In Memoriam - Robert J. Miron. July 7, 1937–July 29, 2026.

In Memoriam – Robert J. Miron

Long-time Cable Center supporter and cable industry titan Bob Miron passed away on July 29. Mr. Miron was on the Cable Center Board for many years, and then the Honorary Board. He was inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame in 2001 and was the first recipient of the Bresnan Ethics in Business Award in 2011. Below are links to his 1998 oral history, his Cable Hall of Fame tribute video, and a selection of photographs from our collections.

Robert J. Miron’s 2001 Cable Hall of Fame tribute video

The first Bresnan Ethics in Business Award Honoree in 2011

1998 Oral/Video History interview

Syndeo Institute Honorary Board Member biography

Obituaries & Tributes

Cablefax

Syracuse Post-Standard

Syracuse University Today

AZ Central: Cable TV Pioneers Mourns the Passing of Industry Legend Bob Miron

‘One of a kind’: Bob Miron saw the future of television.

Also below is a video with the special remarks by Michael Willner about Mr. Miron made during the 2025 Cable Hall of Fame ceremony.

Robert J. Miron portrait
Bob Johnson and Bob Miron – 1984 Cable TV Pioneers Dinner

Bob Johnson and Bob Miron – 1984 Cable TV Pioneers Dinner

Amos Hostetter, Bob Miron, Jim Mooney – 1991

Amos Hostetter, Bob Miron, Jim Mooney – 1991

Bill Arnold, Joe Collins, Ben Conroy, Bob Miron – 2001 Western Show

Bill Arnold, Joe Collins, Ben Conroy, Bob Miron – 2001 Western Show

HBO New Channels Management Conference Group Photo: Bob Miron, front row far left. Les Read, front row far right

HBO New Channels Management Conference Group Photo: Bob Miron, front row far left. Les Read, front row far right

Bob & Diane Miron, Jerry Maglio – 1985 HBO Super Bowl Event

Bob & Diane Miron, Jerry Maglio – 1985 HBO Super Bowl Event

Amos Hostetter, Decker Anstrom, Henry Harris, Bob Miron – 1992 Ace Awards

Amos Hostetter, Decker Anstrom, Henry Harris, Bob Miron – 1992 Ace Awards

Bob Miron, Jadz Janucik, Steve Effros – 2001 Cable TV Pioneers Dinner

Bob Miron, Jadz Janucik, Steve Effros – 2001 Cable TV Pioneers Dinner

Unidentified, Gail Sermersheim, Jack Cole, Bob Miron – 1984 Cable TV Pioneers Dinner

Unidentified, Gail Sermersheim, Jack Cole, Bob Miron – 1984 Cable TV Pioneers Dinner

Bob Miron, Michael Fuchs, Paul Schonewolf – 1988 NCTA Cable Show

Decker Anstrom & Bob Miron – 1994 NCTA Cable Show

Decker Anstrom & Bob Miron – 1994 NCTA Cable Show

Bob Miron 2001 Cable Hall of Fame Induction

Bob Miron 2001 Cable Hall of Fame Induction

New Channels Management Staff: Bob Miron far right

New Channels Management Staff: Bob Miron far right

Nomi Bergman & Bob Miron – 1988 Cable TV Pioneers Dinner

Nomi Bergman & Bob Miron – 1988 Cable TV Pioneers Dinner

John Waller, Diane & Bob Miron – 1996 NCTA Cable Show

John Waller, Diane & Bob Miron – 1996 NCTA Cable Show

The ribbon cutting for the opening of the Cable Hall of Fame Exhibit, 2008. Left to right, Michael Willner, Larry Satkowiak, Bob Miron, Bill Bresnan.

The ribbon cutting for the opening of the Cable Hall of Fame Exhibit, 2008. Left to right, Michael Willner, Larry Satkowiak, Bob Miron, Bill Bresnan.

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