tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post1416898017341995136..comments2024-03-29T04:57:26.162-04:00Comments on John Kenneth Muir's Reflections on Cult Movies and Classic TV: Lost in Space 50th Anniversary Blogging: "The Golden Man" (December 28, 1966)John Kenneth Muirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15629979615332893780noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-56661795963641673292015-12-02T21:36:30.370-05:002015-12-02T21:36:30.370-05:00SGB,
I think you're right. That was the trend...SGB,<br />I think you're right. That was the trend at the time, wasn't it?<br />It was suggested in the book "Inside Star Trek" by Herb Solow and Robert Justman that Star Trek owed its renewal for a second season more to RCA's use of the show in their advertisements for color televisions than from letter-writing campaigns by fans.<br />But seeing beach balls kind of shatters the illusion that Judy is in any kind of danger. At least we get to see the crab probe from the first season's "The Sky Is Falling" in color in this episode!<br />SteveAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13101722769411384962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-47214595875431021112015-12-02T16:13:13.664-05:002015-12-02T16:13:13.664-05:00Despite the second season groaning moments of drea...Despite the second season groaning moments of dreadfulness, I always had a fondness for this episode. Mainly because it has a fair amount of Penny. But not quite enough ...<br /><br />Yes, I agree, June Lockhart was always rock solid. Such a warm presence. The neighborhood Mom whose house every kid wanted to hang out at.James J. Caterinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01457868136494514710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-39144057467672141622015-12-02T14:02:50.273-05:002015-12-02T14:02:50.273-05:00I bet the beach balls were left in their original ...I bet the beach balls were left in their original colors because of the '60s color television promotion with colors all over shows. I agree, the grey paint would have been much better.<br /><br />SGBSGBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07137406272001346149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-1380861816645095592015-12-01T21:31:55.466-05:002015-12-01T21:31:55.466-05:00John,
Believe it or not, the mine field was origin...John,<br />Believe it or not, the mine field was originally supposed to be invisible, as written in the first draft script. Somebody (probably at CBS) must've decided that it wouldn't read onscreen, and the beach balls were a quick substitute. I always thought they should at least have painted them grey to give them a more threatening appearance. They do look pretty ridiculous.<br />This episode is regarded as a classic by many fans of Lost In Space. It is a cut above, but doesn't quite hold up to scrutiny. Also, I have a hard time separating Dennis Patrick (Keema) from the slimy Jason McGuire in Dark Shadows. It would've been great to see an actor cast against type, so the reveal of his evil intent came as a total shock instead of "Well, DUH!!"<br />June Lockhart never had a Maureen-centric episode to really shine, but I agree with SGB; "Dogs" showcases her talents nicely.<br />John, I'm not gonna lie; the next five episodes are gonna be rough. Wouldn't blame you if you lumped 'em all together and got 'em out of the way. At any rate, looking forward to your reviews.<br />SteveAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13101722769411384962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-35454427540028612912015-12-01T16:00:58.241-05:002015-12-01T16:00:58.241-05:00Agree, (June Lockhart) Maureen Robinson character ...Agree, (June Lockhart) Maureen Robinson character was strong and not used enough as leader. I loved her in season one episode "One Of Our Dogs Is Missing" in charge with John, Don and Will away.<br /><br />SGBSGBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07137406272001346149noreply@blogger.com