#28: Lost in Space
In the mid-1960s, as sci-fi gained traction, America’s fascination with space soared. Lost in Space debuted in 1965, captivating viewers with a cosmic family adventure reminiscent of Swiss Family Robinson but with a futuristic twist.

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The show dazzled with its high production values, boasting a $350,000 Jupiter 2 spaceship and a robot costume that cost $70,000, equivalent to about half a million dollars today, not to mention its hefty 200-pound weight.