Joan Meyerson

Born in Los Angeles, Joan Meyerson graduated from the University of California at Berkeley and attended its graduate school of history. She also studied at the University of Mexico and the Sorbonne in Paris. She began her career in television at the now legendary David Wolper Productions, where her many credits include Associate Producer of the Academy Award-nominated documentary on endangered species, "Say Goodbye." Meyerson went on to develop an extensive and varied background as a television writer,producer and director. Her credits in children's programming include a CBS pilot, animation and live-action series, and interactive game programs. Meyerson has produced, directed and written multiple episodes of the series "ZooLife with Jack Hanna" (syndicated), "The Hunt for Amazing Treasures" (TLC), and "Things That Go Bump," (Discovery Health). Other writing credits include the David L. Wolper series, "Legends, Icons & Superstars of the 20th Century." For PBS, her writing credits range