"Lost in Space" (1965) TV series 1965-1968

User Rating:

7.1/10   

Creator:

Irwin Allen

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3

Release Date:

15 September 1965 (USA)

Genre:

Family | Sci-Fi | Adventure | Comedy

Plot:

A space colony family struggles to survive when a spy/accidental stowaway throws their ship hopelessly off course.

Plot Keywords:

Space | Sabotage | Robot | Alien Contact | 1960s

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination

Cast

June Lockhart	...	Maureen Robinson (84 episodes, 1965-1968)
Mark Goddard	...	Maj. Don West / ... (84 episodes, 1965-1968)
Marta Kristen	...	Judy Robinson (84 episodes, 1965-1968)
Bill Mumy	...	Will Robinson (84 episodes, 1965-1968)
Angela Cartwright	...	Penny Robinson (84 episodes, 1965-1968)
Guy Williams	...	Prof. John Robinson / ... (83 episodes, 1965-1968)
Jonathan Harris	...	Dr. Zachary Smith / ... (83 episodes, 1965-1968)
Bob May	...	The Robot (83 episodes, 1965-1968)
Dick Tufeld	...	The Robot (83 episodes, 1965-1968)

Also Known As:

"Space Family Robinson" (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

60 min (83 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Certification:

UK:PG | UK:U (season 1) | Singapore:PG | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G

Filming Locations:

20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

20th Century Fox Television

Trivia:

The entire cast has a radical costume change in episode #1.19 "Ghost in Space".

Quotes:

Robot: [singing operatically] Figaro! Figaro! Figaro!
Dr. Smith: Oh, shut up.
Robot: That does not compute!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Being from Another Planet (#5.5)" (1992)

Three Cheers For Bug Eyed Monsters

I'm glad to say that "Lost In Space" had a big influence on my childhood while growing up. Countless hours were spent "playing" Lost In Space in our basement. I barely, barely remember the first run except that the robot scared me, so I truly came in during the first syndication run. At age 42, I still enjoy all of Season One. The Magic Mirror, My Friend, Mr. Nobody, and Follow The Leader are all great examples of this show. It's unfortunate that the other two seasons went the way of Batman and became just plain silly and cartoonish. However the first season had action packed space adventure, a crash landing, jet packs, laser rifles, the chariot, scary monsters including the Cyclops and fantastic music by John Williams, (the best music ever created for TV in my opinion.) The Jupiter Two sets are still fantastic and believable today, including the fabulous creation of the Robot. The ensemble cast was excellent, and I for one wish that Smith had remained evil and menacing during the run of the show. It may not have been as intellectual as Star Trek but it was good, clean, scary fun!