Background
Meppen, Adrian Joseph was born on April 11, 1940 in New York City. Son of Morris and Adele (Pitt) Meppen.
producer broadcast journalism educator
Meppen, Adrian Joseph was born on April 11, 1940 in New York City. Son of Morris and Adele (Pitt) Meppen.
Bachelor, City College of New York, 1962. Master of Science, Columbia University, 1963.
Reporter, Newsday, Garden City, New York, 1964-1966; reporter, Wall Street Journal, New York City, 1966-1967; news editor, New York Times, New York City, 1967-1969; producer, Columbia Broadcasting System News, New York City, 1969-1988; associate professor of television/Radio, Brooklyn College, since 1988; newswriter, Station WWOR-television, New Jersey, since 1988; director BJ program, Brooklyn College. Adjunct Professor broadcast journalism City College of New York, 1973-1979.
Served with United States Army, 1963-1964. Member Writers Guild American (vice president 1985-1989).
Married Arlene Widelitz, June 15, 1963. Children: Roberta, Michelle, Sara.