Flight Into the Future ranks with the very best episodes and has always been one of my favorites.
Dr. Smith "accidentally" launches the Space Pod, sending him, Will and The Robot to a nearby planet. The Jupiter Two follows to rescue them. Once landed, Prof Robinson and Major West search for them on foot.
It turns out to be a plant of illusions. Dr. Smith, Will and The Robot encounter a variety of illusions, until the source is discovered and destroyed by The Robot.
The Robot is played straight, except for a couple of jokes that work fine. Dr. Smith is in excellent form with about one dozen perfectly timed zingers directed at The Robot. And no buffoonery that gets out of hand. Will is also in excellent form, figuring out what to do and demonstrating bravery and not letting Dr. Smith talk him into everything.
Switching scenes between Dr. Smith, Will, The Robot and then Prof Robinson and Major West is very effective.
The optical illusions, including two visiting astronauts and "Judy" are excellent as well.
Dr. Smith "accidentally" launches the Space Pod, sending him, Will and The Robot to a nearby planet. The Jupiter Two follows to rescue them. Once landed, Prof Robinson and Major West search for them on foot.
It turns out to be a plant of illusions. Dr. Smith, Will and The Robot encounter a variety of illusions, until the source is discovered and destroyed by The Robot.
The Robot is played straight, except for a couple of jokes that work fine. Dr. Smith is in excellent form with about one dozen perfectly timed zingers directed at The Robot. And no buffoonery that gets out of hand. Will is also in excellent form, figuring out what to do and demonstrating bravery and not letting Dr. Smith talk him into everything.
Switching scenes between Dr. Smith, Will, The Robot and then Prof Robinson and Major West is very effective.
The optical illusions, including two visiting astronauts and "Judy" are excellent as well.