She was one of the first female sci-fi icons whose sexy skin-tight jumpsuit helped spark the 80s spandex craze… who is she?

She was one of the first female sci-fi icons whose sexy skin-tight jumpsuit helped spark the 80s spandex craze... who is she?

It’s fascinating to delve into the life and career of Erin Gray, a remarkable woman who has graced our screens with her captivating presence for decades. From her iconic role as Colonel Wilma Deering in Buck Rogers to her stint on Silver Spoons, she has undeniably left an indelible mark on popular culture.


She was one of the first female icons in the sci-fi world, dazzling television audiences with her sparkling spandex jumpsuits in the late 1970s. 

In the 1979 movie “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century,” she delivered an outstanding performance, which subsequently made her a captivating figure on the screen. This led to her success in the popular NBC television show that aired until 1981.

Previously a groundbreaking fashion model, she later exchanged her astronaut boots for stilettos to portray the sensibly chic character, Kate Summers, on the popular 1980s TV show, Silver Spoons.

This week, when the actress was spotted running errands in Los Angeles, she barely resembled herself.

The celebrity from TV appeared eager to avoid attention, donning dark shades and a baseball hat.

Can you guess who it is? 

She was one of the first female sci-fi icons whose sexy skin-tight jumpsuit helped spark the 80s spandex craze... who is she?

She was one of the first female sci-fi icons whose sexy skin-tight jumpsuit helped spark the 80s spandex craze... who is she?
She was one of the first female sci-fi icons whose sexy skin-tight jumpsuit helped spark the 80s spandex craze... who is she?

Currently at the age of 74, Erin Gray, best known for portraying the confident Colonel Wilma Deering in Buck Rogers, is seldom unnoticed.

In her prime, when she was the captain of spaceship Ranger 3 alongside actor Gil Gerard, she would have been swarmed by crowds.

On Tuesday, the renowned actress made a seldom-seen appearance in public, as our DailyMail.com photos reveal, visiting a nearby car wash.

It seems that Erin is confidently flaunting her silver locks and kept it casual with a sporty, monochrome black outfit. She donned a black puffer jacket, trousers, sneakers, and carried a compact crossbody bag.

She sat outside on a outdoor bench using her tablet as she waited for her BMW. 

Gray became well-known for donning a sleek, Lycra jumpsuit during his run on the hit TV show that aired from 1971 to 1981, and is often recognized as contributing to the spandex trend that took off in the 1980s.

In the science fiction film genre, she was among the pioneering women to assume leading roles prior to her appearance on the popular ’80s sitcom “Silver Spoons,” co-starring with Ricky Schroeder.

She was one of the first female sci-fi icons whose sexy skin-tight jumpsuit helped spark the 80s spandex craze... who is she?
She was one of the first female sci-fi icons whose sexy skin-tight jumpsuit helped spark the 80s spandex craze... who is she?
She was one of the first female sci-fi icons whose sexy skin-tight jumpsuit helped spark the 80s spandex craze... who is she?
She was one of the first female sci-fi icons whose sexy skin-tight jumpsuit helped spark the 80s spandex craze... who is she?

As a die-hard admirer, I can’t help but be captivated by the enigmatic figure that is Gray. Largely elusive to the public eye lately, she skillfully navigates her life between the sun-drenched landscapes of California and the bustling streets of New York.

In the years after her major debut, she continued to be involved in the science fiction world. She made appearances in the Star Trek Continues webseries in 2014 and an episode of the comedy film critique series Mystery Science Theater 3000 in 2017.

In her first marriage to Ken Schwartz, she gave birth to a son, while her daughter was born during her union with Richard Hissong.

The sci-fi hero known as Buck Rogers was brought to life by Philip Francis Nowlan, making his debut in Nowlan’s 1928 novel titled “Armageddon: 2419 A.D.

She was one of the first female sci-fi icons whose sexy skin-tight jumpsuit helped spark the 80s spandex craze... who is she?
She was one of the first female sci-fi icons whose sexy skin-tight jumpsuit helped spark the 80s spandex craze... who is she?

The character was created for its own standalone comic series, first published in 1929, distributed by the John F. Dille Company.

The story followed a man who was trapped in a coal mine during a cave-in, only to wake up 500 years in the future, where he’s tasked to help in a war between gangs over what used to be the United States of America.

The comic series continued until 1967, giving birth to several comics, radio versions, and two television shows – one in 1950 and another in 1979. However, neither of these TV series lasted very long.

In 2021, it was reported that George Clooney was planning to revive the cherished science fiction series by serving as an executive producer through his production company, Smokehouse Pictures.

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