FAQ

Question: Are any of Irwin's TV shows or movies being broadcast in my area?

Answer: There is a great site that helps you keep track of when favourite shows or performers are on TV. Click on the link below to find out more:

Question: Are any of the Irwin Allen shows available on video/DVD?

Answer: Yes, Lost in Space (all three seasons on DVD), Land of the Giants (new box set DVD), Time Tunnel (two DVD sets), and Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (three seasons currently available), the documentaries The Fantasy Worlds of Irwin Allen (DVD) and Lost in Space Forever (DVD), and some of the movies are available...Check out all the Internet video sites and use the search engines for more details. A full set of links are available at the Amazon DVD page.

Question: When is the 4th Season DVD set for Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea going to be released?

Answer: The latest news is that volume 1 of season 4 is to be released on 31st of March 2009 with the first 13 episodes:

Order Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea Season 4, Volume 1 DVD at Amazon

Question: Is there going to be a Land of the Giants movie?

Answer: There have been a number of initiatives over the past couple of decades, including scripts by Gary Conway, Don Marshall and Deanna Lund, and there is interest in a movie. Whether these things will get off the ground depends on financing and interest from potential viewers. Note that there was a successful Lost in Space movie with a different cast (some original cast members had cameo roles).

Question: Where can publishers obtain photographs for articles and books?

Answer: Pictures can be licensed through the Motion Picture and Television Photo Archive. Visit the Irwin Allen Vaults for details.

Question: Is there going to be a Time Tunnel or Voyage movie?

Answer: There is always talk of these things, but no concrete plans at the moment for Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. A lot depended on the success of the Lost in Space movie. A TV movie for The Time Tunnel was produced but never aired (it can be found on one of the Time Tunnel DVD sets) and another Time Tunnel pilot is currently in production (watch news pages for details).

Question: What are the cast members doing these days?

Answer: The IANN site contains a number of pages with news and information on the Irwin Allen actors:

Voyage Cast
Lost in Space Cast
Time Tunnel Cast
Land of the Giants Cast
Movie Productions

Question: Can I write to or get autographs from any of the actors and actresses?

Answer: The best place to get autographs is to attend conventions where they appear. You can also get photos via addresses given on some of the actor web sites. Please note that we cannot give out any individual addresses and cannot forward any mail.

Question: Are any conventions planned in my area?

Answer: Any news we get on conventions will appear in our conventions list. If any large scale TV or Sci-Fi conventions are held in your area, ask them if they'd consider inviting Irwin Allen guests (noting that fees and/or expenses may be required to secure attendance of guests).

Question: Can you give me the contact details of one of the actors etc?

Answer: Were not able to give out any private contact details of any of the performers, crew, or fans. The best place to meet and chat with the actors is to get to one of the signings or conventions that they occasionally go to. Visit the respective convention pages for more information on upcoming events.

CAN YOU HELP

This is a new section where fans can help each other. If you know the answers to the following questions, please contact us and we will place the questions and answers in the above section (we will include your name with your answer...note, you can request that we use an abbreviated name or nickname).

Question: What color was the Seaview painted? The instruction sheets in the Polar Lights re-issued Aurora model just say "grey" ... is there a color reference anywhere? An FS color number would be great, if you know it!