Education
Harlan attended California State University, Fresno, graduating in 1948.
Harlan attended California State University, Fresno, graduating in 1948.
Perhaps his best-known work was for the Bob Hope specials aired on National Broadcasting Company during the 1960s through the 1990s. Among game show fanciers, his most memorable outings were the versions of Name That Tune produced between 1974 and 1985. He served as class president for the fall term.
Golden Globe People"s Choice Password (American Broadcasting Company, 1971-1975)
Tattletales (Columbia Broadcasting System, 1974)
The Flip Wilson Show
The Merv Griffin Show (when based in Los Angeles)
You Don"t Say! (all versions)
Face the Music (1980-1981)
Queen for a Day
The Cross-Wits
Catchphrase
Jeopardy! (National Broadcasting Company, 1978-1979)
The Krypton Factor
American Gladiators (Syndicated, 1990-1993)
Press Your Luck (as a fill-in for Rod Roddy)
Password Plus (as a fill-in for Gene Wood)
Your New Day with Vidal Sassoon
Lucky Numbers (pilot similar to High Rollers in 1985)
50 Grand Slam
Wipeout
All Star Blitz
Celebrity Sweepstakes
lieutenant Takes Two
Relatively Speaking
Sports Challenge (final season)
Book of Lists
General Hospital
Solid Gold (final season, aka "Solid Gold: In Concert")
Jackpot! (Syndicated, 1989-1990)
Harlan is now semi-retired, working only on occasional television specials.
He also was president of Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters.