Yes. I was the first female colonel. I enjoyed being that kind of role model for young women watching the show. A woman can be a colonel! A woman can be in charge! Those were new ideas then.
Meaning of the quote
Erin Gray was one of the first women to play a high-ranking military officer on TV. She showed young girls that women can be leaders and commanders, just like men. At the time, these were new and exciting ideas that challenged the traditional roles for women. Erin Gray's character proved that women can be strong, capable, and in charge, which inspired many young fans.
About Erin Gray
Erin Gray is an American model, casting agent, and actress best known for her roles as Colonel Wilma Deering in the sci-fi series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century and Kate Summers-Stratton in the sitcom Silver Spoons. She has had an impressive and diverse career in the entertainment industry.
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