{"id":10997,"date":"2024-05-17T20:46:08","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T20:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/?p=10997"},"modified":"2024-05-17T20:46:08","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T20:46:08","slug":"remembering-entertainment-journalist-sam-rubin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/?p=10997","title":{"rendered":"Remembering Entertainment Journalist Sam Rubin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_1178-300x158.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_1178-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_1178.png 515w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nBeloved entertainment journalist Sam Rubin passed away on Friday at the age of 64. The news of his sudden demise shocked the industry, leaving many saddened by the loss of a true icon.<\/p>\n<p>Rubin\u2019s career spanned decades, during which he made a significant impact on the local news industry and the world of entertainment. As a fixture of Los Angeles morning television, his infectious laugh, charm, and caring personality endeared him to all who knew him.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_1178-300x158.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_1178-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_1178.png 515w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nStarting his journey at KTLA in 1991, Rubin quickly became a familiar face on red carpets and interviews with A-listers. From Zendaya to Mariah Carey, Sting to Usher, and Dwayne \u201cThe Rock\u201d Johnson, Rubin\u2019s list of interviews reads like a who\u2019s who of the entertainment industry.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond his work in Hollywood, Rubin\u2019s influence reached international audiences. He appeared on BBC\u2019s TV and radio segments, as well as Channel 9 in Australia, showcasing his expertise and passion for his craft.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_1179-300x173.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"173\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_1179-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_1179-768x444.png 768w, https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_1179.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nIn addition to his on-screen appearances, Rubin was one of the founding members of the Broadcast Film Critics\u2019 Association. He also led his own show, \u201cHollywood Uncensored with Sam Rubin,\u201d for an impressive 120 episodes.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout his illustrious career, Rubin received numerous accolades, including the National Hispanic Media Coalition\u2019s Impact Award for outstanding integrity in broadcast journalism. He was also honored with a Golden Mic award and a lifetime achievement award from the Southern California Broadcasters Association. The Los Angeles Press Club recognized him as the best entertainment reporter in the city.<\/p>\n<p>Rubin\u2019s legacy extends beyond his professional accomplishments. He cherished his roles as a loving husband to his wife Leslie and a dedicated father to their four children.<\/p>\n<p>As we bid farewell to Sam Rubin, his contributions to the world of entertainment and journalism will never be forgotten. His charismatic presence, genuine passion, and dedication to his craft will continue to inspire aspiring journalists for generations to come. Our thoughts are with Sam\u2019s family during this difficult time as they navigate their loss.<\/p>\n<p>Rest in peace, Sam Rubin. Your laughter and kindness will be deeply missed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beloved entertainment journalist Sam Rubin passed away on Friday at the age of 64. The news of his sudden demise shocked the industry, leaving many saddened by&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10999,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10997","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10997","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=10997"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10997\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11000,"href":"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10997\/revisions\/11000"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/10999"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10997"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=10997"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ourtimenew.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=10997"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}