[T1S1] Respondent gives names of parents. Discusses grandparents and their children, came from Russia; grandfather Sexton of Tree of Life Synagogue. Respondent's father was in wholesale food business, scholarly man, well read in literature and religion; music collector. Gives dates of deaths of parents. Comments on early childhood; enjoyed political rallies, movies, concerts. Schools attended: H.B. Davis, Wightman, Taylor Allderdice, Winchester Thurston, Graduated U. of Pittsburgh., BS in Psychology. Reflects on happy, independent life. Recounts career; first job, Saks Fifth Ave, then Gimbels and TV show; concerned itself with entertainment and cooking.