Tom Hatten

Longtime Los Angeles TV personality Hatten died at age 92.

Hatten was best known as host of KTLA's Popeye and Friends show, as well as KTLA's Family Film Festival. KTLA Channel 5 announced his death on March 16, honoring the "local legend" who joined the network in 1952 as an announcer.

Hatten's longtime friend and former KTLA producer Joe Quasarano confirmed his passing, KTLA Channel 5 reported.

Hatten hosted Popeye and Friends, a daily children's show, from 1976 to 1988, and Family Film Festival from 1978 to 1992.

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