I wasn't quite into Isaac Asimov at that age, but I watched a show called Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot, an import from Japan redubbed for the American syndicated television market. It was about a boy who fights alien enemies with a giant robot that he controls. (That along with Ultraman and Spectreman, were some interesting Japanese programs that I liked - but I digress).
With Star Wars, although they were called "droids," the robot phase became more intense. On TV, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century brought us Twiki. And later we saw the advent of Shogun Warriors and the Transformers.
Throughout the decades there seemed to be pairings similar to Johnny Sokko with boys or teens partnering with robot sidekicks. Along with Luke and the droids, the great animated movies Iron Giant and Big Hero Six shared the theme. And of course who can forget the pair in Lost in Space?
What is the fascination? And were you a robot maniac like I was? Whether Ultron, Red Tornado, or Robotman - did you like the comic book robots?
All things robotic today.... chew the fat! Or in other words, "Klaatu barada nikto!"
