The Best LOST iN SPACE 1st Season Episodes?

[@OscarMoreno-zx1ox]

In 1965 I was in first grade, I took my school book picture in a lost in space shirt with the (V) neck. I used to love that shirt. Also had the Beatle boots. Now I'm 64 and long for those innocent days.

[@jasontoddman7265]

I had a shirt myself with the same design you describe, plus another one clearly based on the uniform shirts the Romulans wore in Star Trek. This was in the 1970s however when I was in Middle school and high school. No idea whether it was a fresh run or my mom (who got them for me) somehow found by-then-several-year-old shirts my size. Wore them both right the heck out! :)

[@mikenuyen4441]

This show had a major effect on many things in my life. I became a space nut. SCI-FI , space exploration, Revell Models etc. all of it. Now 67 yrs old , space artwork on the nearby wall with astronaut and alien figurines. Danger, danger Will Robinson, a phrase I use often.

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

Hey Mike that's awesome :-) keep collecting :-)

[@gerry-p9x]

@@MoviesMusicMonsters if LIS. WEMT a few more seasons wood have caught the moon landing fever and sure eps wood be. More serious

[@nunyabeeswax3112]

The first season was definitely the best when Dr. Smith was more serious and not the cowardly buffoon he later became along with the campy silliness. I especially loved S1ep 4 "There Were Giants in The Earth", S1 ep 5 "The Hungry Sea", and S1 ep 10 "The Sky Is Falling" which was about meeting the alien mute family: the boy, his father and mother. That episode was excellent, and you didn't mention it.

[@charlesriver6628]

Everything you said about the final episode of Season 1 “Follow the Leader” is why it was my favorite! The atmosphere is dark, the music cues were perfectly inserted and used where they should have been! But the biggest attraction for me was the total lack of levity, even for just a moment of stressful relief! Really manifested a dark side of Guy Williams too! The best!!!

[@morlockmeat]

Now I always remember the entire ending to that episode with possessed John Robinson about to push Will off the cliff and it was always complete. Even as a kid I remember it. I remember feeling how brave Will was when he thought he was about to die and being moved by it. I never remember it cutting to credits.

[@Inflec]

You probably saw the episode either as a rerun or in syndication. The jump cut that Dan mentioned most likely occurred on the episode's first showing.

[@morlockmeat]

@@Inflec - Perhaps you're right.

[@Leo-ci9kc]

I always remember seeing the entire episode too!

[@morlockmeat]

@@Leo-ci9kc - See? That's what I remember.

[@tuttt99]

"The Derelict" and "My Friend, Mr. Nobody" were my faves from Season 1. "Invaders from the 5th Dimension" was uber creepy. The alien heads, as well as their ship freaked me out when I was little.

[@rino7789]

Thank you Dan for recognizing Lost In Space. All too often, we are bombarded with Star Wars and Star Trek, it is nice to see other shows receive recognition as well. I hope you profile the other Irwin Allen tv shows as well.

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

Yeah, I've had enough of star wars, especially these days lol. Thank you so much for the support :-) means a lot. Dan :-)

[@ianlejuez4798]

My Friend Mr Nobody is a masterpiece in my opinion. Feels like a Spielberg film. Has everything and a beautiful score by John Williams.

[@megamcgee]

I don’t know why really, but that’s always my first thought as well so I was happy to see this as the top comment in my feed. Such a far out but easy to follow concept with such a simple but effective execution. It’s almost like a (good) Doctor Who episode.

[@daleofficer1709]

I agree. It’s always been one of my favorites. The ending is both eerie, and beautiful. Definitely my favorite Penny episode.

[@edrispadilla8966]

I was 6 or 7 years old when I watched LIS for the first time in the late 60's in Spanish. That was my favorite show of all at the time. I loved it so much that I purchased the whole series on Bluray once I found out it was being released and also posses a model of the Robot with sound and lights. Shows like these are not made anymore. I appreciated how family friendly and wholesome this show was. I also had the privilege to meet Bill Mummy in person during a mini convection in Colorado in the 90s. Thank for uploading this video!

[@pleasantvalleypickerca7681]

"My Friend, Mr. Nobody" is my favorite season one episode. I was a few years younger than Angela Cartwright and had a huge crush on her and the episode was very well writen. Great story of a alien presence being benign and protective of Penny, cool atmosphere and the robot shooting his lightening bolts at the end. My second favorite after "Anti Matter Man" which is number 1.

[@edwardabdow5497]

I am so happy I found your channel!! I loved season 1 the most, I just wish it were in color. There were some great episodes in season 3 as well but for a true sci-fi fan season 1 was the best. There is an energy with this show that just won't go away. I liked the Netflix series but it was missing a lot. I found it interesting how All that Glitters and The Lost Civilization were filmed at the same time. Thanks again for taking the time and sharing such great information with us.

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

Hey, thank you so very much. I truly appreciate the support. More coming :-) stay tuned, Dan

[@KelebrimbearX]

I thought one of the best episodes of the whole series was 'The Sky in Falling'. It was very moving to see the parallels between 2 sets of parents displaying universal love and concern for their children. It was also powerful to see how a misunderstanding can lead to potential disaster. It was an excellent choice to have the Taurons not speak or understand English.

[@clauderobotham6261]

I agree but one thing I never got was how they knew the aliens, who never uttered a word, were called "Taurons."

[@KelebrimbearX]

@@clauderobotham6261 Because it was in the script 🙂

[@GrowthCurveMarketing]

Great stuff! Back around1976, I got to meet Dick Tufeld, CBS announcer and the voice of the robot. He was a very nice guy, and humored us by doing the voice saying the famous "Danger, danger, Will Robinson", along with some, well... less appropriate phrases we begged out of him. He sort of felt bad that the guy who had to sweat away inside the costume got paid a lot less than he did standing in front of a mic in an air-conditioned studio... but not TOO bad. I was a first-gen LIS kid, and hearing the voice live was a trip.

[@folgore1]

Excellent video! Totally agree about the first season, especially those first five episodes. Looking back, I love how the Michael J. Pollard episode with Penney veered into surreal fantasy rather than science fiction. Of all the cast, I always feel bad about how Judy/Marta Kristen was totally underutilized in this season and throughout the series.

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

Yeah, that's the seasons when on everybody other than Smith willing the robot had less to do. I'm assuming the ratings determined what people wanted to see. Thanks again for the support, truly appreciated. Dan :-)

[@rbrucewilliams2924]

I need to take a moment and rave about your backdrop. Can’t believe no one‘s mentioned it yet, but the way you change the camera position is beautiful. The enterprise bridge was excellent too, but this tops it because of the perspective.It’s also keen that your mic is floating without a visible arm. Can’t quite figure that one out … great work!

[@Mcfreddo]

Well you do such a great job, I love it! You have a great personality with making your videos for I'm sure speaking for all watching, a delightful look of what we all fell in love with. I certainly LOVED Lost in Space and was mortified when it finished. When I first heard it was finishing, which was close to it's demise, I was in grief!

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

You have no idea how much I appreciate the kind words and support. Thank you so much :-) Dan

[@Pisti846]

The first season crash scene was the best crash scene of all time. From the scenes through the viewport to the flight over the mountains, perfect. Not overdone like today's special effects.

[@mischugee]

I agree basically with your choices. My favorites were the first episode, the Giant Episode, the Hungry Sea, But I really did like Mr. Nobody. This was beautifully done. Penny finding an Energy Force that is becoming Conscious of itself. The force having a liking to Penny and then when Penny is knocked out by the explosion caused by Dr. Smith and Don. The Force Explodes with Anger. The effects in that last scene and the music is just fantastic. They must have used Gigantic Fans to create the wind storm. Then you have the robot shooting out the electricity in all directions forcing itself against the wind. Penny coming in at the last moment and saying she loves her family just like she loves Mr. Nobody and then the incredible music when Mr. Nobody explodes into a New Galaxy. That was an Awesome Scene. Such Anger and Destruction and then the stillness and Explosion of Beauty of the Galaxy. That was just done so well. This was John Williams Best Music of the whole Series. Still My favorite will always be the Keeper. That was just so well done. Can't wait to see what you say about that episode. Thanks for doing these videos.

[@gsr4535]

I like the whole first season but the first dozen or so especially! Too bad it didn't continue.

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

I totally agree :-)

[@OuterGalaxyLounge]

When I was a kid I didn't see the now-obvious vast differences between the very early great episodes and the abysmal color ones.

[@JohnCompton1]

Ditto kiddo...

[@HarleyKatz]

Unfortunately in order to compete with the Batman tv show (shown opposite Lost In Space) the producer sadly turned the show into camp.

[@jefffuller9918]

The interior of the derelic ship were the sets from Fantastic Voyage. Those things hanging down were from the end of the movie when they were in the doctors "brain."

[@Dreadlk]

Dan just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your show. It is so refreshing to see one of my favorite shows as a Kid being celebrated again. I am not old enough to have watched the Episodes in the 60s but I did watch the show when it was in reruns in the mid 70's. One of my most most vivid memories as a young Kid was seeing one of the miniature battery powered B9 Robots in a store with my parents. I begged them to get it for me for Christmas. At the store they simply told me that it was too expensive, but as a young kid I have no memory of what it had cost back then. I remember reminding them for months that it was the only thing I wanted, but I kept getting vague answers or none at all. I was so excited when a Box was put under the Tree that matched the Size and weight of the Robot, but sadly when Christmas day came and I opened it the Box it had some other much cheaper toy in it :( I remember Crying on that Christmas Morning and realizing that you cannot always get what you want. Anyway sorry for the sad story, I really enjoy your show and am a subscriber using my streaming box account. I look forward to seeing more episodes. I noticed that you did not do an episode on what happened to the Full sized Jupiter 2. I saw an episode on the control panel but I don't remember you stating what happened to the rest of the Saucer.

[@dhpbear2]

18:42 - No, It didn't go to credits immediately after "Yes Will Robinson, I am", it went to a commercial-break. It ended in the most tear-jerking scene where John throws the mask into the abyss and Will runs up and hugs him. Will: "What do you think chased him off, sir. John: Love, Will. In all the worlds and galaxies of this universe, there is nothing stronger."

[@jackm.3666]

Incredible! I love your passion and the fact that you know EXACTLY what you are talking about. Straight from the heart and no teleprompter or cue cards are needed for you! Please keep the videos coming.

[@chrisguli2865]

As a kid in the 70s I grew up in a household with only B&W TVs, so the first season in B&W looked cool actually. We had this vacuum tube 26 inch TV that needed about 10 minutes to warm up, and you had to slap it on the side once in a while to bring it back in tune. We put aluminum foil on the rabbit ear antennas to improve reception. This show, LIS, as well as watching my father troubleshoot our old tube TV that got me interested in electronics and technology. It was one of my favorite shows besides Batman, Superman, and other after school shows I would watch before my parents came home from work.

[@evdallas123]

I'm 61 I don't remember it in its original run but I watched the reruns starting in the late 60s it's one of my all time faves

[@kainnosgoth7336]

"There Were Giants On The Earth". Who could ever forget the Cyclops? The best $5.95 costume ever designed for a TV series. Easily the best monster in the series too?

[@amylynn4507]

Love your channel! Another cool thing you can see at 6:49, the electrical cord that was running up inside the robot.

[@RobertGoldman-o2p]

The black and white episodes were serious and well done. By the time they switched to color, the episodes became campy and silly.😂😂😂

[@eminence_front6043]

You're right..

[@richardranke3158]

Could it be because Lost In Space was on opposite Batman for a while and they made it more of a,"camp,"show for competition?

[@McQ14]

Island in the Sky and especially There Were Giants in The Earth were my favorites from S1. This show was such a huge influence on me. Irwin Allen did more to shape my TV and movie brain than anyone. My friends and I played Lost In Space and Voyage to The Bottom of The Sea on the playground at school! You do such a terrific job presenting these, and I thank you!!!

[@varanid9]

I recently rewatched season 1 and, though it never occurred to me that LIS could be so nuanced, I saw the episode "The Magic Mirror" with completely different eyes. It's really a subtle treatment of Penny's discomfort with her oncoming puberty, full of symbolism, particularly her fear of the big, hairy one-eyed monster (lol). Often like a surreal dream, it has a rather poignant ending as well. Might be LIS' finest hour that I never noticed all the other times I watched it over the decades since it first aired.

[@flyingwombat59]

I largely agree with your picks. I was 6 yrs back in 1965. I am sure I saw the ending of “Follow The Leader” when it first aired back in 1966. It could be the reason why you didn’t see the ending was censored by the local network affiliate that carried it. I watched it on KPIX Channel 5 in San Francisco. Not unusual for local affiliates to censor or pre-empt a network program back then. I remember my sister was upset that KPIX pre-empted “Helter Skelter” about the Manson Family Murders and Trial in the 1970s However, when I rewatched the Space Croppers and the episodes featuring Judy and Penny in reruns, I appreciated them when I was older. Sherry Jackson in Space Croppers and in the Star Trek episode What Are Little Girls Made Of? (1966) kickstarted puberty for me as I approached that age. 😂😂

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

I never thought about the fact that the end of it might have been censored. I assumed it was just my local Buffalo station cutting something for time, but you're probably right :-) okay, you convinced me, I'll rewatch The Space croppers again. God help me LOL

[@flyingwombat59]

@@MoviesMusicMonsters Space Croppers is a silly episode, I admit. But Sherry Jackson looks really cute in those shorts.

[@clauderobotham6261]

A fist bump on Sherry Jackson! Damn, she was incredible!

[@redjupiter2]

Thank you again for an absolutely wonderful summation of that fantastic season of Lost in Space. I vaguely remember the ending of Follow the Leader when it was originally broadcast in the 1960s and it suddenly ended with us believing Will was about to be pushed off the cliff. Of course later in syndication I guess, the entire closing scene returned somehow. I'd forgotten completely about that. I must ask that you use your wonderful knowledge of this series and go ahead and swallow the pill and please review the Penny episodes that you mention. My brother was absolutely in love with Penny and even drew a comic strip where the spaceship was called the Penny 2 lol. I have re-watched LIS so many times over the years that I found both the Magic Mirror and Mr. Nobody to be absolutely wonderful children's tales that capture the innocence of childhood as well as the fantastic adventure of a family living in space. When I was younger I definitely did not care for those episodes but they have grown on me and I certainly see the writers intentions. The Christmas story as it's now called also has grown on me over the years when I decided to look at it from the perspective of Davey and also the bitter negativity thrown at Will by the bullies. It represented the pessimism of a lot of people, I think, about space exploration and certainly some of the darker social psychosis of modern society today. So much of what LIS represented for young children was very prophetic, certainly not as much as Star Trek, but still a fantastic gateway to excite the imagination of young people all over the world in the 1960s. Being such a pioneering show and considering the absolute fascination that generation had with space exploration, the sheer wonder and excitement will probably never be recaptured again because we have so grown beyond that point of innocence. The Netflix series is wonderful and did a fantastic job reimagining our beloved Robinson family for modern times, and as I watched young 20 some things watch the Netflix series with no knowledge of the original series, I saw fascination, excitement, fear and joy in their eyes and minds which it took me right back to the 1960s. Thank you so much Mr. Monroe for your channel and your presentations!

[@kainnosgoth7336]

"Follow The Leader" the ending episode of Season One. That was very chilling, watching Prof. Robinson slowly come under the possession of a centuries-dead warrior. A great way to end Season One.

[@DarrylRuiz-s1w]

Mr Nobody deserves an honorable mentionn for Angela's ❤.lovely performance

[@rumbers]

Probably the only good Jackson Gillis script in the whole series.All his others- 'Princess Of Space', 'Space Beauty' etc were truly dreadful.

[@DarrylRuiz-s1w]

My Nobody and Angela's performance is one of my favorites and yes I had a big crush on her in 1965

[@stevenj9970]

Watching this series in it's first run, yes I'm old.....I LOVED that show. I must have watched each episode countless dozens of times through the years.....the first episode STILL gives my major chills, and the Jupiter 2 engine sounds were the best of ANY spaceship even through today!!!!!!!!!!!!! GREAT Video, Bravo!

[@gregoznowich5196]

You are so engaging. I loved this series, but now have a whole new love and appreciation of it due to your introspective takes. Thank you.

[@topper1958]

I don’t know about you but I was 7 - 8 years old during season #1 and I just loved Angela Cartwright. I wanted to marry her so much. Every time she was on my heart would skip a beat and I could not wait to dream of her that night. I met Angela a few times at Chiller Theatre and she is just a wonder, sweet adorable soul. I have tons of autographed pictures of her.

[@edwardpate6128]

Same here, I was absolutely smitten with her and still think she is amazing.

[@jenaauerstedt7650]

I found your comment about "Follow the Leader" interesting -- and surprising -- because I have only seen that episode once , as a child when it was originally broadcast -- and I distinctly remember seeing the full ending, with the mask falling into the huge crevasse where John had taken Will, and then making a comment about how love was the most powerful force in the universe. If the network feed of the show had ended like as you described it -- in the middle of the scene with Will still talking to his dad -- I'm sure CBS' switchboards would have blown up like it was the "Heidi" football game! It's possible that your local station somehow messed up the network feed, or shown some local commercials that threw the show's timing off and they had to go right to credits.

[@Chanticlair47]

I liked The Sky Is Falling. I was totally obsessed with the Taurons matter transfer unit and as a small kid started writing stories about it. Wondering what would have happened if instead of just being disassembled at the beginning of Return from outer space, Penny would have been transported to the Taurons home planet which was most likely the setting from the last time it was used.

[@ARWest-bp4yb]

Right on Dan, those were some great highlights from season1!👍👍

[@chuckpoore]

I agree with all of your favorites, they are mine as well. The only one you didn't mention that I do like, is The Sky is Falling, where we meet the Taurons who left the machine that Will later uses to return to Earth. I always loved this episode as a kid, because it shows Will making friends with the alien boy who can't communicate with him, and how bad he feels when the boy gets sick, and he won't leave him. And that missing boy is the center of the conflict between his parents and John and Don, and a little war is about to break out over it, until Will finally tells John where the boy is, is that very touching moment when John brings the boy and gives him to his parents, and diffuses the whole conflict. I don't know, maybe you think it's sappy, but I think it really showed something about Will's character, and also said something positive about the power of friendship across cultures--even when you can't talk to each other. Will and the alien boy don't need to speak to figure out how to have fun and be friends. I remember loving it as a kid, and I still appreciate its message today. But overall, I think the opening five episodes are the best ones, followed by The Keeper eps. But I loved all the other ones you mentioned too. One other tidbit about The Derelict, is that all the weird stuff inside that ship were the miniature sets from Fantastic Voyage, especially the brain cells and the lung tissue. If you watch that episode back to back with the movie, it's really obvious. Also, the weird creatures that chase them at the end, if you look closely, you can see the shoes of the stage guy pushing it from behind. Anyway, just love this first season. Like you I was less impressed with the Penny episodes, but that's no shade on Angela Cartwright, they just didn't know how to write for a teenage girl, and they didn't give her much to do. They treated her more like a dumb child than the younger Will. Anyway, thanks for this, looking forward to season 2, but that will really be a challenge!

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

Thanks for the comment. Yeah, I was just talking to my brother about the sky is falling yesterday. As an adult, I appreciate those shows a lot more now than I did as a kid. Thanks for writing, Dan :-)

[@AndyKashen]

As a kid, Lost In Space meant a lot to me as did The Rifleman, and The Andy Griffith Show because they had the type of father I wish I had instead of the POS I actually had. And they were role models for the father I became.

[@eminence_front6043]

Season one was my favorite . After that the show goes to silliness and turns completely into the doctor Smith show.

[@daleofficer1709]

Season 3, though, despite being mostly silly and borderline unwatchable, did contain two outstanding episodes in my opinion, “Visit To A Hostile Planet” and “Anti-Matter Man”. However, season 3 also contained “The Great Vegetable Rebellion”, and although I DON’T consider that one to be the worst of the series as many fans do, it was still pretty bad. The only genuinely good episode from season 2 was “Trip Through The Robot”.

[@ktloz2246]

My fav of the first season was all of them, that derlick ship was awesome, the hungrey sea was great and the last episode where John is posessed freaked me out a little. All time favorite has to be matter and anti matter in Season 3 where his father is fighing on the cloud beam. I brought the DVD, i liked the show so much. As a child LIS and Star trek were the greatest.

[@THX-vb8yz]

Season 1 was my favorite as well... I remember getting excited for Lost In Space (along with Mission Impossible) and my mom would have my TV dinner all set (it would have been frozen fish night YUCK) and sitting in front of the TV for the future to begin. Side note..... I met Angela, aka Penny, at a resort in California as a kid and had a Coke with her and met her dad who pulled up in Rolls-Royce to take her home. It's really cool.

[@Enigma758]

7:55 That's Keith Taylor as Theodore the bully, he also appears as Edgar in "The Promised Planet". Great season recap BTW!

[@frederickburke9944]

Positive masculinity = Prof Robinson

[@records45ful]

One good thing about the "Space Croppers." This is the one and only time you see Dawson Palmer without body make-up. The man who played many of the monsters on "Lost In Space" He played Keel and the Werewolf in the "Space Croppers." Goofy, yes. He also played the monster on "Wish Upon A Star." Maybe you can do a monster video on Dawson Palmer. Sorry to say Dawson died in a car crash in 1973.

[@leemartin2990]

My favorite show, growing up. We had a B&W TV, so I didn't know some were color until years later. They showed the season 2 & 3 episodes over and over and I loved it. Then one day, they ran the first few episodes of season one and WOW I was blown away - "they should have made them all like that" I said. Made back when TV was entertainment, not radical propaganda designed to make you hate your own people, culture and history. Long live the robot (my favorite character) and the Jupiter 2 (coolest spaceship outside of Forbidden Planet)!!!

[@Nathan-jq1uw]

8:33 "Pancake" monster? Dude, that was a flying ravioli!

[@brianarbenz1329]

The most memorable moment was when the name Warren Oates appeared in the opening credits and my mom told us she had acted with him in her college theater at the University of Louisville. A former friend of our own mother in LIS! How cool was that!

[@mickblack3291]

Who the hell is Warren Oates?

[@brianarbenz1329]

@@mickblack3291 An actor who played John Dillinger in a biopic in the '70s, he was in The Border, Stripes, Race With Devil, In the Heat of the Night, The Wild Bunch, Badlands. And of course, a Lost in Space episode.

[@mickblack3291]

@@brianarbenz1329 Oh yeah! He played the cowboy space traveller in a LIS episode, also the hard arse Sargent in stripes right?

[@brianarbenz1329]

@@mickblack3291 Not sure of the part, but I believe he was the sgt. Stripes was most filmed in Louisville, Warren Oates' hometown.

[@bryanconnors333]

What's funny is that for decades I could've sworn that I first saw Season 2's "Trip Through the Robot" - one of my personal faves - in B&W as a wee lad....thus I thought it was a Season 1 episode. Drove me crazy for awhile. The jumble that is childhood memory. Cool Chanel. Cheers.

[@newlam7958]

Around 1971, when I was 9 years old, I would go next door to my best friends house and watch Lost in Space after school on one of the UHF stations. The one I remember creeping me out was the zoo episode.

[@robertbeck168]

There's also footage of John in the rocket belt encountering the Cyclops. A few seconds were shown in "The Fantasy Worlds of Irwin Allen".

[@edwardpate6128]

I loved the Space Croppers for one reason, Sherry Jackson! She was amazing looking as she was in Star Trek as a female android

[@SDK-im8sl]

I liked "The Space Croppers", too. In a whole season of 25+ episodes, you need variety, you need some change of pace. We got to see Smith's romantic (but still selfish) side, for the favor of movie queen Mercedes McCambridge. Nothing but love, love for beautiful Sherry Jackson, herself once a popular child star... I imagine her giving wise advice in the dressing room to young Angela Cartwright. It was nice to see Dawson Palmer in a regular acting role, instead of hidden in a monster mask and costume. And, to me as a 6-year-old, there was something just perfect about Will Robinson commanding, "Blast him, Robot!" (duly obeyed) and, for good measure, "Blast him again!". Don't f--- with Will Robinson and his robot.

[@richardclark6753]

The absolute standout episodes from season one has to be The Keeper 2 part and Wish upon a Star. What with Robbie the Robots appearance and Michael Rennie as the Keeper Lost in Space encapsulated the 2 best sci fi films of all time, Forbidden Planet and The Day the Earth Stood Still. Shame Gort didn't make an appearance. Great episode Dan, really enjoyed it. 👍

[@markbanash921]

All I can say is that when I was a kid and I watched the first few episodes where they were on the planet I was convinced that wasn't Earth

[@samsmith4216]

Great video! That said... Glossed over "My Friend Mr Nobody" one of the only episodes that Penny is the focal point and star. Great writing and Will commanding the Robot to advance in a voice like Dr Smith is awesome. Also.. it's the 1st time Dr Smith coins the phrase " Oh the pain". Love that episode.

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

Yeah I know, I mention that in the video. I've grown to like that show in my older years, I was just speaking as a kid I skipped it.

[@samsmith4216]

@@MoviesMusicMonsters I have to say you do a great job! I'm learning things I never knew from you. I think you're right.. when I was a kid Mr Nobody, though I remember it wasn't what wowed me. It was the Jupiter2, the Chariot, the Jet pack. And of course Will... What 6 yr old didn't want to be him?!! I clearly remembered the Will going to Earth episode... It saddened me as a kid. He was there! But without the ones he loved. Life is a lot like that. Nothing is ever perfect.. or rarely is. Thanks again!

[@maxsmodels]

I think the original 5 you mentioned still hold up well and are the best. Although the giant is played as the 'bad guy' / threat, we have to remember, it was HIS home; the Robinsons were the aliens.

[@markb7898]

I have very fond memories of LIS it was on Wednesday nights and my dad would buy chocolate bars and we had those while watching together. As a 5 year old LIS was scary! The first season was the best maybe as it was new. The first 2 episodes and the keeper were my favourite.

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

Excellent memories :-) thanks for sharing :-) Dan

[@dep1701]

Like you, as a child I preferred the more adventurous episodes ( especially those featuring the Robot or the Jupiter 2 in space, or landing and taking off again ), but now that I’m older, I can really appreciate the more heartfelt stories much better. I don’t really remember ever seeing “My Friend, Mr. Nobody” until they started rerunning the series on the TBS cable station in the 1980s and I was able to record them on VHS. One of my best friends said he couldn’t wait until I recorded it because it was his favorite. When I did, it was like seeing a brand new episode, because I didn’t remember it at all. Probably because I was only 2 years old when the series first premiered and probably didn’t see the first season first run on CBS ( although I did see the second and third ). Another reason was that when the show was syndicated in Virginia Beach in 1971, the station that was running it started with “Blast Off Into Space” and mostly only ran the color episodes while they had it. When I did finally watch “My Friend, Mr. Nobody”, I was in my twenties and much more receptive and sensitive to the emotional content in the episode and was better equipped to appreciate it than I would have been as a child. Now, as an older man, who has become even more susceptible to the power of sentiment in programming, I uncontrollably tear up and sometimes actually cry when I view this episode. I really credit not only the tenderness of the story, but the beautiful and sensitive score written by John Williams specifically for the episode. Even listening to music alone can move me to tears.

[@Tom854]

Skipping over Angela Cartwright's episodes? Oh the pain! You know every boy aged 10-12 was in love with her. (including me)

[@clauderobotham6261]

She became beautiful in Season 3. (Other than that, wasn't much else to love about that season.)

[@keithswenson6767]

When I was in second grade I had a crush on her too.

[@BarryHart-xo1oy]

Yes,l found her quite alluring myself.

[@mickblack3291]

Yes l was nuts about Penny, Beautiful & kind hearted.

[@charlie1mitchell]

Not me , I was goo goo over Judy , even though I had no idea what I would do with her and my young age ! Funny little kids !!

[@waynebrokensha9763]

Hi Dan. I really love your videos. In the Lost In Space episode "The Lost Civilisation" at the 17 minute 55 second mark the upper torso of the robot does a complete 360 degree turn. With Bob May inside, how could he / they do this without twisting himself like a contortionist? I look forward to your answer. Wishing you continued happiness and success. Thank you, regards, Wayne

[@rino7789]

The first five episodes are pure gold. After that, it started morphing into fantasy and comedy.

[@kpbarbee]

Love the sighting of the Jupiter II on the fox backlot by Roddy MacDowell!

[@davesmith3052]

You skipped “One of Our Dogs is Missing “. This was one of my favorites for two reasons. It had the most laser gun fire in it, and the scene where that mutant chases Judy up the side of the cliff is probably one of the most exciting segments of the whole series.

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

Yeah, I didn't hit every show. Just some that I considered my favorites. That was a really great show. I always wondered, what the heck did they do with the dog? LOL

[@movingkindaslow]

I think The Space Croppers has aged like fine wine. Well, at least I kinda get a kick out of it now, although I hated it as a kid. Oh, and the werewolf in that episode was also later used on Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea.

[@jmain8181]

Return From Outer Space has some great interaction between Smith and the robot. There's also a great elevated long distance shot where Smith is chasing the robot who is flailing his arms wildly. Very funny.

[@eeddieedwards3890]

Actually the ship in "The Derelict" was re-used in "Kidnapped in Space", the third episode of season three.

[@George-pp2hr]

Most of the B/W episodes we're great. Stand out episodes more than others Relactent Stowaway, Island In The Sky, There Were Giants In The Earth, The Hungry Sea, Invaders From The Fifth Dimension, The Oasis, Wish Upon A Star, Ghost In Space this one was scary back in the day, His Majesty Smith, A change Of Space and Follow The Leader. I may have missed some. Sorry everyone but I couldn't help myself. Dan it's great to have someone that cares about classic series and films. To Dan Monroe Cheers!👍

[@daleofficer1709]

New subscriber here. I just discovered your channel and I LOVE your content. Personally, my favorites from season 1 (by far the BEST season of LIS) are “The Reluctant Stowaway”, “The Hungry Sea”, and what I consider the absolute best episode of the entire series, “Follow The Leader”. That episode was incredibly well written, and Guy Williams really shined as an actor. Yes, it’s a very dark episode, but that’s what makes it shine. I’ve always had a special fondness for “My Friend, Mr. Nobody” as well. There is just something about that last scene that has always stuck with me ever since the first time I saw it. I am in complete agreement with you on “The Space Croppers”, though. Without a doubt the weakest and worst episode of season 1. In my opinion it was even sillier than some of the season 2 episodes. Great video and great insights.

[@glenntaylor1506]

Great video. As a ten year old I lived Lost In Space. To me the most amazing thing about LIS is the music - written by the great John (Johnny) Williams!

[@rumbers]

The music had a great impact on me too, even though in England we had to wait over 20 years before the series was first repeated in the late '80's. I still get chills running down my spine listening to the score today. I will never tire of it!

[@jasontoddman7265]

Ten-year-old you and ten-year-old me would probably have been best buds then. It was my favorite show when it first began in 1965. I even started writing comic books about the show; not with any great talent but with a lot of enthusiasm.

[@vinceburgess9012]

Another great video! Loved the home movie shot of the Jupiter 2. Awesome sight. The first season was my favorite and a nice balance of the cast.

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

Hey, thank you so much for writing. I totally agree the first season was awesome :-) Dan

[@keithswenson6767]

Hi Mr. Monroe, I also like the first episodes of season one like The Reluctant Stowaway, There Were Giants in the Earth and The Hungry Sea. There are things I like about The Hungry Sea, for instance when the Robinsons flee the ship and Dr Smith and the robot are left alone, the temperature drops and you see the haunting dark scenery through the window from inside the ship. Dr Smith seems to hope the Robinsons meet their demise and then seems to feel bad about not having intellectual conversation or a game of chess with anyone. He remarks the robot would beat him in three moves anyway. I also liked that the robot sounded more like a robot before the show got more campy and he took more human characteristics. Smith remarks that he can get more companionship from a cockoo clock. I feel that all of that gave this episode a dark realistic tone. The network felt all this was inappropriate for family viewing but by today's standards it's nothing. I wish the network had just left Irwin Allen alone to do the show his way. Your videos are cool Mr. Monroe, thanks for making them. With your professional sounding voice you would make an awesome DJ too. Take care 🙂

[@JoseyWales44s]

Hahaha..I remember my father always saying and laughing at, "Drink gloog and make sleemoth".

[@kainnosgoth7336]

"Invaders From The Fifth Dimension", "There Were Giants On The Earth", "The Keeper" (2 part with Michael Rennie) "Follow The Leader", and the one with the creature Dr. Smith thought was his Uncle Thaddeus, some invisible creature. Oh, and let's add "The Derelict" where they met the bubble creatures, one of which happened to be Judge Iko from Season Two's "The Prisoners Of Space." and "Wish Upon A Star."

[@Dan.d649]

I really enjoyed the "Invaders of the Fifth Demention" episode with the Aliens that had no bodies or mouths.

[@major_west]

Thanks Dan for all the Lost in Space trivia. Your wealth of information is amazing!

[@SSRN_SEAVIEW]

ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO!! THANKS! Funny, I was just going to tell you about ROBOT RAMBLINGS: B-9 Robot Voice Files.. Then I realized you are the guy who did it!! LMAO.... I plan to get it but will need to wait until the next SS check to be deposited. Don't tell my wife... LOL

[@bradlevine7803]

Love all of your Lost in Space Videos. Keep them coming.

[@johnw8578]

As a kid, I liked all the episodes. As an adult, I only like the 1st season episodes just before Smith goes totally wacky where it really feels like Swiss Family Robinson/Robinson Crusoe in space. This was fun -- I subscribed!

[@carydavidhoffson6014]

Guy Williams was the best in saving every one in each episode with that great music that was used each time it was used that made you want to see the show

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

Guy Williams was brilliant. Regardless of how he felt, he still David is all right until the very last show. Huge respect for that guy.

[@venerablebeade]

Love these vids from a genuine LiS fan- I always had a soft spot for My Friend Mr Nobody, with Johnny Williams wonderful score, but I think it was also because I had a massive crush on Penny Robinson when I first saw this show back in the days watching a 13 inch black and white Murphy!

[@bdedwards9371]

Great memories from my childhood. This was my favorite TV show growing up.

[@tonyb6007]

@3:10 one of my favorites but my all time fav is The Keeper!

[@aisforapple2494]

I'm new to the channel, but I'm a huge 'Lost In Space' fan and was wondering if you've ever done a video about John "Johnny" Williams' background music and BOTH impeccable theme songs?! I'd settle for one video on both theme songs.

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

I'm going to be doing a video on John Williams music very soon :-)

[@aisforapple2494]

@@MoviesMusicMonsters Will be looking forward to it!

[@LateNiteListener]

Excellent suggestion

[@rumbers]

@@MoviesMusicMonsters I'd love to see Williams full 'Lost In Space' score performed by a full concert orchestra on television. It's a so overlooked classic. All we get is endless performances of 'Star Wars' and his other later films.

[@frankwaters2133]

really interesting to hear your synopsis.... hope you keep going on with Season 2 and 3

[@brooksiefan]

What a great review of the first season! History, trivia, goofs and a precious personal touch. I missed the "Penny episodes", but enjoyed all the rest a lot.

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

Hey, thanks so much. I truly appreciate the support :-) Dan

[@captainarcher2]

Space Croppers was a Fave !! Well written. Brilliantly funny. Johnathan Harris's part throughout the episode was geniusly played. The whole cast did a fantastic job !! I'd give that episode a 10 plus also: The crew and the director did a fabulous job with the filming and special effects.

[@perry3928]

Hi Dan I pretty much agree. Loved the darker episodes. I did really like Return from Outer Space because Will, close to my age at the time got to be the hero, and save the day, as every little boy wanted to do. In my top 5 is All that Glitters. I felt it really brought compassion to Dr Smiths roll. And he was ready to pay with his life. But when he picked the flower at the end it left us guessing, is he back to his old tricks? Such an amazing season. Never get tired of watching it Thanks Dan.

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

Great analysis. I'm not sure about the flower LOL I guess that's up to our own interpretation :-) thanks for reaching out, I appreciate the support. Dan :-)

[@danthomas2146]

Michael Ansara had the good fortune to be married to Barbara Eden!

[@igorschmidlapp6987]

They were both in the "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea" theatrical movie (much better than the series).

[@starmnsixty1209]

And that, my friends, was good fortune indeed.

[@michaelwhalen2442]

Michael Ansara at 13:32 was also a Star Trek veteran. He played Kang the Klingon commander in "Day of the Dove."

[@michaelwhalen2442]

And, now that I mention it, Kurt Russel at 13:27 was in that 1963 movie, "It Happened at the World's Fair." In the course of the movie, Elvis (Yeah, THAT Elvis) pays Kurt a quarter to kick him in the shin. Elvis needed an excuse to go to the clinic so he could make time with the pretty nurse. You can find the clip easily enough on KZbin. And Kurt really earned that quarter. Elvis was not faking that limp. How cool was that?!? Dan, keep up the great work!

[@webchuck1]

Hello Dan, Thanks for sharing another great episode of Lost in Space. And thanks for bringing back the memories. The beginning of the show was great again, thanks.

[@rknill1]

If only Rod Serling could have penned some episodes for season 1. So my first halloween costume was a Major West outfit. I was hooked on L.I.S. from the very first episode.

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

Oh my gosh that's awesome :-) do you have any photos of that?

[@AndrejPanjkov]

Wish Upon A Star, what a great episode. The derelict spacecraft and the howling alien, plus the morality tale.

[@debbiemullen2574]

My dad loved Lost in Space. He took me to a Dinner Theater in St Louis in the early 70"s to see Angela Cartwright in Butterflies are Free. Excellent play and performance.

[@RichardMRoberts]

OMG! Fantastic video Dan of all that great stuff from 1st Season of Lost in Space that I remember as a kid growing up watching! WOW Factor 10+ !!!!! Also, tremendous Lost in Space Jupiter 2 background for your set, in your video. Very neat & cool! Thank You again Sir for a Five Star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ KZbin video! : )

[@MoviesMusicMonsters]

Hey thanks richard. I really appreciate it. It takes a lot of time to make these videos look and sound professional, my goal is to make them look like mini documentaries. But, it seems to be worth it in the end :-) hope you had a great holiday, Dan

[@MrScottx]

One of my Favorite Season One episodes was "Welcome Stranger". Warren Oates was great actor. I liked the scene where we see the parents regretting the decision that they decided to bring Will and Penny on the mission.

[@tyronehamilton588]

My favorite episode, frankly, the first five, plus Invaders From The Fifth Dimensions and The Keeper! The absolute worst in my opinion, Welcome Stranger! As for Share Croppers, the beautiful, sexy presence, and superb performance of Sheri Jackson gets me through that one!

[@RadioSaladStudios]

I am now going to binge the complete season 1 and see what happens. You mentioned a couple episodes I remember watching as a little guy and it hit me like a brick; how it felt to watch them for the first time. When I saw them, it was in syndication in the mid 70s in the middle of the afternoon. Needless to say, finding out it was a prime time show at one time, it was just mindblowing. We'll get back to you which would be my favorite as a 53 year old... :D