"Space Circus"
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LiS episode
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2x05 / 34th of 83 aired
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Production #
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9505
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First aired
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Written by
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Bob Duncan, Wanda Duncan
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Directed by
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Last week, as you recall, we left Will, Penny, Dr. Smith, and the Robot on a scientific expedition. None where aware that, within moments, they were to encounter the most incredible assortment of alien creatures ever assembled on one planet,...
Summary[]
A travelling show lands, but they are on hard times and badly need money. When Will proves to have a hidden psychokinetic ability that is undeveloped and unfocused, Marvello decides they must have him in the troupe. Will is tricked to believe that if he leaves with the circus, his family will be have enough resources to survive. Dr. Smith intends to go as Will's agent, make money from Will's performances, and return to Earth.
Background Information[]
- James Westerfield was not only an accomplished stage actor but also a set designer, producer, and director. He won two New York Drama Critics Awards for acting.
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Starring[]
Co-starring[]
- Mark Goddard as Don West
- Marta Kristen as Judy Robinson
- Bill Mumy as Will Robinson
- Angela Cartwright as Penny Robinson
Special guest star[]
Guest stars[]
- Melinda O. Fee as Madame Fenestra
- Michael Greene as Nubu
- Dawson Palmer as the Cosmic Monster
- James Westerfield as Dr. Marvello
Uncredited co-stars (alphabetical)[]
- Bob May as The Robot
- Dick Tufeld as The Robot (voice)
- Harry Varteresian as Vicho
References[]
aircraft; alien; Andromeda; blight; cane; cobalt; college; Cosmic Monster; crown; cup; dog; Earth; entrepeneur; frog; galaxy; generator; goblet; hamlet; hat; handbill; idol; jewel; Jupiter 2; lamp; magnesium; Marvello's Extravaganza; memory bank; money; music; occult; opera; penny; planet; plant; psychokitetology; purifier; quartz; ration; reduction coil; Supernova 12; Taurus Award; Tiptoe Through the Tulips; town; universe; village