The world is mourning the passing of Robert Conrad, famous television actor, who became a household name owing to his work in 60s and 70s.

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Remembering Robert Conrad

There was a time when you couldn’t turn on your TV and not see Robert Conrad’s face. The actor dominated television line-up for better part of over two decades.

© Saturday Night Live (1975) / NBC Universal Television

Conrad was best known for his work on:

• Hawaiian Eye (1959–1963);
• The Wild Wild West (1965–1969);
• Baa Baa Black Sheep (1976–1978).

The popular actor also starred in a few films, including Murph The Surf (1975), Wrong Is Right (1982), and Jingle All The Way (1996).

© Jingle All the Way (1996) / Twentieth Century Fox

Sadly, on February 8, Robert Conrad passed away from heart failure at his home in California. He was 84. Conrad’s spokesman commented on his passing:

Fans and colleagues mourn Robert Conrad’s passing

Many people took to social media to remember Robert Conrad and say proper goodbyes.

RIP my old friend. You were one of a kind. ❤️ #RobertConrad pic.twitter.com/JIXSg4nfvo

— Richard Marx (@richardmarx) February 8, 2020

Robert Conrad is making it hotter in the dreamy heavens.#RobertConrad pic.twitter.com/yTVDsi72gD

— Greg Proops (@GregProops) February 8, 2020

Before James T. Kirk,
Before Ethan Hunt,
Before Jason Bourne,
There was James West
“James Bond on horseback”

I grew up watching this corny show in reruns, and at the time, was certain it was the greatest show ever made.

Thanks for your gifts, Robert Conrad.
Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/dRzOcwN98A

— Mr. Buffett (@Mr_BUFF_it) February 8, 2020

Robert Conrad Dead: Star of TV’s ‘Wild Wild West’

Another fun actor from my formative years. “Wild Wild West” was the coolest show on the planet & no doubt influenced “Brisco” a few decades later. Ride on, Robert! https://t.co/WVn8skBHj9

— Bruce Campbell (@GroovyBruce) February 9, 2020

Robert Conrad played the police chief on Moving Violations. He only worked a day.
I just remember on a chaotic set, he was super professional, courteous but no nonsense.
In a further nod to his show-biz saavy he requested his role be uncredited.

— Jennifer Tilly (@JenniferTilly) February 8, 2020

We join everyone in mourning Robert Conrad’s passing. But his family is the one that requires the most support right now. Conrad was married and divorced twice and has eight children.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Robert Conrad’s children and grandchildren at this trying time.