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Mr. Mojo · 09-08-2003, 01:18 PM

<b>September 8, 1966 Star Trek premieres</b>

On this day in 1966, the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise takes off on its mission to "boldly go where no man has gone before," with the premiere of Star Trek.

Although Star Trek ran for only three years (starting in 1966) and never placed better than No. 52 in the ratings, Gene Roddenberry's series became a cult classic and spawned four television series and nine movies.

The first Star Trek spin-off was a Saturday morning cartoon, The Animated Adventures of Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek, which ran from 1973 to 1975 (original cast members supplied the voices). The TV show Star Trek: The Next Generation first aired in 1987 and was set in the 24th century, starring the crew of the new, larger U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D, captained by Jean-Luc Picard (played by Patrick Stewart). This series became the highest-rated syndicated drama on television and ran until 1994.

Another spin-off, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, premiered in 1992, featuring a 24th-century crew that lived in a space station rather than a starship. Star Trek: Voyager, which debuted in 1995 and ran until 2001, was the first to feature a female captain, Kathryn Janeway (played by Kate Mulgrew). In this series, the crew of the U.S.S. Voyager is stranded more than 70,000 light years from Federation space and is trying to find its way home.

Meanwhile, the cast of the original Star Trek voyaged onto the big screen, starting with Star Trek: The Motion Picture in 1979. The first film yielded disappointing returns at the box office, but its sequel, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, in 1982 was more successful and ensured more movies in the franchise. Subsequent films included Star Trek III: The Search for Spock; Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home; Star Trek V: The Final Frontier; Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country; Star Trek: Generations; Star Trek: First Contact; and Star Trek: Insurrection. The Star Trek books have been translated into more than 15 languages, and Star Trek conventions are held all over the United States.

In 1992, the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., opened an exhibit honoring the original Star Trek television series. The exhibit featured more than 80 costumes, props, and models from the show, including Mr. Spock's pointy ears and a replica of the deck of the starship Enterprise.

What is your favorite Original series episode?

I'm a fan of Space Seed with Khan. And the episode with the Romulan cloaked Bird of Prey hunting the Enterprise

Fremen · 09-08-2003, 01:58 PM

I liked the one with the burrowing creature that could move through rock. It secreted some kind of acid, I believe, that allowed it to dissolve the rocks.
It was being disturbed by miners and it started killing the miners so the Enterprise was called in to solve the problem and Spock ended up doing a mind-meld with one.
I'm not sure, but I think the miners were inadvertently threatening its' young.

I don't recall the title of the episode, but it was a favorite.

Happy b-day, ST.

Gortexfogg · 09-08-2003, 05:13 PM

Happy Birthday Star Trek. "Trouble with Tribbles" is definately one of my all time favorites. Especially at the end where they tell the merchant how many years it will take to clean up all the tribbles from the space station...

Also, the episode where the people wage war with computers to minimize destruction to their cities, and then they kill the appropriate number of casualties. Classic stuff.

archer2371 · 09-08-2003, 05:15 PM

The Devil in the Dark is the episode ur lookin for Fremen. Wow, I know too much, anyways, Happy Birthday Star Trek and RIP Gene Rodenberry.

Stare At The Sun · 09-08-2003, 06:13 PM

Woo, may all the members of TFP live long, and prosper!

Fremen · 09-08-2003, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by archer2371
The Devil in the Dark is the episode ur lookin for Fremen. Wow, I know too much, anyways, Happy Birthday Star Trek and RIP Gene Rodenberry.

Thank you, archer2371.

That wouldn't be Captain Jonathan Archer2371, would it?

Lebell · 09-08-2003, 11:11 PM

Definitely "The Trouble with Tribbles" or the episode with the alternate universe Spock (wearing a van dyke).

Truely one of the greatest television shows of all time.

Pity they didn't make more of the original series.

archer2371 · 09-09-2003, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fremen
Thank you, archer2371.
That wouldn't be Captain Jonathan Archer2371, would it?

Yes it would, the 2371 is the launch year of the Enterprise E, I thought I would encompass all of the Star Trek universe in one swoop.

m0rpheus · 09-09-2003, 11:46 PM

I'll go with Space Seed but I'm more of a TNG fan.

warrrreagl · 09-10-2003, 06:43 AM

Ha ha ha ha ha ha! Oh, ho ho ho! Oh, ha ha hehe heh ha ha ha!

Oh God ...... can't ...... type .......

....laughing ........ too hard .....

Ha ha ha ha ha!

archer2371 · 09-10-2003, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by warrrreagl
Ha ha ha ha ha ha! Oh, ho ho ho! Oh, ha ha hehe heh ha ha ha!

Oh God ...... can't ...... type .......

....laughing ........ too hard .....

Ha ha ha ha ha!

And why are you laughing?

09-08-2003, 01:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mr. Mojo Addict Location: NYC	Happy Birthday Star Trek! <b>September 8, 1966 Star Trek premieres</b> On this day in 1966, the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise takes off on its mission to "boldly go where no man has gone before," with the premiere of Star Trek. Although Star Trek ran for only three years (starting in 1966) and never placed better than No. 52 in the ratings, Gene Roddenberry's series became a cult classic and spawned four television series and nine movies. The first Star Trek spin-off was a Saturday morning cartoon, The Animated Adventures of Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek, which ran from 1973 to 1975 (original cast members supplied the voices). The TV show Star Trek: The Next Generation first aired in 1987 and was set in the 24th century, starring the crew of the new, larger U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D, captained by Jean-Luc Picard (played by Patrick Stewart). This series became the highest-rated syndicated drama on television and ran until 1994. Another spin-off, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, premiered in 1992, featuring a 24th-century crew that lived in a space station rather than a starship. Star Trek: Voyager, which debuted in 1995 and ran until 2001, was the first to feature a female captain, Kathryn Janeway (played by Kate Mulgrew). In this series, the crew of the U.S.S. Voyager is stranded more than 70,000 light years from Federation space and is trying to find its way home. Meanwhile, the cast of the original Star Trek voyaged onto the big screen, starting with Star Trek: The Motion Picture in 1979. The first film yielded disappointing returns at the box office, but its sequel, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, in 1982 was more successful and ensured more movies in the franchise. Subsequent films included Star Trek III: The Search for Spock; Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home; Star Trek V: The Final Frontier; Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country; Star Trek: Generations; Star Trek: First Contact; and Star Trek: Insurrection. The Star Trek books have been translated into more than 15 languages, and Star Trek conventions are held all over the United States. In 1992, the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., opened an exhibit honoring the original Star Trek television series. The exhibit featured more than 80 costumes, props, and models from the show, including Mr. Spock's pointy ears and a replica of the deck of the starship Enterprise. What is your favorite Original series episode? I'm a fan of Space Seed with Khan. And the episode with the Romulan cloaked Bird of Prey hunting the Enterprise __________________ When I jerk off I feel good for about twenty seconds and then WHAM it's right back into suicidal depression Last edited by Mr. Mojo; 09-08-2003 at 01:34 PM..

09-08-2003, 01:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fremen With a mustache, the cool factor would be too much Location: left side of my couch, East Texas	I liked the one with the burrowing creature that could move through rock. It secreted some kind of acid, I believe, that allowed it to dissolve the rocks. It was being disturbed by miners and it started killing the miners so the Enterprise was called in to solve the problem and Spock ended up doing a mind-meld with one. I'm not sure, but I think the miners were inadvertently threatening its' young. I don't recall the title of the episode, but it was a favorite. Happy b-day, ST. __________________ Google

09-08-2003, 05:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
archer2371 Sarge of Blood Gulch Red Outpost Number One Location: On the front lines against our very enemy	The Devil in the Dark is the episode ur lookin for Fremen. Wow, I know too much, anyways, Happy Birthday Star Trek and RIP Gene Rodenberry. __________________ "This ain't no Ice Cream Social!" "Hey Grif, Chupathingy...how bout that? I like it...got a ring to it." "I have no earthly idea what it is I just saw, or what this place is, or where in the hell O'Malley is! My only choice is to blame Grif for coming up with such a flawed plan. Stupid, stupid Grif."

09-08-2003, 11:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lebell Cracking the Whip Location: Sexymama's arms...	Definitely "The Trouble with Tribbles" or the episode with the alternate universe Spock (wearing a van dyke). Truely one of the greatest television shows of all time. Pity they didn't make more of the original series. __________________ "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own conscience." – C. S. Lewis The ONLY sponsors we have are YOU! Please Donate!

09-09-2003, 11:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
m0rpheus bad craziness Location: Guelph, Ontario	I'll go with Space Seed but I'm more of a TNG fan. __________________ "it never got weird enough for me." - Hunter S. Thompson

09-08-2003, 05:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gortexfogg I and I Location: Stillwater, OK	Happy Birthday Star Trek. "Trouble with Tribbles" is definately one of my all time favorites. Especially at the end where they tell the merchant how many years it will take to clean up all the tribbles from the space station... Also, the episode where the people wage war with computers to minimize destruction to their cities, and then they kill the appropriate number of casualties. Classic stuff.

09-08-2003, 06:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Stare At The Sun Eh? Location: Somewhere over the rainbow	Woo, may all the members of TFP live long, and prosper!

09-10-2003, 06:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
warrrreagl pinche vato Location: backwater, Third World, land of cotton	Ha ha ha ha ha ha! Oh, ho ho ho! Oh, ha ha hehe heh ha ha ha! Oh God ...... can't ...... type ....... ....laughing ........ too hard ..... Ha ha ha ha ha! __________________ Living is easy with eyes closed.