Background
Martin, John Joseph was born on December 3, 1938 in New York City. Son of John and Marie Agnes (Jacobsen) Martin.
Martin, John Joseph was born on December 3, 1938 in New York City. Son of John and Marie Agnes (Jacobsen) Martin.
Bachelor in Journalism, San Diego State University, 1995.
Copy editor, reporter San Diego Union, 1958-1962. Copy editor Augusta (Georgia) Chronicle, 1963, New York Times International Edition, Paris, 1964-1965. Editorial assistant Temple Fielding Publications, Mallorca, Spain, 1965-1966.
Reporter, producer Station KCRA-television News, Sacramento, 1966-1975. Correspondent ABC-television News, 1975—2002. Adjunct professor Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, since 2002.
Juror DuPont-Columbia Awards, since 2005. Served with United States Army, 1962-1964. Member American Federation of television and Radio Artists, United States Tennis Association, Coffee House Club New York City, National Press Club, Overseas Press Club, United States Tennis Writers Association.
Children from previous marriage: Sophie Suzanne, Claire Catherine. Married Katherine Fitzhugh, February 14, 1987.