R.I.P.: Tom Hatten, L-A Radio, TV Personality

Tom Hatten

Los Angeles actor, writer and television host Tom Hatten, whose long and diverse career included hosting "Family Film Festival" on KTLA, died Saturday at age 92, according to longtime friend and former KTLA producer Joe Quasarano.

Hatten was a fixture on Los Angeles television since the 1950s as an announcer, actor, singer, producer, writer and television host, reports KTLA-TV5.

He was born on Nov. 14, 1926 in Jamestown, North Dakota, and grew up in Caldwell, Idaho. He served in the U.S. Navy before attending the Pasadena Playhouse on the G.I. Bill.

Hatten joined KTLA as an announcer in 1952.

As his career expanded, he was seen on shows including “Gomer Pyle, USMC,” “Hogan’s Heroes,” “Get Smart,” “Wings” and “Hawaii 5-0”.

He delighted children with his "Popeye and His Friends" show from 1976 to 1988, and hosted KTLA's "The Family Film Festival" from 1978 to 1992.

Hatten also served as entertainment editor at KNX 1070 News Radio from 1978 to 2007.