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Serpentorslair Staff · December 18, 2025

Forever Buck Rogers: Remembering Gil Gerard, the Man Who Took Us to the 25th Century

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1970s sci-fi shows, 1980s sci-fi TV, Buck Rogers cast, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Buck Rogers influence, Buck Rogers nostalgia, Buck Rogers toys, Buck Rogers TV series, Captain William Buck Rogers, classic sci-fi television, classic space TV series, Gil Gerard, Gil Gerard Buck Rogers, Gil Gerard career, Gil Gerard obituary, Gil Gerard tribute, sci-fi TV history, space adventure television, Twiki Buck Rogers, vintage science fiction TV0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. Today I’m taking a look Gil Gerard. Gerard was born in 1943 in Little Rock, AK and passed away 12/16/25. Gerard had a number of rolls from 1971-2016 in movies and TV. Gerard hit gold when he landed his roll as Captain William “Buck” Rogers. Before Gerard hit it big he moved to the big city where he studied drama by day and drove taxi at night to make ends meet. Gerard started doing many commercials that included a stint as the spokesman for…

Bob May: The Man Inside the Robot – The Untold Story of a Sci-Fi Icon

March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 Serpentorslair Staff1960s television, Bill Mumy Bob May, Bob May actor, Bob May anecdotes, Bob May biography, Bob May career, Bob May Lost in Space, classic TV actors, Hollywood stuntmen, Lost in Space behind the scenes, Lost in Space Robot, sci-fi TV history, TV robot actors0 comment

Bob May: The Man Behind the Machine For generations of Lost in Space fans, the Robot was an unforgettable presence—waving its mechanical arms, warning of danger, and adding humor to the series. But while the voice of the Robot came from Dick Tufeld, the man physically inside the iconic suit was Bob May, an actor and stuntman whose career spanned decades in Hollywood. Born in 1939, May was a Hollywood legacy—his grandfather was a Vaudeville performer, and his family had deep roots in show business. Though his most famous role…