His acrimonious relationship with fellow producer Cyma Rubin led to a lawsuit that resulted in his credit being reduced to "Revival originally conceived for production by Harry Rigby," but insiders claimed he deserved full credit for the show's success. Undaunted by the experience, he revived the 1919 hit Irene, for which he helped adapt a new book, with Debbie Reynolds two years later.
His bitter alliance with fellow producer Cyma Rubin led to a lawsuit that reduced his credit to "Revival originally conceived for production by Harry Rigby," but insiders argued he deserved full credit for the show's success. Unfazed, he revived the 1919 hit Irene, helping adapt a new book with Debbie Reynolds two years later.