Robert William March

Bob March, who rose to fame during the early years of television broadcasting in the Bay Area as "Captain Satellite" died at home in El Dorado Hills, CA. He was 93 years young, he leaves behind his beloved wife of 53 years, Alice and a blended family of 3 sons and 2 daughters, plus many grandchildren! In 1958 Robert created, produced and stared in a fabulous children's show Captain Satellite. The Captain broadcasted daily from KTVU in Oakland CA. He was an instant sensation to a generation of kids growing up in the bay area and northern California in the late 50's and 60's, Captain Satellite aired every afternoon for more than a decade, delighting kids and adults with his space exploits. Robert went on to host a daily afternoon show at KTVU named Dialing for Dollars with his friend Pat McCormack. In the 1990s the SF Northern California Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences inducted Robert into its distinguished Silver Circle for his more than 25 years of contributions to Bay Area Television. Not content with stardom, Robert went back to school with his wife Alice in the 1970s. Robert earned his Master's degree and Alice earned her PhD, both degrees in Psychology. They relocated to Carmel where they lived and practiced for many years before retiring in the Sierra Foothills to be close to daughter Victoria and her family. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. https://www.stjude.org/