Of all the places Will Robinson could have landed, why Hatfield-Four Corners, Vermont? How many people have even heard of this place? I never have, except for this episode. The story is well done, but you can feel like you're watching a different show, since most of the episode takes place on Earth. I love the way Will drives everyone crazy by persistently asking to "make a phone call" to Alpha Control. One of the bullies that picks on Will is the very unlikeable Keith Taylor, who would go on to play another unlikeable character in "The Promised Planet." Sheila Mathews (Irwin Allen's wife) also appears. Mathews was the only guest star to make an appearance in all three seasons. She is good here. Her other two appearances were in notably silly episodes. All in all, the change of pace in this story is good. My favorite aspect is either Will annoying everyone with his "phone call" or the Robot saying: "Dr Smith is incapable of telling the truth."
Review of Return from Outer Space
