Background
Youman, Roger Jacob was born on February 25, 1932 in New York City. Son of Robert Harold and Ida (Kellner) Youman.
Youman, Roger Jacob was born on February 25, 1932 in New York City. Son of Robert Harold and Ida (Kellner) Youman.
Bachelor of Arts, Swarthmore College, 1953.
Desk assistant, Columbia Broadcasting System News, New York City, 1953; program editor, television Guide, New York City, 1956; regional editor, television Guide, Memphis, 1956-1957; regional editor, television Guide, Houston, 1957; assistant programming editor, television Guide, New York City, 1957-1960; associate editor, television Guide, Radnor, Pennsylvania, 1960-1965; assistant managing editor, television Guide, Radnor, Pennsylvania, 1965-1972; managing editor, television Guide, Radnor, Pennsylvania, 1972-1976; executive editor, television Guide, Radnor, Pennsylvania, 1976-1979, 80-81; co-editor, television Guide, Radnor, Pennsylvania, 1981-1990; editor, television Guide, Radnor, Pennsylvania, 1990-1993; editor, Panorama, 1979-1980; editorial director, television Guide On Screen, 1993-1996; freelance writer, editorial consultant, since 1996. Delegate United States-Soviet Bilaterial Information Talks, 1988, 90.
Served with Army of the United States, 1954-1955.
Married Lillian Frank, June 22, 1958. Children: Nancy, Laura, Joshua, Andrew.