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Guy Williams

Dr. John Robinson

June Lockhart

Maureen Robinson

Mark Goddard

Major Don West

Marta Kristen

Judy Robinson

Bill Mumy

Will Robinson
(as Billy Mumy)

Angela Cartwright

Penny Robinson

Jonathan Harris

Dr. Zachary Smith

Alberto Monte

Chavo

Corinna Tsopei

Princess Reyka

Bob May

The Robot
(uncredited)

Dick Tufeld

The Robot
(voice)
(uncredited)

Director
- Sobey Martin
Writers
- Irwin Allen
- Peter Packer
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Trivia
The song that Will and Judy are singing is "Sloop John B" and although it was recorded by The Beach Boys and included on their album "Pet Sounds" in 1966, it actually was a very old Bahamian folk song from Nassau. A transcription of it was first published in 1916 and a version of it was actually included in Carl Sandburg's The American Songbag in 1927.

Goofs
When the Ice Princess transports herself away the background changes from night time to day time and then back to night within seconds.

Quotes
Dr. Zachary Smith: [Dr. Smith and the robot are guarding the frozen alien sarcophagus] I think it said something. What was it?
The Robot: You are listening to the wind, Dr. Smith. I am not programmed to interpret the language of the wind. Only the language of windbags.
Dr. Zachary Smith: How dare you!

Soundtracks
Sloop John B
(uncredited)
Traditional folk song
Performed by Bill Mumy and Marta Kristen

Did I block this one from my memory?

First: The highlight of the episode is the duet with Bill Mumy and Marta Kristen. They both were obviously enjoying the singing.

I thought I had seen every episode in the original run, or in the many re-runs, but I do not remember this episode.

I know we should not be viewing 1960's shows through "modern" lenses, but how was the characterization of "Chavo" allowed?

I suppose, given that there were cartoon characters at the time like Speedy Gonzales, and the Frito Bandito (both voiced by Mel Blanc!) someone thought "Chavo" was OK.

It is unfortunate, because outside of the "Chavo" character, this was not a bad episode.

On the plus side, Marta was given more to do in this episode, although possibly at the expense of Guy, June and Angela, who were barely in this episode.

I wonder if "Chavo" giving the Robot alcohol was intended to be part of the episode, or an homage to Earl Holliman's "Cook" character giving alcohol to Robby the Robot in Forbidden Planet (1956)? Or is that giving Peter Packer too much credit?

A note to the trivia writer, Bill Mumy and Robert Haimer did not form the music group "Barnes & Barnes" until 1970, after Lost In Space had ended.

-10 points for the "Chavo" character, +4 points for the duet and non-"Chavo" lines, +2 points for more good lines from the Robot - Interpreting the language of windbags, indeed!