What Happened to the CHARIOT from Lost in Space?

[@bushforme]

I'm 67..my "arts and crafts" class project was to make a chariot..pretty sure got a D in that class but been fascinated with tracked vehicles ever since..LOVE this channel! Thank you for the memories!❤❤

[@JamesBrown-i2e]

I was born in 1959 so I kind of grew up watching Lost in Space. The show with its special effects and futurist ship and robot really captured my imagination. It was my favorite show growing up and I still enjoy watching it today as well. I really do believe that shows like Lost in Space helps to make young people interested and curious about science and technology. Great video Dan!

[@perry3928]

Right there with you buddy, born October 59. My favorite show to this day. Don't do them like this anymore.

[@historybuff66]

@@perry3928Born Feb 1959 and this series will probably always be the pinnacle of television nostalgia for me. Still revel in the incredible music cues John Williams composed across four episodes of S1. And every now and then I still break out my ViewMaster reels featuring the awesome S3 episode “The Condemned of Space”.

[@georgeterbush2976]

This is one of the BEST channels on KZbin. Thanks Dan for another fantastic glimpse behind the scenes of my favorite TV show, Lost In Space.

[@kbjerke]

When the series first came out, I *WANTED* a chariot like that!! That, and a flying belt, lol. Thanks, Dan!

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

Such cool stuff :-) glad you enjoyed the video :-)

[@Grafton45]

I was probably six or seven years old when my parents drove down the road next to the Fox lot. Sitting next to the fence and fully visible from the road was the Chariot! Best day ever!

[@brooksiefan]

Now, tell me there isn't magic all over that series. Amazing things happened and we are all fortunate to have that material still around. Great episode!

[@Skeptic236]

Thank you for this amazing episode. Props like the Chariot took LiS to the high shelf of sci Fi TV, and why it is loved by so many.

[@jace3848]

I always wanted to have my very own chariot from lost and space.

[@kahunadad]

The Chariot was my favorite part of the show after the Robot ! Them Chariot theme in "The Angry Sea" was my favorite Music cue too

[@more.power.]

Wow, Dan, you've truly transported me back to 1965, a time when life felt like an endless adventure, especially with our beloved TV shows like Lost In Space. It's as if I can still feel the warmth of that old Black & White Murphy TV, the anticipation buzzing in the air as my family gathered around it. My parents, now resting peacefully, would settle onto the sofa, and my siblings and I would perch eagerly on the rug, eyes wide with excitement, passing around chocolates as we waited for the show to begin. Dad always made sure to get the TV warmed up early, and that new aerial on the roof? It was like a beacon, ensuring we received the crispest, clearest picture possible. Those nights were special, weren't they? We had to be ready early, lest we miss a single moment of the thrilling conclusion to each episode. And sometimes, our neighbors would join us, drawn by the promise of the best TV signal in the district, courtesy of Dad's towering aerial. But beyond the excitement of the show itself, those moments symbolized so much more. They were a testament to the joy of family togetherness, of shared laughter and anticipation. In those simple evenings, we found the magic of childhood, the wonder of exploration, and the comfort of being surrounded by love. Looking back, I realize how fortunate we were to have those experiences, to be part of such a close-knit family in a time when every moment felt like an adventure waiting to unfold. Lost In Space wasn't just a show to us-it was a portal to endless possibilities, a reminder that even in the midst of ordinary life, there's always room for a little bit of magic.

[@jstnxprsn]

Best comment I've read in a while.

[@WilberWisdom]

Thank you for a great video on this. My wife and I got to sit in the Chariot replica at the 2017 East Coast Comicon in New Jersey as well as have our photos taken while in it. We also had the once in a lifetime opportunity to have a group photo taken in front of the Chariot with the Mark Goddard, Bill Mumy, Marta Kristen and Angela Cartwright.

[@RealJeffSmith]

You do know you have the best channel on KZbin right? Thankful for you helping me relive some of the coolest shows of my childhood. Just for starters Jupiter2, Pod, Chariot, the Spindrift from Land of The Giants, Icarus from Planet of The Apes and all the other great videos and the research that you put into explaining the history of these cool spaceships and props. 🙏!!

[@gilhodges2025]

Another great video. And why am I not always surprised that the fans care more for these props than the studios do. Thanks again for the memories

[@Raelspark]

Since Billy Mumy and Angela Cartwright and Marta Kristen are still with us, I'd like to see an updated film of the Lost In Space characters in a new story to see what happened when they got older. Did they ever make it back to Earth? Did they just accept that they would never make it back? Imagine seeing Will Robinson in his 60s still piloting the Jupiter-2 through the galaxy. But also imagine that they never encountered other humans and so never fell in love and married. Being truly lost in space would have been a prison. It would also still be possible to have June Lockhart in the project since she's still with us at 98 years old ... she'll be 99 on June 25, '24.

[@Pioneers_Of_Cinema]

With AI anything is possible.

[@bruce8808]

The Rocket Belt (Jetpack) would be perfect to bumper to bumper rush hour traffic. I would've loved to elope with Judy in the Spacepod.

[@FIREBRAND38]

Yeah, the fictional one. The real world 20 second total flight time would have been problematic. People have enough trouble charging electric cars. Can you imagine having to top off your hydrogen peroxide supply in twenty second intervals?

[@blagoyavichrod]

“Sooo…..what happened to..” I swear, I hear those words and I am IN. Thank you for this channel.

[@perry3928]

It justs shows the true genius, and production of the show. They didnt miss a beat with the chariot. Amazing. Thanks Dan.

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

I totally agree :-)

[@flbartlett]

My grandparents had a cabin in Big Bear Lake, CA. In 1970, I was 9 years old, and I saw the Chariot parked just off Hwy 18 at the Snow Mountain ski area (now Magic Mountain sled & water park). I begged my parents to stop and let me look at it. At the time, it still retained all of its exterior show appearance , although it was looking pretty rough. I climbed up on it to get a to look inside. The drivers seat and skid steer controls are all that I remember seeing. The next time we came up to Big Bear, it was gone, and I never saw it afterwards.

[@velociraptorimperator4299]

Those extended black and white sequences from the first season of the Chariot rumbling over an alien landscape to the tune of composer "Johnny.' Williams' intrepid original score, Classic!

[@historybuff66]

The main titles for “The Hungry Sea” where the Robinson’s survive a subterranean earthquake and embark towards destination unknown on board the chariot to the sound of Williams’ bass drums and horns makes for one of the most captivating visual/aural moments in SF TV history!

[@modelermark172]

As a long time fan of the original "Lost in Space," I was happy to see not just a 1/24th scale model of The Chariot finally released, but just recently, the 1/35th scale version shown at 12:50, as well. Thanks for this deep-dive into the history of this iconic, TV Science Fiction vehicle! I would like to request a future "What Happened to . . . ," deep-dive into another, "Lost in Space" prop that was only seen in S1, E8: The Luminaries' Ship from "Invaders from the Fifth Dimension." This had to be one of the most unusual alien spaceship shown on TV at the time - really, for any time. It looked more like a piece of Modern Art than advanced alien space hardware, and it had capabilities similar to the TARDIS used by "Doctor Who;" mainly because it was "bigger on the inside than on the outside," (though to be fair, so was the Jupiter 2 . . . .) But if memory serves, it was never seen again in LiS - either in its original form, or repurposed for some other prop. Was this a prop built in-house, or was it actually some kind of artist's sculpture rented for this one episode? It would be very interesting to know! Thanks for posting this video! 563rd Like.

[@FIREBRAND38]

Great show! I was so glad to hear that this had a happy ending regarding the 3 Chariots.

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

Lost in Space was one of John Williams' first composing jobs, long before he wrote the themes for Jaws, Star Wars, Superman and Raiders of the Lost Ark. What's interesting is that he didn't compose for each episode but rather did several different themes for different possibilities in the show, like intense moments, scary moments, whimsical moments and so on. Then the editor for each episode would just use whichever sounded appropriate. Alexander Courage did the same thing for the original Star Trek series.

[@pmarin3855]

I enjoy listening to hear Dan’s deep baritone voice as he shares his wealth of knowledge on KZbin.

[@jstnxprsn]

I keep commenting that he should do voice-over work.

[@Pioneers_Of_Cinema]

@@jstnxprsn Was he ever a radio announcer or voice over artist?

[@thunderstruck5484]

June Lockhart still with us at 98! Awesome! Thanks

[@sanddab]

I have a photo of my 8 year old self standing next to the chariot in 1967 on the studio lot back when 20th Century Fox had tours for the public.

[@igorschmidlapp6987]

That ski slope deserved to go out of business for abusing the Chariot that way. Just having it for a skier transport would have been an attraction in itself...

[@dboboc]

You’re kidding, right? How old are you, 10?

[@SocialSpit]

Hell it sounds like they put the heap to real work, so at least it was useful. I’m glad a fan bought it to restore.

[@fredmyers120]

This guy has the ultimate old classic AM Radio DJ voice. Close your eyes as he's speaking & you can almost hear "tonite I'm spinning those hot stacks of wax . . . " His voice along makes me smile😊

[@Ringslinger1964]

Awesome video... the chariot is pretty cool.

[@madnbad1408]

Dan Madnbad still here watching 🔥💯‼️Please dont quit!!!

[@Waterratt4344]

Awesome video! I’ve seen the replica Chariot at a Con in Massachusetts, it looked fantastic!!

[@jimdattilio1512]

I love your deep dives into things I loved both as a kid and even into adulthood!

[@boblowes]

Here in the UK, we've had a huge number of homegrown sci-fi TV series, along with plenty of Hollywood productions that have shot here. You'll often spot props from some movie or TV show turning up as hired-in elements in another show. One of the repeat offenders for this is the BBC's Doctor Who (particularly during it's original run, between 1963 and 1989). Because of the format of the show, with the Doctor bouncing around time and space and sending up somewhere new every few weeks, the show's designers had to be on the ball. But they also had to spend their limited budgets wisely. So they'd call round props houses and scenery high places to get whatever they could. One particular story saw the Doctor land on a planet where alien computer absorbed all energy. So when the Daleks turn up, their death rays are useless. But in secret, they fit themselves with a bullet - firing gun with a distinctive barrel. These were provided by an armourer company who hired out guns for TV and films. A couple of years later, this same armourer company was providing weapons for a production called "Star Wars", which needed a lot of prop guns. So, they reused the barrels of the Daleks' replacement guns and stuck one on a pistol. That gun was given to the character known as "Walrus Man", and you see it again in The Mandalorian, amongst his arsenal aboard his ship.

[@tron3entertainment]

Wow, I read a story in the 1980's that the Chariot was hauling snow and you have pics. Great stuff, Dan. Keep growing the channel.

[@larryboyer]

Great job on this. Would love to see what happened to all of the Battlestar Galactica props.

[@SmokingJacket]

Whenever I see you've got another video on anything that's the FIRST thing I turn to. Your segments are fantastic, Dan! And Lost in Space was my favorite show back then, even more so than StarTrek.

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

Hey there pal, thank you so much. The support means a lot.

[@dondickerson9978]

As a kid watching Lost in Space, I wanted a Chairot just because it looked fun as hell. Still hope I can hit the lottery and have one built. I am 64 and still live all of the old shows the best

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

There was nothing like being a kid in the 60s and 70s :-)

[@72tx340]

Lots of old sno-cats here in Northern maine. They were used to drag snowmobile trails. Lots of ski resorts used them too. But one in sunny California....how cool is that!

[@ray_ray_7112]

The chariot, the Jupiter 2, the Robot, and the jetpack were all so cool to see when I first watched the series in the '60s, and they still are today.

[@stevesparks2001]

Grew up watching lost in space! A few years ago I was working in Trona and drove out to the pinnacles just to see what they were! Well I realized when I got there that this was where lost in space filmed the Chariot scenes, and I researched the Chariot and saw the photos from Big Bear! I love that show! Thanks for the update!

[@JDRichard]

Dan, a fantastic channel that brings me back to my childhood. Really really enjoyable and put a smile on my face every time I listen to the stories you have created. I spent a lot of time telling my grandchildren stories and they love them and this is what life is all about.

[@GREGUPS]

Lost in Space & Star Trek were 2 shows that shaped my youth! Dan, would u do some shows on the new Lost in Space please 🙏🏻

[@OsoGrande5150AZ]

Incredible! I never knew it still existed.

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

Pretty cool huh? Great stuff.

[@jameskearney4100]

Waiting for the next episode, just like the old shows. Thank you!!!!

[@brianonley]

Wow, hearing June Lockhart's voice again was the best. :) Great job !!

[@Rob-z7k]

Im glad i bought the dvd series after these Lost In Space uploads! I can watch it for the first time now!

[@timbryant5416]

Hello Dan. Just FYI, back in March 2021, the Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, had the smaller model of the Chariot on display. I really enjoyed your video. Take it easy.

[@wolfhound45]

Just here for the upvotes. Love the new animation Dan. Absolutely awesome.

[@MMOsForLife]

How insightful! Loved this video Dan!

[@Melbournelost66]

Fantastic episode. I've got my Chariot model to build. Looking forward to starting on it soon!

[@josemoreno3334]

I still watch Lost in Space on MeTV out of Phoenix, Arizona. Love your programs Dan.

[@jefft786]

I had the opportunity to see the chariot at the Peterson Auto Museum in L.A. back in '22 or '23.

[@historybuff66]

Exceptional video Dan, I enjoyed every fact filled minute! One thing that REALLY upped the cool factor when the chariot models were depicted in the earlier B&W episodes were the stirring themes composed by John Williams for “Island in the Sky” and “The Hungry Sea”.

[@kennethporterfield5453]

Great stuff Mr. Monroe I really enjoyed this!

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

In my local area starting at 3:00 channel 35 played reruns of the original Star Trek, then Batman (with Adam West) followed by Lost in Space. I used to RUN my butt off from the bus stop to get home in time to watch them. Such good memories!

[@mjrootz]

Dan, always enjoy these videos.. you are such a good narrator. Just a fun time.. please keep the videos going

[@johnw8578]

THat was just awesome! Thank you for sharing these incredible and endearing stories with us. As a kid, LIS was my favorite!

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

Hey john, you're so welcome :-) and thank you for the support

[@dougbrowne9890]

I just love the way you end each video. Makes me want to see the next video with baited breath. Thanks for another home run Dan.

[@AI.Absurdity]

You are da man, Dan!

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

Haha thanks :-)

[@dcartier100]

Keep them coming brother.

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

Thank you sir :-) much appreciated

[@danielramsey1959]

FYI, the tracks are called grousers, I was a snowcat mechanic at Heavenly Ski resort a long time ago, great work as usual on the videos!

[@Bobbyo60]

Thank you Dan for your podcast, you bring back many memories to this old man , and even create a lot of new ones Thanks again!!

[@pauljcampbell2997]

Great video Dan. Many thanks!

[@philipstallino8752]

Your programs are, Wonderful, Dan. I have a huge collection of Lost in Space items, including, which I think you know about, a Life Size Icon B9 Robot. I could open up a small Museum. Thank you for All of your fine work.

[@etsequentia6765]

I gotta admit, I came for popular shows and movies props, but stayed mainly thanks to Dan's wonderful, relaxed, laid-back narration. Doing good there Dan.

[@chrisresor1893]

Another great video Dan! I just built that Chariot kit. Not for the faint of heart but I'm happy with the result. Sure the series got silly part way through the second season but what Irwin Allen did have were the huge resources of 20th Century Fox behind his shows. May he rest in peace.

[@powmagazine]

MAN, I remember building my Lunar Models Lost in Space Chariot in the mid-90s with additional props to make it more accurate at the time with a miniature toy Robot that seemed to scale to the Chariot. I did a photoshoot on the property I used live on that had a landscape out of the show's studio set of an alien world. The photos look GREAT! Over the years I collected nearly all the LIS model kits on the market. I kept collecting, but never had time to build. So - I sold them all together on ebay 😢I had to. My career kept me from model kit building.

[@Strato777]

These episodes are absolutely fantastic thanks to your unbridled enthusiasm and knowledge 👍

[@kevin-n-darlenef301]

I would love to ride in the chariot, Great show Dan !!

[@jamesdrew7315]

Amazing video!!! Lost in space was very cool!!!👍 Thanks Dan!!!

[@theequalizer9154]

I never knew that there were three full-scale versions of the Chariot. Thank you for that information.

[@aardvark173]

There were 2 full size chariots. The one from the show, and the recently built replica by John Antonellis. John eventually sold his replica to comedian/ventriloquist Jeff Dunham. 😃

[@dukeofnj62]

Awesome episode. That chariot was/is the coolest!

[@michaelhokenson3216]

Thank you Dan, another great show!

[@varrick1226]

As a little kid watching Lost in Space it was this chariot that I really loved and the background scenery you mentioned and where it was filmed. Thanks so much.

[@ajmartineau8221]

As usual great job Dan!

[@davebanzai5570]

great stuff! The hits just keep on coming!

[@1pottercounty]

You always present very well Dan. Thank you for your gift.

[@ontheroadaustralia-soleman1911]

Thanks so much Dan, what a great video mate.

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Very interesting, Dan. 🚜 Thank you!

[@vvogt4252]

Fantastic Segment! Thanks Brother. Very entertaining!

[@Pioneers_Of_Cinema]

Great presentation. The fact that the props sold for so much a few years ago, guarantees that they'll be well looked after. They went from being possibly discarded as worthless while in the Fox storage, to a highly prized asset.

[@KevinRyan-MouthAlmighty]

Dan - Are your photos of the EID Chariot replica from East Coast Con at Meadowlands ? I was at the show that had the Chariot, the Robot, Bill Mumy, Mark Goddard, Angela Cartwright & Marta Kristen !

[@greenfield85]

Another great video, great production

[@greenknight63]

Love your videos Dan! Keep up the amazing work!👍🏻👍🏻. I’ve drawn the B-9 Robot a couple of times, used Photoshop to create fun images using the B-9 Robot and the Chariot all for fun, because I’m a fan of Lost in Space…

[@andrewwebb4919]

Many thanks for your content Dan, always look forward to your videos.

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

Thank you Andrew :-) much appreciated

[@larrylangley9128]

I must say, I am really enjoying your channel, such fond memories, thank you.

[@marklafrance8141]

I had the opportunity to climb around inside this rebuilt version in 2014 in Massachusetts and again at east coast comicon in New Jersey in 2017. Outstanding and beautifully constructed replica. The excitement was like being a 10 year old again. I actually teared up a bit. It was amazingly accurate and functional. Im getting chills up my neck just remembering those moments. And meeting Mark Goddard, Bill Mumy, Angela Cartwright and Marta Kristen. Boy did i stammer and stumble through those conversations. Best time ever!✌️♥️🙂 Excellent cast Dan! Love your show!

[@Mamaz6]

Love your channel. Everyone has great suggestions for videos. I especially love the Thunderbirds suggestion. My suggestion is The Munsters and The Adams Family. Love the music videos of you and your wife . You make a great pair together .

[@chasrn64]

The full size replica was at the Los Angeles car museum when I visited 2 years ago. I had no idea it was there, when I walked around the corner. It was amazing

[@toonman361]

Your videos are always well worth watching for the visuals and the information. Thanks.

[@Iconoclasher]

Even as a 10 year old I could never figure out how they stashed the thing when not using it. It was almost a quarter the size of the J2. 😂

[@bigdsson]

Me too!

[@chrisresor1893]

It was disassembled and stowed while the ship was in flight

[@jamesharp3445]

Can you do an episode on Johnny Quest? My favorite on Saturday mornings!

[@trikkerman1]

Look up Johnny Quest stop motion here on youtube. Enjoy.

[@briankesterson4365]

Always a great program! Thank you for doing what you do so well!

[@ebikeengineer]

Dan I've been enjoying your shows on the original Lost in Space props, and it's really like to see some on the Netflix reimagining.

[@bobmorgan8748]

Always enjoy your mini-documentaries. They are always cool! Thanks.

[@troywinston]

The classic series is...a classic. But I really did enjoy the Netflix series. And, indeed, this video. Great work once again. :-)

[@borusa32]

That was great,Dan . Well, it was until you had to mention the Toilet Seat Cover Jupiter 2 and the refuse truck Chariot from the Netflix show.

[@InfinitySquared79]

Dude, I love this channel. We are of like age, so all of the stuff you post on your favorite things of childhood are also MY favorite things, and you are hitting all of the touchstones of my childhood. Thank you!

[@ionostro]

Great story! Thanks! Greetings from Chile, SouthAmerica.

[@constpegasus]

Really enjoying these videos 🎉

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

Hey, thank you so much :-)

[@KevinSmith-yh6tl]

Good episode. Made my afternoon.

[@chaffsalvo]

Love the vids. Lost in Space and Star Trek:TOS make me feel like a kid again like nothing else. Feels good knowing these props are out there

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

Hey thanks so much, it's really appreciate it :-)