Marty Plissner
Marty Plissner | |
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| Born | Martin Plissner 1926 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | February 6, 2014 (aged 87) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Occupation | Political commentator |
| Years active | 1964-1996 |
| Employer | CBS News |
| Spouse | Susan Morrison (his death) |
| Children | 3 |
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]