How Bill Mumy's unlucky break eventually led to his lucky break on Lost in Space.

[@markdc1145]

Big fan of Lost in Space as a kid. Bill Mumy is an incredibly down-to-earth and likable person with a wealth of knowledge from this era of film and TV.

[@marka0014]

I'm 2 years younger than you Bill. Honestly the only thing that I looked forward to was watching you on Lost In Space when I was a kid. I really had a boyhood crush on you and didn't understand why back then. My parents found an article about you during that time and I cut it out of the paper and put it in a billfold and carried it everywhere with me. I wished I could have met you in person. One birthday I sent you an invitation to my party and my friends and I waited but you didn't show up. We were crushed but we still watched you faithfully every week anyway. Nothing else mattered to me and you were my hero back then. Thanks for the great memories you gave me.

[@marinagallant1847]

My goodness, this generation of child actors are the nicest people on the planet

[@FreedomRock44]

Hahahahahahaha Billy that was so good an impersonation of Johnathan Harris!!!! NAILED IT!!!!!!

[@ZanyJIntPictures]

Wow He looks exactly the way he did as a child! And SHIT he looks great for being in his 70s!

[@FreedomRock44]

Thanks Billy........I know you always wanted to be WIll Robinson.......I hope you know so many of us wanted to be WIll Robinson because of you!!!!! YOU CRUSHEd as WIll!!!!!!! Thanks for all your great acting gigs......I remember the Twilight zone and many others. Ohhh and Bless the Beasts and the Children.....That was a great one.

[@kingforaday8725]

Whenever I see Bill in a movie or TV show I feel a connection as we are within months of the same age. Always wished I could have been Will Robinson. Never gotten anything but good vibes from Bill Mumy interviews. Looking at his career is amazing. All the A listers he has worked with when he was a kid.

[@MollyMeyers121]

Oh wow!! Bill Mumy is amazing. So easy to listen to, so many great stories. Guided effortlessly by the best celebrity interviewer. Thank you Craig Bennett and also to Celebrity Drop for this. 🙏⭐️

[@BUSTER.BRATAMUS]

Billy is a treasure ! Thanks Bill for all the great memories.

[@chipotis3563]

You Mr. Bill Mumy are a national treasure! Thank you for all the greatest memories as a young boy, growing up watching you and your extended family! thanks Billy.Your friend from Vt,Chip

[@LCB-d5y]

When I was a little girl I loved to watch lost in the space. Billy M. He was so cute.I was living in Peru When first saw him.

[@MP-lq3xx]

so nice to hear someone have fond memories and be appreciative of what he's achieved👍...his time with twilight zone!❤

[@JeffreyWLaRue]

I met Bill at a couple of Sci-fi conventions and he autographed my copy of the unaired Lost in Space pilot and he called me at having a bootleg copy and he didn't make a dime from it, but I told him I bought it at the convention!!!!!!!

[@homesculptor]

I'm 65 this year, and grew up with you in the 60s. Loved the show and all the other things you did. What a wonderful world it was. What happened to now? My next major trip is the dirt nap, and I've been enjoying watching NDE videos on YT. They changed my life and made me very happy in this hard time of wars and rumors of wars. Man cannot live without a smile!

[@KT-hx2ul]

The way to life after death is Jesus. He died on the cross for our sins, then rose again from the dead - bodily. They watched Him ascend up to Heaven. We have all sinned - there are consequences. If an experience someone relates gives any other idea, it is false. The devil gives false experiences. Jesus came to give us life. Seek Him and you will live forever.

[@homesculptor]

@@KT-hx2ul Amen!

[@paulmc3457]

Bill's impression of Dr.Smith was SPOOKY SPOT ON!😮😮😮😮😮😂😂😂😂😂

[@aussie8114]

Bill was wonderful in every character he played. Thanks Bill for all the memories 💙

[@mitchgordon8199]

I'm 62 and lost space was my favorite, In school had a club building Jupiter 2's models and other replicas. I always remember watching and being amazed the writing and cast.

[@NancySellers-zb1up]

I just loved this interview. Like two great friends just chatting. Bill’s Jonathan Harris impersonation exceptional. Wow-weeeeee

[@RJM836]

@@NancySellers-zb1upIt's good that he did this interview. Real good.

[@tapeduk]

I love interviews with Bill Mumy......what a great life

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Fantastic interview of one of our cherished actors. 🌟 🌌🛸🌠 I remember being thrilled to recognize Billy as an adult in the remake of Twilight Zone - he's in the café at the counter - where the girl picks the kid up after his bike was wrecked - as opposed to his original role as the terrible kid who wishes people into the cornfield! And of course I've enjoyed seeing him in so many other roles too. What a wonderful, humble man for all his accomplishments.

[@trentaccid2177]

I must say first off to the interviewer on these thankyou for being respectful to the guest interviewed in each you let them talk without interrupting which makes each interview enjoyable. Bill Mumy shows I think how nice he is in real life if you were to meet him and thats a great credit when you see hiw many so called stars when you meet them there dreadful. I do have a sad part of this review and that is he was not questioned about The Robot B9 and Bob May who was inside of the Robot. In his own way that Robot was a major star of Lost In Space and probably why I have 160 figures of The Robot in my Home and every one of them say " Danger Danger" in some form or another. I still always thought his episode in Bewitched about Santa Claus and how he went from not believing to believing was a great lesson for every single person to never loose there hopes in believing in things or people that they thought never existed. Great to see Billy and so many of the cast still with us which if I was the interviewer here especially since June is still alive and the internet has that ability I would be getting the full cast that are still with us together for and hour or 2 interview up here. Time can be lost do quickly so do it now. Lost in Space was one of those shows that stays with you your whole life and The Blu Ray set of the series looks like you can touch the sets, great job to 20th Century Fox. This might be Billy's best interview I think he ever did wish it was 2 hours and I know he would have did that. Great Job.......Great Interview.....Just Nice. THANKYOU. Scott Denny.

[@patlarimore6960]

What a wonderful interview! Bill Mumy comes across as a down to earth, humble, kind, smart, and humorous gentleman, and what a storyteller! I appreciate you allowing Bill to tell his stories without interruptions. It is refreshing to hear an actor have nothing but positive things to say about his career and the other actors he worked with. Really, a great interview, thank you!

[@MartyBenson-te2ie]

Adding my voice here - this was an excellent interview, again!! Mr Mumy is mesmerisingly entertaining, and interviewer Craig is the best.

[@rhondahunt9888]

Loved this interview! Glad he didn’t suffer the things many child actors did. Or sounds like he didn’t.

[@laurahabbershaw2029]

I love this guy! I remember him on Twilight Zone … what great acting for such a young child! He played the little boy whose grandmother gave him a toy phone and when she died he would talk to her from the beyond! Kind of scary, but great episode! I saw Billy on Bewitched, the little boy with the over protective mother who wouldn’t let him play baseball because he might get hurt.. and of course, I absolutely Loved “Lost in Space “, which I saw every day after school ( must have been in re runs ). Seeing him in this interview is amazing! Brings back good memories from my childhood ! He looks great, so smart, funny, and does a great impression of Dr Smith! Lol! I guess I am a Billy Mumy fan!

[@FreedomRock44]

I love how Billy relates the Events of the times to what was going in the world to when the show was filming.

[@dexterfurman9118]

He does an amazing Jonathan Harris impersonation.

[@ritacatalinich]

Oh I must say ,what a great interview , what a nice man MR MUMY is 😊 such a interesting person to listen to about his wonderful life 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😊

[@BarbGleeson-hf3et]

Bill is amazing. Beyond a brilliant talent, so humble and funny. His Jonathan Harris - Dr Smith impersonations had me wetting myself (sorry). Bravo Craig on a really great interview

[@mikemcginty4027]

How lovely to see that my crush of decades became such a wonderful man. I always saw a maturity in Billy's performances that astounded me; something that conveyed an old, wise soul. It's great to see that he hasn't changed. Down to earth, genuine, kind, nice, respectful ... you're awesome, Bill ! I wish you all happiness.

[@LachlanMadsen]

Great extended interview with Bill Mumy

[@anndonnelly-cq4lg]

Lost in Space was brilliant I watched it growing up in Belfast ❤

[@MollyMeyers121]

Love Bill Mumy and this mega great interview. He is always so gracious and funny!

[@jimipalmer5041]

What a wonderful interview this was. Mr. Mumy was involved in many things I enjoyed as a small dude and his list of friends include some of my favorites. And what a welcoming interview style by the host. 🕊💖🖖

[@theaussietripper]

WoW! Thank you so much, Craig and Bill! That was wonderful! 🤗

[@CyndisKrist]

Very nice interview. Mumy still seems youthful and genuinely happy, and I think it's because of (1) the great opportunity to make a living all his life in the creative way he wanted to; and (2) a loving and supportive family both as a child and an adult. Seems like a really nice guy. Spot-on impression of Jonathan Harris, too!

[@DavidStahlOLDHAPPyMACs]

Great interview I watched lost in space when I was A Kid I wanted to be A Robinson so bad living on the Jupiter 2 having fun with the Robot Glad Bill and Family are doing well

[@alfredodoardi2717]

He's such a great interviwee- I'd love to spend a day with him.

[@ladypamela8269]

You're quite amazing yourself. I've thought of you several times through my life and I'm 61 years old. And your life is amazing Everyone on lost in space what's amazing.

[@FreedomRock44]

Billy you have to do a talking tour with your book with a Q&A. Would be so good!!!!

[@HEWholoves-w1d]

I love that boy so much😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@cosmicrooster65]

an absolute gem of an interview and a lovely grounded guy, so many great stories and experiences on sets with the greats of film and television. A pleasure to watch and now i'll chase up an autographed copy of his book.

[@stevemellin5806]

I grew up watching this man . what a great story.Bill you're a great person glad to see you are doing great.

[@claudiocartei6723]

Billy when you mentioned about the winchester toy rifle, I felt like we lived the same era, I am 61 and I still own my toy winchester rifle, you had to add a special oil to it and when you shot the spring inside would let out smoke! Good old toys!

[@robertdavis8010]

It was easy to pick up on the fact that you loved what you were doing. And all the rest of us wanted your job. I'm a lifetime fan, and appreciate having you all in our living room every week.

[@ritacatalinich]

No wonder The generation of that era & watching all these great child actors we are all ok as adults , because the shows were so wholesome & that’s the way children should grow up , with wholesome programs not what the kids or some kids see nowadays . I am sure not everyone grew up perfect, but I think it was a better era for TV & entertainment . How , we have destroyed our young minds with all this technology but not so much technology it’s what they show . We grew up wholesome we grew up playing in the backyard wanting to be the characters of what we saw on these shows , no one knew what the kids know & do nowadays , so sad those days are gone . I used to see Billy Mumy in so many shows as a young child & he was always such a sweet little boy . 😊Nice to hear what all these actors are doing today lovely interview 😊

[@stephenrashbey1602]

Bill Mumy grew up the same time I did. I liked and also wanted Zorro and the Mickey Mouse Club. I also watched him in Lost In Space. I have seen him in a lot of the tv shows you mentioned in the interview. It was great to hear him talk about his experiences in show business

[@dizzman5546]

Ben Casey ?? Wow. !!!!😮😮😮

[@rozzykronfeld-wilbanks8759]

Danger Danger Will Robinson😢Wow‼️Never knew he played a little Darren on my fav show Bewitched. My brother and I would come home from school and around five o’clock mom would make tv dinners for me and my brother. Then turn on Lost In Space reruns. We absolutely loved it. Can’t wait to see what he’s working on now. Thanks😊

[@lionheartroar3104]

Loved Billy in is his role on that episode of The Munsters.

[@FreedomRock44]

I loved John Robinson(Guy) he was so good!!!!!!

[@ronizutell4702]

How fun was this video!!! I'm one of the oldest of the Gen Xers and I am so glad that I was (barely) old enough to watch Lost In Space as each episode rolled out. Thank You for this interview!

[@kelshep]

Glad you enjoyed it Roni. Craig and I appreciate the feedback. Kelley

[@benhudson515]

What an absolute pleasure this was to watch. Bill Mumy is a charming, witty, funny, engaging person. So much more than Will Robinson. I am collapsing with mirth at his Jonathan Harris impersonation. Thank you Craig Bennett for another seriously brilliant interview.

[@jennyohara4011]

Amazing young man!

[@robertjacobs8745]

My father worked at universal studios for many years. I saw Bill Mumy twice on the Universal lot. One was when he guested on the Virginian I think, and I definitely saw him the week that he worked on the Munsters. He had already done the two twilight zone episodes that scared me when I was a kid. He was a great actor as a kid. i’ve seen him and his cast mates from lost in space several times at autographed shows. The entire cast is as nice as Bill Mumy.

[@kevinbarry3548]

Another great and very insightful interview Craig, Your channel is my new "guilty pleasure" and you are the real deal.

[@bradhardisty1652]

One of the best interviews I have heard that gave a description of sitcom development, script rewrites and actor priority that turned out to be a positive. I'm pretty sure Lost In Space came out a year or so before Star Trek. Gene Roddenberry had to look at character interaction in this show and looked for the same character interaction in his sci Fi series.

[@MrTaylor1964]

After discovering ‘celebrity drop’ only recently but there are some of the best interviews here, I have a lot of catching up to do.

[@kelshep]

We’re thrilled you found us Mr Taylor! Thank you.

[@mareekatz]

What a delightful interview. ❤

[@shelleypoole6415]

I was a baby when Lost in Space was on. ( never did see it ) I do remember discovering Billy on many reruns or Disney and thought he was cute ( and Kurt Russell ). I always thought he was good on the Twilight Zone.

[@FreedomRock44]

hahahahahaha........I forgot the father son music until you did it Billy.......That is right!!!!!!!!! So good!!!!

[@SimonLeicester]

Love these extended interviews. Fascinating to hear all the stories. He will always be Will Robinson for me but also really enjoyed him playing Lennier in Babylon 5, another great favourite of mine.

[@DoubleMrE]

I’m the same exact age and stature as Bill and consequently, I identified with him a lot as a kid watching Lost in Space. A few years after the show ended, he was really good in a movie called ‘Bless the Beasts and Children.’ His character was very much against type from Will Robinson. I recommend the film to all Mumy fans. Thanks for posting this excellent interview! Much appreciated. 😊

[@pamelamorrison7363]

Craig, I’m so glad I cam across your interviews, I enjoy watching the all time favorites from when I was a child. Thank you

[@mychannelrocks444]

What a great guy. So glad the Hollywood badness didn't get to him after all those years. Thanks for your perseverance.

[@bridgetwilliams2926]

Thank you so much for interviewing Billy Mumy! I had such a crush on him in Lost in Space. He is a remarkable man who has done so much and continues to. What a joy this has been. 😊

[@poetryjones7946]

I just finished Bill’s autobiography and can sincerely say it’s the most entertaining book I’ve read in years. He’s a natural storyteller; felt like I was sitting in his living room having a chat about his life and career. ❤️

[@trentaccid2177]

Did you get the signed copy. Im thinking it would have been nice to have him sign one of Jonathan's phrases to you. " You Bubble Headed Booby"

[@WorldOfTess2024]

Oh, I will have to grab this!

[@frisco21]

The highlight of Mumy's always-entertaining interviews is his absolutely spot-on impersonation of Jonathan Harris. The voice, the mannerisms, the attitude --- perfection. A joy to watch and hear.

[@johnanderson3700]

Love Lost in Space.

[@gailreese4102]

Have met Bill several times over the years, at autograph shows. Always so kind & so nice to everyone! (Highly recommend his autobiography, too!)

[@PropheticCoachTheresa]

What an awesome man!

[@GrumpyVickyH]

Such a great interview, such a lovely man.

[@louisborselio8608]

This is a fantastic interview. Bill's Jonathan Harris impression is spectacular.

[@mattcreeks1446]

I was Will Robinson for Halloween when I was probably 8 years old back in 1969. A velvetty turtleneck, black slacks, and zip up boots was all it took, but that's who I wanted to be. And then fast forward to 2002, when Jonathan Harris entered my life. I was even invited to his memorial, where I marveled at Bill telling Jonathan stories. Great interview! I'm looking forward to the book!

[@JonNewell]

What a wonderful interview, thank you.

[@carriedillmann4455]

Fabulous interview !!

[@Meister1551]

This was a fantastic interview with one of my favorite entertainers, Bill Mumy. Bill is such a warm and engaging person and that is another reason that the interview stands out.

[@hughhaefner3317]

Mumy is genius. So is the interviewer.

[@terrysipes4880]

What a great interview! Thanks for video You two guys rock! ❤❤

[@kelshep]

You rock @terrysipes4880!

[@ktloz2246]

June had 2 beautiful daughers, wonder he knew, had a crush on them? I wonder if the had screen tested for a part. LOVE his dr smith imitation, it's great!! Billys charator for me as a kid at the time, he seemed like a mentor/older brother of sorts and that's what made it great for me to watch,. Going thru all the weird stuff they put him thru. After all these years i finally understand the back pain smith was going thru. UGH. What made the show so successful i think is they had someone from all ages in it, Parents could relate, yound kids could relate, young adults could relate and then there was the elder figure, who now i can relate to . Doh!@ If it would have stuck more to the first season type of shows it would of been even more successful, than turning it into a romper room type show. Even thought it wasn't bad for me because i was around that romper room age. Which is what the original cast signed up for. My favorite that occupied memory in my brain the longest were the anti matter man and the one where they go in the sea with their vehicle.

[@TechViewOpinions]

Bill seems to have been s very aware child. Good for him. I enjoyed this interview. I watched it in spanish and English do to my families moves around the world.

[@barrywagner8452]

Always enjoyed Bill Mumy wish I had a chance to. Meet him before my time is up! Forever Will Robinson from my time as a child!! A claas act actor

[@christophertsiliacos8958]

While growing up in the 1960s, Bill Mumy always gave me the impression as being a child prodigy who was able to effortlessly memorize his theatrical lines. In addition to being an actor, writer, producer and singer, I didn't know that Mumy is also an accomplished multi-instrumentalist who plays the banjo, bass, guitar, harmonica, keyboards, mandolin and percussion.

[@dizzman5546]

Thank god Craigy doesnt interrupt in these interviews.

[@FreedomRock44]

Billy you are so right.......Johnathan would say that you should do him if he can not!!!!!

[@auggie803]

Billy should have done the robot as well. (Danger Will Robertson,Danger,Danger).

[@deehardy285]

Excellent interview! Being the same age as Mr. Mumy and a fan, this brings back so many memories. Thank you!

[@kelshep]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MrKerry4371]

Fantastic interview sir!!!!

[@musichouse-]

Such a great interview. The host does a great job of letting Bill speak without interrupting - which seems a bit rare these days. I could listen to Bill speak for hours - very entertaining (if I close my eyes, I could swear Jonathan Harris was talking)! Can't wait to pick up a copy of the book!

[@martinkasper197]

He was also in the Main Cast of Babylon 5...

[@11candy11]

That episode where you were sent into the past on Earth and couldn't get back to the ship in the future, or get anyone to believe you, was amazing acting. I' watched that episode as a child and have never forgotten.

[@green8man7]

wow, that episode was just on the other day and was one i must have missed when it originally aired in the 60's and subsequent syndications. also just happened to catch him in an episode of jack benny last night. always a fan of will- bill.

[@carysbenson8061]

What a guy, Mr Bill Mumy is so impressive ins career and in telling stories. A thoroughly engaging interview, as always here. As others are saying, I'm out to buy his book and to get it signed is a bonus. Thanks again for allowing Mr Mumy to answer questions fully, unlike most interviewers who overtake and cut off constantly. 🙏🙏

[@autocad3227]

I do remember being at a convention. And Jonathan Harris was going to crack a joke with the F-bomb in it. And you were trying to say calm down but he cracked his joke. So about a monkey and the F-bomb. I'm actually chuckling it now..

[@cynthiachronister4082]

Always liked Bill Mummy he seemed like a boy who would have lived on our block

[@guidosarducci209]

I don't think I've EVER heard an impression capture the target so absolutely perfect as Bill's "Jonathan Harris as Doctor Smith"! Amazing!

[@Melbournelost66]

I'm a gen X, but my older brothers and sisters were boomers who put me onto Lost in Space. The series was truly loved by Australians...

[@dougmorris9317]

Streaming this on my tv right now, but had to pause to get on my tablet and comment, man I love Billy Mumy! I came along in '61, so I grew up watching him on Lost in Space. The guy is timeless, he inspired me as a kid and still does today. And now that I'm retired, I'm looking forward to watching him on the Babylon 5 dvds I bought 10 years ago. Another great interview courtesy of Craig Bennett, thank you!

[@kelshep]

Bill announced after our interview that there is a Babylon 5 animated movie coming so you have more to look forward to Doug. Thank you for the comment. Kelley

[@craigbennett8017]

Thank you Doug! Bill is a dream to chat with.

[@darmonweir5910]

It's early early morning in Nevada, and I cannot put this incredible interview with Mr Mumy on pause. Laughing, crying and totally engrossed. Can't wait to buy his book,.

[@JeffreyWLaRue]

We're lucky that Billy didn't get hooked on Soap Operas when he broke his leg!!!!!!

[@WorldOfTess2024]

This interview was an absolute joy and a blessing to my day! Mr. Mumy is so upbeat, kind, and funny - such wonderful stories! I think he and his wife must be such great people to have as friends. Loved it!

[@williambill8323]

I have been following Bill for a long time. From The twilight Zone to Lost in Space to Bless the Beast & the Children. Thank you Craig for such a great interview.