A number of media that are not a part of Lost in Space nevertheless have connections to the franchise. These may have included shared staff, or similar concepts. Such series included the following:
The Fantasy Worlds of Irwin Allen[]
The Fantasy Worlds of Irwin Allen was a tribute programme to Irwin Allen highlighting his innovative contributions to film and television. It includes several cast members from Lost in Space as well as a partial reconstruction if the Jupiter 2 campsite.
Forbidden Planet[]
Forbidden Planet was a 1956 science fiction film about the mission of the crew of the United Planets Cruiser C-57d to the planet Altair 4. In some ways, it directly influenced Lost in Space — with Robby the Robot resembling the Robot and the C-57d resembling the Jupiter 2. It also featured the first appearance of Robby the Robot who would later make two appearances on Lost in Space.
Land of the Giants[]
Land of the Giants was an Irwin Allen-produced television series that ran for two seasons from 1968-1970. Many of the directors and writers who worked on the series also worked on Lost in Space, including: Sobey Martin, Nathan Juran and William Welch.
The Simpsons[]
The Simpsons is an animated television series. The Robot from Lost in Space made four appearances on the show in the following episodes:
- "The Wizard of Evergreen Terrace" (#10.2) where the Robot is at Homer's imagined funeral.
- "Mayored to the Mob" (#10.9) where Dr. Smith and The Robot are signing autographs at a convention.
- "Treehouse of Horror X" (#11.4) where the Robot is among the Collector's kidnapped people.
- "Treehouse of Horror XIV" (#15.1) where the Robot can be seen in the background of Dr. Frink's lab.
Star Trek[]
Star Trek was a television series originally aired from 1966-1969, overlapping the original broadcast of Lost in Space. CBS was originally offered this series, but turned it down in favor of Lost in Space, though it would later go on to own the entire Star Trek franchise.. While the two shows are usually considered rivals, several unofficial crossovers exist. Bill Mumy himself, who appeared on one spinoff show, Deep Space 9, co-wrote 3 Star Trek comics which, though not canon, feature the Star Trek crew finding an alien family of explorers known as "The Worthy" which has more than a passing resemblance to the Robinsons.
The Time Tunnel[]
The Time Tunnel was an Irwin Allen-produced television series that ran for one season from 1966-1967. Many of the writers and directors who worked on The Time Tunnel also worked on Lost in Space, including: Nathan Juran, Sobey Martin and William Welch.