From the Barrel of a Gun: Robert Conrad, R. I. P.

Sunday, February 9, 2020

Robert Conrad, R. I. P.

Robert Conrad, star of 'The Wild, Wild West,' dies at 84

I loved The Wild, Wild West when I was a kid and watched it over and over again in syndication. Later I focused on the first season as those that followed were a bit too campy. About ten years ago I borrowed a friends DVD set of the series and tried to watch it. Some things it seems are best left to your childhood memories. That does not mean Robert Conrad whom I watched in numerous shows and movies over the years and always enjoyed. Eighty-four years is a good run. Rest in peace Jim West.

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