NJ ‘Boy‘ (Me) Gets ‘Lost In Space’ Question Answered By Bill Mumy Read More: NJ ‘Boy‘ (Me) Gets ‘Lost In Space’ Answer From Bill Mumy

 I grew up with the iconic television series “Lost In Space.” It was our favorite television program. We watched it in first run in the 1960’s and still watch it until this day.We looked forward to Wednesday night each and every week. There were no VHS or DVR recorders in those days. If you missed it, you missed it.Lost In Space” was created by Irwin Allen, the disaster movie making genius.

It was the first well-funded, prime-time science fiction/fantasy action-adventure genre series that was developed for television. Lost In Space" ran for three seasons airing from September 15, 1965 until March 6, 1968, where it produced a total of 83 classic episodes.It has never left the television screen for 57 years, which is just extraordinary.A newer series and “Lost In Space” movies have also followed the original television series. They’re great, but, nothing has ever matched what Guy Williams, June. Lockhart, Mark Goddard, Marta Kristen, Bill Mumy,Angela Cartwright, Jonathan Harris, Bob May and Dick Tufeld delivered.The chemistry of this ensemble cast was masterclass and it’s so rare that it simply cannot be recreated. It stands alone and unmatched.Yesterday, I had the personal thrill of a brief back and forth social media conversation with Bill Mumy, who played Will Robinson.

Full disclosure, Bill Mumy (Will Robinson) was a favorite character of mine, as we are about the same age and all of his storylines and the various plots were so relatable as to how someone his age would manage the various dangers he would face during each episode.I have wanted to ask Bill Mumy a question for more than 50 years. Yesterday, this came true.Here is a screen capture of our brief back and and forth.Have you ever waited more than 50 years to find the answer to something you really wanted to know?

I wrote Bill Mumy as a fan, not a journalist or radio talk show host. I was overjoyed when he took the time to personally respond to my question.I was also so pleased about his answer. I did  love the entirety of “Lost In Space.However, I particularly liked the seriousness of Season 1. The dangerous space walks with Professors John and Maureen Robinson and other great plots.As time went on, it became more zany and campy. Mumy’s answer about liking Season 1 the best was terrific, because as the show went along, Mumy, along with Jonathan Harris (Dr. Zachary Smith) and The Robot became the undeniable main forces of “Lost In Space.