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Summary: The DVD Version is Fantastic!
Review: I won't go into details as to the names of the episodes because they've already been posted. The quality of the DVDs are great - yes, it makes alot of the "monsters" look hokey, but that's ok! The show is nearly 40 years old, after all. One monster looks like someone threw a few Hefty bags over him and put some air in it and I swear, I can almost make out a zipper in another "monster", etc. But I still loved all of it! The 1st season was shot in Black & White except for the last 5 mins or so of the last (29th) episode. It's kind of a shock to have watched so many episodes in B&W and then suddenly it's in color. I had always wondered about the cliff-hanger end of each episode - now I know it was that it was basically cut from the next week's episode then edited to add it to the end of the current week's show. One thing that is interesting is the Unaired Pilot. There is no Dr Smith (Jonathan Harris) or the Robot. Instead of Dr Smith's added weight throwing the ship off course, the ship was hit by an asteroid belt and went off course. Another difference was when they landed on the new planet, they "domesticated a few animals and set up a little farm", according to the over-air narration by Guy Williams' character, John Robinson. Otherwise, the spirit of the pilot is the same - they had to move south due to the severe weather change about to occur and they run into the huge monsters with big feet and one eye, plus tidal waves and an Earthquake. (Yes, this sounds like Irwin Allen!) I always wondered how old the kids were and I found out while watching the unaired Pilot - Judy is 19 ("and heroically postponing a career in musical comedy to go into space" - yes, I'm quoting from the show!), Penny is 11 (with a 147 IQ and a hobby of zoology) and Will is 9 (having just graduated from a school of science, the youngest person to do so). Also in the unaired pilot, Don actually kissed Judy - but, it was just on the hand. Penny pointed this out to her parents, who said they could hardly ask Judy to "play the field". The episode ends with John Robinson doing a voice-over, saying "We have a feeling there are wonderful adventures just ahead" and nearby 2 aliens are watching them. It's kind of freaky to see the dates on the show - the family went into space in 1997 and were on the planet beginning in 2000. You see John Robinson's journal, (with beautiful, feminine handwriting), with dates, such as December 3, 2001. It's so strange to think we've already passed that date and are nowhere near ready to send a family into space. At the very end of Disc 8, there is "CBS Network Preview" - a 5 minute show that CBS did for their affiliates. There are clips of the show, with narration throughout. Each actor is mentioned, along with previous roles and the role they will play on the show. At the end, the narrator talks about how 20th Century Fox is solidly behind the show and "We at CBS feel this is one show that will take off from the pack... we are sold on Lost in Space because we know it can sell for you." There are subtitles and Spanish options too. I played around with it, choosing Spanish language with English subtitles. It was funny, especially when the Robot says, "Danger, Will Robinson, Danger!" in Spanish. One other note that I just realized - the aired pilot indicated the Family would be in space for 5.5 years before reaching Alpha Centauri but the unaired pilot said it would be 98 years (although the Family wouldn't age due to the freezing process). Also, the name of the ship was changed to Jupiter 2. In closing, I would definitely buy this DVD again although I wish there had been more Extras - I would have loved it if the surviving actors/actresses had done a few narrations about what it was like to film the show. Hopefully this set will sell alot of copies so another season will be issued - perhaps with participation by the stars of the show. (RIP, Guy Williams and Jonathan Harris).
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Summary: A Great DVD Set.
Review: I hadn't seen this show since it's original run. When I was a kid, this was my favorite show of all and I never missed an episode. I also had a number of the toys that were marketed at the time (robot, switch-n-go set, etc...). So when I saw that this was available on dvd, I ran out and bought it. I found the video quality to be just fine, despite some of the previous complaints I'd read. I have to admit though, that as an adult, I found the episodes rather infantile and annoying. However, I still watched every episode - three times! I'll probably also buy any future seasons that are released too.
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Summary: Season One Provides Memories to share.
Review: This DVD provides more than meets the eye. Not only are all the shows presented as a wonderful chronology concerning the exploits of the Robinson family, but it provides an opportunity to share this family's adventure again with your family-at your pace. In a day and age with few family productions available these episodes, even with all their cuteness and straightforward plots, provide much opportunity for family enjoyment and discussion. I advise you check out the stars websites "billmumy.com" "angelacartwright.com" etc. they illuminate stars that are proud of their efforts with Lost in Spsce and remember their work fondly. With this first season series available (Second in July 04 and Final in January 05) all can be proud to be a part of this enjoyable family adventure. Can't wait to view the Ken Burns memory "Lost in Space Forever"
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Summary: Masterpiece
Review: Very well done. They paid attention to the details. I have been a fan for many years and have them from a VHS collection. What a difference. They are extremely clear. It seems like they spared no expense. It is well worth the money if you are a fan. I cannot wait for the other two seasons.
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Summary: A DREAM COME TRUE
Review: I can remember as a child sitting on the edge of seat waiting to see what Dr. Smith would get into next!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot tell you how wonderful it was to be able to find LOST IN SPACE again!!!!
We used to be able to cath it on the SCI-FI channel but, they took it off the air, how sad I was when I could see it no more. The robot is my favorite. I can't wait until the next 2 seasons come out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Mary A. Perry
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Summary: Did you see it too?
Review: During the cliffhanger of part one of "The Keeper" I saw something you could only catch by watching in slow motion. When the Keeper's "animals" are escaping from his ship, you can catch a glimpse of the pony that appears earlier in the episode. This occurs after a reaction shot of Smith and the robot. It looks as though the camera tilted up after the pony pass to include a shot of more monsters (or perhaps the same ones again) exiting the Keeper's ship. Consider it a DVD extra.
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Summary: Sharing a little of my childhood
Review: Lost in Space has been a guilty pleasure of mine since I was a child. Granted, Jonathan Harris is often over the top and the plots were sometimes ridiculous, but as a young boy I was captivated.
However, since buying this set my love of the series has grown even more. My five-year old daughter loves this show, and it is one of the few shows we can both really enjoy. The lessons the program attempted to stress, at least during year one:togetherness, rejection of greed and laziness, and most of all family...resonate today just as it did in the early '60's.
I can't wait for season 2.
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Summary: Masterpiece
Review: Hi, guys, excuse my bad english, but I have to say something here.
Lost in Space is not only an inspired and touching space odyssey. It's a masterpiece, a unique work of a genius called Irwin Allen; a TV show that will probably never be equalized.
It's not difficult to make a pretentious and "serious" sci-fi show like Star Trek, any cinema student could make it. But you need much more than that to create anthologycal pieces like Lost in Space (or even Star Wars), with the right doses of humor and absurd.
LIS is not only for children, but for everyone with an open mind. It happens in outer space, but talks to something inside of us, cause the characters are so convincingly human.
Thank you, Mr. Irwin, for taking my childhood through fantastic worlds and beings. And, most of all, for making me feel like a child facing the universe, even when I'm 45 years old.
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Summary: Great TV nostalgia
Review: What a joy! I first watched Lost in Space as a thirteen-year-old, and later caught it in syndication when I was in high school. From today's perspective, there were several things that stood out, that would have been lost on me as a child. For pure entertainment value, watch the bickering relationship that sometime developed between Dr. John Robinson and Don West. I got a kick out of two men arguing about who's in charge. Also, Maureen Robinson certainly does not act like a 50's woman. ("We have no business landing on that planet, John!") June Lockhart's portrayal certainly is a harbinger of the women's movement. Also it amuses me to see Will get in trouble 4 times in the first 4 episodes. Well, enough quantifying, but let's not forget Jonathan Harris' extremely literate performance. He is a gem. And to hear the robot's voice, and all of his internal circuitry clicking, is to re-live a wonderful auditory memory of long ago. As for the DVD, it looked OK on my HDTV. I am new to the format of high-definition television, but I am guessing that Fox could have done a better job. I won't complain though. I would like to show this series to my nieces and nephews, that is, if they could pry it away from my hands.... fat chance! Would definitely give this my highest recommendation.
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Summary: Floyd's Garage - FYI
Review: What's Happening and Good Times just recently came out on DVD February 3, 2004. That's My Mama is not out as yet, but I just want to let you know, being African American myself, I have enjoyed Lost In Space since I was a kid and I still enjoy all these shows and the storylines (Black or White) from back in the day. I hope you will find these DVD's you are looking for and enjoy. :)
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