Another television series created and produced by Irwin Allen, "Lost in Space" was one of my favorites as a child and early teenager. The first season started off serious and it did a full 180 and became a campy and funny show as it progressed. Compared to some of the so-called family shows of today, this one was light years ahead of its time.

It was resurrected as a movie (which I didn't like at all) and, more recently, a television pilot that didn't get bought. Neither the movie nor the pilot picked up on what made this TV show unique: Comedy in the middle of seriousness. I've never seen it duplicated anywhere. It's a shame it didn't last longer than it did, because it was FUN to watch!

"Lost in Space" stars Guy Williams, June Lockhart, Mark Goddard, Marta Kristen, Bill Mumy, Angela Cartwright, Jonathan Harris, Bob May and Dick Tufeld (the last two being the robot). Here's a tribute: