Spoiler : Born in New York City 10/12/1899; died 5/27/1964 of a heart attack. Talent scout for Columbia Records when he discovered Kate Smith appearing in the play Flying High (1930). Collins became Smith's manager from 1930 until the early 1960's. Emcee for The Kate Smith Hour radio program beginning in 1931. Producer of The Kate Smith Show on the NBC, CBS, Mutual and ABC Radio Networks at various times and dates (1931-1958). Producer for The Kate Smith Hour on NBC-TV (1950-1954). One time owner of the Celtics New York basketball team; Long Island Indians and New York Yanks football teams.

Spoiler : Born in New York City 10/12/1899; died 5/27/1964 of a heart attack. Talent scout for Columbia Records when he discovered Kate Smith appearing in the play Flying High (1930). Collins became Smith's manager from 1930 until the early 1960's. Emcee for The Kate Smith Hour radio program beginning in 1931. Producer of The Kate Smith Show on the NBC, CBS, Mutual and ABC Radio Networks at various times and dates (1931-1958). Producer for The Kate Smith Hour on NBC-TV (1950-1954). One time owner of the Celtics New York basketball team; Long Island Indians and New York Yanks football teams.