Land of the Giants

JANUARY 2018 ARCHIVE

Robert Dowdell

Robert Dowdell as Lt. Commander Chip Morton in the classic TV series Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

A very, very sad start to the new year with the passing on Tuesday 23rd January 2018 of one of the most popular stars of Irwin Allen's television productions, Robert Dowdell, who was best known for his role of Lt. Commander Chip Morton in Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. Much loved around the globe, Chip was often the straight guy to several other comedic characters in the show, and he played the role superbly. Irwin Allen also featured Robert in two of his made for television movies, City Beneath the Sea (1971) and Outrage (1986). He will be sorely missed by his legion of fans and will live on through his work and the love that engendered. Our thoughts at this time are with all of his family, friends, and fans. In the IANN January 2018 archive, we share some pictures of Robert's other Irwin Allen appearances.

Facebook notice from Robert's cousin

Robert Dowdell in Land of the Giants

Robert Dowdell in Land of the Giants

 

 

 

 

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