Spencer Milligan

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Spencer Milligan played Rick Marshall, the father of Will and Holly Marshall, on the first two seasons of the 1970s children science fiction TV series, Land of the Lost. The fictional Marshalls were a typical American family who found themselves transported to a mysterious realm overrun with dinosaurs and other exotic, fearsome creatures. The show was the creation of Sid and Marty Krofft, and has since become a cult classic, and is now available on DVD. [1]

[edit] Acting career

Milligan departed the show at the beginning of its third season for unknown reasons, although a "salary dispute" is often cited [2], and character Rick Marshall was replaced by his brother, Jack Marshall, played by actor Ron Harper. Milligan did not return for a brief scene, shot in the credits of the third season, showing Rick Marshall being transported out of the Land of the Lost. One of the show's crew played the role instead, wearing a wig resembling Milligan's hair and standing with his back to the camera. [3] [4] [5]

Although Spencer Milligan made various guest-starring roles on TV in the 1970's, his career rapidly cooled in the 1980s, and apparently he has not acted in quite some time. He was alleged to have settled in Fort Worth, Texas for some time in the 1990s. [6] His last known acting performance was in 1987, when he appeared on General Hospital. [7] However, by a my space website, he's listed as an 85 year old man, posting his promotional photo from the Land of the Lost, and states he now lives in Wisconsin. Though the site is likely false Spencer has been to know to vacation in Door County, Wisconsin. [8] Nonetheless he is fondly remembered from his role on the show, and his role will be played by comedian Will Ferrell in an upcoming film based on the show.