Original upload date: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT
Archive date: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 20:37:48 GMT
Early promo film for Irwin Allen's "Land of the Giants" TV series (1968-1970). Made before the pilot episode was filmed (in 1967). The last bit is hosted by cast member Don Matheson. No live footage f
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rom the series, just rough concept drawings (note the Jupiter II style ship as the Spindrift was not yet designed). Allen used these big illustrations to pitch his shows to the network executives.
Interesting to see how the show developed and changed from these sketches. Brainy PhD "Joan Templeton" was changed to the not-so-brainy Ginger-like party girl "Valerie Scott" played by lovely redhead Deanna Lund. The "Fitzhugh" character was also originally named Peter Lingerhopper.
Also a nice montage of film clips that highlight Allen's TV career with Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Lost in Space, and The Time Tunnel.
This footage is not mine and is the property of 20th Century Fox Television.
