Lost In Space (1965) s01e16 Episode Script
The Keeper (1)
[ Man Narrating .]
Last week, as you recall, Will and Dr.
Smith were working with the Robot on an irrigation project unaware that within moments they were to encounter the most incredible alien visitor ever to touch down on this strange, forgotten planet.
I have completed the assigned task.
Good.
You may now dig at a 90-degree angle directly toward the hydroponic garden.
Instructions computed.
Another example of how man has freed himself from toil.
We have harnessed the muscle of machines thus giving ourselves more time for intellectual pursuits.
Dad says machines do too much for us.
He says it's good to go out and work.
Does he indeed? Why walk when it's so much easier to ride? - [ John .]
Dr.
Smith.
- We're over here, Dad.
Cease your efforts.
Give me the shovel at once.
Well, Dr.
Smith, I see you've really been hard at it.
Oh, yes, indeed.
A little physical exercise is so good for one.
I see it, but I don't believe it.
Go away, Major.
You irk me.
Don and I will get that pipe for you.
You, uh, you just keep the good work up, huh? Oh, yes, I'll do that, Professor.
- Something wrong? - Yes, sir.
You fibbed.
- I did? - Dad thinks you dug the ditch.
That was an assumption on his part.
Never once did I say I was responsible.
But you didn't tell him the Robot did all the work.
Oh, come, come, William.
You're making a mountain out of a-- [ Wind Howling .]
Dr.
Smith, are you all right? Dr.
Smith, what's wrong? Out of the way.
I am being summoned.
Dr.
Smith! [ Electronic Humming .]
Dr.
Smith! [ Growling .]
[ Roars .]
[ Screaming .]
[ Dr.
Smith Screaming .]
[ Whirring .]
[ Whirring Continues .]
Dad, Don! Dr.
Smith's in trouble! There's this animal trying to get at him.
You better come quick! Take it easy now.
Explain this.
What? Dr.
Smith started to act funny.
I asked him what was wrong, and he said he was being called.
He acted like he was in a trance.
- Where is he now? - He's locked up in a cage.
I tried to let him out, but this animal showed up.
- Son, I think you'd better take us to him.
Come on.
- Yes, sir.
The creature's gone, and one of the cages is missing.
[ Don Chuckling .]
Well, don't just stand there.
Get me out of this dreadful contraption.
You sure look natural in there, Smith.
Doesn't he, Will? Never mind your twisted sense of humor, Major.
Release me at once! All right.
Take it easy, Dr.
Smith.
We'll get you out.
I think this works on an electronic beam.
There you go.
- Oh, thank heaven.
- Careful, Will.
Could be dangerous.
- This is hardly the time for levity.
- [ John .]
Dr.
Smith.
Whatever happened to that creature that attacked you when you were in the cage? I haven't the slightest idea.
One moment it was fighting to get at me and the next, nothing.
Will, are you sure there were three cages? Yes, sir.
Now, just a minute.
First, Dr.
Smith is put into some sort of hypnotic state.
He says he's being called.
And then these cages for animals.
I strongly object to being called an animal.
Well.
There's some sort of creature in this cage, John.
[ John .]
I wouldn't get too close to that, Don.
Gentlemen, I suggest we all return to the Jupiter 2 at once.
You know, I think Dr.
Smith is right.
Until we know what's going on, I think we'll all be better off at the ship.
I'll send the Robot back to check the cage out.
Maybe we'll find out who owns it and what he wants here.
Come on.
[ Laughs .]
If only I had a camera.
The eminent Dr.
Zachary Smith in his natural habitat-- a cage.
Amuse yourself, Major, but remember there will be a day of retribution.
- [ Chuckles .]
- The Robot's coming back.
[ Will .]
He brought the cage with him.
Well, we told him to examine it.
He'll bring that cage right inside the spaceship unless someone stops him.
You weren't instructed to bring the cage back with you.
But neither was I told to leave it in its original place.
You may have placed us all in jeopardy.
Suppose that creature gets loose.
You need have no fear.
The cage contains a harmless reptile of the iguanodon family.
I will show you.
Loathsome creature! This reptile is not of a poisonous variety.
Millions of years ago, they inhabited the Earth and grew to tremendous size with the coming of the Ice Age.
Never mind the lizard.
Tell us about the cage.
Special thermo-genetic unit adjusts to the biological need of each imprisoned animal.
- What's the range of temperature? - From 300 degrees above zero to 150 degrees below zero.
What sort of animals could live at those temperatures? I hope we never have the misfortune to find out.
How are these specimens lured into the cage? There is a sonar receiver attuned for high-frequency electrical impulses.
Who sends the electrical impulse? It does not compute.
Information beyond programming.
Well, I think that's all we'll get outta him.
[ Man .]
Perhaps I can give you some more information.
Do not be frightened.
I will not harm you.
I will put aside my staff.
Something wrong? Your staff, sir.
Look at it.
That's the second time today.
I forgot to turn it off.
I'm John Robinson.
We're from the planet Earth.
There's no need for introductions.
I know all of you.
For you, Mrs.
Robinson.
Oh, thank you.
They're lovely.
How do you know who we are? You are not alone in space.
All the planets have eyes.
And for a primitive people, you have done well here.
My dear sir, I resent the word "primitive.
" We are highly civilized.
I will not argue the point, Dr.
Smith.
Let us both be satisfied with our opinions.
I will introduce myself.
I am known as "The Keeper," and I come from a world Is "The Keeper" your name or just a title? No, that is a profession.
I collect the creatures of the universe, two of every kind.
You wish to ask me something, Will.
You want to know how I learned to speak your language.
- Is that correct? - Yes, sir.
Your planet has been communicating with its astronauts for years.
I merely recorded the speech patterns and broke down the words phonetically.
I see that you also read minds.
Well, the boy's mind was easy to read because his thoughts are pure.
The adult mental process is too complex, however.
Are you in the habit of taking other people's property, Professor Robinson? - This cage belongs to me.
- The Robot brought your cage here by mistake.
- We would have returned it.
- And the creature that was in it too, I suppose? Well, perhaps if you would have revealed yourself to us and let us know what you were doing, none of this would have happened.
I do not announce my arrival or reveal my plans to anyone.
It would save a lot of worry and headaches if you did.
We'll get your lizard back for you.
There's no need to bother.
You children had better cover your ears.
This might affect you.
You too, Dr.
Smith.
You're already susceptible.
[ Whirring .]
The sonar receiver on the cage acts as some sort of a relay.
Animals can be summoned from miles around.
I, uh-- I've never seen a lizard like that before.
This planet has many creatures which you have not seen.
Some are harmless, while others are-- Now I must take this creature and go back to my spaceship but we shall have other occasion to meet.
[ Whirring .]
[ Whirring .]
You wish to communicate? - I do.
- Then proceed.
I have found some animals from planet Earth.
They would make an interesting addition to our collection.
Then select the two best specimens.
Unfortunately, Earth people live by reason as well as by instinct.
My staff has no power over them.
Are you sure? A man named Smith is the only exception.
He is a poor specimen.
There are also two children.
Will your staff exercise control over them? I hesitate to use my staff for fear of damaging them.
But perhaps I could get them by other means.
Very well then.
You may proceed.
[ Whirring .]
Oh, I'm glad I wasn't there.
I couldn't like anyone who locked up animals in cages.
The Keeper didn't arouse my admiration much either.
It's the way he looked at you, as if you were some sort of insect under a microscope.
I hope he leaves soon.
Just thinking about him gives me the creeps.
All right.
Let's change the subject.
What would you like to talk about? - Me! - Oh, vanity, vanity, thy name is woman.
Notice anything different? Nope.
Looks like the same old Judy Robinson to me.
Well, perhaps you'd better look again.
Well, uh, you look great like always.
I'm wearing my hair differently.
Oh, sure.
Of course you are.
Oh, it looks great.
I like it very much.
- I hate it.
It makes me look old.
- Now, hold it now.
Before we go any further, I apologize.
Now I haven't any idea what I've done wrong but whatever it is, forgive me.
[ Whirring .]
Good morning.
I trust I didn't startle you.
It is a little disconcerting to have you popping up like a jack-in-the-box.
That's a toy they make for children that jumps up and scares them.
Surely you are not frightened of me.
What a handsome pair of specimens you are.
I wish you wouldn't refer to us as some kind of animals.
We're intelligent beings.
You're entitled to your opinion, of course.
And what a wonderful addition you would both make to my collection.
How would you like to come with me? - Don, he can't be serious.
- Shh.
You could have everything you want-- a life of ease, all the luxuries.
We're not interested.
Well, there's no rush for a decision.
Think about it for a while.
I can give you a final answer right now-- no.
Just as you wish.
But think about it some more anyway.
You wouldn't want to make a wrong decision, would you? [ Whirring .]
That's all right, Judy.
That's all right.
He's gone now.
Don, what did he mean by we "wouldn't want to make a wrong decision"? [ The Keeper's Voice .]
Exactly what I said.
Think about it, my dear.
[ Chuckles .]
He just came right out and asked us to go with him.
What was his reaction when you refused to go? He wasn't angry.
Sort of strange, as if he knew something we didn't.
Well, maybe he was joking.
Well, if he was, he has a morbid sense of humor.
Seeing you caged like a monkey does have its amusing aspects.
The primate is considered one of the higher forms of life, Dr.
Smith.
When The Keeper wants the insect variety, he'll get in touch with you.
All right.
That's enough squabbling out of you two for one day.
I don't think The Keeper means us any harm.
Why, because he, uh-- he gave you those flowers? Oh! [ Laughs .]
"Beware of strangers bearing gifts," I always say.
Oh, Dr.
Smith.
You always suspect the worst of everyone.
Now if The Keeper had really wanted to take Don and Judy he wouldn't have asked them to go with him.
There are seven of us to contend with, dear lady.
We represent a formidable group against just one.
I thought The Keeper only collected animals.
Maybe that's what he considers us.
Speak for yourself, Major.
However, enough of this.
I have a brilliant idea to propose.
Just suppose if the major and Judy accept The Keeper's ridiculous offer but with one stipulation.
- And what's that? - That in return The Keeper first takes us all back to Earth.
That's brilliant.
That is absolutely brilliant, Smith.
For once, you're correct.
All we need to do is to have The Keeper allow us to come aboard his spaceship.
As I said before, there are seven of us.
It would be a simple matter.
No.
Absolutely no.
I understand your objections, Mrs.
Robinson but sometimes violence is a necessity.
Well, Dr.
Smith, no matter how much I want to get off this planet I won't resort to violence to do so.
In this situation, the end more than amply justifies the means.
Not to me, it doesn't.
And unless I'm badly mistaken, not to anyone else at this table.
Now that concludes the matter.
With the installation of this length of pipe we will have completed 40% of our task.
When I want a statistical report, I'll ask for it.
Computing our past efforts in relation to time spent we should finish this job by 1415 this afternoon.
One more word and your computers will suffer a concussion.
Now be quiet! Good morning, Dr.
Smith.
It is morning, but its goodness escapes me.
Don't you feel well, sir? My physical condition was never better.
Then what's making you so grouchy? You're looking at a disappointed man.
A man who, at this very moment, might be as happy as a lark were it not for the obstinacy of your parents.
We could all be preparing to go home.
But instead, what are we doing? Struggling for survival on this bleak and barren wasteland.
You mean we should trick The Keeper into taking us back to Earth.
But that wouldn't be honest, Dr.
Smith.
You're both too young to understand.
When I was a child, I, too, thought like a child.
But when I became a man, I had to think like a man.
I doesn't matter what age you are.
If you're dishonest, you're dishonest.
- And that's all there is to it.
- Away, both of you.
Follow your idle pursuits and leave me alone here to suffer in my misery.
- Good-bye, Dr.
Smith.
- Away! Now remember, I don't want just any old rock.
Just the special ones I told you about.
I know.
I know.
You've only reminded me 50 times.
If you're not gonna get the right ones, you might as well not be here.
I hear you, oh Master.
I will obey.
Here.
Penny.
What is it now? I'm sorry to startle you, children.
I've been around animals so long, I've begun to move as quietly as they do.
We were concentrating hard on our work, or we would have heard you.
I'm sure you would have.
The young have very sharp ears.
- Hello, Penny.
- Hello, sir.
Were you out hunting for animals, Mr.
Keeper? In a manner of speaking, yes.
Then you must have some cages around here.
Well, some specimens don't have to be locked up, Penny.
- You care to look at it, Will? - Something might go wrong.
I'll make sure that doesn't happen.
Here, take it.
It's so light, you can hardly feel it.
Yes, the staff is weightless matter.
- Then what makes it work? - My stored cosmic energy.
I'll let Will charge it for me.
Take hold, Will.
- Don't be frightened.
- I'm not, sir.
Raise the staff in the air.
[ Whirring .]
[ Thunderclaps .]
Wow! Did you see that? How did you do it? In my world, Will, the forces of nature are the servants of the people, not the masters.
But we'll talk of the mysteries of science some other day.
Today, I've decided to make a day of enjoyment for us.
How would you like to go to my spaceship and see my collection of animals? Oh, we'd love to, Mr.
Keeper, but-- Hundreds and hundreds of animals, Penny.
A butterfly that sings like a bird.
A frog that laughs.
I have creatures from every planet in the galaxy.
I'd love to see 'em.
Well, all right.
Well, then come along, children.
- Is something wrong, Penny? - Oh, I was just thinking, Mr.
Keeper.
Maybe we'd better visit your animals some other time.
- But we are almost there.
- I know but we should have told someone we were coming with you.
You put your fears at rest.
When we reach my spaceship, you may speak to your parents over the audio-visual radio.
But what if they're not in the control room? I'm sure someone will be there to hear you.
I believe there's a specimen nearby.
Shall I call it for you? - Sure! - Okay! - All right.
Let's see what we can catch.
[ Whirring .]
I must go.
I am being summoned.
We must complete this irrigation system by 1415.
Otherwise I will blow a computer tube in miscalculation.
[ Whirring Continues .]
Oh, he must be a little baby colt.
You're wrong, Penny.
He's fully grown.
- I sure wish he belonged to me.
- If you'd like, I'll give you one.
Do you really mean it? Of course.
But not this particular horse.
There's a smaller one at my spaceship.
He'd make a much better pet.
Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go! There it is.
It's the biggest spaceship I've ever seen.
Will, do you really think we should go inside? I don't think it'll hurt to take a quick look around.
My feelings exactly.
All right, but just for a little while.
Of course, children, just for a little while.
After you, children.
[ Will .]
Hey! [ Creatures Growling .]
Will, I'm frightened.
You needn't be, Penny.
That's only one of my specimens.
The sound seems to be coming from directly below us.
We're standing on top of his cage.
I'd show him to you, but there are some things upon which the eyes should not look.
[ Chuckles .]
Heavens, what a noise he's making.
But have no fear, the creature cannot escape.
Let us look at animals that are more pleasing.
[ Birds Squawking .]
- [ The Keeper .]
My birds.
- [ Will .]
There must be hundreds of them.
Of every shape and color.
Some that defy description.
[ Animals Growling .]
[ The Keeper .]
My carnivores.
The animals which live on each other.
- Let's see some of them.
- Another time, Will.
Let us look at animals which live less violently.
This next collection you will find most interesting.
What do you think of that animal? - [ Penny .]
It's empty.
- [ The Keeper .]
Watch.
But there's only one.
I thought you said there were two of each kind.
There are two.
The female is there, but she's less brave than the male which is as it should be.
This animal you will find most interesting.
It has wings, but does not fly and teeth, but does not eat.
[ Penny .]
Sounds more like a riddle than an animal.
[ Will .]
What does it do, sir? Far as I can find out, the creature doesn't do anything.
It exists, but how and why is a mystery.
Here are my masterpieces.
[ Animals Screeching .]
But these two cages are empty.
I haven't found specimens to fill them yet.
You may go inside if you wish.
- Go ahead.
It's perfectly safe.
- No, Will, don't.
No harm will come to you.
Go inside.
We don't wanna go in, sir.
Do as I say-- go inside! Hurry, Penny! [ Whirring .]
[ Whirring Continues .]
I see you changed your minds about leaving.
We're sorry, sir.
We really want to stay with you.
For always, Mr.
Keeper.
Always.
And so you shall, for always.
Let us go back inside.
Wait.
Wait for me.
[ The Keeper .]
You fool! Hurry, Penny! I'm terribly sorry, sir, really.
It was definitely an accident.
I-- I don't know how I got here, but I'm glad I came.
I want to talk to you, sir.
What could you say that would be of interest to me? How would you like to add some new animals to your collection? You referring to members of the Robinson party? Certainly not, sir.
I assure you, they are a very poor selection, indeed.
But it's an entirely different story on Earth.
The planet literally swarms with all sorts of strange creatures.
Yes, I'm beginning to realize that.
Take me back to Earth, sir, and I promise you all kinds of animals both two and four-legged.
It's a long journey to your planet Earth, Dr.
Smith.
Most of my specimens would not survive such a trip.
Perhaps I shall go there on my next exploration.
And when will that be? Oh.
I'm afraid I can't wait that long.
Are you sure you won't change your mind? Well, let me know if you do.
I'll see you again soon.
Yes, you will, Dr.
Smith.
And sooner than you think.
And the next thing I remember, Dr.
Smith was there.
Despite my trancelike condition, I arrived at the most opportune moment.
The Keeper was real nice, and then all of a sudden he almost forced us to go into the cages.
Well, that's all right, dear.
Now, it's all over.
I think you two better get ready for bed.
And don't tell me you're not sleepy.
- You've had a big day.
- I am sort of tired.
- Good night, everyone.
- [ All Saying Good Night .]
We're going to have to watch Will and Penny very closely from now on.
Someone will have to be with the children at all times, darling.
[ Dr.
Smith .]
From the moment that Keeper appeared I knew he was a thoroughly despicable character.
Well, I'd better go check on them.
Make sure they're all right.
Mother, you don't think that anything could happen to them inside the Jupiter 2, do you? I don't want to take any chances.
Maybe we should pay The Keeper a visit in the morning.
- He might be reasonable.
- We'd be wasting our time.
We're dealing with an alien with an obsession for collecting living specimens.
Nothing we can say or do will change his mind about wanting the children.
You may be right, Dr.
Smith.
We'll just have to wait and see.
Like Will, I'm quite fatigued.
I feel as though I've run 10 miles today.
If you'll excuse me, I'll retire.
- I'll say good night too.
- Good night, Judy.
Good night, darling.
It might not be a bad idea to keep watch tonight.
I plan to.
We'll lock the children in their rooms-- uh, also Dr.
Smith, just as a precaution.
Oh, I wake in an alien land, and I dream of home.
Listen to me.
I sound like Dr.
Smith.
Well, we are in an alien land.
I dream of home too.
- I'd better get down to the lower deck.
- All right.
Inside.
- Inside! - I absolutely refuse.
I am not a child to be locked in at night.
Doctor, be a good little boy and go inside.
"Good little boy," indeed.
How dare you, sir? Smith, I've told you 10 times but I'll try once more.
We're doing this for your own good.
Only the use of force can accomplish your purpose.
All right, fine.
If force is the only thing that'll get you inside then force is what it's going to be! You put one finger on me, Major, and I'll-- I'll-- - You'll what? - Hold my breath.
[ Exhales .]
Professor Robinson, your arrival is most timely.
Well, now, what seems to be the trouble? This ruffian insists upon locking me in my quarters.
It's for your own protection, Dr.
Smith.
I'm perfectly capable of looking after myself.
No, the facts are clear.
You are susceptible to The Keeper's power.
You are entirely mistaken, sir.
Well, then how do you account for all those times he was able to put you into a hypnotic trance? Very easily.
Mental and physical fatigue.
I was not my usual self because of the exhausting responsibilities put upon me.
You're wasting time.
Inside, Smith.
Had it not been that I was in a state of complete physical collapse The Keeper's staff would have had no effect on me whatsoever.
Dr.
Smith, I think you'd better get inside.
Don, you take the first watch.
Very well, I'll go, but I know I shan't sleep a wink.
I'll need something to read.
- Well, we'll get you a book.
- I'm thirsty.
- And a glass of water.
- A little music might help to pass the time.
Oh.
Well, you can have one of Penny's tapes.
And I'd like the Robot to keep me company.
Get inside.
Really! That'll do it.
[ Sighs .]
[ Footsteps Approaching .]
All right, Don.
I'll take over now.
- Be my guest.
- Any activity? - Not a stir, except for Smith.
- Oh? What'd he do? Well, he got hungry about an hour ago and wanted to raid the food locker.
Screamed like a wounded buffalo when I wouldn't let him.
Come to think of it, a hungry Smith is probably more dangerous than a wounded buffalo.
[ Chuckles .]
You get yourself some rest.
- I'll see you in the morning.
- All right.
[ Whirring .]
[ Clattering .]
[ Whirring Continues .]
- Will! - Dad.
You'd better get back to bed, son.
I'm not sleepy, sir.
I'd like to go for a walk.
- No, you can't.
- Please, Dad.
Just for a little while.
No, no.
Go on back to bed.
Dad, please, let me out! [ Whirring Continues .]
- Penny! - Such a lovely night.
I think I'll go for a walk.
Penny, not now.
Later.
Go on.
[ Whirring Continues .]
[ Whirring Continues .]
How are the kids? - They're fine.
They're having breakfast.
- Good.
- Dad still sleeping? - Yes.
I just looked in on him.
Well, there isn't too much work left to be done on the irrigation system, so I won't be too long.
All right.
But there's no need to rush, Don.
As long as the children are kept locked up, I think they'll be safe.
And the Robot's watching to see that no one lets them out.
- Yes.
- All right.
But if you need me in a hurry, call.
- I'm taking the radio.
- All right.
We'll be back soon.
How do you like it? Before I answer, you better tell me what it is.
Didn't you ever read Tom Sawyer or Huck Finn? It's a slingshot.
Back in the 18th and 19th century almost every boy made one of these.
- What for? - To carry with his penknife and marbles, I guess.
- Will and Penny, are you all right in there? - We're fine, Mom.
Well, yell out if you want anything.
[ Will .]
Okay, Mom.
- Dr.
Smith? - I'm still in my cage, madam.
I've just been fed, so I'm not dangerous.
You may open the door.
Ah! The sweet smell of free air.
Shh! Shh! Dr.
Smith, you've only been in there a few hours, not 100 years.
For a blithe spirit like myself, even a moment is agony.
"Blithe spirit.
" Oh, well, I'm afraid you're just gonna have to grin and bear it.
Indeed.
[ Inhales, Exhales .]
[ Whirring .]
[ Whirring Continues .]
- It's locked.
- I know how we can get out.
Come to the door, my mechanical friend.
Come to the door at once.
[ Will .]
Unlock this door.
Quickly, I say.
Let's go for a walk, Penny.
[ Whirring Continues .]
[ Whirring Continues .]
Will? Penny? Oh! John! John, wake up! The children are gone! - When did you check them last? - Just a few minutes ago.
Look, get Don on the radio.
Tell him to get back here right away.
I'll get Smith.
Come on, Dr.
Smith.
You're gonna lead us to The Keeper's spaceship.
He's using his staff to summon the children.
I want you to take me to the ship! You needn't shout, Professor Robinson.
My hearing is quite good.
Then you didn't hear the summons? With these earplugs, I can't hear anything.
- Can you take me to the ship? - I believe so, but-- Come on.
Let's go! Come on! Don, here.
Don't worry, darling.
[ Whirring .]
[ Whirring .]
I've been waiting for you, children.
We would have come sooner, but they wouldn't let us.
But we got away.
You're a very bright young man.
- Shall we go inside my spaceship? - [ Penny .]
Yes.
- Smith! - Get back here! - Smith! - Get back here, Smith! [ Whirring Continues .]
You know what we want.
Send Will and Penny over here.
Go back where you belong.
The children are mine now.
When he makes a move for the ramp, shoot.
I wish the kids weren't standing so close to him.
I'm going to tell you once more I want you to send Will, Penny and Dr.
Smith over here.
Your weapons are useless against me, Professor Robinson.
My source of power is cosmic energy.
If you don't believe me, shoot.
Wait.
I will give you a better target.
I wouldn't want you accidentally to injure the children.
Shoot! If you don't, I will.
He took a direct hit in the chest.
If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I-- Now go, before my anger clouds my judgment, and I destroy you.
We've gotta think of something.
Don.
Have you ever shot one of these? Sure, as a kid.
Listen, if our lasers weren't any good-- His staff.
The lights on his staff! Now get as close as you can.
Mr.
Keeper! I'll make a deal with you.
You're not in a position to make any offer.
Suppose I let you have Don and Judy instead of Will and Penny.
[ John .]
You said they were good specimens.
- Well, you can have them.
- Come no closer.
Now, Don! Oh, Dad! [ The Keeper .]
That's a very unusual weapon.
What is it? [ Don .]
It's called a slingshot.
It's a very primitive weapon.
You wouldn't know about this, but once a young man called David killed a giant named Goliath with this.
In all the galaxy, no animals have given me as much trouble as yourselves.
Is this thing you call "freedom" so precious? In our world, since the beginning of time men and women have fought and died for it.
Foolish, foolish creatures.
Maybe so, but it's what sets us apart from all the others.
You are not worth further efforts on my part.
We're in luck.
He's gone.
In a few short moments, my insensitive friend with the aid of this magnificent vehicle we shall say good-bye forever to this unhappy planet.
Come along.
Follow your leader.
Safely aboard.
You will take off immediately.
I will need time to study the controls.
You may have exactly five seconds.
Well, what are you waiting for? I must scan and compute control systems.
I do not wish to make an error.
You always have to make a problem out of everything, don't you? It's all perfectly simple.
This one probably starts the power system.
Warning! Do not tamper with alien controls.
Nonsense.
Any one of these could whisk us away from here.
[ High-pitched Tone .]
I wonder what that was.
I think I may have done something wrong.
[ Creature Roars .]
Come along.
Well, come along! Come along, you ninny! It's all your fault, you tin-plated fool! We've missed a golden opportunity to leave this miserable planet! - [ Creature Growling .]
- Danger! Extreme danger! All creatures escaping.
[ Growling, Roaring .]
[ Growling, Roaring Continues .]
[ Growling, Roaring Continues .]
[ Screams .]
Last week, as you recall, Will and Dr.
Smith were working with the Robot on an irrigation project unaware that within moments they were to encounter the most incredible alien visitor ever to touch down on this strange, forgotten planet.
I have completed the assigned task.
Good.
You may now dig at a 90-degree angle directly toward the hydroponic garden.
Instructions computed.
Another example of how man has freed himself from toil.
We have harnessed the muscle of machines thus giving ourselves more time for intellectual pursuits.
Dad says machines do too much for us.
He says it's good to go out and work.
Does he indeed? Why walk when it's so much easier to ride? - [ John .]
Dr.
Smith.
- We're over here, Dad.
Cease your efforts.
Give me the shovel at once.
Well, Dr.
Smith, I see you've really been hard at it.
Oh, yes, indeed.
A little physical exercise is so good for one.
I see it, but I don't believe it.
Go away, Major.
You irk me.
Don and I will get that pipe for you.
You, uh, you just keep the good work up, huh? Oh, yes, I'll do that, Professor.
- Something wrong? - Yes, sir.
You fibbed.
- I did? - Dad thinks you dug the ditch.
That was an assumption on his part.
Never once did I say I was responsible.
But you didn't tell him the Robot did all the work.
Oh, come, come, William.
You're making a mountain out of a-- [ Wind Howling .]
Dr.
Smith, are you all right? Dr.
Smith, what's wrong? Out of the way.
I am being summoned.
Dr.
Smith! [ Electronic Humming .]
Dr.
Smith! [ Growling .]
[ Roars .]
[ Screaming .]
[ Dr.
Smith Screaming .]
[ Whirring .]
[ Whirring Continues .]
Dad, Don! Dr.
Smith's in trouble! There's this animal trying to get at him.
You better come quick! Take it easy now.
Explain this.
What? Dr.
Smith started to act funny.
I asked him what was wrong, and he said he was being called.
He acted like he was in a trance.
- Where is he now? - He's locked up in a cage.
I tried to let him out, but this animal showed up.
- Son, I think you'd better take us to him.
Come on.
- Yes, sir.
The creature's gone, and one of the cages is missing.
[ Don Chuckling .]
Well, don't just stand there.
Get me out of this dreadful contraption.
You sure look natural in there, Smith.
Doesn't he, Will? Never mind your twisted sense of humor, Major.
Release me at once! All right.
Take it easy, Dr.
Smith.
We'll get you out.
I think this works on an electronic beam.
There you go.
- Oh, thank heaven.
- Careful, Will.
Could be dangerous.
- This is hardly the time for levity.
- [ John .]
Dr.
Smith.
Whatever happened to that creature that attacked you when you were in the cage? I haven't the slightest idea.
One moment it was fighting to get at me and the next, nothing.
Will, are you sure there were three cages? Yes, sir.
Now, just a minute.
First, Dr.
Smith is put into some sort of hypnotic state.
He says he's being called.
And then these cages for animals.
I strongly object to being called an animal.
Well.
There's some sort of creature in this cage, John.
[ John .]
I wouldn't get too close to that, Don.
Gentlemen, I suggest we all return to the Jupiter 2 at once.
You know, I think Dr.
Smith is right.
Until we know what's going on, I think we'll all be better off at the ship.
I'll send the Robot back to check the cage out.
Maybe we'll find out who owns it and what he wants here.
Come on.
[ Laughs .]
If only I had a camera.
The eminent Dr.
Zachary Smith in his natural habitat-- a cage.
Amuse yourself, Major, but remember there will be a day of retribution.
- [ Chuckles .]
- The Robot's coming back.
[ Will .]
He brought the cage with him.
Well, we told him to examine it.
He'll bring that cage right inside the spaceship unless someone stops him.
You weren't instructed to bring the cage back with you.
But neither was I told to leave it in its original place.
You may have placed us all in jeopardy.
Suppose that creature gets loose.
You need have no fear.
The cage contains a harmless reptile of the iguanodon family.
I will show you.
Loathsome creature! This reptile is not of a poisonous variety.
Millions of years ago, they inhabited the Earth and grew to tremendous size with the coming of the Ice Age.
Never mind the lizard.
Tell us about the cage.
Special thermo-genetic unit adjusts to the biological need of each imprisoned animal.
- What's the range of temperature? - From 300 degrees above zero to 150 degrees below zero.
What sort of animals could live at those temperatures? I hope we never have the misfortune to find out.
How are these specimens lured into the cage? There is a sonar receiver attuned for high-frequency electrical impulses.
Who sends the electrical impulse? It does not compute.
Information beyond programming.
Well, I think that's all we'll get outta him.
[ Man .]
Perhaps I can give you some more information.
Do not be frightened.
I will not harm you.
I will put aside my staff.
Something wrong? Your staff, sir.
Look at it.
That's the second time today.
I forgot to turn it off.
I'm John Robinson.
We're from the planet Earth.
There's no need for introductions.
I know all of you.
For you, Mrs.
Robinson.
Oh, thank you.
They're lovely.
How do you know who we are? You are not alone in space.
All the planets have eyes.
And for a primitive people, you have done well here.
My dear sir, I resent the word "primitive.
" We are highly civilized.
I will not argue the point, Dr.
Smith.
Let us both be satisfied with our opinions.
I will introduce myself.
I am known as "The Keeper," and I come from a world Is "The Keeper" your name or just a title? No, that is a profession.
I collect the creatures of the universe, two of every kind.
You wish to ask me something, Will.
You want to know how I learned to speak your language.
- Is that correct? - Yes, sir.
Your planet has been communicating with its astronauts for years.
I merely recorded the speech patterns and broke down the words phonetically.
I see that you also read minds.
Well, the boy's mind was easy to read because his thoughts are pure.
The adult mental process is too complex, however.
Are you in the habit of taking other people's property, Professor Robinson? - This cage belongs to me.
- The Robot brought your cage here by mistake.
- We would have returned it.
- And the creature that was in it too, I suppose? Well, perhaps if you would have revealed yourself to us and let us know what you were doing, none of this would have happened.
I do not announce my arrival or reveal my plans to anyone.
It would save a lot of worry and headaches if you did.
We'll get your lizard back for you.
There's no need to bother.
You children had better cover your ears.
This might affect you.
You too, Dr.
Smith.
You're already susceptible.
[ Whirring .]
The sonar receiver on the cage acts as some sort of a relay.
Animals can be summoned from miles around.
I, uh-- I've never seen a lizard like that before.
This planet has many creatures which you have not seen.
Some are harmless, while others are-- Now I must take this creature and go back to my spaceship but we shall have other occasion to meet.
[ Whirring .]
[ Whirring .]
You wish to communicate? - I do.
- Then proceed.
I have found some animals from planet Earth.
They would make an interesting addition to our collection.
Then select the two best specimens.
Unfortunately, Earth people live by reason as well as by instinct.
My staff has no power over them.
Are you sure? A man named Smith is the only exception.
He is a poor specimen.
There are also two children.
Will your staff exercise control over them? I hesitate to use my staff for fear of damaging them.
But perhaps I could get them by other means.
Very well then.
You may proceed.
[ Whirring .]
Oh, I'm glad I wasn't there.
I couldn't like anyone who locked up animals in cages.
The Keeper didn't arouse my admiration much either.
It's the way he looked at you, as if you were some sort of insect under a microscope.
I hope he leaves soon.
Just thinking about him gives me the creeps.
All right.
Let's change the subject.
What would you like to talk about? - Me! - Oh, vanity, vanity, thy name is woman.
Notice anything different? Nope.
Looks like the same old Judy Robinson to me.
Well, perhaps you'd better look again.
Well, uh, you look great like always.
I'm wearing my hair differently.
Oh, sure.
Of course you are.
Oh, it looks great.
I like it very much.
- I hate it.
It makes me look old.
- Now, hold it now.
Before we go any further, I apologize.
Now I haven't any idea what I've done wrong but whatever it is, forgive me.
[ Whirring .]
Good morning.
I trust I didn't startle you.
It is a little disconcerting to have you popping up like a jack-in-the-box.
That's a toy they make for children that jumps up and scares them.
Surely you are not frightened of me.
What a handsome pair of specimens you are.
I wish you wouldn't refer to us as some kind of animals.
We're intelligent beings.
You're entitled to your opinion, of course.
And what a wonderful addition you would both make to my collection.
How would you like to come with me? - Don, he can't be serious.
- Shh.
You could have everything you want-- a life of ease, all the luxuries.
We're not interested.
Well, there's no rush for a decision.
Think about it for a while.
I can give you a final answer right now-- no.
Just as you wish.
But think about it some more anyway.
You wouldn't want to make a wrong decision, would you? [ Whirring .]
That's all right, Judy.
That's all right.
He's gone now.
Don, what did he mean by we "wouldn't want to make a wrong decision"? [ The Keeper's Voice .]
Exactly what I said.
Think about it, my dear.
[ Chuckles .]
He just came right out and asked us to go with him.
What was his reaction when you refused to go? He wasn't angry.
Sort of strange, as if he knew something we didn't.
Well, maybe he was joking.
Well, if he was, he has a morbid sense of humor.
Seeing you caged like a monkey does have its amusing aspects.
The primate is considered one of the higher forms of life, Dr.
Smith.
When The Keeper wants the insect variety, he'll get in touch with you.
All right.
That's enough squabbling out of you two for one day.
I don't think The Keeper means us any harm.
Why, because he, uh-- he gave you those flowers? Oh! [ Laughs .]
"Beware of strangers bearing gifts," I always say.
Oh, Dr.
Smith.
You always suspect the worst of everyone.
Now if The Keeper had really wanted to take Don and Judy he wouldn't have asked them to go with him.
There are seven of us to contend with, dear lady.
We represent a formidable group against just one.
I thought The Keeper only collected animals.
Maybe that's what he considers us.
Speak for yourself, Major.
However, enough of this.
I have a brilliant idea to propose.
Just suppose if the major and Judy accept The Keeper's ridiculous offer but with one stipulation.
- And what's that? - That in return The Keeper first takes us all back to Earth.
That's brilliant.
That is absolutely brilliant, Smith.
For once, you're correct.
All we need to do is to have The Keeper allow us to come aboard his spaceship.
As I said before, there are seven of us.
It would be a simple matter.
No.
Absolutely no.
I understand your objections, Mrs.
Robinson but sometimes violence is a necessity.
Well, Dr.
Smith, no matter how much I want to get off this planet I won't resort to violence to do so.
In this situation, the end more than amply justifies the means.
Not to me, it doesn't.
And unless I'm badly mistaken, not to anyone else at this table.
Now that concludes the matter.
With the installation of this length of pipe we will have completed 40% of our task.
When I want a statistical report, I'll ask for it.
Computing our past efforts in relation to time spent we should finish this job by 1415 this afternoon.
One more word and your computers will suffer a concussion.
Now be quiet! Good morning, Dr.
Smith.
It is morning, but its goodness escapes me.
Don't you feel well, sir? My physical condition was never better.
Then what's making you so grouchy? You're looking at a disappointed man.
A man who, at this very moment, might be as happy as a lark were it not for the obstinacy of your parents.
We could all be preparing to go home.
But instead, what are we doing? Struggling for survival on this bleak and barren wasteland.
You mean we should trick The Keeper into taking us back to Earth.
But that wouldn't be honest, Dr.
Smith.
You're both too young to understand.
When I was a child, I, too, thought like a child.
But when I became a man, I had to think like a man.
I doesn't matter what age you are.
If you're dishonest, you're dishonest.
- And that's all there is to it.
- Away, both of you.
Follow your idle pursuits and leave me alone here to suffer in my misery.
- Good-bye, Dr.
Smith.
- Away! Now remember, I don't want just any old rock.
Just the special ones I told you about.
I know.
I know.
You've only reminded me 50 times.
If you're not gonna get the right ones, you might as well not be here.
I hear you, oh Master.
I will obey.
Here.
Penny.
What is it now? I'm sorry to startle you, children.
I've been around animals so long, I've begun to move as quietly as they do.
We were concentrating hard on our work, or we would have heard you.
I'm sure you would have.
The young have very sharp ears.
- Hello, Penny.
- Hello, sir.
Were you out hunting for animals, Mr.
Keeper? In a manner of speaking, yes.
Then you must have some cages around here.
Well, some specimens don't have to be locked up, Penny.
- You care to look at it, Will? - Something might go wrong.
I'll make sure that doesn't happen.
Here, take it.
It's so light, you can hardly feel it.
Yes, the staff is weightless matter.
- Then what makes it work? - My stored cosmic energy.
I'll let Will charge it for me.
Take hold, Will.
- Don't be frightened.
- I'm not, sir.
Raise the staff in the air.
[ Whirring .]
[ Thunderclaps .]
Wow! Did you see that? How did you do it? In my world, Will, the forces of nature are the servants of the people, not the masters.
But we'll talk of the mysteries of science some other day.
Today, I've decided to make a day of enjoyment for us.
How would you like to go to my spaceship and see my collection of animals? Oh, we'd love to, Mr.
Keeper, but-- Hundreds and hundreds of animals, Penny.
A butterfly that sings like a bird.
A frog that laughs.
I have creatures from every planet in the galaxy.
I'd love to see 'em.
Well, all right.
Well, then come along, children.
- Is something wrong, Penny? - Oh, I was just thinking, Mr.
Keeper.
Maybe we'd better visit your animals some other time.
- But we are almost there.
- I know but we should have told someone we were coming with you.
You put your fears at rest.
When we reach my spaceship, you may speak to your parents over the audio-visual radio.
But what if they're not in the control room? I'm sure someone will be there to hear you.
I believe there's a specimen nearby.
Shall I call it for you? - Sure! - Okay! - All right.
Let's see what we can catch.
[ Whirring .]
I must go.
I am being summoned.
We must complete this irrigation system by 1415.
Otherwise I will blow a computer tube in miscalculation.
[ Whirring Continues .]
Oh, he must be a little baby colt.
You're wrong, Penny.
He's fully grown.
- I sure wish he belonged to me.
- If you'd like, I'll give you one.
Do you really mean it? Of course.
But not this particular horse.
There's a smaller one at my spaceship.
He'd make a much better pet.
Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go! There it is.
It's the biggest spaceship I've ever seen.
Will, do you really think we should go inside? I don't think it'll hurt to take a quick look around.
My feelings exactly.
All right, but just for a little while.
Of course, children, just for a little while.
After you, children.
[ Will .]
Hey! [ Creatures Growling .]
Will, I'm frightened.
You needn't be, Penny.
That's only one of my specimens.
The sound seems to be coming from directly below us.
We're standing on top of his cage.
I'd show him to you, but there are some things upon which the eyes should not look.
[ Chuckles .]
Heavens, what a noise he's making.
But have no fear, the creature cannot escape.
Let us look at animals that are more pleasing.
[ Birds Squawking .]
- [ The Keeper .]
My birds.
- [ Will .]
There must be hundreds of them.
Of every shape and color.
Some that defy description.
[ Animals Growling .]
[ The Keeper .]
My carnivores.
The animals which live on each other.
- Let's see some of them.
- Another time, Will.
Let us look at animals which live less violently.
This next collection you will find most interesting.
What do you think of that animal? - [ Penny .]
It's empty.
- [ The Keeper .]
Watch.
But there's only one.
I thought you said there were two of each kind.
There are two.
The female is there, but she's less brave than the male which is as it should be.
This animal you will find most interesting.
It has wings, but does not fly and teeth, but does not eat.
[ Penny .]
Sounds more like a riddle than an animal.
[ Will .]
What does it do, sir? Far as I can find out, the creature doesn't do anything.
It exists, but how and why is a mystery.
Here are my masterpieces.
[ Animals Screeching .]
But these two cages are empty.
I haven't found specimens to fill them yet.
You may go inside if you wish.
- Go ahead.
It's perfectly safe.
- No, Will, don't.
No harm will come to you.
Go inside.
We don't wanna go in, sir.
Do as I say-- go inside! Hurry, Penny! [ Whirring .]
[ Whirring Continues .]
I see you changed your minds about leaving.
We're sorry, sir.
We really want to stay with you.
For always, Mr.
Keeper.
Always.
And so you shall, for always.
Let us go back inside.
Wait.
Wait for me.
[ The Keeper .]
You fool! Hurry, Penny! I'm terribly sorry, sir, really.
It was definitely an accident.
I-- I don't know how I got here, but I'm glad I came.
I want to talk to you, sir.
What could you say that would be of interest to me? How would you like to add some new animals to your collection? You referring to members of the Robinson party? Certainly not, sir.
I assure you, they are a very poor selection, indeed.
But it's an entirely different story on Earth.
The planet literally swarms with all sorts of strange creatures.
Yes, I'm beginning to realize that.
Take me back to Earth, sir, and I promise you all kinds of animals both two and four-legged.
It's a long journey to your planet Earth, Dr.
Smith.
Most of my specimens would not survive such a trip.
Perhaps I shall go there on my next exploration.
And when will that be? Oh.
I'm afraid I can't wait that long.
Are you sure you won't change your mind? Well, let me know if you do.
I'll see you again soon.
Yes, you will, Dr.
Smith.
And sooner than you think.
And the next thing I remember, Dr.
Smith was there.
Despite my trancelike condition, I arrived at the most opportune moment.
The Keeper was real nice, and then all of a sudden he almost forced us to go into the cages.
Well, that's all right, dear.
Now, it's all over.
I think you two better get ready for bed.
And don't tell me you're not sleepy.
- You've had a big day.
- I am sort of tired.
- Good night, everyone.
- [ All Saying Good Night .]
We're going to have to watch Will and Penny very closely from now on.
Someone will have to be with the children at all times, darling.
[ Dr.
Smith .]
From the moment that Keeper appeared I knew he was a thoroughly despicable character.
Well, I'd better go check on them.
Make sure they're all right.
Mother, you don't think that anything could happen to them inside the Jupiter 2, do you? I don't want to take any chances.
Maybe we should pay The Keeper a visit in the morning.
- He might be reasonable.
- We'd be wasting our time.
We're dealing with an alien with an obsession for collecting living specimens.
Nothing we can say or do will change his mind about wanting the children.
You may be right, Dr.
Smith.
We'll just have to wait and see.
Like Will, I'm quite fatigued.
I feel as though I've run 10 miles today.
If you'll excuse me, I'll retire.
- I'll say good night too.
- Good night, Judy.
Good night, darling.
It might not be a bad idea to keep watch tonight.
I plan to.
We'll lock the children in their rooms-- uh, also Dr.
Smith, just as a precaution.
Oh, I wake in an alien land, and I dream of home.
Listen to me.
I sound like Dr.
Smith.
Well, we are in an alien land.
I dream of home too.
- I'd better get down to the lower deck.
- All right.
Inside.
- Inside! - I absolutely refuse.
I am not a child to be locked in at night.
Doctor, be a good little boy and go inside.
"Good little boy," indeed.
How dare you, sir? Smith, I've told you 10 times but I'll try once more.
We're doing this for your own good.
Only the use of force can accomplish your purpose.
All right, fine.
If force is the only thing that'll get you inside then force is what it's going to be! You put one finger on me, Major, and I'll-- I'll-- - You'll what? - Hold my breath.
[ Exhales .]
Professor Robinson, your arrival is most timely.
Well, now, what seems to be the trouble? This ruffian insists upon locking me in my quarters.
It's for your own protection, Dr.
Smith.
I'm perfectly capable of looking after myself.
No, the facts are clear.
You are susceptible to The Keeper's power.
You are entirely mistaken, sir.
Well, then how do you account for all those times he was able to put you into a hypnotic trance? Very easily.
Mental and physical fatigue.
I was not my usual self because of the exhausting responsibilities put upon me.
You're wasting time.
Inside, Smith.
Had it not been that I was in a state of complete physical collapse The Keeper's staff would have had no effect on me whatsoever.
Dr.
Smith, I think you'd better get inside.
Don, you take the first watch.
Very well, I'll go, but I know I shan't sleep a wink.
I'll need something to read.
- Well, we'll get you a book.
- I'm thirsty.
- And a glass of water.
- A little music might help to pass the time.
Oh.
Well, you can have one of Penny's tapes.
And I'd like the Robot to keep me company.
Get inside.
Really! That'll do it.
[ Sighs .]
[ Footsteps Approaching .]
All right, Don.
I'll take over now.
- Be my guest.
- Any activity? - Not a stir, except for Smith.
- Oh? What'd he do? Well, he got hungry about an hour ago and wanted to raid the food locker.
Screamed like a wounded buffalo when I wouldn't let him.
Come to think of it, a hungry Smith is probably more dangerous than a wounded buffalo.
[ Chuckles .]
You get yourself some rest.
- I'll see you in the morning.
- All right.
[ Whirring .]
[ Clattering .]
[ Whirring Continues .]
- Will! - Dad.
You'd better get back to bed, son.
I'm not sleepy, sir.
I'd like to go for a walk.
- No, you can't.
- Please, Dad.
Just for a little while.
No, no.
Go on back to bed.
Dad, please, let me out! [ Whirring Continues .]
- Penny! - Such a lovely night.
I think I'll go for a walk.
Penny, not now.
Later.
Go on.
[ Whirring Continues .]
[ Whirring Continues .]
How are the kids? - They're fine.
They're having breakfast.
- Good.
- Dad still sleeping? - Yes.
I just looked in on him.
Well, there isn't too much work left to be done on the irrigation system, so I won't be too long.
All right.
But there's no need to rush, Don.
As long as the children are kept locked up, I think they'll be safe.
And the Robot's watching to see that no one lets them out.
- Yes.
- All right.
But if you need me in a hurry, call.
- I'm taking the radio.
- All right.
We'll be back soon.
How do you like it? Before I answer, you better tell me what it is.
Didn't you ever read Tom Sawyer or Huck Finn? It's a slingshot.
Back in the 18th and 19th century almost every boy made one of these.
- What for? - To carry with his penknife and marbles, I guess.
- Will and Penny, are you all right in there? - We're fine, Mom.
Well, yell out if you want anything.
[ Will .]
Okay, Mom.
- Dr.
Smith? - I'm still in my cage, madam.
I've just been fed, so I'm not dangerous.
You may open the door.
Ah! The sweet smell of free air.
Shh! Shh! Dr.
Smith, you've only been in there a few hours, not 100 years.
For a blithe spirit like myself, even a moment is agony.
"Blithe spirit.
" Oh, well, I'm afraid you're just gonna have to grin and bear it.
Indeed.
[ Inhales, Exhales .]
[ Whirring .]
[ Whirring Continues .]
- It's locked.
- I know how we can get out.
Come to the door, my mechanical friend.
Come to the door at once.
[ Will .]
Unlock this door.
Quickly, I say.
Let's go for a walk, Penny.
[ Whirring Continues .]
[ Whirring Continues .]
Will? Penny? Oh! John! John, wake up! The children are gone! - When did you check them last? - Just a few minutes ago.
Look, get Don on the radio.
Tell him to get back here right away.
I'll get Smith.
Come on, Dr.
Smith.
You're gonna lead us to The Keeper's spaceship.
He's using his staff to summon the children.
I want you to take me to the ship! You needn't shout, Professor Robinson.
My hearing is quite good.
Then you didn't hear the summons? With these earplugs, I can't hear anything.
- Can you take me to the ship? - I believe so, but-- Come on.
Let's go! Come on! Don, here.
Don't worry, darling.
[ Whirring .]
[ Whirring .]
I've been waiting for you, children.
We would have come sooner, but they wouldn't let us.
But we got away.
You're a very bright young man.
- Shall we go inside my spaceship? - [ Penny .]
Yes.
- Smith! - Get back here! - Smith! - Get back here, Smith! [ Whirring Continues .]
You know what we want.
Send Will and Penny over here.
Go back where you belong.
The children are mine now.
When he makes a move for the ramp, shoot.
I wish the kids weren't standing so close to him.
I'm going to tell you once more I want you to send Will, Penny and Dr.
Smith over here.
Your weapons are useless against me, Professor Robinson.
My source of power is cosmic energy.
If you don't believe me, shoot.
Wait.
I will give you a better target.
I wouldn't want you accidentally to injure the children.
Shoot! If you don't, I will.
He took a direct hit in the chest.
If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I-- Now go, before my anger clouds my judgment, and I destroy you.
We've gotta think of something.
Don.
Have you ever shot one of these? Sure, as a kid.
Listen, if our lasers weren't any good-- His staff.
The lights on his staff! Now get as close as you can.
Mr.
Keeper! I'll make a deal with you.
You're not in a position to make any offer.
Suppose I let you have Don and Judy instead of Will and Penny.
[ John .]
You said they were good specimens.
- Well, you can have them.
- Come no closer.
Now, Don! Oh, Dad! [ The Keeper .]
That's a very unusual weapon.
What is it? [ Don .]
It's called a slingshot.
It's a very primitive weapon.
You wouldn't know about this, but once a young man called David killed a giant named Goliath with this.
In all the galaxy, no animals have given me as much trouble as yourselves.
Is this thing you call "freedom" so precious? In our world, since the beginning of time men and women have fought and died for it.
Foolish, foolish creatures.
Maybe so, but it's what sets us apart from all the others.
You are not worth further efforts on my part.
We're in luck.
He's gone.
In a few short moments, my insensitive friend with the aid of this magnificent vehicle we shall say good-bye forever to this unhappy planet.
Come along.
Follow your leader.
Safely aboard.
You will take off immediately.
I will need time to study the controls.
You may have exactly five seconds.
Well, what are you waiting for? I must scan and compute control systems.
I do not wish to make an error.
You always have to make a problem out of everything, don't you? It's all perfectly simple.
This one probably starts the power system.
Warning! Do not tamper with alien controls.
Nonsense.
Any one of these could whisk us away from here.
[ High-pitched Tone .]
I wonder what that was.
I think I may have done something wrong.
[ Creature Roars .]
Come along.
Well, come along! Come along, you ninny! It's all your fault, you tin-plated fool! We've missed a golden opportunity to leave this miserable planet! - [ Creature Growling .]
- Danger! Extreme danger! All creatures escaping.
[ Growling, Roaring .]
[ Growling, Roaring Continues .]
[ Growling, Roaring Continues .]
[ Screams .]