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Sep. 8th, 2006
Star Trek Memories
Sep. 8th, 2006 09:58 amToday is the 40th Anniversary of Star Trek. And the celebration is restrained. Still, it's better that then rushing a film into theatres like they did for the 25th Anniversary. The Undiscovered Country really needed a final polish.
So, here are some of my memories of the various Trek series.
The Original Series:
I have no idea when I first started watching the show.
Around 6 or 7, I was given a Mego Mr. Spock doll to keep me happy on a trip to Paris, Ontario. That Christmas, I got the rest of the Enterprise crew and the Klingon -- along with the Enterprise bridge playset. (Ah, the spoiled existence of a then-only child.) Later, I cut off the transporter section of the bridge playset because any idiot knew the transporter wasn't on the bridge.
Years spent perfecting the Vulcan salute. (I can still do it.)
Convincing my parents to stay up late for Star Trek Marathons shown on Ch. 29 in Buffalo. One time, I remember being delighted that "Spock's Brain" was on.
The first time I saw the famous William Shatner "Get a Life" sketch was at a Trek convention. Shatner was asked "In episode 17 ... what was the combination to your safe?" And directly in front of me, a woman moaned "That wasn't episode 17." Depressingly true.
The 25th Anniversary party at Nathan Phillips Square. The stars' plane was left circling the airport for hours. They had a bunch of unfunny comedians, and finally dragged Toronto actor John Colicos to the stage to say a few words. He was damn fine as Kor, but obvious was confused by the whole thing. When George Takei and the rest of the "Not Kirk, Spock or McCoy" original Enterprise crew arrived, it was clear they had taken full advantage of the free drinks on the plane.
The Movies:
"I'm not sure if Scotty is played by the same actor. He's got a moustache."
Spoiling the ending of Wrath of Khan for a friend. I was evil.
The premiere of Star Trek: Generations, the late, lamented Uptown theatre in Toronto had a group of Klingon fans presenting the movie. In a booming voice, one Klingon announced "Now some Klingons die in this film! So, be sure to give the Klingon Death Scream. YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!" And right behind him, the screen was showing candy ads, silly trivia, and just at that moment "No talking in the cinema" came up behind him.
The Next Generation:
I wrote an article arguing that we should give the new show a chance in my fanzine.
Then, I wrote a very negative review for the school paper when the first episode finally premiered.
The Season 3 Cliffhanger. I watched this for the first time with a group of friends and we let out a collective "Awhhhh!" at the prospect of waiting the whole summer to find out what happened.
The Season 6 cliffhanger. "The Sons of Soong have joined together. And together we will destroy the Federation." Damn, cliffhangers have fallen.
The Series Finale. "Anti-Time? What the hell is that? But if the analomy started in the future and travelled back into the past, why isn't it there when they first arrive? But it was the Pasteur that shot that beam! This show makes no sense." Really. It's like "who cares if it makes sense" was the philosophy behind that episode. Also, seeing then-Toronto mayor June Rowlands being interviewed for her thoughts on the series ending. "Sad, John. Sad." With that kind of insincerity, it's no wonder she lost.
Deep Space Nine:
My favourite series after the original, but not too many memories.
Except... "But Bashir is wearing the old uniform! That means he was an impostor for several episodes." It turned a costume change into a great plot twist.
Voyager and Enterprise:
I'm repressing them. Especially Voyager. But really, making the episode of Enterprise a footnote to an obscure Next Generation episode? What the hell was up with that?
Allen
So, here are some of my memories of the various Trek series.
The Original Series:
I have no idea when I first started watching the show.
Around 6 or 7, I was given a Mego Mr. Spock doll to keep me happy on a trip to Paris, Ontario. That Christmas, I got the rest of the Enterprise crew and the Klingon -- along with the Enterprise bridge playset. (Ah, the spoiled existence of a then-only child.) Later, I cut off the transporter section of the bridge playset because any idiot knew the transporter wasn't on the bridge.
Years spent perfecting the Vulcan salute. (I can still do it.)
Convincing my parents to stay up late for Star Trek Marathons shown on Ch. 29 in Buffalo. One time, I remember being delighted that "Spock's Brain" was on.
The first time I saw the famous William Shatner "Get a Life" sketch was at a Trek convention. Shatner was asked "In episode 17 ... what was the combination to your safe?" And directly in front of me, a woman moaned "That wasn't episode 17." Depressingly true.
The 25th Anniversary party at Nathan Phillips Square. The stars' plane was left circling the airport for hours. They had a bunch of unfunny comedians, and finally dragged Toronto actor John Colicos to the stage to say a few words. He was damn fine as Kor, but obvious was confused by the whole thing. When George Takei and the rest of the "Not Kirk, Spock or McCoy" original Enterprise crew arrived, it was clear they had taken full advantage of the free drinks on the plane.
The Movies:
"I'm not sure if Scotty is played by the same actor. He's got a moustache."
Spoiling the ending of Wrath of Khan for a friend. I was evil.
The premiere of Star Trek: Generations, the late, lamented Uptown theatre in Toronto had a group of Klingon fans presenting the movie. In a booming voice, one Klingon announced "Now some Klingons die in this film! So, be sure to give the Klingon Death Scream. YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!" And right behind him, the screen was showing candy ads, silly trivia, and just at that moment "No talking in the cinema" came up behind him.
The Next Generation:
I wrote an article arguing that we should give the new show a chance in my fanzine.
Then, I wrote a very negative review for the school paper when the first episode finally premiered.
The Season 3 Cliffhanger. I watched this for the first time with a group of friends and we let out a collective "Awhhhh!" at the prospect of waiting the whole summer to find out what happened.
The Season 6 cliffhanger. "The Sons of Soong have joined together. And together we will destroy the Federation." Damn, cliffhangers have fallen.
The Series Finale. "Anti-Time? What the hell is that? But if the analomy started in the future and travelled back into the past, why isn't it there when they first arrive? But it was the Pasteur that shot that beam! This show makes no sense." Really. It's like "who cares if it makes sense" was the philosophy behind that episode. Also, seeing then-Toronto mayor June Rowlands being interviewed for her thoughts on the series ending. "Sad, John. Sad." With that kind of insincerity, it's no wonder she lost.
Deep Space Nine:
My favourite series after the original, but not too many memories.
Except... "But Bashir is wearing the old uniform! That means he was an impostor for several episodes." It turned a costume change into a great plot twist.
Voyager and Enterprise:
I'm repressing them. Especially Voyager. But really, making the episode of Enterprise a footnote to an obscure Next Generation episode? What the hell was up with that?
Allen