Of all the television I watched as a child, one villain stands out in my mind to this day. Jay Robinson, the prolific character actor, created the characterization of the evil

Jay Robinson as Dr. Shrinker/Dr. Deathray

Dr. Shrinker on the Krofft Supershow in 1976. Dr. Shrinker tormented Brad, B.J. and Gordie after having shrunk them with a shrink ray. Despite an incredibly formulaic plot, Dr. Shrinker captivated my imagination (granted I was a preschooler.)

Later, Dr. Shrinker was retooled into Dr. Deathray in the revamped Krofft Superstars. Robinson played a variety of roles in the Krofft Superstars. Dr. Deathray was featured in the Lost Island segments.

Jay Robinson’s voice and delivery combined to make an incredibly menacing villain.