Bob May Has Died at age 69

Bob May, who played the Robot on Lost in Space, was interviewed by the Archive on August 17, 2003. His Archive interview will be available online shortly.

Interview Description:

Bob May was interviewed for two hours in Burbank, CA. Mr. May, the grandson of Chick Johnson, of the Vaudeville duo Olsen and Johnson, began his career as a toddler, performing onstage with his grandfather. He continued the tradition, appearing on stage and television on various shows. Mr. May is known best for his portrayal of the “Robot” on Lost In Space. During the interview, Mr. May spoke about the physical challenges of performing in the costume, as well as the feat of giving the robot a “personality.” The interview was conducted by Karen Herman on August 17, 2003.