Lost in Space facts for kids
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1967 publicity photo showing cast members Angela Cartwright, Mark Goddard, Marta Kristen, Bob May (Robot), Jonathan Harris, June Lockhart, Guy Williams and Billy Mumy
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| Genre | Science fiction |
| Created by | Irwin Allen |
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| Narrated by | Dick Tufeld |
| Theme music composer | John Williams |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 83 (list of episodes) |
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| Producer(s) | Irwin Allen |
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| Running time | 51 minutes |
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| Distributor | 20th Century Fox Television (1969-1970) 20th Television |
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| Original network | CBS |
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| Audio format | mono |
| Original release | September 15, 1965 – March 6, 1968 |
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Lost in Space is a classic American science fiction TV show. It was created and produced by Irwin Allen. The show first aired between 1965 and 1968. It was inspired by an old book called The Swiss Family Robinson and a comic book named Space Family Robinson. The series tells the story of the Robinsons, a family of space explorers. They get lost far away in space and have many adventures trying to survive. The show had 83 episodes over three seasons. The first season was filmed in black and white.
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About the Show
Lost in Space is a popular science fiction adventure. It follows the exciting journey of a family trying to find a new home. The show combines thrilling space travel with family challenges. It also has a touch of humor and mystery.
The Story of the Robinson Family
The story begins in the year 1997. Earth is becoming very crowded. The Robinson family is chosen for a special mission. They are meant to travel to a planet orbiting Alpha Centauri. This planet is called Alpha Centauri B. Their goal is to set up a new colony for humans.
The family travels in a spaceship called the Jupiter 2. However, a sneaky spy named Dr. Zachary Smith causes trouble. He tries to sabotage the mission. Because of his actions, the Jupiter 2 gets knocked off course. The Robinsons become completely lost in space. They land on many different planets. On each planet, they face new dangers and meet strange creatures. They always try to find their way back home.
Main Characters
The show features a small group of main characters. They are the Robinson family, their pilot, a tricky doctor, and a friendly robot.
The Robinson Family
- Professor John Robinson (played by Guy Williams): He is the father and leader of the family. John is a brave and smart astrophysicist. He always tries to protect his family.
- Dr. Maureen Robinson (played by June Lockhart): She is the mother and a biochemist. Maureen is very caring and helps keep the family together.
- Major Don West (played by Mark Goddard): He is the pilot of the Jupiter 2. Don is a strong and loyal friend to the Robinsons.
- Judy Robinson (played by Marta Kristen): She is the oldest daughter. Judy is smart and often helps her family.
- Penny Robinson (played by Angela Cartwright): She is the middle child. Penny loves animals and often finds new alien creatures.
- Will Robinson (played by Bill Mumy): He is the youngest child. Will is very curious and often makes friends with aliens. He also has a special bond with the Robot.
Dr. Smith and the Robot
- Dr. Zachary Smith (played by Jonathan Harris): He is a sneaky and selfish doctor. Dr. Smith was originally a spy. He often causes problems for the Robinsons. But sometimes, he also helps them. He is known for his funny complaints and dramatic reactions.
- The Robot (voiced by Dick Tufeld, played by Bob May): This is a B-9 Class Environmental Control Robot. The Robot is a loyal friend to the Robinsons, especially to Will. He often warns them of danger with his famous line, "Danger, Will Robinson!"
How the Show Was Made
The first season of Lost in Space was filmed in black and white. For the second and third seasons, the show switched to color television. This made the alien planets and creatures look even more exciting.
The music for Lost in Space was composed by John Williams. He is a very famous composer. He later wrote music for many other big movies, like Star Wars and Jurassic Park. His music helped make the show feel adventurous and mysterious.
Why Lost in Space is Important
Lost in Space became a very popular show. It helped shape how people thought about space travel and alien life. It showed a family working together to overcome challenges. The show's characters, especially Dr. Smith and the Robot, became very famous.
The original series has inspired new versions. There was a movie called Lost in Space made in 1998. More recently, a new TV series also called Lost in Space was released on Netflix in 2018. These new versions show that the story of the Robinson family is still exciting for new generations.
See also
In Spanish: Perdidos en el espacio (serie de televisión) para niños
