Career
Historically, Holiday was the next "live-action" after George Reeves. Holiday has played 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
Holiday had the title role in the 1966 musical.
According to author Bruce Scivelli, "Holiday remained in his costume after the matinees and invited the kids backstage for autographs.
Towering over his young fans, the 6-foot-4-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 129 performances. In 1967 he reprised the role of in two separate revivals.
These revivals took place in open-air theatres, requiring to fly with the help of a large crane. During the heyday of "lieutenant"s a Bird lieutenant"s a Plane lieutenant"s !" he appeared as 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 23, 2013, Holiday attended the New York City Centre Encores! staged concert of the show and met with the cast.
After 40 years, he still enjoys hearing from fans of the show. In 2003, he celebrated his time as at the annual Metropolis Celebration in Illinois. 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.
After leaving show business, Holiday opened Bob Holiday Custom Homes, Limited Liability Company. He spent 30 years as a successful home builder in the Pocono Mountains, and retired in 2009.
