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Martha Rountree

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  • Born
    October 23, 1911 · Gainesville, Florida, USA
  • Died
    August 23, 1999 · Washington, District of Columbia, USA (Alzheimer's disease)

Biography

    • Martha Rountree was born on October 23, 1911 in Gainesville, Florida, USA. She was a producer and writer, known for Press Conference (1956), Washington Exclusive (1953) and Leave It to the Girls (1947). She was married to Oliver M. Presbrey. She died on August 23, 1999 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

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      Oliver M. Presbrey(1952 - 1988) (his death)

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  • Worked as a magazine journalist for The American Mercury.
  • Grew up in South Carolina.
  • For The American Mercury magazine she created a radio spin-off called "The American Mercury Presents: Meet The Press". It debuted in 1945 and moved to tv in 1947. It is the longest running show in tv history.

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