Background
Blatt, Leslie Alan was born on July 21, 1944 in New York City. Son of Bertram and Belle (Halpern) Blatt.
Blatt, Leslie Alan was born on July 21, 1944 in New York City. Son of Bertram and Belle (Halpern) Blatt.
Bachelor, Brown University, 1965.
Writer, editor radio news, ABC, Washington, 1967-1975; writer Good Morning America, ABC, Washington, 1975-1976; producer evening news, ABC, Washington, 1976-1977; assignment editor radio news, ABC, Washington, 1978-1980; radio producer World News This Morning, ABC, Washington, 1980-1983; radio producer Peter Jenning's Journal, editorial producer World NewsTonight, ABC, New York City, 1983-1995; editorial producer, ABC News Online, 1995-1997; senior producer, ABC News Online, since 1997.
Served with United States Army, 1965-1968. Member Writers Guild American East (Best Radio Script award 1987, 88, Hal Terkel Memorial News Writing award 1988), Sigma Delta Chi.
Married Leslie S. Zilber, December 22, 1973. Children: Cheryl Elizabeth, Elana Michelle.