in memoriam
Ahh, should we all be so fortunate to make it until the ripe old age of 100 ... wouldn't that be grand?
Whatever the case, the lovely and talented June Lockhart recently left our plane of existence, gentle readers, at the ripe old age of 100 years young; and bless the lady's heart for giving so much of herself to the world of genre entertainment. She certainly always seemed like a class act whenever I saw her in interviews throughout the years; and she was definitely a force to be reckoned with for those of us who grew up as children of a certain generation.
As for her genre appearances?
Well, without a doubt, I suspect most folks know Lockhart from her time served aboard Irwin Allen's Lost In Space. In the role of Maureen Robinson, she did her part to keep the family together against the backdrop of just about every danger they'd come across on that Final Frontier. But -- as is always the case -- there's a great deal more to celebrate than any single speaking part.
In 1946, the lady had a big role aboard She-Wolf Of London for Universal Pictures.
In 1956, she paid a visit to Science Fiction Theatre, a precursor of the great SciFi and Fantasy anthology shows that were just gaining steam with audiences.
In 1964, she enjoyed guest roles aboard three popular genre shows -- Bewitched, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., and Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea.
In 1977, she joined the cast of the Horror/Mystery telefilm, Curse Of The Black Widow, for ABC Circle Films.
Other notable supporting appearances over the years include stops to Darkroom, The Greatest American Hero, Strange Invaders (1983), Troll (1986), Amazing Stories, C.H.U.D. II: Bud The Chud (1989), The Presence (1992), Babylon 5, Out There (1995), Lost In Space (1998), and Super Capers: The Origins Of Ed And The Missing Bullion (2008).
Our warmest prayers are extended to the family, friends, and fans of June Lockhart.
May she rest in peace.
-- EZ
Whatever the case, the lovely and talented June Lockhart recently left our plane of existence, gentle readers, at the ripe old age of 100 years young; and bless the lady's heart for giving so much of herself to the world of genre entertainment. She certainly always seemed like a class act whenever I saw her in interviews throughout the years; and she was definitely a force to be reckoned with for those of us who grew up as children of a certain generation.
As for her genre appearances?
Well, without a doubt, I suspect most folks know Lockhart from her time served aboard Irwin Allen's Lost In Space. In the role of Maureen Robinson, she did her part to keep the family together against the backdrop of just about every danger they'd come across on that Final Frontier. But -- as is always the case -- there's a great deal more to celebrate than any single speaking part.
In 1946, the lady had a big role aboard She-Wolf Of London for Universal Pictures.
In 1956, she paid a visit to Science Fiction Theatre, a precursor of the great SciFi and Fantasy anthology shows that were just gaining steam with audiences.
In 1964, she enjoyed guest roles aboard three popular genre shows -- Bewitched, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., and Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea.
In 1977, she joined the cast of the Horror/Mystery telefilm, Curse Of The Black Widow, for ABC Circle Films.
Other notable supporting appearances over the years include stops to Darkroom, The Greatest American Hero, Strange Invaders (1983), Troll (1986), Amazing Stories, C.H.U.D. II: Bud The Chud (1989), The Presence (1992), Babylon 5, Out There (1995), Lost In Space (1998), and Super Capers: The Origins Of Ed And The Missing Bullion (2008).
Our warmest prayers are extended to the family, friends, and fans of June Lockhart.
May she rest in peace.
-- EZ
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