Jerome Rodale , a Jewish playwright, editor, author and publisher, was a guest on the Dick Cavett Show on June 5, 1971, when he dropped dead of a heart attack while the show was taping. Wile Cavett was discussing politics with journalist Pete Hamill, Rodale’s head dropped to his chest and he let out what sounded like a snore. “Are we boring you, Mr. Rodale?” asked Cavett. There was no response — Rodele was dead. Ironically, Rodale, 72, was on the show to promote organic faming and a heal