Bob Holiday (November , â€" January , ) was an American actor best
known for playing Superman in the Broadway musical It's a Bird, It's
a Plane, It's Superman! Historically, Holiday was the next
"live-action" Superman after George Reeves. Holiday played Superman
more than any other actor, having played the role in over
performances, as well as several live appearances in character. From
until his death in , he reigned as the eldest surviving, live-action
Superman.Holiday had the title role in the musical. According to
author Bruce Scivelli, "Holiday remained in his Superman costume after
the matinees and invited the kids backstage for autographs. Towering
over his young fans, the -foot--inch actor signed their programs and
admonished them to drink their milk and be good." Despite excellent
reviews and Tony nominations for co-stars Jack Cassidy, Michael
O'Sullivan and Patricia Marand, the show closed after performances.In
he reprised the role of Superman in two separate revivals. These
revivals took place in open-air theatres, requiring Superman to fly
with the help of a large crane. 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 Starring Johnny Carson", and at the Sixth
International Fashion Show held at Macy's in New York City.On March ,
, Holiday attended the New York City Center Encores! staged concert of
the show and met with the cast.
known for playing Superman in the Broadway musical It's a Bird, It's
a Plane, It's Superman! Historically, Holiday was the next
"live-action" Superman after George Reeves. Holiday played Superman
more than any other actor, having played the role in over
performances, as well as several live appearances in character. From
until his death in , he reigned as the eldest surviving, live-action
Superman.Holiday had the title role in the musical. According to
author Bruce Scivelli, "Holiday remained in his Superman costume after
the matinees and invited the kids backstage for autographs. Towering
over his young fans, the -foot--inch actor signed their programs and
admonished them to drink their milk and be good." Despite excellent
reviews and Tony nominations for co-stars Jack Cassidy, Michael
O'Sullivan and Patricia Marand, the show closed after performances.In
he reprised the role of Superman in two separate revivals. These
revivals took place in open-air theatres, requiring Superman to fly
with the help of a large crane. 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 Starring Johnny Carson", and at the Sixth
International Fashion Show held at Macy's in New York City.On March ,
, Holiday attended the New York City Center Encores! staged concert of
the show and met with the cast.
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