It’s a Great Time To Be a Lost In Space Fan!

Lost In Space 50th Anniversary ReunionLost In Space's 50th Anniversary has brought renewed interest in the show and that means so many wonderful things for fans, from personal appearances of the remaining cast to new models, dvds, books, and so much more.

The year started off with 50th anniversary reunion at the Hollywood Show at the end of January. Bill Mumy, Angela Cartwright, Marta Kristen, Mark Goddard, and June Lockhart were all there to greet fans, sign autographs, and take pictures.

February saw the release of an issue of Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine featuring a 30 page Lost In Space 50th Anniversary spread, full of rare photos, information about the show, and interviews with the cast. If you didn't get a copy, they're sometimes available on eBay.

In April of this year, the Diamond Select B-9 Robot was released. The Robot stands 10″ high, includes working lights on his chest and in his bubble, and says about a dozen of the Robot's phrases, including the infamous “Danger, Will Robinson!” April's also when pre-orders for the 50th anniversary blu-ray opened up and you bet I jumped on that opportunity. 🙂

At the beginning of July, the cast (sans June Lockhart) reunited at Comicon in San Diego and had a blast, as usual. A series of comic books based on the unfilmed Lost In Space fourth season scripts was announced. And, at the end of July, the cast was supposed to be at Galacticon in Seattle. Well, that was sort of disastrous. But some of you got to see Mark Goddard and Marta Kristen and made the best of a horribly managed convention.

In September, on the exact anniversary of the premier of the show, we saw the release of the Lost In Space 50th Anniversary blu-ray collection. It was such a gift to fans from Sheila Matthews Allen, Kevin Burns, and the cast and crew of the show. It's chock full of extras and is a MUST for any Lost In Space fan. It's what we've all been waiting for and, boy, was it worth the wait. Check out my unboxing here. And, of course, many of us celebrated the 50th anniversary by watching The Reluctant Stowaway.

There was a lot going on for Lost In Space fans in October. We celebrated Launch Day on October 16th and what a fun day that was! Many of you, like us, watched The Reluctant Stowaway (again… any excuse, right?) or had a mini-marathon to celebrate the show. The Chariot replica (put together by John Antonellis and company) showed up at Chiller Theater Expo to the delight of fans and cast members alike. Maybe next he'll make a working Space Pod! We can only hope! Lost And Found In Space BookThere were two new great releases for Lost In Space fans, the Lost In Space 50th Anniversary Soundtrack Collection and a book of photos from the Fox archives, put together by Bill Mumy and Angela Cartwright titled “Lost (and Found) In Space“. The La-La Land Records 50th Anniversary Soundtrack Collection is a 12 CD set of all the Lost In Space music. (I'll have an unboxing post up about that soon.) It comes with a 104 page booklet full of archival photos, art, and information. It's a limited edition collection, just 1500 copies. You can order at the La-La Land Records website. The “Lost (and Found) In Space” book can be ordered through their website. In addition to the book, you can also order the bonus package which includes a cast photo autographed by Bill and Angela, replicas of bumper stickers and pins given out to the cast and crew, and a Lost In Space tote bag. The book is not yet available on Amazon.

Lost In Space John Robinson Action Figure With JetpackIn November, the Executive Replicas John Robinson action figure is being released. This amazingly lifelike and highly detailed 12″ action figure is a bit on the pricey side, but it comes with season 1 outfit, blue hooded parka, helmet, jetpack, first season laser pistol, third season laser pistol, and a ton of other accessories.

And, of course, November belongs to Jonathan Harris. Fans remembered the anniversary of his passing on November 3rd. Then, on his birthday, Bill Mumy, Angela Cartwright, Marta Kristen, Mark Goddard (who flew in as a suprise), and Kevin Burns all got together at the Fox Commissary to wear Jonathan's ascots and drink his favorite drink, Tanqueray gin with a splash of red Dubonnet, three lemon wedges, light on the ice. What a wonderful way to remember such an original, one-of-a-kind gentleman. It was also heartwarming to see all the wonderful tributes to him on social media that day.

Coming in December, there will be a really cool (and really expensive) first season, full scale laser pistol replica signed by Bill Mumy. Oh, how I wish I had the money… Please, Santa. 🙂

It truly is the best time to be a Lost In Space fan. Or, as Dr. Smith might say, “Oh, joy! Oh, bliss! Oh, Crepes Suzette!”

 

 

 

 

What Lost In Space Means To Me

reluctant_stowaway1Lost In Space debuted fifty years ago today on September 15, 1965. I was not around then, having been born a few years after the show ended. But, as a child, I recall watching Lost In Space in syndication, along with many other classic tv shows (although they weren't old enough to be considered “classic” by then). Already having quite a vivid imagination, Lost In Space was tailor made for kids like me. As with all my favorite tv shows, I would make up my own adventures (or mis-adventures) for Dr. Smith, Will, the Robot, and the Jupiter 2 crew.

Eventually, Lost in Space stopped showing in syndication in our area and I forgot much of it, except Tybo the talking carrot. Who could forget that? With shows like Lost In Space (and That Other Show) fueling my curiosity, I eventually pursued a career in the fields of aerospace and computer technology.

Fast forward several decades. I found myself laid off from my job and with plenty of time on my hands. My husband had just purchased the season 1 dvd set of Lost In Space. I remembered the show fondly, so of course, I decided to become reacquainted with it. In short order, I fell madly in love with it all again and we collected all the dvds. But, I wanted more. So, I began searching the internet for Lost In Space groups and fan fiction.

I was happy to see that the love for Lost In Space was alive and well in Yahoo Groups, websites, Facebook groups, and on Twitter. There were also some great fan fiction stories that continued the adventures of the Robinsons, Major West, and their reluctant stowaway, Dr. Zachary Smith. And being an unabashed fan of Dr. Smith, I thoroughly enjoyed stories where he was the focus. One author, in particular, wrote Smith the way I would write him (if I had written any stories then), so I set out to make contact. It took some research and a few dead ends, but eventually I found the author and made contact. We became fast friends, having plenty in common. I now consider her one of my best and closest friends. I have also met several other great friends online who love the show.

Even within the fandom, there are folks who love to hate Smith or certain episodes. While I definitely have my favorites, I love the show in all its early dramatic black and white glory and even the ridiculousness of the later color seasons. The Great Vegetable Rebellion? It's ridiculous… and I LOVE IT!

There isn't another show quite like it and there never will be again. It's a product of the times. Lost In Space has entertained me, sparked my imagination, taught me lessons about love and redemption, and brought me great friends. Not to mention teaching me a vast vocabulary and an array of alliteratives. Not bad for just a tv show.

You can purchase the Lost In Space 50th Anniversary Blu-ray collection here. I'll be doing an unboxing and review once I get my copy!

Lost In Space 50th Anniversary Blu-ray Collection on Amazon

Lost In Space 50th Anniversary Blu-rayLost In Space 50th Anniversary Blu-ray Collection is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com. As of this posting, the price is $20 off the full price. The collection will be released September 15th, on the 50th anniversary of the premiere broadcast of the show.

As mentioned in an earlier announcement of the Lost In Space 50th Anniversary Blu-ray, this collection will have tons of extras. It comes with 18 discs so this collection is PACKED with tons of goodies for the fans. The bonus material includes documentaries, interviews, episode commentary, and The Epilogue, an ending to the show written by Bill Mumy and table read by the cast for this collection. The Epilogue, as you may know was pitched to Irwin Allen as a tv reunion project to provide closure to the show, but was turned down. This will be exciting for fans who want Bill's take on how the saga ended.

Order a copy of the Lost In Space 50th Anniversary Blu-ray now!

Update: The Lost In Space 50th Anniversary Blu-ray collection has officially been released! Happy 50th Anniversary, Lost In Space!

Lost In Space 50th Anniversary Blu-Ray Packaging Revealed

imageTVShowsOnDVD.com is reporting that the packaging for the Lost In Space 50th Anniversary Blu-Ray DVDs has been finalized. It appears to only be available for pre-order via FoxConnect.com and Amazon.ca at the moment. It ships on the 50th anniversary date, September 15th, 2015. As we mentioned earlier, the Lost In Space Bluray is loaded with extra, including cast interviews, episode commentary, and more.

Lost In Space Blu-ray Available For Pre-Order!

lis_bluTo celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Lost In Space, the entire series is being released on Blu-ray on September 15, exactly 50 years from the premiere of the show. FoxConnect.com announced today that the collection is available for pre-order. The 18 disc collection includes all 83 episodes, plus the unaired pilot “No Place To Hide”, fully re-mastered in high definition, and over 6 hours of bonus material:

– 50th Anniversary Interviews with the Original Series Cast
– Vintage Versions of 6 Episodes AS SEEN ON AIR in the 1960’s with Original TV Commercials and Bumpers
– LOST IN SPACE: THE EPILOGUE – Original Cast Table Read of Bill Mumy’s (Will Robinson) 1980 Unproduced Epilogue
– 1973 Animated Special
– 20th Anniversary Audio Interview with Lost in Space Creator Irwin Allen
– 2 Full-Length Lost in Space Documentaries
– Original Animated Series Concept Pitch Video
– And much more!

Pre-order the Lost In Space 50th Anniversary Blu-ray collection. It's currently 50% off and if you sign up for their newsletter, you'll get a coupon code worth 30% off. That means instead of $199.99, it'll be $69.99!

For more information on the bonus material, check out ComingSoon.net.

Update: This was a limited time offer. The 30% coupon will be honored for those who were able to use it, but the coupon is no longer available for use. The 50% pricing was for Wondercon only. But stay tuned, after the collection is released, it generally drops in price shortly after. The collection is also now available for a reduced price on Amazon.com.

 

Lost In Space Remastered For the 50th Anniversary?!

Word comes from the Lost In Space Yahoo Groups that Sheila Allen has financed the cost of remastering the show in HD over the last two years. All that remains to get this great show on dvd for its 50th anniversary is to convince Fox to produce the dvds. Kevin Burns and Space Productions would like your input on aspect ratio, DVD vs. Blu-Ray, bonus features (cast commentary, the Lost in Space Forever Special, etc.), and anything else you can think of, so be sure to leave some comments on the Lost In Space HD YouTube video.

You can view a sample of the restored footage below.

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