THE LAST POST

So this is how it ends. Perhaps in the future I can re-launch my old collectibles web-site, but for now, all this stuff ends back up in storage. NOSTALGIA BARN was just a little experiment to see if anybody out there is still interested in talking about some of this stuff. I tried promoting this blog as much as I could and the few that saw it had no interest in it – so I lay it to rest. No point in continuing to blog if no one is reading it.

Thanks to those that did give it a try. I’m leaving this up for a while so if you are reading this leave a comment; it’s time to click those ruby slippers together and go home.

What a groovy time it was.

Take care, and don’t forget the past, for in it lie the lessons for a better future.

THE LOST, LOST IN SPACE TAPES

Once again we venture into the past, this time a look at a 60’s show with a series of fan produced VHS tapes- remember them? These were available from several sources and is still interesting to view every once in a while. The outtakes tape is just what it says. Various special effects during the filming of the show, the Jupiter 2 landing and taking off again, color footage from the first season, and shots from the set. Many of these were not used in the actual show. They were hits and misses, especially the space pod crashing into the ship. The footage is in color and runs silent. You get to see some of the technicians on the set.

I attended this show which took place in Atlantic City. This tape includes the question and answer section with the cast. Not featured was Kevin Burns with the Lost in Space Robot that you could have your picture taken with. Still though, it’s interesting and shot by someone in the audience with a camcorder.

This is one of the Chiller shows from North Jersey, Jonathan Harris which is always interesting to listen to, talks about his career and the popularity of Lost in Space. He even gives advice on getting into show business as a voice over talent.

Now this one is a wild one. Here you have a fan that built his own Lost in Space Robot and is working on a Robby the Robot as well. The best part is the guy who wants to build a house shaped like the Jupiter 2 and shows you a model and floor plans for it.

Yet another tape filled with outtakes from the show and of course the 25th anniversary tributes. This includes the Kelly and Co. show which is an early collector’s classic. Not pictured is the Family Feud tape, The Boston Convention, Behind the Scenes with the Lost in Space Robot and a whole lot more. Search e-bay or flea markets, there’s probably copies still out there.