Archive for the ‘Lost in Space’ Category
Lost in Space: Collision of Planets
From Season 3, Episode 9
Original Airdate: November 8, 1967
A group of space hippies seek to destroy the Robinsons’ planet!
The “Establishment” really had it out for Hippies. It was a good thing that their portrayal of long haired youth was so pathetically laughable. The oddest thing is the leading hippie was played by Daniel J. Travanti. Travanti would end up playing “The Man” as Capt. Frank Furillo in “Hill Street Blues.” In some ways that mirrors what happened to most Hippies, they married, settled down, found jobs and raised a family. The Establishment got their revenge after all.
Lost in Space: Blast Off Into Space
From Season 2, Episode 1
Original Airdate: September 14, 1966
Smith’s dealings with a prospector threaten to maroon the ship on a disintegrating planet.
As a character actor, Strother Martin had a penchant for playing western types. 1969 proved a memorable year for Stuther, with roles in “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “The Wild Bunch” and “True Grit.” Season Two of “Lost in Space” marks the beginning of episodes filmed in color with everyone decked out in the color scheme of the 60′s
