The Legacy of Harris Katleman: A Life in Television Harris Katleman's death at 97 marks the passing of a television executive who played a pivotal role in shaping the industry during its golden age.
As a protégé of Lew Wasserman, Katleman held key positions at MGM and 20th Century Fox, navigating the transition of Hollywood's power brokers.
Katleman's early career at MCA, where he served as an "office boy" under Wasserman, provided access to influential figures in Hollywood.