Lost in Space: Marta Kristen’s journey from child of a German solider to playing Judy Robinson.

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Marta Kristen was abandoned as a baby after being born to a German soldier and a Norwegian mother. Her life changed after the four-year-old was adopted by an American couple. Marta relives her incredible journey including being discovered and why she originally passed on the role of Judy Robinson in Lost in Space. Marta also shares stories of her famous co-stars, and travelling to Europe to track down her biological mother, her siblings and then meeting the love of her live.
Timecodes
00:00 Start
00:30 Orphaned and coming to America
09:00 Reconnecting with her birth mother
14:00 Finding her long-lost brother
15:40 Being discovered/turning down a major film role
18:47 Walt Disney
19:30 Loretta Young
21:00 Alfred Hitchcock
23:00 Beach Blanket Bingo
28:00 Why she originally said no to Lost In Space
32:23 Mark Goddard
35:00 Jonathan Harris
41:00 June Lockhart
44:10 Why did Lost In Space end
46:25 Jonathan & Guy Williams
50:00 Marta’s great love
58:00 Upcoming projects

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@timwendt6186 5 ай бұрын

I have never personally met Marta. However, friends of mine who have say she is as wonderful in person as she is in her interviews and on TV. Perhaps someday....

@MartyBenson-te2ie 4 ай бұрын

This was such a moving and lovely interview. I had a tear hearing Marta's story. Once again Craig, you've knocked us out of the ballpark with your great interviewing style.

@ktloz2246 6 ай бұрын

What a beautiful lady and such a heart breaking childhood she had. Awesome interviews you have.

@BarbGleeson-hf3et 4 ай бұрын

I broke down in tears watching this. What an interview! Excellently conveyed. I've run into Marta several times in Santa Monica, she is sweet and exactly as she appears here. Quite an incredible story. Besides her personal journey, she is a stunning star and I've enjoyed so many things I've seen Marta in.

@wrh41 10 ай бұрын

Marta is gorgeous inside and out.

@celebritydrop 10 ай бұрын

We totally agree with you @wrh41

@MollyMeyers121 6 ай бұрын

This was so powerful. What a story. Marta sheer elegance and class. 🙏

@NancySellers-zb1up 2 ай бұрын

Such a brilliant, compelling, compassionate interview. What a life Marta Kristen has led. Blessings🙏

@shawnblohm9291 10 ай бұрын

I met Marta Kristen at a convention in Toledo, Ohio in 2022. She was very, very sweet and really took the time to talk to me and my friend. I also got many photos with her and a life-sized version of the "robot" from Lost in Space. I'll cherish that day forever!

@DebsDollRoom 10 ай бұрын

What an amazing interview ! Marta is the only surviving member of LIS I have yet to meet. I do hope she comes to Ohio for a convention sometime. Such a sense of serenity . What a special lady !!

@celebritydrop 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching Deb. As she said, Marta loves the conventions so hopefully she will go to Ohio at some stage.

@slaphead8835 10 ай бұрын

What a beautiful woman! Her life story is not only incredibly unbelievable but would make a great movie in itself. Fabulous interview yet again.

@julsjewels3185 10 ай бұрын

Wow! She must have found a time machine because she looks so young!! Beautiful.

@carmencampana3329 10 ай бұрын

She is stunning!

@louiselanthier5135 10 ай бұрын

Very lovely lady!

@dolcevitausa6448 10 ай бұрын

She looks amazing...

@chrisnewman7281 10 ай бұрын

excellent genes, especially given that she is 78 this year

@carriedillmann4455 10 ай бұрын

OMG!!!!!! 78 years old ??????? Marta is 78 years YOUNG !!!!!!!!❤️

@wardarcade7452 10 ай бұрын

I hope someone actually considers producing a movie bio of her! It's one of those 'truth is stranger/ you CAN'T make this up!' deals! Not only is it amazing she survived her infancy but has had so many unexpected twists ever since!

@celebritydrop 10 ай бұрын

We totally agree Ward. Marta's story is incredible. Thank you for your comment.

@TRHARTAmericanArtist 10 ай бұрын

Compelling story for the sanctity of life. Beautiful lady.

@williamwebb7917 10 ай бұрын

Wow, you never know what someone has been through. I got choked up listening to her talking about her early years. She’s a beautiful woman inside and out.

@celebritydrop 10 ай бұрын

You are so right William.

@CyndisKrist 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful interview. Still so full of life and heart, involved with family, friends and projects. Best wishes to her. Also, rest in peace, Mark Goddard, who passed just a couple weeks after this interview.

@jimwoods2180 10 ай бұрын

wonderful interview from CELEBRITY DROP - MARTA KRISTEN is a treasure isn't she - thanks for making & posting this video! :)

@celebritydrop 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@karenleemallonee684 10 ай бұрын

What a lovely woman, we need more Marta's in this world! I think she would be perfect in a Hallmark or Lifetime Christmas Movie, she would make a beautiful Christmas Bride!

@chriscaughey1103 10 ай бұрын

LOVED HER on Lost In Space!

@benhudson515 10 ай бұрын

This is an outstanding interview. Marta Kristen is pure, 100 per cent class. Love everything about her. Craig Bennett is an extemporary interviewer. Intelligent, gracious and so well prepared. Brings out the best in everyone. When Marta choked up toward the end, so did I. What an extraordinary woman. :)

@celebritydrop 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Ben again for your comment and so glad you enjoy what we do.

@Leadeshipcoach 9 ай бұрын

I have to say.. I have watched several episodes of Craig’s show… Craig you are an exemplary interviewer! I am highly impressed. You are a model to follow.👍

@celebritydrop 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. Craig and I appreciate hearing that viewers enjoy our interviews.

@hughhaefner3317 10 ай бұрын

This guy does great interviews.

@celebritydrop 10 ай бұрын

Glad you like what we do Hugh. Thank you.

@carriedillmann4455 10 ай бұрын

Best interviewer EVER!!!!!

@carysbenson8061 10 ай бұрын

Always such a terrific interviewer.

@doreenfriel7039 10 ай бұрын

What a LOVELY lady! She’s so sweet… thanks for a great interview!

@celebritydrop 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Doreen. Thank you for watching.

@supereurobeat 10 ай бұрын

Very inspirational interview. Gives me hope for my future. Thank you.

@oldhollywoodfan8009 4 ай бұрын

What a fascinating and amazing conversation with Ms. Kristen. I even cried multiple times. Such a lovely lovely woman.🌹 Thank you very much for sharing this.😊

@celebritydrop 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@susanrutherford866 10 ай бұрын

What a beautiful lady !!Loved Lost in Space as a kid in the 60s !!,Had a major crush on Mark Goddard . Thanks for this amazing interview !!

@celebritydrop 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Susan.

@rozzykronfeld-wilbanks8759 10 ай бұрын

Wow. She really is gorgeous on the outside and inside. She reminds me of my mom🤍. My brother and I would come home from school and watch the reruns of Lost in Space(which we loved). Mom would make us tv dinners. She liked the show too(she’d eat with dad later☺️). Marta’s story is so interesting. I wish mom was alive so I could tell her. But, what Marta’s dad told her to think outside herself will make me mindful to do that. Thank you both so much🥰☺️🙏🏼🥰❤️

@carriedillmann4455 10 ай бұрын

How sweet !! I too was dropped off by the school bus and watched LOST IN SPACE . I loved this show . As a 3rd grader etc I thought I thought Judy and Mark were in love 😀💋❤️

@rozzykronfeld-wilbanks8759 10 ай бұрын

@@carriedillmann4455 ☺️

@Rick-hx9fo 10 ай бұрын

Marta looks amazing and her personal story is so fascinating. ❤

@celebritydrop 10 ай бұрын

It really is Rick.

@victorvelasquez2918 10 ай бұрын

What a great treat this interview is. Ms. Kristen is such a great star and an absolutely lovely person. A real inspiration. Thank you for sharing this wonderful chat.

@celebritydrop 10 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@Stevenspelling123 10 ай бұрын

Love this so much. Judy in Lost In Space was a great character, had no idea of the backstory. I met her once at a fan convention, and Miss Kristen was so kind and generous. Wow and wow again. Amazing and exceptional interview.

@celebritydrop 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Steve and we agree - Marta is a kind and generous woman.

@carysbenson8061 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful lady. Ms Kristen is stunning in every sense. I was spellbound by this amazing interview. These interviews are first class and should be on a much wider scope. Love Mr Bennett's exquisite work.

@celebritydrop 10 ай бұрын

Craig and I thank you Carys for your support and comments. We are a relatively new channel but growing every day.

@emmylou-y4b 10 ай бұрын

What a wonderful woman! Marta Kristen has taken each obstacle and, with grace, managed to move forward in such a positive way. Thank you so much.

@celebritydrop 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to comment @user-ls4vb6dq7z.

@andrewjones3022 10 ай бұрын

Once again, thank you Craig and of course, thank you, Marta! TOP QUALITY!!!

@celebritydrop 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Andy. Craig and I love hearing from you!

@williamconn1259 10 ай бұрын

Marta! Marta! Marta! What a beautiful woman, inside and out. So happy I found this interview. Very moving.

@celebritydrop 10 ай бұрын

We're glad you found us William. Thank you for watching.

@williamconn1259 10 ай бұрын

@@celebritydrop You're really VERY good at this. I've seen a few of your interviews now and each has been, like Marta's, very entertaining and informative.

@terrrell7798 6 ай бұрын

I'm watching the episode on MeTv where Judy is captured by the plants/cloned, and her character reflects her real life personality in the episode, were Judy says she hates cruel people. In most of her interviews she's similar to me, always giving the importance of being kind, and compassionate. I'm also an artist like Judy, and I really do hope I'm able to meet her one day, see her art, and share my art with her. For now I just daydream about it 💚😢 side note my mom introduced me to Lost in Space during the 1990's on VHS tapes. I watched re-runs on the original Sci-fi channel, and I have all three seasons on dvd.

@axxxxman 10 ай бұрын

The singer from ABBA was also one of the Lebensborn, she left here family and moved to Sweden to get away from it.

@wardarcade7452 10 ай бұрын

I wonder if Miss Kristen has ever met Frida (Anni-Frid Lynstad)? No doubt they'd have had some interesting stories to share!

@Vikinggirl1679 8 ай бұрын

Yes Anni-Frid aka Frida the red haired singer from ABBA was the daughter of a German soldier and a teenage Norwegian woman. She didn't leave her family though. Her mother and grandmother fled Sweden with her when she was a baby and that's where she grew up. When Germany lost the war, Norwegians turned their anger to the woman who fratanized with German soldiers and considered them colaberators. They often had their heads shaved and stripped of their citizenship. Their innocent children were ostrocised, institutionalized, experimented on, raped, or even shipped to Germany. Frida was lucky to get out. It wouldn't have been pretty for her. Unfortunately Fridas mother died when when she was 2 and she didn't meet her father until well into adulthood. Unlike Marta Frida does not like talking about it.

@karenleemallonee684 10 ай бұрын

What a lovely woman! I could definitely be friends with her! I think she would be perfect for a Hallmark or Lifetime Christmas movies, she would make the perfect Christmas Bride!! I always enjoy your great interviews, looking forward to the next one!!! 👍👍

@richardboroviak7011 10 ай бұрын

Enjoyed this interview. Marta is a very gracious lady. I wish I knew her personally.

@josephrobichaud5198 10 ай бұрын

Out of habit I wanted to hit another video but this one was just to good to miss!

@lucydavis1477 10 ай бұрын

What a wonderful interview! Heartwarming.

@celebritydrop 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Lucy. Glad you enjoyed our interview with Marta.

@cheryl2962 10 ай бұрын

Loved this interview!

@MrsNeanderthal 10 ай бұрын

I so enjoy your interviews.

@maga9571 10 ай бұрын

I love your interviews your so good and the people you interview just fascinating keep up the great work.

@shangs-sonnybonoteardownth5744 10 ай бұрын

fascinating interview with one of the greatest and iconic (and talented) "teen idols" of the glorious 1960's!!! Thank you!!!

@celebritydrop 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching @shangs-sonnybonoteardownth5744

@1989jbryant 10 ай бұрын

This is a great interview! She is such a lovely person. I like the way she said teachers would contact Johnathan Harris about his alliterations! I taught ELA for 2 years and would use one of his examples: The Beets in Beta Burn Better on the Burner.

@celebritydrop 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing Joanna

@1989jbryant 10 ай бұрын

Oh that might be "...boil better on the burner." =)

@shaunbarr1856 10 ай бұрын

Thankyou wonderful story😊Bless Martia 🙏

@karenkingrey6142 10 ай бұрын

I have always considered her such a class act, never knowing why exactly. Now I do. What a gem of a lady. Thank you both for this interview! ❤

@WarRogers 6 ай бұрын

Jonathon Harris' dog named Zachary, I love it. Love Marta too, and her 3rd season purple dress!

9 ай бұрын

as fellow adoptee, i feel for her situation - i found 10 siblings to add to 9 from adopted family - news of Mark Goddard's death today is what brought me here.

@cheryl2962 10 ай бұрын

I liked her and mark Goddard in lost in space

@bradsuster 7 ай бұрын

What a wonderful interview and great interviewer! Marta is a gem of a person and sorry about Mark Goddard's passing

@trwhitford65 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful, Beautiful & Caring

@joekouyoumjian2601 10 ай бұрын

I knew there had to be a good person behind this wonderful actress. Loved hearing Marta's life story as told in this fine interview by Mr. Bennett. Especially moving was her losing her beloved husband and her pet dog at her very feet. Please keep these great interviews coming.

@celebritydrop 10 ай бұрын

Thank you @joekouyoumjian2601. Craig and I love hearing that people enjoy what we do.

@chriscaughey1103 10 ай бұрын

Great interview!

@aramboodakian9554 10 ай бұрын

That some kids called her the nazi child was so heart wrenching, she was just an innocent child…I know😮how horrible people can be…

@paulmc3457 Ай бұрын

Marta truly is, a TIMELESS NORDIC FEMALE BEAUTY.......MEEEEOWWWW ❤❤❤❤❤

@joanneevans1295 10 ай бұрын

IN New York and watching this absolutely first class interview with Ms Kristen. Loved her in Lost In Space and so many other projects. Her story made me cry. But this really is an outstanding interview, thanks to Mr Bennett being superbly the best. Thank you Celebrity Drop

@celebritydrop 10 ай бұрын

Hello Joanne in New York. Craig & I love hearing from viewers who enjoy our interviews as much as we love making them. Thank you.

@TNTnorth 10 ай бұрын

as a Finn and interested in history, it would be interesting to know more about Marta's biological parents. What work exactly did her mother do for the Germans and what does Marta know about her biological father. Was he part of Detachment Kuhlmey. The unit that participated in large battles in summer 1944, during the Finnish-Soviet Continuotion war. The unit flew some 2,700 missions and dropped 770 tonnes of bombs. It destroyed over 150 Soviet aircraft, about 200 tanks, and dozens of bridges and transport vessels. Personnel losses included 23 pilots killed and 24 wounded in battle. The unit lost 41 of its aircraft. Another thing I wondered about was the search and finding of Marta's siblings. Are they full siblings, half siblings. I would totally understand if she didn't want to go into detail, but it would be interesting.

@celebritydrop 10 ай бұрын

I can totally understand why you would want more information and I'm sure Marta would be able to go further into her past if/when she does write a memoir. As for her siblings, they are half siblings. Her biological father died during the war.

@trwent Ай бұрын

Timeless beauty!!

@darmonweir5910 10 ай бұрын

Big fan of all that you do. Watching from Texas today, and this interview is exceptional. Always been a respectful fan of Marta Kristen's. Loved her on Alfred Hitchcock Presents and so much else. What a compassionate, kind and thoughtful person. Thank you for this. The close-up look at Lost In Space was riveting.

@celebritydrop 10 ай бұрын

Hello Darmon in Texas. Thank you for your continued support. Craig & Kelley

@josephrobichaud5198 10 ай бұрын

As always great video!

@Soundofsilence-j4d 10 ай бұрын

MARTA WHAT WONDERFUL PERSON I ALLMOST HAD CHANCE TO SEE HER. SO SORRY FOR HER LOSS. MARTA YOU GIVE SO MUCH FROM THAT TIME ILL MISS. KEVEN WILL SEE YOU AGAIN

@mr.lifherickson8506 9 ай бұрын

She is always so beautiful lady with all the respect that she deserves I love her.- I really love the way that she is.- She is a woman with a wonderful heart.- Merry christmas Marta Kristen.- I will be always your fan truly.- 🥰😘😍😃

@mitzipaigemclemore9282 2 ай бұрын

You’re the best!

@debbiedebbie9473 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this... ❤ Very interesting and fun interview. She's such a sweet person and still so beautiful. You're a very good interviewer.

@paulmc3457 Ай бұрын

Making Marta cover her naturally perfect (and most definitely rock hard) girls poking proudly under her bathing suit is purely criminal ❤❤

@davidjamison1252 10 ай бұрын

Just found your channel yesterday! Love it! Thank you so very much!

@chi5860 22 күн бұрын

Her heartbreaking story is similar to that of ABBA's Anni-Frid Lyngstad's.

@markastrotarot 4 ай бұрын

Let’s face it, realistically they should have developed Judy and Don’s relationship on Lost and Space. After all, if they remained lost they were the only viable options to repopulate a planet 🌎!

@christopherdutro168 8 ай бұрын

I have never ever thought that I would see a woman in her 70s (79 might as well be 80) that I see and call a beautiful woman! & In the physical sense as well as the other, WOW!

@rpkietur 10 ай бұрын

yes, the first season was so well done. it just got silly after that.

@PMQB 9 ай бұрын

That show was just right when it came to kiss and all. My opinion Sorry to hear just last Sunday on the way home from church that he passed. Thank God for all the memories. God Abundantly Bless you and All your loved ones. Jk

@sailorbychoice1 10 ай бұрын

48:00 Black and white film does have a special texture and quality. Like silent film acting, good B&W filming is almost an artform unto itself. Look at the number of old films that have been colorized and lost something in the colorization. I think we have lost some quality art by discarding these artforms for {exclusively} making sound and color productions~ there could have been room in the world for them all.

@7karlheinz 10 ай бұрын

I still think Haley Mills would have been the perfect Lolita.

@CyndisKrist 9 ай бұрын

I've always been curious why her first husband is listed on imdb as Oswald Gooden, but is also referred to as Terry Treadwell. Anyone know the answer to this?

@PMQB 9 ай бұрын

Miracle. Praise the LORD And to be so lovely. Somehow God has Blessed you. fan. Julie Kilburn

@robertrobinson-9161 7 ай бұрын

I cant find a pic of her dad

@celebritydrop 7 ай бұрын

We couldn't either, that's why there isn't one in the interview.

@robertrobinson-9161 7 ай бұрын

Same thing with Abba

@user-xq5vx7rs4w 10 ай бұрын

Grow your hair long again!

@josephrobichaud5198 10 ай бұрын

Lost in space if you watched it today is laughable!

@jeank5410 10 ай бұрын

I agree - it’s really a kid’s show plus with all the attention spent on Will Robinson, Dr Smith and the Robot, the other characters are extraneous most of the time.

@jeanettebiever7447 10 ай бұрын

Hi! I just wanted to say that it's a very big Pity that you chopped off Marta when she was going to say how she forgave her mother. I didn't get to hear such a very important story for her, it seemed like you gave her a slap in the face. I could see the reaction she sadly had when you bluffed her off like it wasn't important, but, you're agenda had to keep going. I don't really think much of you now and that's a wonderful problem to have!!!!!!

@darmonweir5910 10 ай бұрын

I disagree. I watched the part you are talking about several times to be sure, and Marta explained how she forgave her Mum, and the interviewer continued by asking did her Mum fear she'd be killed if she wasn't given up to an orphanage, and then they went on and spoke of her brother. Marta's face did not react in sadness at the natural flow of the conversation. You have distorted the situation and need to get your eyes checked.

@celebritydrop 10 ай бұрын

Hi Jeanette. We didn't cut Marta off or edit any of what she said when she was talking ab out her mother. We let her say all that she wanted to share. This is the longest interview we have done because her story is so important.

@jeanettebiever7447 10 ай бұрын

Good on you!!!@@darmonweir5910

@joanneevans1295 10 ай бұрын

Having watched this interview several times as it was so good, I can say that Ms Kristen wasn't cut off, and she had no reaction as if she had been slapped in the face as she hadn't. Ms Kristen was not 'bluffed off' or whatever nonsense you claimed. Can't imagine the interviewer cares less what you think, as you clearly don't have a clue. Making things up, imagining things, carrying on about agendas. Did they let you out for the day to watch KZfaq?

@RadioRich100 4 ай бұрын

Its weird that this guy interviews a celebrity and his face is in it more than hers.

@BarbGleeson-hf3et 4 ай бұрын

You are talking outta your backside, sir. I just watched this interview twice over, and the interviewer is not on more than Ms Kristen. It's called a conversation which means it switches from question to answer and Ms Kristen features way more than the questioner/host as should be the case. Get your eyes checked.

@joanneevans1295 4 ай бұрын

@@BarbGleeson-hf3et was gonna say the same thing. I roughly counted it up, host on for about 6 mins asking questions and reacting and Marta Kristen on for around 50 mins of screen time, and the rest was footage of her career. @RadioRich100 what's actually weird is you making stuff up to be nasty.

@RadioRich100 4 ай бұрын

@@BarbGleeson-hf3et An interview is supposed to be about the subject not some half assutuber wanting to put his face out there. He is a typical utube self appointed celebrity much like so many other fame hungry nobody's.

@RadioRich100 4 ай бұрын

@@joanneevans1295 I just speak the facts.

@RadioRich100 4 ай бұрын

@@BarbGleeson-hf3et My eyes work good, an interview is not a conversation.

@amyimmermann1448 9 ай бұрын

I was five or six watching lost in space my favorite show. This is an amazing interview.

@Jup2com 9 ай бұрын

Loved hearing her talk about Jonathan and Gertrude Harris. We were talking about them recently and no one knew much about Gertrude because, as Marta pointed out, Jonathan was very protective of her and kept his private life private. Her personality and Max Factor history were most interesting to learn. Thanks CD 👍 And Marta, of course! ❤

@celebritydrop 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and glad you enjoyed our interview.