Bob Holiday
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Bob Holiday played Superman in the 1966 Broadway musical "It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!" Despite excellent reviews, the show closed after 129 performances.
Holiday appeared previously on Broadway in Fiorello!
opposite Tom Bosley
. He also starred as Sir Lancelot in the 1964 touring company of Camelot
opposite Howard Keel
. Bob reprised the role of Superman in two separate revivals in 1967. These revivals took place in open-air theatres, requiring Superman to fly with the help of a large crane.
Bob Holiday was much sought after during the heyday of "It's a Bird It's a Plane It's Superman!" He appeared as Superman in ads for UniRoyal and Aqua Velva, and made personal appearances on "I've Got A Secret," "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson, and at the Sixth International Fashion Show held at Macy's in New York City.
Historically, Bob Holiday was the next "live-action" Superman after George Reeves. Holiday played Superman more than any other actor, having played the role in over 140 performances, as well as several live appearances in character. He is also the eldest surviving, live-action Superman.
Bob Holiday enjoyed playing Superman immensely. After 40 years, he still enjoys hearing from fans of the show. In 2003, he celebrated his time as Superman at the annual Metropolis Superman Celebration in Illinois.
After leaving show business, Holiday opened Bob Holiday Custom Homes, LLC. He spent 30 years as a successful home builder in the Pocano Mountains, and retired in 2009.
Holiday appeared previously on Broadway in Fiorello!
Fiorello!
Fiorello! is a musical about New York City mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia, a reform Republican who took on Tammany Hall. The book is by Jerome Weidman and George Abbott, drawn substantially from the 1955 volume Life With Fiorello by Ernest Cuneo, with lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and music by Jerry Bock...
opposite Tom Bosley
Tom Bosley
Thomas Edward "Tom" Bosley was an American actor. Bosley is best known for portraying Howard Cunningham on the long-running ABC sitcom Happy Days. He also was featured in recurring roles on Murder, She Wrote, and Father Dowling Mysteries...
. He also starred as Sir Lancelot in the 1964 touring company of Camelot
Camelot (musical)
Camelot is a musical by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe . It is based on the King Arthur legend as adapted from the T. H. White tetralogy novel The Once and Future King....
opposite Howard Keel
Howard Keel
Harold Clifford Keel , known professionally as Howard Keel, was an American actor and singer. He starred in many film musicals of the 1950s...
. Bob reprised the role of Superman in two separate revivals in 1967. These revivals took place in open-air theatres, requiring Superman to fly with the help of a large crane.
Bob Holiday was much sought after during the heyday of "It's a Bird It's a Plane It's Superman!" He appeared as Superman in ads for UniRoyal and Aqua Velva, and made personal appearances on "I've Got A Secret," "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson, and at the Sixth International Fashion Show held at Macy's in New York City.
Historically, Bob Holiday was the next "live-action" Superman after George Reeves. Holiday played Superman more than any other actor, having played the role in over 140 performances, as well as several live appearances in character. He is also the eldest surviving, live-action Superman.
Bob Holiday enjoyed playing Superman immensely. After 40 years, he still enjoys hearing from fans of the show. In 2003, he celebrated his time as Superman at the annual Metropolis Superman Celebration in Illinois.
After leaving show business, Holiday opened Bob Holiday Custom Homes, LLC. He spent 30 years as a successful home builder in the Pocano Mountains, and retired in 2009.