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Harris Katleman Dies at 97: TV Industry Icon

Updated 2026-07-09 17:55 UTC 1 source Negative

Harris Katleman, a television executive who helped develop classic series like The Simpsons and NYPD Blue, passed away on July 8. He was 97 years old.

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Harris Katleman Dies: TV Exec Who Helped Develop ‘The Simpsons’, ‘CHiPS’, ‘Medical Center’ & ‘L.A. Law’ Was 97

Harris Katleman, whose executive positions in television had him overseeing the development of such classic series as The Simpsons, NYPD Blue, CHiPS, Medical Center, In Living Color, Doogie Howser, M.D. and The Courtship of Eddie’s Father, died July 8 of natural causes in Los Angeles. He was 9

2026-07-09 17:38 UTC