This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/2/2017
The Wild Wild West aired on CBS from 1965-1969. It was cancelled due to congressional hearing related to TV violence. The show’s creator, Michael Garrsion, conceived the show as a “James Bond” on horseback. James West (Robert Conrad) partnered with Artemus Gordon (Ross Martin) as two secret service agents hand selected by Ulysses S. Grant.
The show featured a number of fantasy elements, such as the technologically advanced devices used by the agents and their adversaries. The combination of the Victorian era time-frame and the use of Verne-esque technology has inspired some to give the show credit as being one of the more "visible" origins of the steampunk subculture.
On October 12th, 2016, Robert Conrad completed a private signing from his California home. After suffering loss of his writing hand due to a motor cycle accident 10 years ago, Conrad painstakingly learned to write with his opposite hand. The current version of his signature, as seen here, is a neatly printed “Robert Conrad” effort. Each photo was signed in near mint blue sharpie. The photo has been authenticated by the professional staff of JSA and their hologram and card accompany this lot.