Lost in Space : The Promised Planet (1968)
Directed by Ezra Stone
Genres - Science Fiction, Action, Adventure |
Sub-Genres - Prime-Time Drama [TV], Space Adventure |
Run Time - 60 min. |
Countries - United States |
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
The Jupiter 2 lands on what appears to be an earth colony populated by swingin' teenaged hippies. In fact, these "flower children" are sinister aliens with mind-control powers, who plan to foment a youth rebellion by turning Penny (Angela Cartwright) and Will (Billy Mumy) against their parents. The episode's highlight the "makeover" of Dr. Smith (Jonathan Harris) as a green-haired hippie, replete with beads, psychedelic clothing and cool dance moves. (It's also amusing that the writer assumed that Hippiedom would still be in full force in 1999; who could have predicted the rise of Punkers and Goths!)