…there is a scene in which Jim Kirk, Spock, and Leonard McCoy come to, awake in chains in the dungeon. The Captain calls out “Bones”, then sees a skeleton in chains in the gloom. For the rest of the episode, Kirk refers to his friend the CMO as ‘Doc’. Just wanted to share this little tidbit for Halloween!
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It is well known (among Trekkers) that “The Corbomite Maneuver” was the first ‘regular’ episode of STAR TREK to be produced after the first two pilots. However, it was the tenth in order of on air appearance.
I find this to be a remarkable episode that really stands the test of time. And even though it is such an early production (or maybe because it is?), and even though continuity is thrown off if viewed in order of air date, to me it absolutely exemplifies what Trek is all about.
Agree or disagree, I welcome comments on this iconic early episode. LLAP! 🖖🏾
Why does t'lar speak shakespearean english in TSFS? No other vulcan speaks english that way.
"Mccoy, son of david, since thou art human, we cannot expect thee to understand fully what sarek has requested. Spock's body lives. With your approval, we shall use all our powers, to return to his body, that which you possess, but mccoy, you must now be warned, the danger to thyself, is as grave as the danger to spock. You must make the choice." - T'Lar, TSFS
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I was watching Conscience of the King and something struck me as odd. At one point, McCoy offers Spock a drink and Spock says Vulcans don’t feel the effects of alcohol. McCoy responds “No wonder your people were conquered.”
Is there any other account of Vulcan ever being conquered? I don’t remember it ever coming up again,
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In SNW, m'benga was chief medical officer, but in TOS, he was just a regular doctor and mccoy was chief medical officer, so was m'benga demoted after SNW?
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I have DeForest Kelly's 1968 Ford Thunderbird for sale. He owned this car for 23 years. Included is his original registration, California license plates, a folder of repair and maintenance bills with his signature, Star Trek memorabilia, and other items.
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I just rewatched TMP…can’t tell you how many times I have seen it, at least a score, what I can tell you is that I like it better & better with each screening!
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I finally had some time & space to myself, so I indulged in a good ol' fashioned "Star Trek" marathon. Over the last two days I screened:
"Demons" & "Terra Prime" (ENT 4x20 & 4x21)--great, great stuff, personal favorites. I really appreciate how Hoshi stands up to Minister Samuels on the Enterprise bridge. And never underestimate Jonathan Archer!
"The Conscience of the King" (TOS 1x12)--riveting story and I am particularly fond of the classical dramatic elements;
"The Menagerie" (TOS 1x15 & 16)--'nuff said--have always loved this one, too;
"The Immunity Syndrome" (TOS 2x19)--"Shut up, Spock, we're rescuing you!"
--"Why, thank you, CAPTAIN McCoy!"
"Redemption" (TNG 4x26 & 5x1)--always fantastic, mesmerizing, brings so much to the table--still gets high marks!
"Darmok" (TNG 5x2)--one of the greatest episodes of all Trekdom, in my opinion. At the end, Jean-Luc is reading Homer, in Greek, that's terrific!
"The Storyteller" (DS9 1x14)--not the best of the bunch, but I always get a kick out of it.
"Death Wish" (VOY 2x18)--I consider both of these episodes among the strongest of VOY S2, some of the strongest of the entire run...but I have a great appreciation for many. many VOY episodes. "Deathwish" stands out for what are, likely, obvious reasons. Kate Mulgrew also counts this as one of her favorites...her joy working with John deLancie and her relief that the suits were finally letting her really inhabit the character.
"Lifesigns" (VOY 2x19)--strong & nuanced performances by Bob Picardo & Susan Diol, the '57 Chevy on Mars is classic, it gives more depth to Vidiians, and leaves open Danara Pel's return in "Resolutions" (2x25), a top personal favorite.
And I like the continuing build up of Michael Jonas as a Kazon spy & Tom Paris as a malcontent—we don’t yet know that it is a ruse to catch the would be saboteur!
I really, really enjoyed this run of epsiodes.
What "Star Trek" are you watching?
“The Man Trap”, the very first “Star Trek” episode to be broadcast, was aired 56 years ago today, 8 September, 1966!
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