Editing Lost in Space (section)

===''Lost in Space'' (1998 film)===
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In 1998, New Line Cinema produced a [[Lost in Space (film)|film adaptation]]. The 1998 film includes a number of homages to the original television series. These include cameos and story details from the original TV-series, including:

Additional cameo appearances of actors from the original series were considered, but not included in the film:
* Jonathan Harris was offered a cameo appearance, not as Smith (performed by actor Gary Oldman in the film), but as the Global Sedition leader who hires, then betrays, Smith. Harris turned down the role, reportedly saying, "I play Smith or I don't play" and "I've never played a bit part in my life and I'm not going to start now!" The role of the Sedition leader was eventually performed by actor Edward Fox. Many years later, Harris appeared on ''[[Late Night with Conan O'Brien]]'', mentioning the role offered to him: "Yes, they offered me a part in the new movie; six lines!"
* Bill Mumy was likewise offered a cameo, but turned it down after being told he would not be considered for the part he wanted — the role of the older Will Robinson — because, he was told, that would "confuse the audience."

The film used a number of ideas familiar to viewers from the original show: Smith reprogramming the robot and its subsequent rampage ("Reluctant Stowaway"), near miss with the Sun ("Wild Adventure"), the derelict spaceship ("The Derelict"), discovery of the Blawp and the crash ("Island in the Sky") and an attempt to change history by returning to the beginning ("The Time Merchant"). Also a scene-stealing 'Goodnight' homage to the Waltons was included. Something fans of the original always wanted to see happen was finally realized when Don knocks out an annoyingly complaining Smith at the end of the film, saying, "That felt good!"