Actor Richard Hatch (Apollo/Tom Zarek in "Battlestar Galactica") 1945-2017 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 02-07-2017, 07:50 PM

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Richard Hatch, who was best known for his role as Captain Apollo in “Battlestar Galactica,” died Tuesday.

He was 71.

Hatch got his start with the Los Angeles Repertory Theater as well as shows in Chicago and off Broadway before moving to the silver screen, where he debuted in 1971 on “All My Children.”

His first major role came in “The Streets of San Francisco” as Inspector Dan Robbins in 1976, the final season of the detective show.

But his most famous part was Captain Apollo in the 1978 “Battlestar Galactica” TV show.

Over the years, Hatch also made guest appearances on shows including “The Waltons,” “Hawaii Five-O” and “Baywatch.”

He also spent much of his later career attempting to revive “Battlestar Galactica,” including novels based on the series.

Hatch even went as far as to write, co-direct and produce a trailer for a spinoff called“The Second Coming,” but Universal Studios rejected his pitch.

Instead, the studio ordered a remake from Ronald D. Moore in which Hatch played Tom Zarek, a terrorist-turned-politician, for 22 episodes over the show’s four-season run.

“Richard Hatch was a good man, a gracious man, and a consummate professional,” Moore tweeted after the news broke. “His passing is a heavy blow to the entire BSG family.”

Retro4Life · 02-07-2017, 07:58 PM

Wow.

This hits me. Hatch was one of those actors who absolutely never looked his age, and when you combine that with the fact that none of us want to admit that it was THAT long ago we watched a favorite show (in this case, Battlestar: Galactica), it's stunning to hear that he passed, and that he was 71.

I always thought he deserved more acclaim and better roles than he got. He fought to bring back the original show, God bless him, and I really wish he coul have succeeded. He also wrote some comics based on it, I believe.

RIP Richard Hatch AKA "Apollo". Thanks for some wonderful memories.

AB · 02-07-2017, 08:13 PM

Sad to hear of his passing. I remember him as Philip from All My Children and I had a huge crush on him. May he rest in peace.

king of comedy · 02-07-2017, 08:34 PM

Wow! So sad! R.I.P. Richard.

Torgo · 02-07-2017, 09:40 PM

Very sad

A science fiction icon.

Hatch was excellent in the underrated 1975 film Best Friends...

Retro4Life · 02-07-2017, 10:41 PM

Hatch also did a great job in the role of Jan Berry, in the TV movie, "Deadman's Curve", based on the story of Jan and Dean.

frazetta · 02-08-2017, 02:24 AM

R.I.P.

Lee · 02-09-2017, 09:38 PM

Rest in peace, Captain Apollo

Lee · 02-09-2017, 09:40 PM

Richard Hatch died of Pancreatic Cancer while under Hospice care

Lee · 02-09-2017, 10:05 PM

Other series that Richard guest starred in:
Cannon
Barnaby Jones
Hotel
Murder, She Wrote(Also with Anne Lockhart)
The Love Boat
Fantasy Island
Dynasty
T. J. Hooker(Also with Herbert Jefferson, Jr. and Anne Lockhart)
MacGyver

Becca3557 · 02-10-2017, 09:23 PM

I well remember him in "All My Children". Rest In Peace.

02-07-2017, 07:50 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,381	Actor Richard Hatch (Apollo/Tom Zarek in "Battlestar Galactica") 1945-2017 Link Richard Hatch, who was best known for his role as Captain Apollo in “Battlestar Galactica,” died Tuesday. He was 71. Hatch got his start with the Los Angeles Repertory Theater as well as shows in Chicago and off Broadway before moving to the silver screen, where he debuted in 1971 on “All My Children.” His first major role came in “The Streets of San Francisco” as Inspector Dan Robbins in 1976, the final season of the detective show. But his most famous part was Captain Apollo in the 1978 “Battlestar Galactica” TV show. Over the years, Hatch also made guest appearances on shows including “The Waltons,” “Hawaii Five-O” and “Baywatch.” He also spent much of his later career attempting to revive “Battlestar Galactica,” including novels based on the series. Hatch even went as far as to write, co-direct and produce a trailer for a spinoff called“The Second Coming,” but Universal Studios rejected his pitch. Instead, the studio ordered a remake from Ronald D. Moore in which Hatch played Tom Zarek, a terrorist-turned-politician, for 22 episodes over the show’s four-season run. “Richard Hatch was a good man, a gracious man, and a consummate professional,” Moore tweeted after the news broke. “His passing is a heavy blow to the entire BSG family.”
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02-07-2017, 07:58 PM	#2
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	Wow. This hits me. Hatch was one of those actors who absolutely never looked his age, and when you combine that with the fact that none of us want to admit that it was THAT long ago we watched a favorite show (in this case, Battlestar: Galactica), it's stunning to hear that he passed, and that he was 71. I always thought he deserved more acclaim and better roles than he got. He fought to bring back the original show, God bless him, and I really wish he coul have succeeded. He also wrote some comics based on it, I believe. RIP Richard Hatch AKA "Apollo". Thanks for some wonderful memories.
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02-07-2017, 08:13 PM	#3
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	Sad to hear of his passing. I remember him as Philip from All My Children and I had a huge crush on him. May he rest in peace. Attached Images

02-07-2017, 09:40 PM	#5
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,033	Very sad A science fiction icon. Hatch was excellent in the underrated 1975 film Best Friends...
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02-07-2017, 08:34 PM	#4
king of comedy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 31, 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,140	Wow! So sad! R.I.P. Richard.

02-07-2017, 10:41 PM	#6
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	Hatch also did a great job in the role of Jan Berry, in the TV movie, "Deadman's Curve", based on the story of Jan and Dean.

02-08-2017, 02:24 AM	#7
frazetta Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 11, 2008 Posts: 44	R.I.P.

02-09-2017, 09:38 PM	#8
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,766	Rest in peace, Captain Apollo

02-09-2017, 09:40 PM	#9
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,766	Richard Hatch died of Pancreatic Cancer while under Hospice care

02-09-2017, 10:05 PM	#10
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,766	Other series that Richard guest starred in: Cannon Barnaby Jones Hotel Murder, She Wrote(Also with Anne Lockhart) The Love Boat Fantasy Island Dynasty T. J. Hooker(Also with Herbert Jefferson, Jr. and Anne Lockhart) MacGyver

02-10-2017, 09:23 PM	#11
Becca3557 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 08, 2012 Location: Southeast PA Posts: 225	I well remember him in "All My Children". Rest In Peace.