#salmoneus

[myguiltypleasureiolausnerdy]

Rest in peace Salmoneus :(

Robert Trebor, ‘Hercules: The Legendary Journeys’ Actor, Dies at 71

He played the merchant Salmoneus on that show and on ‘Xena: Warrior Princess’ after a turn as the Son of Sam in a TV movie.

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Xena Warrior Princess #1 (August 1997) by Topps Comics

Written by Roy Thomas and Robert (Salmoneus) Trebor, drawn by Joyce Chin, Andy Lanning, Amanda Conner, and Jimmy Palmiotti.

[iolausian-fields]

ꜱᴀʟᴍᴏɴᴇᴜꜱ - ᴏᴘᴘᴏʀᴛᴜɴɪꜱᴛɪᴄ ᴇɴᴛʀᴇᴘʀᴇɴᴇᴜʀ

Optimistic and inventive businessman that travels across Greece in pursuit of the next lucrative deal.

His never-ending quest for new ideas and business opportunities occasionally have him making some questionable decisions, but ultimately his heart is in the right place; he always stands up for his friends, and he is braver than he gives himself credit for.

Herc & Xena character cards 7/?

[pluppleseverywhere]

It's been a long time since Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess were on the air in the 90s. But for those of us who remember those shows fondly because we watched them back then, I was just thinking about something.

Remember when they were talking very seriously about doing a reboot of Xena? A lot of people were worried about how they would handle it in this more modern era, because a lot of things have changed since then. We wondered if Xena and Gabrielle could be out lesbians with each other rather than subtext (sometimes VERY overt subtext). We wondered who they would get to play the characters we loved so much and who we were very protective of. We wondered if Lucy Lawless and Renee O'Connor would appear. Some people didn't think the show could work without them as the main characters, others just wanted cameos or recurring side characters for them.

I worried about all of those same things, too.

However.

I wanted to know who they were going to get to play Autolycus. I just couldn't see anyone but Bruce Campbell playing the character, but I sincerely doubted they would have him reprise the role (though I wouldn't be shocked if he would do it if they asked him to). He was absolutely perfect for that role, amazing casting choice.

But now...recently, I've realized that I do think there is ONE person who would be perfect to fill that role if they ever decided to reboot either show and make a serious attempt at making it good rather than a nostalgic cash grab.

Jacques Ze Whipper.

Tell me I'm wrong! I'll be the first to say that I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't want the role, but I am just saying if I had my choice it'd be him.

People who are OG fans of the shows, tell me you couldn't see it. I really think he'd be perfect. He's the only other one I can see. Other people might have other picks and that's fine, but this is my ONE choice for a new Autolycus.

Now, Salmoneus on the other hand...I don't know, I don't think I've got anyone that I think could fill his shoes yet (and I was so sad when the actor, Robert Trebor, passed away last year). But you can't have Autolycus without Salmoneus! I don't care what anyone says, I am RIGHT about that.

And yes, there were issues with the character of Salmoneus. But those issues can be removed if we're going to remake/reboot the show with new actors and new writers. We don't have to throw him away. But I don't know who I could see playing him.

[xenite51]

Our dear Salmoneus, Robert Trebor has passed away 😞 Rest in peace to our favorite clever merchant. I’ll be watching the Xena episodes he was in this weekend in his honor.

View Robert A. Trebor's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

[chieftyphoonchaos]

Robert Trebor - Salmoneus : Hercules ,the Legendary Journeys/Xena Warior Prinsess

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Hercules: The Legendary Journeys 1.2 Eye of the Beholder

[grandmastv]

He'll wear himself out in a minute. 

Hercules: the Legendary Journeys, The Power (1996).