Marvin Kitman

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Marvin Kitman was an American television critic, humorist and author. He was a columnist for Newsday for 35 years and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism in 1982. Kitman was the author of nine books, including two on George Washington that combine humor with extensive historical research. Kitman also served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. During this time, he was a member of the 47th Infantry Regiment in the 9th Infantry Division stationed at Fort Dix. Among his duties was serving as a sportswriter for the Fort Dix base newspaper.