Irwin Allen’s Flight 612

Hollywood Treasure returns to Syfy on June 1 with an episode called “Lost in Space Suit.” Joe and his team get their hands on this very rare item and wow, it looks fabulous.

Here’s a clip from the episode.

HOLLYWOOD TREASURE — “Lost In Space Suit” — Pictured: Joe Maddalena — Photo by: Evans Vestal Ward/Syfy

Long after Lost in Space, we’re still working on that jetpack.

 

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It’s nearly time for another National Doodle Day auction. This great non-profit auctions off celebrity doodles for charity and this year they have super pics from both Angela and Veronica Cartwright. I’m told that Bill Mumy will also be participating but I haven’t seen his piece yet.

Visit the National Doodle Day Gallery to see all of the doodles, then set your calendar for May 12. That’s when the auction begins. Let’s make sure the Cartwright ladies get a bundle for their works.

This May, Warner Archives will be releasing the first half of the first season of the TV series The F.B.I. Time Tunnel’s Lee Meriwether appears in three episodes as a love interest for Efrem Zimbalist Jr. (or so I’m told, it’s been ages since I’ve seen it.) And as a bonus, Pete Duel of Alias Smith and Jones stars in one of her episodes, too. Yes, I know he’s not an “Irwin” but he’s a terrific actor from the era so it’s worth checking out.

There are plenty of other “Irwin” guest stars on The FBI including Peter Mark Richmond, Robert Duvall, Don Gordon, Linden Chiles, Alfred Rider, Paul Fix and Barbara Luna. Oh, and some guy named David Hedison, but he doesn’t show up until the later seasons.

You can pre-order the series now by clicking here and searching for The FBI. Warner Archives is doing these as a burn on demand so you won’t find this DVD anywhere else except on eBay where they’ll charge you twice as much. Don’t let that happen. Buy from Warner Archives, they’re great.

Can you believe we found this at Goodwill? $1.99 and it’s in great condition. I don’t know about you, but we almost never find items like this at a thrift store anymore.

Next weekend, April 2 & 3, Premiere Props will be auctioning a collection of items from a variety of movies and TV shows including two pieces from Irwin Allen Flicks.

One is a matte painting from City Beneath the Sea. It’s an excellent collector’s piece because of what it is, I only wish it was more interesting as a painting. Sadly, it’s not much to look at. Estimated value is between $200 and $300.

Also on the block is a set of water-proof Poseidon plans from Poseidon Adventure. They say they are from the original and that they were used on set, thus why they are waterproof.

Graphically, this piece would look great on your wall. It’s expected to go for between $300 to $400.

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City Beneath the Sea is another rare Irwin Allen film that Lars loves but I must confess I’m not that fond of. You can also get this one from Warner Archive (can I tell you how much we love that they’re doing DVDs on demand!)

City Beneath the Sea (DVD)  There it is Pacifica, a gleaming metropolis on the ocean floor. But the fabulous, futuristic city is seven hours away from doom as a giant asteroid hurtles toward a direct hit. Good thing an all-star cast of steel-nerved stalwarts including Stuart Whitman, Robert Wagner, Richard Basehart, Joseph Cotton and boxing legend Sugar Ray Robinson is on hand. From Irwin Allen, the beloved disaster movie impresario behind The Poseidon Adventure, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea and The Towering Inferno, comes the over-the-top underwater adventure City Beneath the Sea. Submerge yourself in waves upon waves of screen excitement.

We’ve been collecting Irwin Allen related photos for many years, so stay tuned here to see some of our favorites. Some are rare, some not so much, but maybe its new to you, so enjoy.

Let’s begin with Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, then on to one of my favorite movies, Big Circus!

Now here’s the lovely Kathryn Grant with Gilbert Roland from Big Circus.

Thanks to Warner Archive you can now buy Big Circus at a reasonable price. If you’ve never seen it, then it’s a must!

Big Circus (DVD)  Legendary producer/writer Irwin Allen (“The Poseidon Adventure,” “The Towering Inferno”) expertly captures the spectacle of the big top, with help from an all-star cast including screen legend Vincent Price as the ringmaster and Peter Lorre  as a circus clown. A circus owner (Victor Mature ) is on the verge of bankruptcy when his corrupt ex-partners attempt to drive him out of business. When an accountant (Oscar-winner Red Buttons is sent to examine the workings of the circus before a loan can be given, accidents and saboteurs plague the circus.

Entertainment Earth has a model kit sale going on right now where if you buy one kit, you get the 2nd for 40% off. (On the site it says you get 2 models for 40% off which is even better!)

Included in the sale are six options from Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. The Moebius Flying Subs are both there, as is the sub accessory kit and three sizes of Seaviews!

The Spindrift from Land of the Giants is on pre-order, so we’re not sure if that’s included in the sale.

In addition to the Irwin models, they also have an excellent Elvira and Robby the Robot from Forbidden Planet. Click the banner below to get in on the deal as it ends on March 22, 2011.

Empire Magazine is running a great contest for the UK release of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea and Land of the Giants. You can also win an underwater camera perfect for filming your own under sea adventure.

In order to win though, you have to answer this question: Which Irwin Allen TV show featured Tic Toc.

Click here to get the details and good luck.