We were so lucky as kids in the 60s. Lost in Space, Land of the Giants, Time Tunnel and Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. Fantastic kids shows that fired your imagination, you watched them and then went outside and played with your friends pretending to be your heroes. So many great memories of a happy childhood.
Sven524 Could not agree with you more.😃 You listed some of my all-time favorites. I was a child of the 1980s and all of these fantastic shows were in syndication. I would add Batman, Gilligan’s Island & Star Trek. Would watch them all then get together with friends and pretend to be all of those characters.😊 It was the best.
Sven524 K may not have been born in the 60's, but I saw this series on the Sci-fi channel with my dad in the early half of the 90s when Cable was a big deal. I remember he and I got up early, played chess and then 45 minutes before the bus picked me up, I recall him and I laughing at Dr. Smith as the episodes went on. Good time memories 😊
I have such fond memories of coming home from school, and watching reruns of "Lost in Space". It was my favorite program as a youngster, and continues to hold a special place in my heart.
@@WRETCHEDAVION One of my favorites, as well. I also like some of the B&W episodes, like "Mr. Nobody", "The Keeper", (the shows only two part episode), and the one where Dr. Smith wears something on his head and gets anything he requests, until the "bill comes due". LOL!
I grew up watching Lost in Space in the 60s. That first theme almost brings me back to that time: sitting in front of the TV ( black and white ) with my Will Robinson shirt on , mom in the kitchen cooking, little sis sitting next to me. Oh God, if I had one wish it would be to go back there again and start over . They all passed away. Life can be so beautiful yet so sad !!!!
As of December 11, 2023, June Lockhart (Maureen Robinson), Marta Kristen (Judy Robinson) Angela Cartwright (Penny Robinson), and Bill Mumy (Will Robinson) were all quite alive. Mark Goddard ( [Major)] Don West), passed away in October 2023. (Source: Wikipedia)
@@alexsandusky1337 I'm not and I remember when Lost in Space premiered. The first season, (1965-1966), was indeed Black and White because there were still not that many folks who could afford Color TV's at the time. The next two seasons, (there were only three seasons of the original show), were shot in Color. That show was truly a lot of fun but then nearly ALL of the shows in the 60's were a lot of fun. It really was a great time to be young.
Agree, the theme took me back to a 6 yr old excited & at times terrified watching this programme, the music was fabulous. Great times later to come home from school with as mentioned Voyage to Bottom of sea, Lost in Space. Thunderbirds etc..great for our imaginations and easy watching tv...
@@Robil63 John Williams has actually been recognised, officially, as a legend though, a Disney legend if I'm not mistaken but of course he did stuff long before then.
I remember I was staying with my grandparents one weekend. They didn’t have internet or any cable just an antenna. One of the channels we got was a station called Metv and showed classic tv shows. It was a Saturday night me and my grandpa were watching that channel and this show came on and it forever gave me my love of classic TV and cinema. I am 22 but I love shows like Lost in Space, Gunsmoke, Chips, Andy Griffith.
Wow! Here in the states, we got it in reruns in the afternoons sometime after school was out. Saw it over and over for a few years and that was it. I guess we have access now with cable and stuff, but lucky you.
It wasn't in prime time for that long. It was shown regularly in re-runs over that time period, and these were usually in the afternoons after school, or sometimes on the weekends at various day time slots. The same was done with Batman and Star Trek.
Often thought the second intro was one of the best ever done for any TV show. The countdown matched to the buildup of notes, leading to the main theme. Excellent work from Williams!
@@markloveless1001 Well, he got very good using it during his days in television. Very often those arrangements had to be budget conscious, and thus very creative. He mostly used a lot of horns and some woodwinds and percussion, because he could only afford smaller scoring ensembles for much of his work, so he only got to use string players sparingly. Listen to some of his TV work and you'll hear mostly horns in the arrangements. All those horn sessions definitely served him well later in his career though, to be sure.
As someone who played french horn, trumpet, and baritone horn in symphonic bands and wind ensemble the themes were exceptional. Hearing the trumpet lead is wonderful. The flute and piccolo part is beautiful. The french horn is awesome. And to hear the tuba in conjunction with the string bass is what sets it in motion. The second theme was very well written with the countdown number starting from 7. The flute, piccolo, and bells played part is absolutely striking..The french horn soli is cool..I m a band theme fan for sure. I would love to see the written score to both..
I grew up on John Williams....Lost in Space, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, ET, Star Wars, The Poseidon Adventure, Land of the Giants, Schindler's List, Close Encounter of the Third Kind, Jaws, Indiana Jones...the soundtrack of my life!
I loved this as 9 year old kid in ex- Yugoslavia, every Saturday evening was a holiday for me ...I remember saying to friends - Guys, tonight Lost in Space. In Yugoslavia this TV show was not shown completely and was interrupted after first season. I was very sad. Today everything looks naive and funny but anyways, it brings up memories from my childhood ... and nostalgia. This TV show cause me to love Science Fiction with passion. Till today.
How could it not? Both themes were written by John Williams who went on to compose the original scores for well over 200 movies including Jaws, Star Wars, Superman: The Movie, Raiders of the Lost Ark, ET: The Extra Terrestrial, Schindler's List, Jurassic Park and Harry Potter to name a few.
I always love that countdown. I’m in my 60s I specifically went on TH-cam to look for this countdown I found it and I’m so happy. It still gives me chills.
This is one of the reasons I, as a musician, love TH-cam. So many opportunities to re-experience so many child-hood memories and musical inspirations. So much good music on TV and movie soundtracks that people never notice.
Did you all know that they sell Judy and Penny Robinson dolls from the 1960's series on Ebay and also at these websites www.fabgearusa.com/ and bigbadtoystore.com and www.culttvmanshop.com/ these are 12 inch figures made from Executive Replicas and they are in their 3rd season outfits...they look just like Judy and Penny
would be a minefield today making a programme like the original what with the woke movement insisting on cultural diversity and other lefty garbage. Best to leave well alone and remember the originals, as for the remake, completely butchered the role of Dr. Smith.
Original Twilight Zone, Outer Limits, Star Trek, Lost in Space... all revived, yet most of which often pale in comparison to the original counterparts.
The first theme is my favorite. I sometimes stay up late Saturday just to hear the theme music before going to bed. It was one of my favorite shows as a child. I'm so glad there are reruns in syndication.
The idea of an entire family of astronauts was fantastic good fun! I miss those shows. Innocent and entertaining. Good stories. Now even cartoons are dark and scary.
I grew up in the sixties and the ominous sound of those big tubas in the original theme is still my favorite. Of course, the 2nd theme is more whimsical and the countdown gives it that extra umph but I still prefer season 1 theme. If you never caught the genius of John Williams live and you like his great movie themes, please do yourself a favor and go see it live.
I went crazy when I saw Billy Mumy and Angela Cartwright make cameo appearances in the new Lost in Space series on Netflix. I recognized them right off!
We were so lucky as kids in the 70s. Reruns of many programs like this from the previous decade. We were glued to the TV after school got out. In our TV sets you could go to Gilligan's Island, Lost in Space, Johnny Quest, Pettycoat Junction, Brady Bunch, Space 1999, Lassie, Partridge Family, Star Trek, Hogans Heroes, Leave it to Beaver.....on and on. We always anticipated a hidden unknown new episode but really filming for these shows had ended before we were born.
So were we in the 90's. I watched all the 60's star trek , plus shows from the 70's which were then, old to me. It is a different world now. We were on the beginning of the computer age and digital and internet and wow..... I bet the technological world doesn't change as much in the next 100 years as it has in the past 20-25 years. Not sure what more they can do with our level of tech... unless there is a major breakthough.. they way jet power was compared to propeller. One thing is for sure... conventional travel though space will not get us anywhere. Crazy how far some of the distances are. But... can you imagne knowing that the universe is finite. Despite all that space.. one would always wonder what was on the other side of the edge. Will someone read this comment in 10,000 years and say... what... they thought the universe was infinite... that's like saying the earth was flat. Silly people!
I remember all of those shows (except Leave It To Beaver and Lassie) when they were new. Space 1999, I think, was actually produced in the 1970s, as was The Partridge Family.
You were "lucky" to be glued to the TV? No wonder baby boomers are all morbidly obese. In the 90s as kids we actually ran around outside, played outside, played sports, rode our bicycles, etc. TV was there too but we rarely seemed to watch it. Except on a rainy day. Though even then, rain is just rain, it's only a bit of water. Put on a coat and you can still run around in the rain and play football (i.e. FOOTBALL football, not American football (handegg), FOOTBALL football football).
That countdown from 7 theme is one of the best intros to any show ever on tv. Still. I remember seeing that for the first time as a kid and it seemed great then as well.
Alot of people don't know that John Williams is actually the composer. Yes the same John Williams who went to on to make the score for movies like Star Wars, Jaws, etc.
I didn't even know that Lost in Space was premiering that Wednesday night, Sept 15, 1965. Our antenna only received 3 channels, and luckily CBS was one of them, and that's what my family was watching when Lost in Space came on, and my brother and I were hooked.
@@kathyflorcruz552 Love how they made Mcgarrett look so cool in the theme on the original Hawaii five O. When he turns around on that tall building. My 21 yr. old daughter thinks its "cheesy!" Lol. I think its cool. That show had so much more class than the new one. The cool cars, the suits, the professionalism. Now people look sloppy and unprofessional. The dude that plays Mcgarrett now doesn't even look like he shaves about half the time. I don't even watch the new one. But I've seen it. Of course that's who my daughter likes. To me their is only ONE Mcgarrett and that's Jack Lord! SMH.
I have always liked them both, but the second theme has proven to be the one most folks remember. The Nefflix series has used it, but also the 1998 movie used a jazzed-up version of it for the closing credits, as well.
Watched Lost In Space in Manila, Philippines at age 17. Second season theme music has to be described as "Absolutely Exhilarating!" Still watching re-runs now at 71...
Growing up in the suburbs of Detroit in the 70s Lost in Space aired every summer up to Labor Day so by the time Season 3 hit there was always the reminder school and summer break was about to end. It never failed as we always went upnorth Labor Day weekend so I'd miss some of the last few episodes until the next summer.
I went to the Yankees-Red Sox game at Fenway Park on 9/9/19 and I almost fell out of my seat when none other than Mark Goddard, Dr. Don West himself, threw out one of the ceremonial first pitches. To top it off, as he left the field they played the second version of the "Lost In Space" theme, which is my favorite!
@@michaelpohas2608 I'd love it when I could hear Major West's Boston accent. Example In The Reluctant Stowaway: "What have you done to the transmittah?"
Guy Williams was such a strong father figure in this show. Ironic that he died young yet the good Doctor lived so much longer, even with his bad back 😂
Simply Awesome! As soon as i heard the theme music , something magical happened. I went back in time to the 1960s my childhood. A time of innocent. I saw myself Sitting in front of my parents old blk & white TV watching Lost N Space. I felt it. It filled good. Thks.
We were so lucky as kids to have these great TV series on the box, back in the 60's. Been there got the T shirt on that one, loved ' Lost In Space '. From what I remember, it started at 5pm, and when it finished it was my tea time. Happy times for sure! Don't you just love that countdown 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 what a blast!!
As a young kid of 4 years i was TOTALLY GLUED to the TV back then in 1964 to this and the THUNDERBIRDS...so much so that mum had to get me prescribed glasses to correct my vision..Great times etched in history but never ever to be forgotten.
Lost in Space was FUN and really stimulated our imaginations as children! Interestingly, I only remember the original theme. Yes, the second theme is definitely more upbeat; however, the urgent, staccato, somewhat frenetic vibe of the original, in my view, truly captures the drama of what the Swiss Family Robinson actually goes through ("Warning - warning - Danger Will Robinson!). Perhaps the most distinctive character was the one who was too clever for his own good and always royally screwing things up! (Most have you know who I mean, yes?)
I loved the original - to a musician, it's really interesting, with lots of chromatic passing tones. The opening reminds me of Stravinski's Rite of Spring! In the 2nd version we're back to the usual diatonic scale.
I was surprised she never went on to do much! I always kind of had a crush on her when I was young watching this show. I am an old geezer in my sixties now. The blond sister was probably more popular with the guys, but I liked Penny. Fun show.
Both versions of the Lost In Space Themes were written and arranged by John Willims, who also wrote the Star Wars Themes. In the credits, he's listed as Johnny Willims.
@sleepypie The difference is Herb Wallerstein did the theme and most of the music for the 1st Season of IDOJ, while Hugo Montenegro did the theme from the 2nd - 5th Seasons. Montenegro did perform music cues for one 1st Season episode, "How Lucky Can You Get," the episode in which both Tony and Roger were promoted from Captain to Major.
His story is an example of how you work your up in Hollywood. In the mid-1950s, Williams got his first job as a pianist in the Columbia studio orchestra, under the baton of Morris Stoloff. He started by just playing little piano riffs for a movie like "Picnic." After a while, according to Williams, Stoloff liked his work and asked him to write a few bars of music and sent him over to Alfred Newman at 20th Century-Fox where he worked on musicals like "Carousel" and "The King and I." A decade later, he got this gig at Fox for "Lost in Space." In 1971, he won his first Oscar for the adaptation of "Fiddler on the Roof." After that, "Jaws," "Star Wars," "Indiana Jones," "E.T." and so on. Along the way, he broke Newman's record for most Oscar nominstions with an unsurpassed resume of musical styles.
I dunno . . .these riffs are kinda catchy, but a lot of these guys are just flash-in-the-pan, with no real lasting power. And it's not like there's any future in these sci-fi things, anyhow.
Did you all know that they sell Judy and Penny Robinson dolls from the 1960's series on Ebay and also at these websites www.fabgearusa.com/ and bigbadtoystore.com and www.culttvmanshop.com/ these are 12 inch figures made from Executive Replicas and they are in their 3rd season outfits...they look just like Judy and Penny
5:01 One man was a member of a celebrated film composing family, the other has written some of the most timeless music in cinema history. Both are Oscar winners. And here they are--lost in space!
The final LIS theme was by far the best, in my humble opinion. Of all of Irwin Allen's TV science television series LIS, Time Tunnel and Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea were my absolute favourites. I did not care for Land Of The Giants. Those give me great childhood memories. 😊👍
I much preferred the first theme-- and still do. I also preferred the intro with the cast as cartoon characters stretched out on an air line in space. I never got into the second intro.
Serie de t.v. , como ésta jamás será repetida. Muy entretenida, alegre y un gran tema de contexto. Recuedo a la bellizima Penny Robinson , y a los otros personajes como a la hermosa judy Robinson a Will y al robot. En general a todos. Penny era mi chica platónonica ideal. Que bellos tiempos.
I remember watching the first episode. My dad had heard about a new science fiction show and we were both excited to see it. Maybe I'm wrong ,but it seemed so serious it was almost scary (as a 10 yr old). And then it seemed like it took a giant turn from a foreign agent sabotaging this important breakthrough expedition to a neighboring solar system into a sit-com like fumbling lazy nincompoop that was accepted into their family. I still have fond memories of this show as a kid, but I still wish it had had a more serious tone. Probably would have only lasted 1 episode.
These were far and Away The BEST Theme Songs of it's Day, even the short scores During the show were Hits to me and helped tell what was going on during the episode. It actually helped me with my decision to become a Sound Engineer. I Still watch it Faithfully Every Saturday Night.
As a kid in the 70s I loved the rousing exuberance of the third season's 'countdown' opening theme. Later I really loved the Star Wars theme. It was probably 25 years before I figured out Williams wrote both!
I loved this show....always liked the times the Jupiter took off.....I liked the background nuclear sounds the engine of the space ship made....good times in the 60's ! Time Tunnel was also a favorite of mine....loved the opening theme...
I was just thinking of these themes this morning. The first one was terrific, but the second one always (and still does!) give me goosebumps at the buildup in the countdown. And if you pick apart the arrangement, it all fits together like an intricate, multi-layered puzzle, assembled to perfection. One of my favourite TV theme tunes. John Williams is a genius. ❤
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Absolutely love the second theme! Get goosebumps when the music starts after the countdown -- John Williams is a genius!
Definitely.
You mean JOHNNY WILLIAMS!!! LOL
And he wrote both of them. Man is a legend
John Williams what ever happened to him i think hes written a couple of tunes later
@spencercox2684 He was Johnny because there was an actor named John Williams😅 Didn't want to confuse them.
We were so lucky as kids in the 60s. Lost in Space, Land of the Giants, Time Tunnel and Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. Fantastic kids shows that fired your imagination, you watched them and then went outside and played with your friends pretending to be your heroes. So many great memories of a happy childhood.
TV that challenges kids imaginations.
uhh..you forgot Star Trek...
Sven524 Could not agree with you more.😃 You listed some of my all-time favorites. I was a child of the 1980s and all of these fantastic shows were in syndication. I would add Batman, Gilligan’s Island & Star Trek. Would watch them all then get together with friends and pretend to be all of those characters.😊 It was the best.
Sven524 K may not have been born in the 60's, but I saw this series on the Sci-fi channel with my dad in the early half of the 90s when Cable was a big deal. I remember he and I got up early, played chess and then 45 minutes before the bus picked me up, I recall him and I laughing at Dr. Smith as the episodes went on. Good time memories 😊
I was born in 85 and was privelaged to see all these shows when I was a kid as well...and then also want outside and played.
I have such fond memories of coming home from school, and watching reruns of "Lost in Space". It was my favorite program as a youngster, and continues to hold a special place in my heart.
'Journey'-Through The-ROBOT Was My-Favourite-EPISODE!!!??? >(*U^)< *Wink*
@@WRETCHEDAVION One of my favorites, as well. I also like some of the B&W episodes, like "Mr. Nobody", "The Keeper", (the shows only two part episode), and the one where Dr. Smith wears something on his head and gets anything he requests, until the "bill comes due". LOL!
@@TheVerbalVolley [All]-That-'Glitters' [+] The Flour-Dough Clone-REPLICANTS Episode Whatever It-Is-Called!!!??? >(*U^)< *Wink*
Me too, greetings from Costa Rica
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I grew up watching Lost in Space in the 60s. That first theme almost brings me back to that time: sitting in front of the TV ( black and white ) with my Will Robinson shirt on , mom in the kitchen cooking, little sis sitting next to me. Oh God, if I had one wish it would be to go back there again and start over . They all passed away. Life can be so beautiful yet so sad !!!!
As of December 11, 2023, June Lockhart (Maureen Robinson), Marta Kristen (Judy Robinson) Angela Cartwright (Penny Robinson), and Bill Mumy (Will Robinson) were all quite alive. Mark Goddard ( [Major)] Don West), passed away in October 2023. (Source: Wikipedia)
Loved reading your comment. Hearing and seeing these credits took me back as well. Just an amazing feeling.
you’re 90 years old?
@@alexsandusky1337 I'm not and I remember when Lost in Space premiered. The first season, (1965-1966), was indeed Black and White because there were still not that many folks who could afford Color TV's at the time. The next two seasons, (there were only three seasons of the original show), were shot in Color. That show was truly a lot of fun but then nearly ALL of the shows in the 60's were a lot of fun. It really was a great time to be young.
@@dennistucker9081i meant all of my family passed away
gee, as soon as i heard that theme song i went back in time to a child nearly makes me cry.......yes we were lucky then....
Yes, we were.
Agree, the theme took me back to a 6 yr old excited & at times terrified watching this programme, the music was fabulous. Great times later to come home from school with as mentioned Voyage to Bottom of sea, Lost in Space. Thunderbirds etc..great for our imaginations and easy watching tv...
Me too 😢
When we were happy and we didn't know it
How often is there a legend recognized in his/her own time? John Williams is LEGEND.
Every 0.001 second on TH-cam
@@Robil63 John Williams has actually been recognised, officially, as a legend though, a Disney legend if I'm not mistaken but of course he did stuff long before then.
Actually broke bread with the cast of LOS, won a contest at a show,,, nicest, kindest people ever,, time of my life.
I remember I was staying with my grandparents one weekend. They didn’t have internet or any cable just an antenna. One of the channels we got was a station called Metv and showed classic tv shows. It was a Saturday night me and my grandpa were watching that channel and this show came on and it forever gave me my love of classic TV and cinema. I am 22 but I love shows like Lost in Space, Gunsmoke, Chips, Andy Griffith.
Syndication is great, but you had to be there the first time around to know true excitement!
You should try EMERGENCY 😮
Here in Australia!!! Lost in space was shown in prime time for 20 to 25 years!!! Amazing
:)
And in Canada we got Skippy the Bush Kangaroo
Wow! Here in the states, we got it in reruns in the afternoons sometime after school was out. Saw it over and over for a few years and that was it. I guess we have access now with cable and stuff, but lucky you.
I lived in Australia 1971-1975, and this was a staple. My favourite programme at age 7.
It wasn't in prime time for that long. It was shown regularly in re-runs over that time period, and these were usually in the afternoons after school, or sometimes on the weekends at various day time slots. The same was done with Batman and Star Trek.
I love the second theme with the countdown leading into a fanfare.
Yeah, that is great music.
It is amazing.
It makes me want to dance.
There are videos of orchestra playing this. I think it's a great piece of music.
Often thought the second intro was one of the best ever done for any TV show. The countdown matched to the buildup of notes, leading to the main theme. Excellent work from Williams!
His love for brass was evident from very early on. :)
@@markloveless1001 Well, he got very good using it during his days in television. Very often those arrangements had to be budget conscious, and thus very creative. He mostly used a lot of horns and some woodwinds and percussion, because he could only afford smaller scoring ensembles for much of his work, so he only got to use string players sparingly. Listen to some of his TV work and you'll hear mostly horns in the arrangements. All those horn sessions definitely served him well later in his career though, to be sure.
@@andygeisel2177 Tee hee. For master classes in same, check out Rex Koury's work on the radio version of 'Gunsmoke'. He got by with very, very little.
Just loved the "countdown theme".7,6,5,4,3,2..1. Be watching opening scenes, then suddenly theme comes up. Loved it
Yes! Best ever.
Yes! It truly adds to the suspense of the opening situation while at the same time being a Bad A$$ intro to the music!
That always got me excited too!
Absolutely you nailed it! I told the whole art department about it in the high school
It had more of a "Mission Impossible" influence than the first opening theme song
As someone who played french horn, trumpet, and baritone horn in symphonic bands and wind ensemble the themes were exceptional. Hearing the trumpet lead is wonderful. The flute and piccolo part is beautiful. The french horn is awesome. And to hear the tuba in conjunction with the string bass is what sets it in motion. The second theme was very well written with the countdown number starting from 7. The flute, piccolo, and bells played part is absolutely striking..The french horn soli is cool..I m a band theme fan for sure. I would love to see the written score to both..
I loved the tuba. I went on to play bass, both upright and electric
I grew up on John Williams....Lost in Space, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, ET, Star Wars, The Poseidon Adventure, Land of the Giants, Schindler's List, Close Encounter of the Third Kind, Jaws, Indiana Jones...the soundtrack of my life!
I didn’t known this was John Williams. But on hearing the use of the horns, it makes 1000% sense. Awesome.
One of the major creatures from Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea was also in a smaller form on Lost in Space, I think in the third season. LOL
I loved this as 9 year old kid in ex- Yugoslavia, every Saturday evening was a holiday for me ...I remember saying to friends - Guys, tonight Lost in Space.
In Yugoslavia this TV show was not shown completely and was interrupted after first season. I was very sad.
Today everything looks naive and funny but anyways, it brings up memories from my childhood ... and nostalgia.
This TV show cause me to love Science Fiction with passion. Till today.
The second theme really grabbed your attention. Great memories
Yep
The second theme always gets me going. Wow!!! The best
How could it not? Both themes were written by John Williams who went on to compose the original scores for well over 200 movies including Jaws, Star Wars, Superman: The Movie, Raiders of the Lost Ark, ET: The Extra Terrestrial, Schindler's List, Jurassic Park and Harry Potter to name a few.
@@claytonraphael8629 You are correct, I don't give a shit.
Specially when the unexpected countdown begins. Wow!
Agreed. A terrific theme song for a horrid tv show. They could have gotten better ratings by just playing the theme song for the entire 60 minutes.
@@tomshelton1447 Sadly, I think Lost in Space was yet another victim of the dreaded "Batman Effect". Season 1 was excellent.
Seriously .... zero in on the piccolo part. INSANE and perfectly executed.
LOVE THESE GUMMIES!
The piccolo playing in Gomer Pyle usmc is badass as well
I was too busy listening to the French horns.....
@@77eternalsunshine totally Agree! Horns parts make this chart (second theme)!
I always love that countdown. I’m in my 60s I specifically went on TH-cam to look for this countdown I found it and I’m so happy. It still gives me chills.
Johhy Williams scored the music.....name sound AMILLIAR😅😅😅😅
Very true-the countdown is one of the best things about the later theme.
Came here specifically to see and hear The Countdown and Theme.
This is one of the reasons I, as a musician, love TH-cam. So many opportunities to re-experience so many child-hood memories and musical inspirations. So much good music on TV and movie soundtracks that people never notice.
Yes, I think TV themes in the 60s/70s were quite good, in retrospect. You have to create interest in about 45 seconds.
Then may I recommend the first theme from Man From U.N.C.L.E. I played baritone horn, trumpet, and french horn in junior and senior high school..
We will never see NEW TV series to even come close to the enjoyment one receives from these 60's shows.
American Television's Prime Time is long past!
Did you all know that they sell Judy and Penny Robinson dolls from the 1960's series on Ebay and also at these websites www.fabgearusa.com/ and bigbadtoystore.com and www.culttvmanshop.com/ these are 12 inch figures made from Executive Replicas and they are in their 3rd season outfits...they look just like Judy and Penny
@loretta hawley the remake sucks..you can never replace the original actors
I will say that new entries are always very negative in the attitudes of characters. Very violent, argumentative, unpleasant!
would be a minefield today making a programme like the original what with the woke movement insisting on cultural diversity and other lefty garbage. Best to leave well alone and remember the originals, as for the remake, completely butchered the role of Dr. Smith.
Original Twilight Zone, Outer Limits, Star Trek, Lost in Space... all revived, yet most of which often pale in comparison to the original counterparts.
The first theme is my favorite. I sometimes stay up late Saturday just to hear the theme music before going to bed. It was one of my favorite shows as a child. I'm so glad there are reruns in syndication.
You're not the only one who did it, so did I!!!
The idea of an entire family of astronauts was fantastic good fun! I miss those shows. Innocent and entertaining. Good stories. Now even cartoons are dark and scary.
seriously huh
@@Fortwentt should turn off Adult Swim lol
I loved that first theme - brilliant and chilling.
I totally agree. It matched the technoquirky nature of the show much better than the later theme
I grew up in the sixties and the ominous sound of those big tubas in the original theme is still my favorite. Of course, the 2nd theme is more whimsical and the countdown gives it that extra umph but I still prefer season 1 theme. If you never caught the genius of John Williams live and you like his great movie themes, please do yourself a favor and go see it live.
The first theme lives rent free in my head mostly because those were the reruns I most often saw
Sometimes i listen to the first theme and ill mimic the horns with my kazoo !
I went crazy when I saw Billy Mumy and Angela Cartwright make cameo appearances in the new Lost in Space series on Netflix. I recognized them right off!
Watching this now. Where do they appear?
We were so lucky as kids in the 70s. Reruns of many programs like this from the previous decade.
We were glued to the TV after school got out. In our TV sets you could go to Gilligan's Island, Lost in Space, Johnny Quest, Pettycoat Junction, Brady Bunch, Space 1999, Lassie, Partridge Family, Star Trek, Hogans Heroes, Leave it to Beaver.....on and on.
We always anticipated a hidden unknown new episode but really filming for these shows had ended before we were born.
I hated the reruns in the 70’s, over edited for commercials, chopped off next weeks teaser, shown out of order. Stupid tv stations.
Warning! Warning! Will Robinson, Great stuff.
So were we in the 90's. I watched all the 60's star trek , plus shows from the 70's which were then, old to me. It is a different world now. We were on the beginning of the computer age and digital and internet and wow..... I bet the technological world doesn't change as much in the next 100 years as it has in the past 20-25 years. Not sure what more they can do with our level of tech... unless there is a major breakthough.. they way jet power was compared to propeller. One thing is for sure... conventional travel though space will not get us anywhere. Crazy how far some of the distances are. But... can you imagne knowing that the universe is finite. Despite all that space.. one would always wonder what was on the other side of the edge. Will someone read this comment in 10,000 years and say... what... they thought the universe was infinite... that's like saying the earth was flat. Silly people!
I remember all of those shows (except Leave It To Beaver and Lassie) when they were new. Space 1999, I think, was actually produced in the 1970s, as was The Partridge Family.
You were "lucky" to be glued to the TV? No wonder baby boomers are all morbidly obese. In the 90s as kids we actually ran around outside, played outside, played sports, rode our bicycles, etc. TV was there too but we rarely seemed to watch it. Except on a rainy day. Though even then, rain is just rain, it's only a bit of water. Put on a coat and you can still run around in the rain and play football (i.e. FOOTBALL football, not American football (handegg), FOOTBALL football football).
That countdown from 7 theme is one of the best intros to any show ever on tv. Still. I remember seeing that for the first time as a kid and it seemed great then as well.
Pure classic tv show. Brings back happy memories of my childhood!
Alot of people don't know that John Williams is actually the composer. Yes the same John Williams who went to on to make the score for movies like Star Wars, Jaws, etc.
When I was like 8 I had a crush on Penny. And no wonder I grew up to love the trumpet. Favorite instrument.
lost in space was one of my favorite tv shows. and I still watch it
Season 3 had such a great opening sequence. That countdown had me locked onto the screen as a kid lol
I didn't even know that Lost in Space was premiering that Wednesday night, Sept 15, 1965. Our antenna only received 3 channels, and luckily CBS was one of them, and that's what my family was watching when Lost in Space came on, and my brother and I were hooked.
Yes,the second theme is absolutely electrifying.
Everything John Williams composes is epic including these two themes, the premier classical composer of our times
Season 3 *Lost in Space* 2:10
one of the best TV intro's of all time. Right up there with Hawaii Five-O and The Rockford Files, in IMO
Hawaii 5 O - GREAT Theme song!!
@@kathyflorcruz552 Love how they made Mcgarrett look so cool in the theme on the original Hawaii five O. When he turns around on that tall building. My 21 yr. old daughter thinks its "cheesy!" Lol. I think its cool. That show had so much more class than the new one. The cool cars, the suits, the professionalism. Now people look sloppy and unprofessional. The dude that plays Mcgarrett now doesn't even look like he shaves about half the time. I don't even watch the new one. But I've seen it. Of course that's who my daughter likes. To me their is only ONE Mcgarrett and that's Jack Lord! SMH.
The anticipation of that countdown!
The second theme was always my favorite. If they ever do a proper remake hope they use that theme. Its fantastic
Wish granted. Netflix series. 👨🚀👩🚀
❤👍
I have always liked them both, but the second theme has proven to be the one most folks remember. The Nefflix series has used it, but also the 1998 movie used a jazzed-up version of it for the closing credits, as well.
Mine two!!!
They did on netflix
I have memories of my two younger brothers watching Lost In Space 🚀 & Star Trek
Watched Lost In Space in Manila, Philippines at age 17. Second season theme music has to be described as "Absolutely Exhilarating!" Still watching re-runs now at 71...
I wait all week to watch these classic shows on now till 4 am. Starting with lost in space on metv
I loved watching it after school.
Growing up in the suburbs of Detroit in the 70s Lost in Space aired every summer up to Labor Day so by the time Season 3 hit there was always the reminder school and summer break was about to end. It never failed as we always went upnorth Labor Day weekend so I'd miss some of the last few episodes until the next summer.
It was more than the great acting, the stories, writers, everything that made these shows great, i have 100's series on dvd, love them.
The 2nd version theme was the one that stuck in my memory and still find my Self whistling it now and again 👍
Same
Oh yeah! especially now that they came out with a new series on Netflix, Which I actually like, a lot of twists. But that music!!
@@skylark4901 Even though they idiotically skip the opening like two out of every three episodes. I mean... *why?!* What's the point?
It was the best of the two
7654321 the that picture of the Jupiter 2 make the theme work too.
A segunda versão me trás lágrimas,lembro de toda a família reunida para assistir aos episódios.Essa melodia é especial .
I’m such a sap. Listening to these themes got me teary eyed. Remember when?
I absolutely love the second version of the opening sequence. I love the groovy 60s beach vibe when the younger robinsons are shown
I went to the Yankees-Red Sox game at Fenway Park on 9/9/19 and I almost fell out of my seat when none other than Mark Goddard, Dr. Don West himself, threw out one of the ceremonial first pitches. To top it off, as he left the field they played the second version of the "Lost In Space" theme, which is my favorite!
Mark Goddard is originally from Lowell MA
@@michaelpohas2608 I'd love it when I could hear Major West's Boston accent. Example In The Reluctant Stowaway: "What have you done to the transmittah?"
This and the theme from Jonny Quest were the best ever.
This had to be the best SciFi tv series ever made in the days no other s came close not even Star Trek..
The music of this TV Series was AMAZING! Very creative time!
I looked forward to coming home from elementary school and watching Lost In Space , it was always one of my favorite shows
It's as fresh in my mind as if it was yesterday.
Guy Williams was such a strong father figure in this show. Ironic that he died young yet the good Doctor lived so much longer, even with his bad back 😂
“Oh the pain, the pain”
@@ltyler01 lol
This brings me back. Dam I’m getting old
Simply Awesome! As soon as i heard the theme music , something magical happened. I went back in time to the 1960s my childhood. A time of innocent. I saw myself Sitting in front of my parents old blk & white TV watching Lost N Space. I felt it. It filled good. Thks.
We were so lucky as kids to have these great TV series on the box, back in the 60's. Been there got the T shirt on that one, loved ' Lost In Space '. From what I remember, it started at 5pm, and when it finished it was my tea time. Happy times for sure! Don't you just love that countdown 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 what a blast!!
As a young kid of 4 years i was TOTALLY GLUED to the TV back then in 1964 to this and the THUNDERBIRDS...so much so that mum had to get me prescribed glasses to correct my vision..Great times etched in history but never ever to be forgotten.
Lost in Space was FUN and really stimulated our imaginations as children! Interestingly, I only remember the original theme. Yes, the second theme is definitely more upbeat; however, the urgent, staccato, somewhat frenetic vibe of the original, in my view, truly captures the drama of what the Swiss Family Robinson actually goes through ("Warning - warning - Danger Will Robinson!). Perhaps the most distinctive character was the one who was too clever for his own good and always royally screwing things up! (Most have you know who I mean, yes?)
I loved the original - to a musician, it's really interesting, with lots of chromatic passing tones. The opening reminds me of Stravinski's Rite of Spring! In the 2nd version we're back to the usual diatonic scale.
Both themes have their charms. I agree totally, the first is modern classical and very complex. The second is more visceral with a "go-go" beat.
I love how they had "and Angela Cartwright as Penny". That kind of credit used for stars. And she was.
I was surprised she never went on to do much! I always kind of had a crush on her when I was young watching this show. I am an old geezer in my sixties now. The blond sister was probably more popular with the guys, but I liked Penny. Fun show.
Both versions of the Lost In Space Themes were written and arranged by John Willims, who also wrote the Star Wars Themes. In the credits, he's listed as Johnny Willims.
@sleepypie The difference is Herb Wallerstein did the theme and most of the music for the 1st Season of IDOJ, while Hugo Montenegro did the theme from the 2nd - 5th Seasons. Montenegro did perform music cues for one 1st Season episode, "How Lucky Can You Get," the episode in which both Tony and Roger were promoted from Captain to Major.
He was also conductor of the Boston Pops after Arthur Fiedler passed away in 1976.
Why?
@@anunnaki9493 It was the 1960s. They did a lot of weird shit back then.
Johnny Williams
1:48 "Theme: Johnny Williams"
I have the feeling this "Johnny Williams" fella is gonna make it big in the composing business . . . .
His story is an example of how you work your up in Hollywood. In the mid-1950s, Williams got his first job as a pianist in the Columbia studio orchestra, under the baton of Morris Stoloff. He started by just playing little piano riffs for a movie like "Picnic." After a while, according to Williams, Stoloff liked his work and asked him to write a few bars of music and sent him over to Alfred Newman at 20th Century-Fox where he worked on musicals like "Carousel" and "The King and I." A decade later, he got this gig at Fox for "Lost in Space." In 1971, he won his first Oscar for the adaptation of "Fiddler on the Roof." After that, "Jaws," "Star Wars," "Indiana Jones," "E.T." and so on. Along the way, he broke Newman's record for most Oscar nominstions with an unsurpassed resume of musical styles.
We will watch his career with great interest
Pffft... Fat chance LOL
He is best known for his work on Penelope.
I dunno . . .these riffs are kinda catchy, but a lot of these guys are just flash-in-the-pan, with no real lasting power. And it's not like there's any future in these sci-fi things, anyhow.
This was an unmissable series I watched every week, I really enjoyed my childhood here in Bahia and Brazil.
Did you all know that they sell Judy and Penny Robinson dolls from the 1960's series on Ebay and also at these websites www.fabgearusa.com/ and bigbadtoystore.com and www.culttvmanshop.com/ these are 12 inch figures made from Executive Replicas and they are in their 3rd season outfits...they look just like Judy and Penny
Thank you for posting this... the memories it brings back ...
Happy New Year Fans! Have a safe 2020 and thanks for watching, liking and subscribing!
Thanks Chris
5:01 One man was a member of a celebrated film composing family, the other has written some of the most timeless music in cinema history. Both are Oscar winners. And here they are--lost in space!
Ah that theme carries a spirit of my childhood. The dreamer that I long for.
Both opening theme songs were great!
The final LIS theme was by far the best, in my humble opinion. Of all of Irwin Allen's TV science television series LIS, Time Tunnel and Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea were my absolute favourites. I did not care for Land Of The Giants. Those give me great childhood memories. 😊👍
I much preferred the first theme-- and still do. I also preferred the intro with the cast as cartoon characters stretched out on an air line in space. I never got into the second intro.
Watching reruns in the 1970s, my friends and I always liked season 3 music and episodes the best.
"lost in space" so retro outer space A GO GO! awesome sauce :)
Always loved this show 😤
Serie de t.v. , como ésta jamás será repetida. Muy entretenida, alegre y un gran tema de contexto. Recuedo a la bellizima Penny Robinson , y a los otros personajes como a la hermosa judy Robinson a Will y al robot. En general a todos. Penny era mi chica platónonica ideal. Que bellos tiempos.
I remember watching the first episode. My dad had heard about a new science fiction show and we were both excited to see it. Maybe I'm wrong ,but it seemed so serious it was almost scary (as a 10 yr old). And then it seemed like it took a giant turn from a foreign agent sabotaging this important breakthrough expedition to a neighboring solar system into a sit-com like fumbling lazy nincompoop that was accepted into their family. I still have fond memories of this show as a kid, but I still wish it had had a more serious tone. Probably would have only lasted 1 episode.
Esta melodía me transporta a la primera infancia,me encanta♥️.Besos🇨🇱 septiembre 21 2020 aún en cuarentena.
Ingual a yo Veronica.
Boy, they sure don't make shows like Lost In Space anymore!
they did
Always loved the animosity between Don and Dr Smith
I think this tune if extended a little longer would have cracked the top 10 as an instrumental on 45. If released in 67,68 .
Love those horn trills in the "mod" B section of the second theme.
These theme songs are superb especially the third season WoW !!!!!
Perdidos en el Espacio, una de mis SERIALES FAVORITAS.... (When we were happy and we didn't know it)
So Nostalgic of the 1960s & 1970s! Thank You So Much for the Fond Memories! 🗿♥️🌷🕯
I'm a Baby boomer grew up with this when it was brand new! I and I still love it!!
These were far and Away The BEST Theme Songs of it's Day, even the short scores During the show were Hits to
me and helped tell what was going on during the episode.
It actually helped me with my decision
to become a
Sound Engineer.
I Still watch it Faithfully Every Saturday Night.
This show and The Time Tunnel were the two best that Irwin Allen ever produced!!!!!
You can't forget Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea....
@@squonk86 Of course not but Land of the Giants was awful!
@@scottmiller6495 Agreed which is why I didn't mention it..LOL
Loved playing this in high school marching band! It was so heavy on the low end brass
I bet. I played the baritone horn. I'm sure playing the french horn and trumpet part was wild too!
A little piece of my childhood's happy place!
Season 3. Best. I remember as a kid in the 80s watching in the summer months. Also remember when I was sick watching it during the day in reruns.
I always loved their uniforms, especially the last season.
As a kid in the 70s I loved the rousing exuberance of the third season's 'countdown' opening theme. Later I really loved the Star Wars theme. It was probably 25 years before I figured out Williams wrote both!
I use to watch these episodes with my late bro who was born in 66’. Great memories 🥰🥰
After all these years, I still can't decide which theme song I like better.
Who am I kidding?
I LOVE THEM BOTH EQUALLY!
I loved this show....always liked the times the Jupiter took off.....I liked the background nuclear sounds the engine of the space ship made....good times in the 60's ! Time Tunnel was also a favorite of mine....loved the opening theme...
I was just thinking of these themes this morning. The first one was terrific, but the second one always (and still does!) give me goosebumps at the buildup in the countdown. And if you pick apart the arrangement, it all fits together like an intricate, multi-layered puzzle, assembled to perfection. One of my favourite TV theme tunes. John Williams is a genius. ❤
Marta Kristen was absolutely gorgeous
"Visit to a Hostile Planet" Hands down, the best!
Very, very nice compilation, from one of my very favorite shows... and remastered. Thank you!