I’m a Sports Anchor at WFSB-TV, the CBS affiliate for Connecticut. I’ve worked at Ch 3 for a total of 8 years. Before my time at Ch 3, I spent 11 years at WTNH-TV, Ch 8. In addition to my work in local television, I’ve spent 17 years working at ESPN on Radio and for ESPN International Television.
I’m a native Bostonian, who also spent time growing up in Los Angeles. I’m a proud graduate of Arizona State Univerisity
About Marc Robbins
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
We have lived in Orange for 20 years, raising our daughter, who’s now an actress in Los Angeles.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I’ve been a Sportscaster for 40 years, working at the local and national level. I believe Confuscius said “find a job you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” That’s what I have found in Sports Journalism
Q: What advice would you give to people?
See that previous Confucius quote. Also understand that who you know will help get you in, and what you know will help keep you there.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Still in Orange, hopefully still working as a Sportscaster
Marc Robbins & Our Community
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Love the restaurants around the Green in Milford. Orange Ale House is a greal little local hangout.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Lived in Orange since 2004, Lived in Connecticut since 1995
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Too many to name.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love the area because of the mix of country/farmland and commerce/business on the Post Rd.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Carl Yastremski (Red Sox Hall of Famer, my boyhood idol) Probably eat at China Pavillion in Orange (best Chinese restaurant in the State!)
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Current Shows- Love the Chicago shows (Med, Fire, PD) on NBC… Favorite Movie, too many to mention
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I’m a Lefty! (Southpaw-left handed for everything)
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Ice Cream. I’ve never had a bad ice cream!!
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My wife Mary
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Comfort, Security, Peaceful
