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Summary: Lost in Video... Until NOW!
Review: One of the great things about DVD is that it gives studios a chance to package entire seasons of some of the greatest TV shows in history into a tiny little box. This is one of those shows.I grew up watching this show and from time to time I've talked to younger people who have never seen the show at all. It hasn't had the kind of distribution it deserves on TV or video in quite a long time, so this could be your chance to insure that you can share this show with your children. The show was a bit campy, but it was a lot of fun to watch. The best way to explain it is to say that it was the typical 60's show about a family, that happened to be lost in space. You get all the growing pains and childhood issues of a Brady Bunch episode, but with a dash of aliens dressed up like salad vegetables. I wouldn't miss this for the world!
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Summary: TRY OUR FAVORITE TV SHOW!
Review: If you are a fan of sci-fi mixed with Fantasy, LOST IN SPACE is the grandaddy of Star Wars and a lot of other shows that mix these sacred genres. I have followed this series and seen the episodes for 30 years--there is something still inspiring, amusing and touching about the whole story that gets me to this very day--and I encourage any open minded viewer seeking a little fun with his adventure to give our favorite show a look and see what we've known all along--that LOST IN SPACE is a special TV show indeed! What the Trekkie above commented on earlier is typical of those who are More Sci-Fi Than Thou. Enjoy LIS for what it is. "Wizard of Oz" is hardly aimed at adults and it has a large older-than-8-years following. The only question that comes to mind is--why bother to write a review on something that one obviously dislikes so. I really admire Trek and have seen many episodes but I am hardly equipped to write anything approaching a review on it, nor will I buy any DVD's. I'm not a fan. Why would I waste the time. Trek rocks... Lost in Space does to, in a different universe. Let us have our day at last! : >
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Summary: It's about time!!!
Review: Lost In Space coming to dvd. This is the best news and the best show. I loved the first season the best because 1. it was in b&w 2. Dr Smith was more menacing 3. it was already in reruns but it was my intro to Space TV. I was clued each afternoon after school to Lost In Space and I shared many great friendships because of the show. Looking forward to reliving great memories and reaquainting with great friends when I share the new that LIS is coming to dvd. Good job 20th Century!
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Summary: This will be a prized addition to my vintage TV library
Review: Like most of the other reviewers, I too grew up with "Lost in Space" and have many fond memories of the series. From the first season I'm greatly anticipating uncut versions of "Island in the Sky", "The Hungry Sea" and "Follow the Leader", three of the best episodes in my opinion. Am also looking forward to seeing the great and underated character actor Albert Salmi as Alonzo P. Tucker, "The Sky Pirate". The warm and affable Salmi was among Bill Mumy's very favorite guest stars. The music for the four segments scored by John Williams provided a wonderful extra dimension to this show, perhaps some of the finest television music ever written. The insertion of Bernard Herrmann's music from the 20th Century Fox films "Day the Earth Stood Still", "Garden of Evil" and "Beneath the 12-Mile Reef" (Prof. Robinson jet pack scenes) added immeasurably to the show's ambiance as well. I have little doubt that the entire series will be released as there is a huge legion of fans of the series. "Lost in Space" briefly flirted with the high caliber writing seen in the first season in the first half dozen episodes or so from season three, the next best season. Who could forget "The Condemned of Space", "Visit to a Hostile Planet", "Hunter's Moon" and "The Space Creature"? The series often received a bad rap when compared to "Star Trek", but these episodes provided superior entertainment when compared to "The Way to Eden", "Spock's Brain" and many others from that series' final season!
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Summary: CAN'T WAIT!!
Review: I grew up in the sixties watching this show and I'm thrilled that it's finaly coming to DVD. I have all the episodes from Columbia House on tape, but I'm looking forward to the dvd release. And yes..by far, the first season is the best. I will be looking forward to season 2 and 3. I can't wait till they come out with "Voyage to the bottom of the sea" and "Time Tunnel" to dvd. I'm already getting "Land of the giants" on dvd from Columbia House. These shows bring back some great memories. Irwen Allen was great with some great shows. This is a must for any fan...of the show or the sixties.
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Summary: TELEVISION NOWADAYS SHOULD BE THIS GOOD!
Review: WHEN I WAS A KID I HAD WHAT YOU MIGHT CALL A DYSFUNTIONAL FAMILY. THROUGH ALL OF THE INSTABILITY OF MY CHILDHOOD I COULD COUNT ON THE STABILITY OF LOST IN SPACE EVERY WEEK. NEVERMIND THE FAULTY SCIENCE, ENJOY THE SENSE OF A STABLE, YES A STABLE FAMILY THAT SOMEHOW PULLS THROUGH THE WORST OF TIMES. SEND THE MANICS IN HOLLYWOOD A MESSAGE AND BUY THIS DVD! THANKS. HOPE THE REST OF IRWIN'S MAGIC MAKES IT ON DVD ALSO.
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Summary: Danger Will Robinson
Review: Watched Lost in Space when it first came out in '66 (thats when it arrived in Australia) I have been waiting for the DVD for 37 years ! I hope Fox release the rest of the series, Otherwise Danger ! Danger ! Danger !
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Summary: Supporting Classic TV . . .
Review: It has become common for TV programs to be packaged on DVD by complete seasons. To maximize sales, the focus has been mainly on programs produced in the last ten years, mostly aimed at a younger market. Programs like The X Files, Buffy, Friends, 24, The Sopranos, Sex and the City and Alias, are just a few examples of contemporary series with most of their episodes already available on DVD. The reasons for this emphasis are of course economic, but it is nice that the powers that be, are beginning to give some neglected classic TV programs from the 60's, similar comprehensive treatment. Recently we have seen The Dick Van Dyke Show, and The Monkees issued in complete season sets. Green Acres, and Gilligan's Island are also scheduled for similar release soon. Fans of this era, hope that more of our favorites will be appearing on DVD in the near future. Happily for the fans of Lost in Space, the wait is over, at least for season one. Like many of Irwin Allen's TV programs, this one has a huge following of intensely dedicated fans who love following the adventures of the Robinson family and crew of the Jupiter 2. More a fantasy adventure, than a program based on hard science, Lost in Space is escapist fun, characterized by strong family values. Other strengths are the marvelous cast, well-defined characters with broad appeal, and those outrageous monsters and special effects. Billy Mumy is charming as the spunky Will Robinson. The Robot, was a groundbreaking TV character, and Jonathan Harris was fantastically unique as Dr. Smith, the man who brought the word "ninny" to prime time. Because cable networks like Nick at Night, and TV Land provide so much programming from the 60's and 70's, there may be some resistance to issuing programs from this era on DVD. If you want to see more of Lost in Space on DVD, getting this set is a must. Supporting classic TV series in general and demonstrating profit potential, may lead to more programs from this era being released on DVD. We can but hope.
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Summary: Daddy Zach? INDEED!
Review: Season one, huh? As a lifelong LISfan, all I can say is that it's about darn time. After God knows how many attempts, LIS is at long last coming to DVD. Fan or not, no one can deny the impact that LIS has had on pop-culture. While it may not be on the same level as Star Trek, it has not been overused like Trek has. This, I think has only served to increase the popularity over time. Certainly, the show has more than its share of science gaffes, but as kids we weren't really concerned with the fact that opening the outer hatch while the interior hatch was open would certainly mean immediate death while in the vacuum of outter space. Nor were we concerned with the fact unlike comets, novas don't actually travel. Much like Apple Jacks, we just plain liked it. LIS was more about the family. The theme of ordinary humans in extraordinary situations was a hit, and for what it was and still is, LIS was more than up to the task! "Great Vegetable Rebellion" notwithstanding, throughout all three seasons, LIS never failed to entertain in one way or another. If you've not yet ordered this DVD set, I cannot suggest strongly enough that you do so NOW. It is, after all, being pressed in a VERY limited amount.
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Summary: The Holy Grail... LIS Season One is finally coming !
Review: This is the Beginning... Almost 6 years after the Jupiter 2's 1997 launch date, and two years short of it's 40th aniversary, Lost In Space is coming to DVD. Oh joy! Oh, rapture! I was all of 9 years old when this show premired, and for three years, every Wensday night at 6:30 on WMT, in Cedar Rapids Iowa, I would gobble up every episode. Fast foreward to the present. WMT is now KGAN, and during the passage of time, Seasons 2 and 3 have lost thier appeal to me, except for one or 2 of the episodes, such as "Visit To A Hostile Planet". However, Year one has always held it's magic, when Doctor Smith was a truly nasty and evil villan, the show was in glorious Black and White, and it was presented in a wonderful SERIALIZED format. (God, I hope Fox keeps those "Teasers" intact.) Lost In Space Season One has always been a "Holy Grail" to me, ever since I started video collecting. And to hear that the unaired pilot "No Place To Hide" will be included makes this even more of a joy. Anyone who has seen it will know what I mean. Irwin's ORIGINAL vision for Lost In Space was far diffrent than what CBS and Fox wound up giving us. Too bad it didn't work out that way, but by far, Year One was truly the best, and the one I want to own. UPDATE: January 13th, 2004 Just got my set. despite it's lack of extra goodies, this will be the most treasured DVD set in my collection. Well worth every Penny (I know... Bad pun) I paid for it. Thank you Fox Video, and a special blast of the thrusters to Amazon.com for making this set so affordable.
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