13 Facts About Peter Gabel

Peter Gabel was an American law academic and associate editor of Tikkun, a bi-monthly Jewish critique of politics, culture, and society.

Peter Gabel published more than a dozen articles in law journals such as the Harvard Law Review and Texas Law Review, focusing on the role of law in shaping popular consciousness and on how law can best be used to bring about progressive social change.

Peter Gabel was the only child of actress, radio and television talk show host, and television game show personality Arlene Francis and actor and director Martin Peter Gabel.

Peter Gabel's father was Jewish while his mother was of Armenian, English and German descent.

Peter Gabel appeared a second time in 1967 along with Jonathan Cerf as the editors of The Harvard Lampoon, stumping the panel which included both his mother and father, plus Cerf's father, Bennett Cerf, although Bennett disqualified himself at the beginning of the segment because he revealed later that he'd been tipped off the two would appear on the show.

Peter Gabel appeared again in a 1973 syndicated episode but was guessed by Soupy Sales.

Peter Gabel taught law at the University of California, Berkeley and at the University of Minnesota before becoming a law professor for 30 years at the New College of California School of Law.

Peter Gabel served as New College's president for 20 years.

Peter Gabel created a group email for neighbors who wanted to help and distributed fliers in the neighborhood, asking neighbors to sign a list pledging to buy a hardback book every month.

From 1968 on, Peter Gabel was an outspoken supporter of multiple social causes including women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights and the environmental movement.

Peter Gabel had a son, Samuel, with his long-time partner, Unite Here union organizer Lisa Jaicks.

Peter Gabel was the bassist in The Central Park Zoo, a dance band.

Peter Gabel died of amyloidosis on October 25,2022, at the age of 75.