Peaslees death was confirmed by his former writing partner, Judd Pillot.
He began in news and documentaries, first atNewsweekand later for producer Alvin H. Perlmutter.
We made a colorful team.
John PeasleeCourtesy
He was caviar on toast points to my lox on a bagel.
Peaslee is survived by his wife Dava Waite; daughter Rebecca; and brother Jim.
Judd Pillot and John PeasleeCourtesy of Terri Minsky