While Bill Mumy first came to prominence as a child actor through his memorable guest roles on The Twilight Zone, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Bewitched and most notably as the character Will Robinson on the popular ’60s series Lost in Space, what many in the public may not know is of his 24/7 immersion into rock and roll and namely his extensive career spanning work as an artist, songwriter and musician. Immensely prolific, over the past five decades Mumy has released a succession of solo albums and worked with the likes of America, Shaun Cassidy and others. He was a member of the duo Barnes & Barnes, who scored a hit with their wacky paean “Fish Heads.” In 2023, Mumy is part of a dynamite trio, Action Skulls, which also features Vicki Peterson of Bangles and John Cowsill of The Cowsills/Beach Boys fame. From a Running Horse, their impressive new album, is a tour de force filled with strong songwriting, tight instrumentation and magical harmonies. Now let’s pull the curtain back and learn more about the musical side of Bill Mumy.
GOLDMINE: You’re an accomplished actor, writer, artist who’s released many albums; is there anything in the creative arena that Bill Mumy can’t do that he wished he could?
BILL MUMY: Ha! Too many to list. Mainly, I wish I were more comfortable traveling and being on the road these days. I don’t enjoy airports, planes, buses and hotels much. I love to perform, but I haven’t gigged in three years now. Every week I post a live performance of an original song on my Facebook page to keep my chops up. The Monday Morning Mumy Music Moment. Beats being delayed at LAX or being in a broken bus in the snow.
GM: When writing for an Action Skulls record, is there a creative mindset
