Lost in Space - Season 2, Vol. 1 (1965)

While Lost in Space may never enter the pantheon of great television programming, the 1960s sci-fi show certainly has its charms, all of them in evidence on this first volume of episodes from the second season. Produced by Irwin Allen, who would later be responsible for blockbuster disaster films like The Towering Inferno and The Poseidon Adventure, these 16 episodes from 1966-67 (spread out over four DVDs) find the show undergoing some changes, both technically (from black & white into color) and in terms of tone (more campy and tongue-in-cheek, especially as the season goes on). The latter is due in large part to the performance of Jonathan Harris as Dr. Zachary Smith, who puts the "arch" in archvillain (it was his meddling that got them all lost in the first place). Harris's portrayal of Smith as cowardly, duplicitous, pompous, and not a little fey often goes right over the top, but the other characters (including Guy Williams as Prof. John Robinson, June Lockhart as his wife Maureen, and young Bill Mumy as Will) are so bland and generic that Harris, the family robot, and guest stars like Strother Martin and Wally Cox offer the only available relief.

The Lost in Space storylines are predictable (almost always involving some alien-related jeopardy prompted by Smith's greed and foolishness) and the special effects and production values won't excite anyone used to the wonders of the digital age. Still, this is television, where budgets are smaller and schedules much tighter, so lowered expectations are in order anyway. Some users may feel shortchanged by the absence of extra features, or by the fact that the set doesn't include the entire season (the second part is available separately). But the transfers are good and the DVD menus easily navigable. But on the whole Lost in Space devotees--and there are many of them--should be well satisfied. --Sam Graham Amazon.com

Great Classic Show

If you are a Lost In Space fan you can't go wrong buying season 1-3 on DVD. The picture quailty is very good, but could have been better. Fox should remastered these episodes. I was surprised this wasn't done to such a popular show. Still a great buy for a Lost In Space fan! March 27, 2008

Lost in Space-Season2, Vol.1

As a Lost in Space fan since I was a youngster, I have enjoyed watching the episodes over and over again. There are part of my teenager years. March 12, 2007

Classic T.V. Lost in Space in Colour

This is classic Television show do the Robinson's ever get home ?The picture is clear a good presentation.Go and Buy It top show.2nd & 3rd Seasons in colour February 18, 2007

Gear Change

It is obvious that Lost in Space changed gears for the second season. Stories about survival and facing the unknown were replaced with stories of fantasy. The edge from Season 1 is gone. Colorful with more child-friendly stories, Season 2 still has memorable episodes. September 27, 2006

JUST A FUN SERIES TO WATCH

The 2nd season of LIS moved the series from serious sci-fi to camp, but somehow,it had a charm to it that few series have been able to duplicate, before or since. The show changed it's format to "camp" to do battle with other popular shows of it's era, such as "Batman", but it remains one of the most popular shows in TV history because of the terrific ensemble cast, and the witty repartee amongst the actors. Jonathan Harris was incomparable as Dr. Zachary Smith, a character he created which eventually typecast him and prevented him from playing any other role on TV. The plots were simple, but fun. I have all of the DVD's of this series, and would not part with any of them. Just sit back, enjoy the fun, and travel back in time to your childhood, which watching these episodes seems to do for you. I well remember coming home from school as a child and watching the reruns of this show at 4:00 on Channel 5 in NY. This show makes one smile and some of the episodes were excellent. I highly recommend that you puchase this DVD along with all of the other LIS DVD's for sale. It is classic television during a more pure and simple time in Americana... June 4, 2006

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