JUST IN: Robert Conrad, best known for 1960s and '70s television series 'The Wild, Wild West,' 'Baa Baa Black Sheep' and 'Hawaiian Eye,' has died at age 84, a spokesman for his family says.
In 1965 he landed the lead role, that of Jim West, on CBS'"The Wild, Wild, West." The next decade he starred in"The D.A." and"Assignment: Vienna."for his work on the NBC action series"Baa Baa Black Sheep." The previous year he won a People’s Choice Award for the role.
The disco era saw Conrad in TV commercials for Eveready, daring people to"knock this battery off my shoulder."Born in Chicago on March 1, 1935, Conrad sang in a club at night while delivering milk during the day, according to Ballard. In 1958 he moved to Hollywood to pursue show business, he said.Conrad's trophy shelf includes the Distinguished Service Award in Broadcasting and membership in the Stuntman's Hall of Fame, Ballard said.
Conrad, who was married twice, is survived by eight children and eighteen grandchildren, Ballard said.Diana Dasrath is entertainment producer and senior reporter for NBC News covering all platforms.
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