Jesse Goldstein was married to Ruth Goldstein. They had five children: Vicki Ann, Joan, Alan, Gloria and Ronnie. Jesse's parents were Solomon and Katherine. He loved to play soccer. He became an English teacher at Tilden High School in Brooklyn, NY, after receiving a degree from Columbia University. He was one of the creators and writers of the TV series I Married Joan (1952), starting Joan Davis, and wrote for many other shows. He was also a writer for the Eddie Cantor show from 1946 to 1949. He died in California from cancer.