While sorting through a couple old file cabinets today, deciding what I should keep and what I can toss, I came across a file that I must have discovered some 30 years ago, when I was obsessed with rewatching childhood favorite TV shows, back in an era before DVDs or Netflix or even VCRs. I recall the film\/TV library at UCLA\u2026 is that where I found this? Don\u2019t recall, can\u2019t be sure. In any case, this seems to be a set of TV Guide-like descriptions for a potential fourth season of the TV series Lost in Space<\/i> — which, obviously, was never produced. Judging from the recurrent themes and the simplistic episode titles, this does have a certain air of authenticity. But I cannot vouch for this, other than to reproduce here something I came across, somehow somewhere, 30 years ago.<\/p>\n
#1, \u201cVaults of Infinity\u201d
\nWhile the crew of the Jupiter 2 decide to begin using the still unopened auditorium in the lower levels of their ship, Dr. Smith discovers a vast weapons vault and seizes control. The Robinsons hide out in the gymnasium, while the Jupiter 2 plunges uncontrollably toward a black planet.<\/p>\n
#2, \u201cPlanet of No Return\u201d
\nEverything is black on the black planet \u2013 including a ferocious monster threatening our heroic travelers. Smith tries to steal the J2 while the Robinsons are out on an excursion in the Chariot, but is captured by the black monster.<\/p>\n
#3, \u201cSpace Monster\u201d
\nWhen the J2 escapes the black planet, they are astounded to see the black monster leap into space after them! Meanwhile, Smith tries altering the course of the J2 for Earth, but instead turns the ship directly into the jaws of the dreaded beast!<\/p>\n
#4, \u201cGuts In Space\u201d
\nStill trapped within the dreaded space creature, the Robinsons form a daring plan to escape \u2013 but the plan requires Smith to perform a heroic maneuver in the gymnasium. Will Smith have the courage to do it?<\/p>\n
#5, \u201cSpace Fight\u201d
\nStill trapped in the space monster, the Robinsons become desperate when the creature engages in a fight with another such creature. Will they survive??<\/p>\n
#6, \u201cJupiter, Jupiter\u201d
\nThe Robinsons discover an exact duplicate of their ship floating abandoned in space. Who built it and why? Little do they know it\u2019s an evil plot to steal the real J2!<\/p>\n
#7, \u201cPlanet in Space\u201d
\nThe Robinsons crash on a dangerous planet due to break up in 10 hours. Dr. Smith hinders repair efforts when he becomes intoxicated by local fauna.<\/p>\n
#8, \u201cThe Lost Planet Earth\u201d
\nStar fixes indicate the J2 has arrived near our solar system, but instead of Earth they find a similar, but different, planet inhabited by a hostile race of androids. Did they conquer the real Earth, or are the Robinsons\u2019 star charts fouled up?<\/p>\n
#9, \u201cRepairs in Space\u201d
\nThe robot is captured by an alien spacecraft in need of mechanical expertise to repair their star drive. While there, the aliens reprogram him to wreak havoc aboard the J2. Then the aliens offer to repair the J2 \u2013 for a price!<\/p>\n
#10, \u201cMusic of the Planets\u201d
\nThe Robinsons land on a planet during a music festival, the prize of which is free passage to anywhere in the galaxy. Dr. Smith and the Robot begin tuning up, but when Will wins the biped semifinals, Smith resorts to scheming to accomplish his goal.<\/p>\n
#11, \u201cThe Mysterious Cave\u201d
\nSmith finds a strange coat in a cave full of ancient alien relics which transforms him into an alien leader, searching for his long forgotten followers.<\/p>\n
#12, \u201cAttack of Dimensions\u201d
\nA meteor storm produces a strange earthquake which jolts the J2 into a strange dimension \u2013 then another, then another. Monsters from each cling to the ship to battle it, and their counterparts from other dimensions.<\/p>\n
#13, \u201cThe Hollow Planet\u201d
\nThe Robinsons discover a hollow planet, but once inside, the opening seals and leaves them trapped! They discover another ship inside, ready to begin a deadly cat and mouse game.<\/p>\n
#14, \u201cRock Creatures of Graniton\u201d
\nThe J2 crashes onto the planet Graniton, and is met by the hideous rock creatures, who demand they leave immediately \u2013 or be crushed to death.<\/p>\n
#15, \u201cSpace Race\u201d
\nDr. Smith enters the J2 in an intergalactic space race, and is faced with stiff penalties if the worn-out J-2 doesn\u2019t meet minimum time requirements. When the race gets underway, evil alien sabotage begins.<\/p>\n
#16, \u201cMagnet Planet\u201d
\nThe J2 is drawn irresistibly toward the planet Magniton, and must negotiate with the evil creatures there for release \u2013 until the robot steps in, and is captured.<\/p>\n
#17, \u201cThe Big Space Roundup\u201d
\nThe Robinsons are captured by an intergalactic cowboy who is herding a herd of space cattle to roundup. As payment for frightening some of his space cattle, he demands that Smith or Will capture the renegade, legendary Lost Cow of Arcturus.<\/p>\n
#18, \u201cSpace Fog\u201d
\nA mysterious fog in space transports the J2 from one magical planet to another, until they are hopelessly lost \u2013 but suddenly Earth appears before them. Can they reach Earth before the deadly fog sucks them back in?<\/p>\n
#19, \u201cThe Galactic Witch\u201d
\nA strange sorceress casts a spell on the J2, and despite full supplies ready to reach Earth, they can\u2019t escape their planet! Unless Smith can make a deal \u2013 trade the Robinson family for the Jupiter 2.<\/p>\n
#20, \u201cHijackers of Space\u201d
\nThe J2 is boarded by a mysterious alien who holds a gun at Dr. Smith\u2019s head and demands to be taken to Aldebaran. But when they arrive, another alien kills the first and demands to be taken to the Aderan galaxy, or he\u2019ll shoot Will!<\/p>\n
#21, \u201cRobot King\u201d
\nA planet run by robots offer the Robinson\u2019s robot a chance to be their ruler\u2014but first he must renounced all ties with his human builders.<\/p>\n
#22, \u201cWar with the Wonder Planet\u201d
\nThe Robinsons land on an idyllic, beautiful planet inhabited by a peaceful civilization, but then war breaks out with another planet and our heroes are caught in the middle of it. When Judy and Don are captured by the enemy \u2013 hideous monsters \u2013 John must face a decision: help negotiate or continue to destroy.<\/p>\n
#23, \u201cCreature in Space\u201d
\nAs the Robinsons leave their latest planet, they discover that a hideous monster has sneaked aboard and hidden itself in the greenhouse. As the Robinsons hunt the deadly beast, Smith discovers that it wants to take over the ship and return to Earth, and becomes its accomplice.<\/p>\n
#24, \u201cFeast in Space\u201d
\nThe Jupiter 2 visits the Intergalactic Culinary Guild, where the family samples the tastiest dishes in all of space \u2013 until one of the chefs decides for his next dish he needs\u2026. Dr. Smith.<\/p>\n
#25, \u201cSlime Planet\u201d
\nThe Jupiter 2 lands on a planet covered with slime and electric shocks. As their ship is slowly sinking into the green goo, the Robinsons race to make their ship ready for liftoff \u2013 until Smith accidentally opens the door and the slime floods inside.<\/p>\n
#26, \u201cShadows in Space\u201d
\nThe Jupiter 2 passes through a dark region of space which turns everyone grumpy and quarrelsome \u2013even the robot, whose crying rusts his gears.<\/p>\n
#27, \u201cSpace Cake\u201d
\nA special birthday party for Penny is disrupted when cosmic rays from a nearby comet storm affect the ship\u2019s course \u2013 and turn the cake into a glowing, living being.<\/p>\n
#28, \u201cMagenta Monster\u201d
\nThe dreaded creature is held capture by a passing space traveler \u2013 until Smith lets it escape, endangering the lives of Will and Penny and bringing his captors\u2019 wrath \u2013 the space traveler turns the rest of the Robinsons into formless ghosts.<\/p>\n
#29, \u201cPlanet of the Space Police\u201d
\nThe Jupiter 2 is captured by an intergalactic space patrol ship, which carries it to their planet. The Robinsons don\u2019t know if they are suspects or merely witnesses \u2013 until Smith is discovered trying to bribe an official for passage back to Earth.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve discovered a similar set of descriptions for a hitherto unknown Season 4 of Star Trek, which perhaps I might post as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
While sorting through a couple old file cabinets today, deciding what I should keep and what I can toss, I came across a file that I must have discovered some 30 years ago, when I was obsessed with rewatching childhood … Continue reading