Martin Spivak

Dr. Martin Spivak is a forensic speculographist who was the host of the television show The Factoid Front.

Biography
On the way to the radio quiz show, George and his mother rode on a bus with Martin as a fellow passenger.

Martin was the host of The Factoid Front, which Buster and Mr. Morris watched often. Shortly after an episode about a megatoad living at Lake Shagamonk, the show was cancelled.

In imagination

 * When Arthur wondered if Buster's mom would start dating again after her breakup with Harry, Buster imagined Martin as the new boyfriend. Picturing him as an unenthusiastic person with a boring job, Buster declared that he hated Martin Spivak.
 * Sue Ellen imagined that the ghost of the Crown City Star was bothered by a young man's loud music in the 1980's. Martin Spivak, who was sitting behind the young man, was equally annoyed.

Personality
Martin likes his coffee black with five sugars. While on the phone with a client, he referred to himself as "Marty Spivak".

Arthur

 * 801b. "Bitzi's Break-up"
 * 1105b. "Strangers on a Train"
 * 1501. "Fifteen"
 * 1905a. "Buster Isn't Buying It"

Trivia

 * CBBC spells his name as Martin Spivack in the closed captions for "Buster Isn't Buying It".
 * Martin has only spoken in episodes written by Peter K. Hirsch.