Marty Plissner

Marty Plissner
Born
Martin Plissner

1926
Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
DiedFebruary 6, 2014 (aged 87)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Alma materYale University
OccupationPolitical commentator
Years active1964-1996
EmployerCBS News
SpouseSusan Morrison (his death)
Children3

Martin Plissner (1926 – February 6, 2014) was an American political commentator. He worked for CBS News from 1964 until his retirement in 1996.[1] He first began his job during the United States presidential election, 1964 during Robert F. Kennedy's campaign. He was known for first using the phrase "too close to call".[2]

Plissner was born in 1926 in Brooklyn, New York City.[1] He studied at Yale University. Plissner served in the United States Navy during World War II.[1] He was married to Susan Morrison until his death. They had two daughters.[2] He had one son from a last marriage.[2] Plissner lived in Washington, D.C..

Plissner died on February 6, 2014 in Washington, D.C. from lung cancer, aged 87.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Longtime CBS News political director, Marty Plissner, dies at 87". CBS News.com. February 7, 2014. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Marty Plissner, Veteran CBS Political Sage, Dies". ABC News.com. February 7, 2014. Retrieved February 8, 2014.

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