BarbraStreisandMemoryZippyShareClassic Film and TV CafCanadian born Heather Menzies Urich had only one acting credit when she was cast as 1. Louisa Von Trapp in the 1. The Sound of Music. It was a dynamic start to a film and television career that would span four decades. Her television work included guest appearances in popular TV shows such as Bonanza, Dragnet 1. The Bob Newhart Show, S. W. A. T., Marcus Welby, M. Reviews of classic films and television series from the silent era to the 1980s. MRC is a diversified global media company with operations in filmed entertainment, television programming and original digital content. The company is the industry. Barbra Streisand Memory Zippy SharesThe Complete Works Ranking All 374 Rolling Stones Songs An honest look at the worlds greatest rockandroll band. In honor of The Hitmans Bodyguard, we rank every Samuel L. Jackson role, from Shaft to Snakes on a Plane. Barbra Streisand Memory Zippy Share SherchD., and The Six Million Dollar Man. Heather starred as Jessica 6 in the 1. TV series Logans Run, which was based on the hit movie. It was one of several roles that caused her popularity to soar among science fiction fans. She also starred in the sci fi movies Sssssss 1. Piranha 1. 97. 8, and Endangered Species 1. In 1. 97. 5, Heather married fellow actor Robert Urich and the couple went on to have three children. Then, in 2. 00. 2, Robert died at age 5. Five years later, Heather founded the Robert Urich Foundation. She remains actively involved in the non profit organization, having hosted a fundraiser in Canada last August. Caf  What was your life like after starring in a blockbuster like The Sound of Music Heather Menzies Urich  It was pretty normal. Its not something that I bragged about or talked about. All of a sudden, people wanted to get to know me whereas before I was a bit of a wallflower. I was always painfully shy so the attention didnt really sit well. Caf What is the secret to the amazing friendships you and your Sound of Music siblings have maintained over the decadesHMU  We kind of grew up together. Our families became close and there was always something to promote, hence a reason to pull us all together over the years. Software Air Traffic Chief Game there. For example, there would be a new re issue of the DVD, an anniversary, etc. Caf  In Sssssss, your boyfriend transformed into a snake and in Piranha, you played a skiptracer that battled people eating fish. What are some of your memories from these modestly budgeted cult classics HMU  The snake one was a lot of fun to do. I loved Strother Martin and he became a bit of a father figure to me. Bob and I used to go over to his house on Sundays and sit on the back porch all afternoon. You never knew who else was going to be there. He knew everyone in Hollywood. At first, handling the snakes was horrifying, but we all got used to it. Piranha was filmed almost entirely on location in Texas. Joe Dante went on to direct Gremlins for Spielberg, so working with him was pretty special. Not to mention Brad Dillman, Kevin Mc. Carthy and Keenan Wynn. Legends Caf  The Logans Run TV series was short lived, but has a loyal following and can be viewed now on Warner. Archive. com. How did you come to be cast as Jessica 6 HMU  I went to the audition and then screen tested with a few potential Logans. Nicholas Hammond and Dirk Benedict were in the running. Caf  The series only lasted 1. Star Trek writers, one of the authors of the novel Logans Run, and Saul David, who produced the movie version. What do you think led to the shows cancellation HMU  I think they needed to spend more money on the visuals. Star Wars came out around that time and we couldnt really compete with that. Caf  Ive read that you met your future husband Robert Urich while making a TV commercial. Can you provide details. HMU  It was a Libbys Corned Beef Hash commercial. We actually got married in the commercial. I kind of avoided him at first because I thought that getting involved with a chiseled jaw actor was not something I needed. Caf  What was it like acting opposite your husband in episodes of Vega and Spenser For Hire and in the movie Endangered SpeciesHMU  We did a lot of work together in acting class Milton Katseles, so we were used to working with each other. We had a tremendous amount of mutual respect for each other professionally. We also did a couple of plays together The Hasty Heart at the Burt Reynolds Dinner Theater and The Kennedy Center as well as Barefoot in the Park on the Kenley Circuit in Ohio. Caf  As noted above, you guest starred in many of the most popular TV series of the 1. What were some of your favorite roles and why HMU  Anything having to do with horses. So, I guess that would be any Western, such as Bonanza, High Chaparral, and Alias Smith and Jones. Caf  Can you tell us about your work with the Robert Urich Foundation HMU It is a California based Foundation. We raise funds for cancer research and patient care. You can learn more at www. Caf  Are you participating in any upcoming events that youd like to share with our readers HMU  Im appearing at The Hollywood Show in LA in February. You can learn more about Heather Menzies Urich at her website www. You can connect with her and the rest of the Sound of Music 7 the performers who played all the children on Twitter and Facebook. All photos are courtesy of Heather Menzies Urich.