Watched 20x times since finding it by accident last week. Best thing on youtube. Period. @scottobrien, you're a genius. Even Dr. Smith would approve. Well done, my interplanetary friend. Well done, indeed.
MUCH better then the lackluster 1973 effort! Excellent in fact! This should have been at the very least, a fully completed episode. A full year or three made like this would have been great.
I never really cared for this show but this test reel put a big stupid smile on my face. Lost in Space was always meant to be animated like this where Star Trek wasn't. The broadness and farcical nature of the show complements the 2 dimensional retro style of animation perfectly. This is how this show should have been produced to begin with. Imagine all those outrageous things in the show that looked stupid in live action that an animated presentation such as this could have redeemed. If Fox never goes forward with this idea some fan should. This could be the Lost in Space show the way it was always meant to be.
Nowhere does it say that Lost in Space "was always meant to be animated like this," and just because you think that "this is how this show should have been produced to begin with" won't make it so. "The broadness and farcical nature of the show" works in live action, and it's not like the show was always farcical. It started out as serious science fiction, then in the second season, it got campier to compete with Batman, which was airing in the same time slot. If Batman could pull it off successfully, surely a science fiction show like this where anything is possible could too. "Imagine all those outrageous things in the show that looked stupid in live action..." Speak for yourself. The outrageous stuff works out perfectly fine in live action, and part of what makes the show (along with a lot of shows from the 60's) enjoyable. There's a certain charm of that stuff being done in live action that just can't be attained in animation. It doesn't need to be "redeemed." The Lost in Space show that "was always meant to be" already aired back in the 60's, and there's nothing you can say or do about it. And the way you wrote your comment makes it seem as if you're certain that everyone will agree with what you're saying and won't wildly object to it. If you say the style of the show would've translated well to animation, that's fine, but saying that the show should've been animated to begin with suggests that the cartoon should be an outright replacement for the original, which is kooky talk. Audiences would've been robbed of the campiness in its live action glory. Besides, Star Trek was made into a cartoon because The Original Series was cancelled. The Animated Series smartly took advantage of its format by doing things that would've been unfeasible or uneconomical in live action at the time. In fact, despite the meager payment for writers ($1,300 per script, with no residuals), the opportunity to write a Star Trek episode without the special effects limitations of live action proved appealing, and many of The Original Series writers joined the staff.
I am so impressed that someone went to the elaborate time and trouble to produce this very clever interpretation of the 60’s series. Also it’s highly evocative of the quintessence as Dr. Smith would say of the style and sound of the original live action production. Personally I might have gone with the 1964 Jonny Quest esthetic but this is an exciting sizzle reel.
Good lord, this is good. I wish this were developed in full- the kookiness and camp would translate WONDERFULLY into animation, as so clearly evidenced here!
I love the artwork and character animation. 20th Century Fox probably passed it by because they didn't feel this was necessary, being that they are still the old episodes! Repackaging a cult TV show was not likely in their vision. Too bad.
I'd love for this to be produced in full! It would be cool to clean the audio on all the older episodes and reimagine them with this style cartoon. Or if new episodes, get professional voice impressionists to play the characters. I seriousy could never imagine Dr. Zachery Smith with any other voice than Jonathan Harris.
This is the cartoon that should have hit the Saturday mornings back in the fall of 1969.Doubt Guy Williams would have signed up to do the voice, but think everyone else would have.Would have loved a three year run of animation like this.VERY good cartoonist!
Cool! Too bad it did not became a series. Would have loved to see Land of the Giants, Time Tunnel, and Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea animated this way as well.
I could definitely see that intro as the intro for season 4 of the original series. It's got that whole late '60s - early '70s vibe going for it. Nice that he agrees with me that the character of Judy was the hidden jewel of the series and needed a huge upgrade to the forefront. Really nice work!
This clip was part of extras on the lost in space box set. as I huge fan of the show the "test" looked very well done can't believe this project wasn't continued especially with the worldwide following it has. Could have been a rightsIssue by 20th century Fox (they did use original soundtrack to original series) maybe someday it will be unshelved
I like everything about this -- the fully-realized section of animation of Smith, the animatic and storyboard part, the go-go reinterpretation of the opening credits (including the dancing Robot).
Wow. I've now watched the opening credit sequence here approximately 30 times... it is sheer perfection. What's interesting is that these credits really reflect what the show became - whether it was the original intention or not. For example, Will, Penny, Dr. Smith and the Robot each get a little intro box... while the adults are sort of thrown in at the end. The robot getting a dancing box is another example of this would-be show, even in the credits, understanding exactly what it is. Of course, these are also all the problems I had with the show (aside from the pilot), because I wanted something less campy, less kiddie, less Dr. Smith focused. But geez, these are brilliant.
Wow this was great. Sure would love to see this produced. The original show could be cheesy, but I see how it really would work briiliantly as a cartoon.
Fantastic! that would have been great to see it animated in that style, along with the original audio of the actors from the episodes. I use to watch the show when I was a kid also, fond memories.
Fun concept and execution. This would do fine as a limited cartoon series by taking select episodes of the original show and keeping the classic audio with cast and sound effects and music. That way we still get the voice of Mr. Harris. ☺
Well done .... from storyboard start to stylized end! 02:14 totally lost my sh*t!! Agree for a treatment of LOTG or VTTBOTS .... or even a Time Tunnel short!
Simply marvelous! A joy to behold. This is awesome! It would have been really fun to have this animated series be official. Your preview and rendered segments show, just how nice it would have been. Great job Paul Fernandez and Scott O'Brien!
It's 2022 and I'm still rewatching this. I just don't understand why they didn't green lit this. I always felt this show would fair better in animated form and this proves it.
Now, this absolutely fits the campiness that it became in seasons 2 & 3 and could have made for an excellent newer continuance and would still work even today when considering current offerings such as "Rick and Morty" and "Other Space" as long as it had the right scripts.
This is how the original series should have been done back in the 1960s. Somewhere, Irwin Allen is slapping his forehead and going, "Stupid! Stupid! Stupid!"
Gee... I'd have watched that! I'd watch it now! The animation was superb and it sounds like they got at least some of the original voice actors. That sure sounds like Jonathan Harris to me!
PLEASE BRING THIS TO LIFE!!! THIS IS A WINNER!!!!!!
Man...I wished this had been made ! Love the feel to this cartoon. The opening title is perfect !
When Penny said "Hello Dr. Smith!" I teared up!!
Really?
this is something that NEEDS to Happen!
What a shame it didn't come to fruition. I would've watched the hell outta this!
This should so be a series. Yes.
Loved the dancing characters, especially the robot at the end during the credits sequence; also, the carrot-man!
This is Awsome! I was born in 1964 and I grew up with the show.Thanks to who ever made this.
1964! Me too. This show is in my DNA.
Make that three of us, it was a great show,too bad this was never made into a complete animated series!
Watched 20x times since finding it by accident last week. Best thing on youtube. Period. @scottobrien, you're a genius. Even Dr. Smith would approve. Well done, my interplanetary friend. Well done, indeed.
I loved it specially the opening credits! I watch this video over and over again.
Brilliant and so fun! The opening credits are simply amazing, fun, upbeat, and campy!
Go-Go dancing Robot!!!
And that Go-Go dancing was cute! Gives the 60's vibe
Well-described!
I agree
Can't believe this cartoon "gets it" better than that movie did!
or the Netflix series.
@@taurnguard No fuck you, the Netflix series was great and true to the spirit of the original. I will fight you you foolish fop! 😡🖕
@@dodapictures2141 agree with you there...Parker Posey owns her Dr Smith
@@dodapictures2141 Sigh..wrong again
This is FANTASTIC !!!!
I'd love to see all the episodes adapted to this animation style !
This is *soooo great*. Netflix should have done this, not the dull reboot.
love it!!! the bit at 2:54 with the robot dancing clinched it! :) xx
This is great! If your reading this Netflix, Lost in space need a good reboot and here's your platform. ☺
Saddly they heard... we got ...err... well they certainly focused on the "LOST" part in terms of the story plot and characters. LOL
Yeah, Netflix, THIS is the way to reboot Lost In Space!
I'd trade the entire amount I pay for cable monthly for a single channel with this series alone on it!
MUCH better then the lackluster 1973 effort! Excellent in fact! This should have been at the very least, a fully completed episode. A full year or three made like this would have been great.
No. Fans do not speak of that one.
This certainly captures the spirit of the original series.
Shame this wasn't produced in full as a cartoon series
I think most folks wouldve loved it!
I never really cared for this show but this test reel put a big stupid smile on my face. Lost in Space was always meant to be animated like this where Star Trek wasn't. The broadness and farcical nature of the show complements the 2 dimensional retro style of animation perfectly. This is how this show should have been produced to begin with. Imagine all those outrageous things in the show that looked stupid in live action that an animated presentation such as this could have redeemed. If Fox never goes forward with this idea some fan should. This could be the Lost in Space show the way it was always meant to be.
Big smile here, too.
Love the retro animation aesthetic on this one...imagine if Netflix will commission them to do 15-30 minute "side stories" to the current continuity
I disagree strongly. It’s about time, it’s about space, it’s about time a punch your face 😁
Nowhere does it say that Lost in Space "was always meant to be animated like this," and just because you think that "this is how this show should have been produced to begin with" won't make it so. "The broadness and farcical nature of the show" works in live action, and it's not like the show was always farcical. It started out as serious science fiction, then in the second season, it got campier to compete with Batman, which was airing in the same time slot. If Batman could pull it off successfully, surely a science fiction show like this where anything is possible could too. "Imagine all those outrageous things in the show that looked stupid in live action..." Speak for yourself. The outrageous stuff works out perfectly fine in live action, and part of what makes the show (along with a lot of shows from the 60's) enjoyable. There's a certain charm of that stuff being done in live action that just can't be attained in animation. It doesn't need to be "redeemed." The Lost in Space show that "was always meant to be" already aired back in the 60's, and there's nothing you can say or do about it. And the way you wrote your comment makes it seem as if you're certain that everyone will agree with what you're saying and won't wildly object to it. If you say the style of the show would've translated well to animation, that's fine, but saying that the show should've been animated to begin with suggests that the cartoon should be an outright replacement for the original, which is kooky talk. Audiences would've been robbed of the campiness in its live action glory.
Besides, Star Trek was made into a cartoon because The Original Series was cancelled. The Animated Series smartly took advantage of its format by doing things that would've been unfeasible or uneconomical in live action at the time. In fact, despite the meager payment for writers ($1,300 per script, with no residuals), the opportunity to write a Star Trek episode without the special effects limitations of live action proved appealing, and many of The Original Series writers joined the staff.
WHY?!?!?!? FOR THE LOVE OF GOD?!?!? WHY?!?! Please, please, please produce this NOW!!!!!
This is FANTASTIC! The style of the original series perfectly fits with an animation aesthetic!
This is a work of pure Genius. Irwin Allen would of been proud.
Now this is what you call a TEASE!!!!!
Love this! And I'm glad they are using John Williams' BRILLIANT intro theme.
I am so impressed that someone went to the elaborate time and trouble to produce this very clever interpretation of the 60’s series. Also it’s highly evocative of the quintessence as Dr. Smith would say of the style and sound of the original live action production. Personally I might have gone with the 1964 Jonny Quest esthetic but this is an exciting sizzle reel.
Good lord, this is good. I wish this were developed in full- the kookiness and camp would translate WONDERFULLY into animation, as so clearly evidenced here!
I love the artwork and character animation. 20th Century Fox probably passed it by because they didn't feel this was necessary, being that they are still the old episodes! Repackaging a cult TV show was not likely in their vision. Too bad.
I'd love for this to be produced in full! It would be cool to clean the audio on all the older episodes and reimagine them with this style cartoon. Or if new episodes, get professional voice impressionists to play the characters. I seriousy could never imagine Dr. Zachery Smith with any other voice than Jonathan Harris.
David Hyde Pierce would probably come very close.
Actually...Billy Mumy does a very fair impersonation of Jonathan Harris...
You should listen to the Brazilian voice where Harris was dubbed by a guy named Borges de Barros.
I can do his voice everyone laughs because I do it so well especially the screams.
Christopher Walken, perhaps. :D
Well done.....indeeeeeed.
This is the cartoon that should have hit the Saturday mornings back in the fall of 1969.Doubt Guy Williams would have signed up to do the voice, but think everyone else would have.Would have loved a three year run of animation like this.VERY good cartoonist!
Not attacking. The defunct hanna barbera company but this lost in space cartoon is far better than the saturday superstar movie attempt!
Great fun animation with retro-characters dialogue and out of this world over the top space adventures, yes please.
OMG! You nailed it! This is the perfect compliment to the Original 1965 broadcast - fantastic work!
This needs to happen. Pitch it to Netflix.
Simply brilliant!
Cool! Too bad it did not became a series. Would have loved to see Land of the Giants, Time Tunnel, and Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea animated this way as well.
I loved Time Tunnel!
@@bryandorman4139 Who Didn't ? It's like saying you love Ice Cream !
I could definitely see that intro as the intro for season 4 of the original series. It's got that whole late '60s - early '70s vibe going for it. Nice that he agrees with me that the character of Judy was the hidden jewel of the series and needed a huge upgrade to the forefront. Really nice work!
This clip was part of extras on the lost in space box set. as I huge fan of the show the "test" looked very well done can't believe this project wasn't continued especially with the worldwide following it has. Could have been a rightsIssue by 20th century Fox (they did use original soundtrack to original series) maybe someday it will be unshelved
I absolutely LOVE IT!!!!!!
Love that go-go take on the original title sequence. Dance, robot, dance!
...Is that Atomic Betty as Penny??
I like everything about this -- the fully-realized section of animation of Smith, the animatic and storyboard part, the go-go reinterpretation of the opening credits (including the dancing Robot).
This is brilliant! Giving me life! Lost in Space lives on!
With about 80 episodes of dialog to choose from a cartoon series with all new stories could be produced.
Wow. I've now watched the opening credit sequence here approximately 30 times... it is sheer perfection. What's interesting is that these credits really reflect what the show became - whether it was the original intention or not. For example, Will, Penny, Dr. Smith and the Robot each get a little intro box... while the adults are sort of thrown in at the end. The robot getting a dancing box is another example of this would-be show, even in the credits, understanding exactly what it is. Of course, these are also all the problems I had with the show (aside from the pilot), because I wanted something less campy, less kiddie, less Dr. Smith focused. But geez, these are brilliant.
That was wonderful! I'd love to see the old episodes animated this,way!
Fantastic!! Phenomenal!!
Great job, LOVE IT!!
You nailed it on the theme song!!!!
Wow this was great. Sure would love to see this produced. The original show could be cheesy, but I see how it really would work briiliantly as a cartoon.
Please Please PLEEEEASE let this happen! Even include the different types of animation into it like this.
Wow, this is fantastic! Excellent work! Too bad this wasn't picked up. Its much better than the recent Netflix reboot.
Fantastic! that would have been great to see it animated in that style, along with the original audio of the actors from the episodes. I use to watch the show when I was a kid also, fond memories.
If only SOMEONE would finsh rendering the rest of this.
It was a pitch to Fox to make it into a series.$$$$
BRAVO! How I wish this would be produced… I’d watch every second of every episode. Beautiful work!
Fun concept and execution. This would do fine as a limited cartoon series by taking select episodes of the original show and keeping the classic audio with cast and sound effects and music. That way we still get the voice of Mr. Harris. ☺
Seven people have been forever LOST IN SPACE!!!
paul - you simply nailed these characters!!!!!!!
I love this pitch! Fabulous!
Good work. Nice idea using the pencils with an existing old soundtrack. The colour cells look great too.
Yep totally agreed.., TOTALLY BRILLIANT.
OH MY GOD, this is FANTASTIC! As a Lost in Space fan since the 60s, I would go crazy if this was actually produced.
Beginning of this was storyboards used during production of the TV series cut with actual audio tracks from episodes.
Well done .... from storyboard start to stylized end!
02:14 totally lost my sh*t!!
Agree for a treatment of LOTG or VTTBOTS .... or even a Time Tunnel short!
if only they had made this in 1973.
I love this intro, I would have loved to see this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Simply marvelous! A joy to behold. This is awesome! It would have been really fun to have this animated series be official. Your preview and rendered segments show, just how nice it would have been. Great job Paul Fernandez and Scott O'Brien!
Great job! I Love Lost in Space.
Epic! Better than the crappy Netflix attempt! Love how clean the color shots were! Excellent!
I never seen that version, is it that bad?
Oh gosh yes please-this would have been wonderful
This looks amazing! Really wish this was completed.
It's 2022 and I'm still rewatching this. I just don't understand why they didn't green lit this. I always felt this show would fair better in animated form and this proves it.
How great talent goes unheard in Hollywood.
This is outstanding and deserves to be a series!
this is freaking GENIUS!
Bold in concept...brilliant in execution!
Thisis an excellent job.
This marvelous. Made my day. I am grateful to you, sir!
I WOULD HAVE WATCHED THE F**K OUTTA THIS!!! 'Nuff said.
LOVE the animation and animatics. it's a cross between Hanna-Barberra style a-la Chuck Jones and the title cartoons for Bewitched!
THIS IS GREAT! IT SHOULD BE A SERIES AND I'D HAPPILY WATCH IT!
I bet Kevin Burns had something to do with this... Loved it.
OMG!!!!♥♥♥ The CREDITS ALONE just SOLD me!♥
I'd watch the hell out of this !
Yes, I agree. Very intertaining, especially smiths animated counterpart. Thanks!
Very good. Please make continues
Now, this absolutely fits the campiness that it became in seasons 2 & 3 and could have made for an excellent newer continuance and would still work even today when considering current offerings such as "Rick and Morty" and "Other Space" as long as it had the right scripts.
This is so Brilliant!
Apaixonado pela serie
THAT WAS AMAZING!!! What happened to further production?
I would have enjoyed that much more than that goofy ABC version from 1973👍
You mean the Saturday Super Star Movie version?
When you need a Dr. Smith VO, call me.
This is nothing short of brilliant!
...AWESOME!!! I wish they could replicate all the episodes with color animation :)
This is how the original series should have been done back in the 1960s. Somewhere, Irwin Allen is slapping his forehead and going, "Stupid! Stupid! Stupid!"
The music in the beginning of this animation had some notes that sounded like David Bowies , _Blackstar_ .
this needs to be the new series
why doesn't this have more likes?
Gee... I'd have watched that! I'd watch it now! The animation was superb and it sounds like they got at least some of the original voice actors. That sure sounds like Jonathan Harris to me!
This was great!
I must commend you, my dear friend!
Jonathan Harris died in 2002, so were they going to use another voice actor or just recycle old recorded dialog?