Robert Arthur Jr. was born on November 10, 1909. He was an American writer and editor known for crime fiction and speculative fiction. He significantly contributed to The Mysterious Traveler radio series and created The Three Investigators, a popular young adult mystery series. Arthur and collaborator David Kogan won three Edgar Awards from the Mystery Writers of America for their radio scripts, with adaptations for Alfred Hitchcock's TV show as well. Born in the Philippines, Arthur moved frequently during his childhood due to his father's military career. He initially enrolled at West Point but shifted to the College of William & Mary, later transferring to the University of Michigan, where he earned a B.A. in English in 1930 and an M.A. in Journalism in 1932.
Thank you for this article on Robert Arthur Jr. I really enjoyed reading it. I remember The Three Investigators books but I never knew Robert Arthur created them. I also did not know he wrote for The Mysterious Traveler radio series. That was a good program. Winning three Edgar Awards with David Kogan is quite an achievement. He died too young at fifty-nine. It is nice to learn about the fellow behind so many good stories. Thanks for keeping his memory alive. I appreciate your weekly blogs.
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