Bob Holiday (November 12, 1932 – January 27, 2017) was an American actor best known for playing Superman in the 1966 Broadway musical It's a Bird...
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 6-foot-4-inch actor signed their programs and admonished them to drink their milk and be good.
"[1] Despite excellent reviews and Tony nominations for co-stars Jack Cassidy,[2] Michael O'Sullivan and Patricia Marand,[3] the show closed after 129 performances.
he appeared as Superman in an ad for UniRoyal carpet 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.
In 1971, Bob donned the cape yet again, appearing as Superman in an Aqua Velva TV commercial.