Dick Tufeld

Who could have possibly conceived, when LOST IN SPACE was first televised on CBS in 1967 that, over thirty years later - on the absolute edge of a new millennium - the program's enduring and endearing Robot character would have assumed icon status, that such a mind boggling concept as the "internet" would have become reality, that such things as "web sites" could possibly exist, and that a group of impassioned individuals (some of them not even in existence at the show's launching over three decades ago) would form a B9 Robot Builder's Club?

Well, conceive it! It all came to pass. It's here. It's here NOW. And best of all perhaps -- YOU'RE here! And I promise you that the two people most astonished by all of this are Bob May, who's unsung gifts brought the Robot to unforgettable existence, and myself.

Because producer Irwin Allen "exclaimed" (a really euphemistic word, trust me) "that's the "Alexander Scourby approach I've been looking for -- my God, what took you so long??!!" (you all know the story, and I don't think so!) -- I was very fortunate to become the voice of the Robot: fortunate to work with a wonderful group of people who are friends to this day, fortunate to have continued on in the recent motion picture version, and really fortunate to be remembered by a group of  unbelievably kind and loyal fans from everywhere around the world.

To all of them, and to all of YOU -- members, participants and friends of the B9 Robot Builder's Club -- my sincerest appreciation. Your work brings honor to all of us. 

My sensors indicate there are no "bubble-headed boobies" at this site! (well, maybe just a few, my sensors ARE ageing, you know) And (no surprise here!) -- You REALLY do compute! (Boy, do you ever!!!)

May you always build in good health. I thank you always. And I'll never forget. 

Dick Tufeld
August 28th, 1999

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