Collector Videos Offer the Lost 'Lost' Pilot, Bloopers and More

Collector Videos Offer the Lost ‘Lost’ Pilot, Bloopers and More

By SUSAN KING

April 3, 1998 12 AM PT

Several episodes of the ‘60s TV series “Lost in Space” are currently available on video.

re-tv video library is offering “Lost in Space: The Collector’s Edition,” which features complete, uncut and unedited episodes from the original masters. The first tape features the rarely seen “lost” pilot episode, as well as the pilot episode that did run. The first tape is $5; subsequent episodes are $20 each. To order call (800) 638-2922.

Fox Video’s “Lost in Space” collection includes two three-volume sets ($25 each; $15 for a single episode) featuring installments from the first season. The third set is scheduled for June 30.

Due out Tuesday from Real Entertainment is “The Fantasy World of Irwin Allen” ($15), a tribute to the “Lost in Space” creator that features never-before-seen outtakes, bloopers and behind-the-scenes look at “Lost in Space,” “Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea” and “The Time Tunnel.” The video is hosted by “Lost in Space” stars Bill Mumy and June Lockhart.

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Susan King

Susan King is a former entertainment writer at the Los Angeles Times who specialized in Classic Hollywood stories. She also wrote about independent, foreign and studio movies and occasionally TV and theater stories. Born in East Orange, N.J., she received her master’s degree in film history and criticism at USC. She worked for 10 years at the L.A. Herald Examiner and came to work at The Times in January 1990. She left in 2016.