Bill Mumy on Dr. Smith ‘He Was Too Dark at First' | How Jonathan Harris Made TV History 60 years on!

Why did Lost in Space almost have a much darker tone?
In this exclusive interview, Bill Mumy — who played Will Robinson — shares behind-the-scenes stories about the evolution of Dr. Smith and how Jonathan Harris turned the role into one of TV’s most unforgettable (and lovable) villains.

Mumy opens up about:
The original, sinister version of Dr. Smith
How Jonathan Harris rewrote TV villain history
Lost in Space’s shift from serious sci-fi to campy adventure
What it was really like working on set in the 1960s

Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering Lost in Space for the first time, this deep dive is packed with nostalgia, insight, and rare memories from a sci-fi icon.

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🎤Presented by Craig Bennett | 🎬 Produced by Kelley Shepherd

👇 FULL TIMECODES – Jump to Your Favourite Moments:
00:00 Start
1:23 Bill’s lucky ‘break’
3:22 Romper Room
5:36 First professional job
6:39 Bewitched
14:54 The Munsters
16:57 Lost In Space
21:01 Jonathan Harris – Dr Smith
31:32 Guy Williams
39:55 The new Lost In Space
42:00 Music
44:37 Danger, Will Robinson – the book
45:23 James Stewart
49:39 Steve McQueen & Dustin Hoffman
51:40 Ringo
52:47 Shaun Cassidy
54:11 Meeting his wife
56:30 How you can buy his book and get it autographed