 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.Rigby died in New York City.