Wilt Haff

Wilt Haff was a television executive best known for his work at Lorimar and Warner Bros.

He joined Lorimar as a director in 1980 and went on to become senior vice president of business affairs at Warner Bros. Television (Lorimar was acquired by Warner Communications in 1989).

He worked on the series Knots Landing, Falcon Crest, Gabriel’s Fire and Sisters. He also handled talent negotiations for WB’s Wolper Organization, which focused on made-for-television movies.

Before retiring in 1999, Haff also worked in business affairs at Columbia-Tristar Television.

Haff died October 6, 2015, in Plainfield, Illinois. He was 85.

Wilt Haff was a television executive best known for his work at Lorimar and Warner Bros.

He joined Lorimar as a director in 1980 and went on to become senior vice president of business affairs at Warner Bros. Television (Lorimar was acquired by Warner Communications in 1989).

He worked on the series Knots Landing, Falcon Crest, Gabriel’s Fire and Sisters. He also handled talent negotiations for WB’s Wolper Organization, which focused on made-for-television movies.

Before retiring in 1999, Haff also worked in business affairs at Columbia-Tristar Television.

Haff died October 6, 2015, in Plainfield, Illinois. He was 85.

 

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