tom hatten (november 14, 1926 – march 16, 2019) was an american radio and television personality and actor. he was known as the long-time host of "the popeye show" (originally "the pier point 5 club") and "family film festival" on ktla channel 5. he appeared as captain murdock in several episodes of the television show "gomer pyle, u.s.m.c.", and had a minor role as an officer in three episodes of "hogan's heroes".