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dvtimes
09-16-06, 02:57 PM
They are being shown on bbc2.
Some of them I have not seen before.
Boy was the origional great.
Far better than the new stuff.
Its amazing to think this is an old show.
WordsforHire
09-16-06, 02:58 PM
I never became accustomed to Star Trek, I mean some Sci fi stuff is alright but I just didnt get into that lol...
Everyone else in my family loves it though so I've had to suffer all these years with it lol!
dvtimes
09-16-06, 02:59 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek:_The_Original_Series
Star Trek is a science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry and aired from September 8, 1966 through June 3, 1969, with a total of 79 episodes aired and 80 episodes produced. Although cancelled after its relatively short run, the program was placed in syndication, where it spawned a strong fan following. The success of the program was followed by five additional television series and ten theatrical movies. The Guinness Book of Records lists it as having the largest number of spinoffs. Though the show was released as and is offically titled simply Star Trek, it has acquired the retronym Star Trek: The Original Series (sometimes shortened to ST:TOS or TOS), in order to distinguish this first series from the sequels which followed (all of which comprise the Star Trek universe or franchise).
Set in the 23rd century, Star Trek follows the adventures of the starship Enterprise and her crew, led by William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk and Leonard Nimoy portraying his executive officer, Mr. Spock. Shatner's voiceover at the beginning of each episode—with the exceptions of both pilots, "The Cage" and "Where No Man Has Gone Before"—stated the ship's purpose:
Space, the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its five-year mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before.
When Star Trek debuted on NBC in 1966, it was not successful; ratings were low and advertising revenue was lackluster. During the show's second season, the threat of cancellation loomed. The show's devoted fanbase conducted an unprecedented letter-writing campaign, petitioning NBC to keep the show on the air. The fans succeeded in gaining a third season, however NBC moved the show to 10 P.M. on Fridays (the 'Death Slot', so named because relatively few people watch television at that time), and ratings remained poor. The series was cancelled at the end of its third season.
they are showing restored original star treks on the sci-fi channel, i have been finding myself enjoying it more than i thought i would, its amazing to think that it has stood the test of time so well. just watch the next generation and the original, the next gen as aged REALLY badly compared to the orginal.
Pandemos
09-16-06, 04:23 PM
I'm still struggling with the thought that next year is the Next Gen's 20th anniversary.
I agree that the original Star Trek has stood up to the passage of time quite well. Personnaly though I thought the next generation the best. It was a bit more cerebral than the original and Patrick Stewart brought his particular brand of gravitas to the role. I understand that some episodes were used in company training courses as model examples of team building, group bonding, collective problem solving and all that jazz. Sooo 80's.
WordsforHire
09-16-06, 04:48 PM
I liked picard, he was hot... lol...
I liked picard, he was hot... lol...
I'd have thought he'd have been a bit old for you LOL
WordsforHire
09-16-06, 04:59 PM
Haha no, I like older men..He was hot !
There's hope for us old geezers yet then :gaylords:
I agree that the original Star Trek has stood up to the passage of time quite well. Personnaly though I thought the next generation the best. It was a bit more cerebral than the original and Patrick Stewart brought his particular brand of gravitas to the role. I understand that some episodes were used in company training courses as model examples of team building, group bonding, collective problem solving and all that jazz. Sooo 80's.
it would have been a lot better without that fucking kid
WordsforHire
09-16-06, 05:04 PM
Haha! Aye there sure is...
Haha! Aye there sure is...
Way hey the nay!! I'll pack the zimmer in the car and pick you up about 7:30 but I have to be in bed by half nine with a nice hot cup of cocoa.
WordsforHire
09-16-06, 05:16 PM
Ok but make sure you bring a spare helmet, can't sit on the zimmer without one ok!
Ok but make sure you bring a spare helmet, can't sit on the zimmer without one ok!
Sure thing!! You'll know it's me when I turn up in the Robin Reliant cos I look like Compo (the one with the wooly hat) from Last of the Summer Wine.
WordsforHire
09-16-06, 05:41 PM
Ok I think that was well before my time lol
I hate all Sci Fi. To me its just drivel.
But I must admit the original star treck was OK. The thing I liked about it, was the aliens could be anything. From orange clouds, to sounds, spirits. Rocks....anything. Seems these days all the aliens are like humans. Two Legs two arms, blood, brains etc. Just with a green fury noses or some such nonsense
A Priest
09-16-06, 08:20 PM
The next gen really got going around seasons 3-6, the first two were good but not great, the last was too influenced by Rick Berman for my liking. The good days of star trek died with Gene Roddenbery.
New Blue
09-17-06, 12:39 AM
It's actually Star Treks 40th Anniversary this week.
This weekend, in the States, they are showing the original series, from episode one which has been digitally remastered with new CGI special effects, 5.1 dolby digital sound, etc.
Personally I think they should do that to all the old episodes of Doctor Who (I've been a closet Whovian for years, now it's ok to come out).
:)
New Blue
09-17-06, 12:41 AM
I liked picard, he was hot... lol...
I'm greying and bald too! :devil:
Just fat with it! :(
smoothballs
09-17-06, 12:46 AM
Haha no, I like older men..He was hot !
you must like 'em bald too then! hope for me yet! :bj:
smoothballs
09-17-06, 12:49 AM
loved er...wot was it called...deep space nine? with cap sisko! the babes in that were hot! is it really 20th anniversary for next generation? gawd i feel old!
smoothballs
09-17-06, 01:29 AM
wouldnt say no to seeing words in one of those next generation figure hugging outfits! drool!
I hate all Sci Fi. To me its just drivel.
But I must admit the original star treck was OK. The thing I liked about it, was the aliens could be anything. From orange clouds, to sounds, spirits. Rocks....anything. Seems these days all the aliens are like humans. Two Legs two arms, blood, brains etc. Just with a green fury noses or some such nonsense
It's funny how all aliens speak English too!
Ok I think that was well before my time lol
Oooh! Don't rub it in. :(
loved er...wot was it called...deep space nine? with cap sisko! the babes in that were hot! is it really 20th anniversary for next generation? gawd i feel old!
terry farrel who played the girl with the spots on the side of her face and neck!! YUM!!
It's actually Star Treks 40th Anniversary this week.
This weekend, in the States, they are showing the original series, from episode one which has been digitally remastered with new CGI special effects, 5.1 dolby digital sound, etc.
Personally I think they should do that to all the old episodes of Doctor Who (I've been a closet Whovian for years, now it's ok to come out).
:)
Noooooo , they should be left well alone, wobbly sets and all. Tom Baker was the best Doctor of the lot imo. Scariest storyline for me was (and apologies for not remembering the title) set in some woodlands, involved mummys with big square chests and egyptian sarcophigi. Not having a telly I haven't seen any of the new series but enjoy listening to the BBC7 repeats of the radio show with Paul McGann (?)
Pandemos
09-17-06, 12:52 PM
It's funny how all aliens speak English too!
Geeky technical point - they don't, the Universal Translator converts the alien languages into English :D
New Blue
09-17-06, 01:02 PM
Noooooo , they should be left well alone, wobbly sets and all. Tom Baker was the best Doctor of the lot imo. Scariest storyline for me was (and apologies for not remembering the title) set in some woodlands, involved mummys with big square chests and egyptian sarcophigi. Not having a telly I haven't seen any of the new series but enjoy listening to the BBC7 repeats of the radio show with Paul McGann (?)
The episode you're refering to is 'Pyramids Of Mars' and you're right about Tom Baker being the best. My daughter loves the new series but if I put on any of the old episodes, she sits there laughing at it.
Geeky technical point - they don't, the Universal Translator converts the alien languages into English :D
LOL. Yes - or a Babel Fish in the lug 'ol. Works every time for me.
terry farrel who played the girl with the spots on the side of her face and neck!! YUM!!
Seven of Nine. ooooogh
http://images.google.co.uk/images?q=seven%20of%20nine&revid=244566541&sa=N&tab=wi
Seven of Nine. ooooogh
http://images.google.co.uk/images?q=seven%20of%20nine&revid=244566541&sa=N&tab=wi
Seven of Nine was from the voyager series, you mean Daxia Jax (?) I think
The episode you're refering to is 'Pyramids Of Mars' and you're right about Tom Baker being the best. My daughter loves the new series but if I put on any of the old episodes, she sits there laughing at it.
i think its either just been released on DVD or its next in line
Seven of Nine was from the voyager series, you mean Daxia Jax (?) I think
oooh no! I definately mean Seven of Nine.
She had things in places most women don't even have places.
Wasn't Voyager a Star Treck spin off?
daveydude
09-17-06, 02:36 PM
it would have been a lot better without that fucking kid
That would be space nerd Will Wheaton, one of very few celebrities who run their own website - http://www.wilwheaton.net/
It's funny how all aliens speak English too!
Jesus, dont you guys know nothing.. They use universal translators, its a device you stick in your ear. I have one. its pretty cool, you can get them on Ebay. Very handy when you meet a Ferengi trying to ply you the latest DVD's of the girls from Raisa.
"Ok so that'll be 2 bars of latinum, ... no I'll give you 1 bar .... ok 1 bar 5 strips. ... Done Deal."
They have great porn on Raisa.
Jesus, dont you guys know nothing.. They use universal translators, its a device you stick in your ear. I have one. its pretty cool, you can get them on Ebay. Very handy when you meet a Ferengi trying to ply you the latest DVD's of the girls from Raisa.
"Ok so that'll be 2 bars of latinum, ... no I'll give you 1 bar .... ok 1 bar 5 strips. ... Done Deal."
They have great porn on Raisa.
That's funny, I was sure Danbrusca and I dealt with that one earlier.
By the way, in Dr Who it's the tardis that does the translation.
morefodder
09-18-06, 03:13 PM
They have great porn on Raisa.
Have you seen it ??
I watched some once, two hours of ears being rubbed ..
mmmm umochs,As for the Star Trek girls gimme T'pol from Enterprise or Ezri Dax from DS9 or Ensign Ro Laren from TNG
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