Herman Goldberg(1924-1968)
- Writer
Dr. Herman D. Goldberg was a prominent American psychologist, author
and playwright. His research in the areas of teenage alcohol and drug
abuse, the rehabilitation of alcoholics and the psychological effects
of air pollution had gained him national attention.
During World War II, Dr. Goldberg served as a pilot in the US Army Air Force where he achieved the rank of captain. After the war he received his bachelors and masters degrees from Syracuse University and a doctorate of education from Columbia University.
Dr. Goldberg wrote over 30 scripts for such golden age television shows as Kraft Theater, Studio One, The Web and Matinee Theater. He co-authored with Duke Marks the play "Angels of Anadarko", which was produced off Broadway. He was also a frequent contributor to a number of scientific journals.
At the time of his death Dr. Goldberg was chairman of the psychology department at Hofstra University and president of the non-profit organization, American Institute of Scientific Communications, Inc. He was survived by his wife, the former Beatrice Shuster and two daughters.
During World War II, Dr. Goldberg served as a pilot in the US Army Air Force where he achieved the rank of captain. After the war he received his bachelors and masters degrees from Syracuse University and a doctorate of education from Columbia University.
Dr. Goldberg wrote over 30 scripts for such golden age television shows as Kraft Theater, Studio One, The Web and Matinee Theater. He co-authored with Duke Marks the play "Angels of Anadarko", which was produced off Broadway. He was also a frequent contributor to a number of scientific journals.
At the time of his death Dr. Goldberg was chairman of the psychology department at Hofstra University and president of the non-profit organization, American Institute of Scientific Communications, Inc. He was survived by his wife, the former Beatrice Shuster and two daughters.