- He was also the writer of a script entitled "Space Family Robinson," (1964) which, along with the Gold Key comic "Space Family Robinson" (1962) that predated it, was claimed to have been the inspiration for Irwin Allen's TV series Lost in Space (1965). Details were revealed in Ed Shifres' book "Space Family Robinson: The True Story" (Windsor House, 1996), re-published as "Lost in Space: The True Story" (Windsor House, 1998). The book was extremely controversial and critically acclaimed, with excellent reviews from notable Hollywood writers. Neither Melchior nor the creators of the "Space Family Robinson" comic series received recognition as original contributors of what became "Lost in Space". At one point Prelude Pictures hired him as a consultant on its film Lost in Space (1998), but Melchior never received his contracted royalty payment and the Supreme Court refused to even review the case.
- Son of actor/singer Lauritz Melchior.
- Father of Dirk Melchior.
- Interviewed in the books "Interviews with B Science Fiction and Horror Movie Makers" (McFarland & Co., 1988) and "A Sci-Fi Swarm and Horror Horde" (McFarland & Co., 2010) by Tom Weaver.
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content
