Marty Plissner

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]