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This series [TV-Series 1965-1968] is formulated on the old serial cliff-hangers. The stages are cardboard and Styrofoam. The props look like anything lying around in the ware house. From the dialog you would not realize that the actors can and are acting. As the programs progress the stories get weirder to holds your attention. There are also several notable guests including Robbie the Robot that always outsmarts "The Robot" (Bob May) The Robot's voice is Dick Tufeld.
We all know the basic story of a saboteur Dr. Zachary Smith (Jonathan Harris) is too smart for his own good and his sabotage backfires from the start throwing the spaceship into who knows where with him trapped inside. What is worse is he never learns from episode to episode. Prof. John Robinson (Guy Williams) is the good guy father that is always giving one hope of being found or getting back. Maureen Robinson (June Lockhart) is the stereotypical motherly type and is caught occasionally stopping John from beating Zackary's brains out. We have mischievous kids always wandering off to discover the new trouble. And a watered down love interest between daughter Judy (Marta Kristen) and Major Don West (Mark Goddard).
How will they survive?
What strange creature or disaster will befall them this week?
Some one may have modified the media somewhat. "Oh, the pain, the pain." However we buy what we can.
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This show is a classic and great fun. Extremely well restored picture, color and sound. Well worth the money but do the math - Buy these sets separately and save over $70 based on current pricing. Buy all five sets (season one is complete, seasons 2-3 are each two volumes) for $134.
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Irwin Allen was known as The Master of Disaster for his movies such as The Poseidon Adventure, The Towering Inferno and Earthquake. He was known for some good television series as well.Probably his best, was Lost in Space. The series Lost in Space,was a space age version of The Swiss Family Robinson! The series appealed across all age ranges. During its original casting, Mr. Allen asked NASA for technical advice. He wanted to make the series as realistic as possible. When he did not receive the reviews he was looking for, Mr. Allen changed the premise of the series. During the original casting, the ship was named Gemini 12. When he didn't receive the advice from NASA, the ship's name was changed to Jupiter II, giving the ship its identity. The technical advice Mr. Allen was looking for, came from other sources, especially from Cal Tech. During the original casting, Lost in Space was to be a true adventure series. There was no Robot and no Dr. Smith. The unaired pilot, was not too well received. During its recasting, CBS made the suggestions of including the Robot and the character of Dr. Zachary Smith. During the first season, Lost in Space was true adventure series. The first five episodes during the first season, are classic. During the first season, the Robinson family had to deal with such issues as finding drinkable water, making sure there was sufficient food to sustain them, finding fuel for the Jupiter II and dealing with alien visitors. Everyone who watched the series, wanted to see if the Jupiter II would go into space again. During the second season, the first episode "Blast Off into Space" is a classic. The drama of this episode was the break-up of their planet as the Jupiter II was lifting off into space. There were some good episodes during the second season. Some were light hearted. There were a few serious episodes as well. During the third season, the episodes were a mix between being light hearted and serious. There were a few good episodes during the third season. The first was "A Visit to a Hostile Planet" when the Jupiter II breaks the time barrier and returns home to 1947 Earth. One of my favorites, was "Anti-Matter Man" While Professor Robinson was testing key pieces to the Jupiter II's engines, a portal was opened to the anti-matter world. Anti matter versions of John Robinson & Major Don West were wanting to cross over to the other universe at any cost. The only person who realized the danger of the situation, was Will! His problem was, providing enough information for someone to believe him. The Robot was able to analyze the situation and provide the answers. At the end, the two universes were put back into balance and the portal was closed.
The argument I have with CBS is, they did not give Irwin Allen the opportunity to bring Lost in Space to a conclusion. If given one or two more seasons, I believe Irwin Allen and his writers, would have brought the Jupiter II, home to Earth.
Lost in Space was a mix of Sci-Fi, adventure and a little comedy. This added to the appeal of the series. Jonathan Harris was outstanding in the role of Dr. Zachary Smith. During the first season, Dr.Smith was a true villian. If he was not being the villian, Dr. Smith was thorn in his desire in returning to Earth any cost. The other part of Dr. Smith's role everyone looked forward to, was the running dialogue and the insults he would have for the Robot. His confrontations with Professor Robinson or with Major West, added to Dr. Smith's appeal. Billy Mumy was excellent in the role of Will Robinson. One of the finer points of his role, was Will's attachment for the Robot. This attachment first started, when the series first started and would carry through until the series was cancelled. The final member of the cast who appealed to everyone, was Bob May. Bob May was inside the Robot. The actual voice of the Robot, was Dick Teufel, who also served as narrator during the open scenes of each episode. Bob May's & Dick Teufel's names never appeared in the opening or closing credits. Lost in Space appealed across age ranges and was welcome in everyone's home on Wednesday night. The series enjoyed increased popularity during its runs in syndication. Irwin Allen should have been given the opportunity to bring the series to a conclusion.
Lost in Space is a must for anyone's DVD collection. Lost in Space is a series that can enjoyed by a newer generation of viewers and fans! The series is indeed, Classic Irwin Allen!
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Well it's definately Lost in Space. I was looking for a little nostalgia and this certainly delivers. Almost through all seasons and I'm wondering what really drew me to buy the series. If you really really like LIS then this brings all you were looking for. Just not what I thought it was all about I guess. It was cool when I was 9 and the show just came out so for the period it was created for, pretty cool. I'll be glad when I get through the series and then I'll sell it off or give it as a gift. Maybe I'd watch it in 30yrs from now but not on my best to watch list. Harris did a great job of getting us to hate Dr. Smith as I just can't stand the jerk. I keep hoping that Maj West deep spaces the arrogant idiot but no luck so far.
I just prefer Star Trek much better and it's from the same era. But it does form a background for future Space Sci-Fi. The latest movie does a great job of pulling all the different episodes together.
Good but I wouldn't recommend to serious tech type sci-fi fans. Think I've just gotten used to modern Sci-Fi is all.
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Memories, Lost In Space was a great series then and it still is now. Sharing with my granddaughter. She loves it.
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