Rubin apologized and was reprimanded by KTLA.

1994: Cameo in "Wes Craven's New Nightmare"

Sam Rubin appeared as himself in the film "Wes Craven's New Nightmare."

1996: Co-hosts "Scoop with Sam and Dorothy"

Sam Rubin and Dorothy Lucey co-hosted a syndicated talk show called "Scoop with Sam and Dorothy," which aired locally on KTLA and was intended to be a competitor to "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee." The program was canceled after three months due to low ratings.

1998: Co-hosts "The Live Show"

Sam Rubin joined Stephanie Edwards for a KTLA show called "The Live Show," which ran for 26 weeks.

1998: First Suspension from KTLA

Sam Rubin was suspended by KTLA for comments he made about KTLA's assistant news director.

2001: Cameo in "America's Sweethearts"

Sam Rubin appeared as himself in the film "America's Sweethearts."

2002: Second Suspension from KTLA

Sam Rubin was suspended by KTLA for comments he made about KABC-TV's general manager.

2004: Helps Critics' Choice Movie Awards Land on The WB

Sam Rubin helped the Critics' Choice Movie Awards land on The WB, their first time on broadcast TV, after pitching the idea to the network with other members of the Broadcast Film Critics Association.

2004: Third Suspension from KTLA

Sam Rubin was suspended by KTLA for comments he made about the station's new set.

2006: Begins Hosting "Dailies"

Sam Rubin began hosting "Dailies," the flagship program of the newly relaunched Reelz Channel.

2010: Begins Hosting "Hollywood Uncensored with Sam Rubin"

Sam Rubin hosted and moderated an entertainment panel show for Reelz Channel called "Hollywood Uncensored with Sam Rubin," which aired until 2012.

2010: Receives Golden Mike and Lifetime Achievement Awards

Sam Rubin was awarded a Golden Mike Award for best entertainment reporter and a lifetime achievement award from the Los Angeles Press Club.

2012: "Hollywood Uncensored with Sam Rubin" Ends

After 120 episodes, "Hollywood Uncensored with Sam Rubin" stopped airing on Reelz Channel.

2012: Attends Press Junket for "The Place Beyond the Pines"

Sam Rubin attended a press junket for the film "The Place Beyond the Pines" to ask questions of Ryan Gosling at the urging of his daughter.

2013: Hosts 18th Critics' Choice Movie Awards

Sam Rubin hosted the 18th edition of the Critics' Choice Movie Awards.

February 10, 2014: Samuel L. Jackson Interview Mix-Up

During a live interview, Sam Rubin mistakenly asked Samuel L. Jackson about a Super Bowl commercial featuring Laurence Fishburne instead of Jackson, for which Jackson called him out. Rubin apologized and explained his mistake.