Background
Alpern, David Mark was born on August 21, 1942 in Brooklyn. Son of Jerome Isidore and Libbie Alpern.
magazine editor broadcast journalist and producer
Alpern, David Mark was born on August 21, 1942 in Brooklyn. Son of Jerome Isidore and Libbie Alpern.
Bachelor in History, Columbia University, 1963.
Copy person, stringer, New York Post, New York City, 1960-1963; reporter, Daily Journal, Elizabeth, New Jersey, 1962; newsman, United Press International, New York City, 1963-1966; assistant editor, media editor, then senior editor, Newsweek magazine, New York City, since 1966; co-anchor, producer, Newsweek on Air (Associated Press Radio Network), New York City, since 1982.
With United States Army Reserve, 1964-1971. Member Society Professional Journalists.
Married Carol Kramer, November 21, 1977 (divorced 1987).