In the episode The Squire of Gothos Trelane's parents were voiced by James Doohan (Scotty) and Nichelle Nichols (uhura) and the ships computer is voiced by Majel Barret (Nurse Christine Chapel).
Yea, Catspaw....the ending with the 2 cocktail shrimp with blue fur glued on...who thinks of stuff like that ??!! I did meet Antoinette Bower, who played Sylvia, at a convention a few years ago. She said it was one of her favorite roles. Also great that they brought back Harry Mudd, such a fun villain. Enjoyed these reactions Courtney.
They got the outfit Korob is wearing in "Catspaw" from Gilligan's Island! It's the very same costume worn by Gilligan in a dream sequence in the episode " Lovey's Secret Admirer".
To me, "Catspaw" is not the strongest episode, but it does give two indelible images: one of the Enterprise on a chain over a candle flame, and the other of the tiny aliens. You don't have to be big if you can shape reality. It was also written by the writer who did "What Are Little Girls Made Of?" which also involved the idea of Lovecraftian space aliens. As for "I, Mudd," it provides one of the many Sixties tropes referenced in the movie "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery."
Catspaw is a good kid friendly Halloween episode - yes, it aired on Halloween. I, Mudd is a light version of what could very easily be a very dark episode, and we get what would become the trope known as "rogue servitor" robots!
We also saw the "rogue servitor" trope earlier in TOS in season 1 episode 10 "What Are Little Girls Made Of?" In that episode, the android Ruk recalls to Kirk that the androids rose up against and killed all of the Old Ones who had created the androids to serve them because the Old Ones grew fearful of the androids and started shutting them off. In the conversation with Kirk, Ruk realizes that Korby is doing the same thing. When Ruk turns on Korby, Korby destroys him with a phaser.
@@luminiferous1960 Rogue Servitors forcibly take care of biological creatures, not allowing them to engage in proactive or constructive activities for their own good.
Catspaw was very loosely based on episode writer Robert Bloch's own short story Broomstick Ride. Bloch adapted it for Star Trek. I, Mudd was written by Stephen Kandel, who also wrote Mudd's previous episode. As much as I loved Mudd's first appearance, I love this episode even more! I look forward to your future reactions! ❤
Two fun episodes back to back! Kirk would never say so openly, but I think he has a certain admiration for Mudd. Both are above average when it comes to being clever and problem solving. Kirk can out think overpowered enemies, and Mudd can escape any imprisonment.
I read that they first considered Roger C. Carmel (Harry Mudd) to reprise his role for the first Star Trek movie, but found that he had passed by that time. Like him as an actor...even had a series piloted
No, he was alive and well in 1979 when the first Star Trek movie came out. He was going to return as Mudd in an episode of TNG season 1, but that's when he unfortunately passed away.
Roger C. Carmel was great as Mudd on the original series and also in the cartoon star Trek. He was great in the tv sitcom The Mother -in-laws very funny. I believe it's on TH-cam ✌️❤️
Yeah I’m not a big Mudd guy although I like the actor. I do think the robot stomach effect in this remastered version is one instance where it technically looks better but is less charming than the original effect. As far as Catspaw, I rarely enjoy when shows do holiday episodes. I did think The Enterprise being encased in lucite was pretty sweet. The creatures at the end may have been a swing and a miss but I’m glad they didn’t attempt to remaster them into CGI.
Catspaw was never one of my favorites. Like you, I always enjoyed the fun of the I, Mudd episode. I was a young girl the first time I saw these episodes. I watched them as reruns on a local station. I was not as smart as you I really was dismayed, the I thought Uhura turned against her crewmembers. My young self was so relieved her character had not betrayed the others. I have always loved ❤ Nichelle Nichols R.I.P. A few friends & I even went to the fan run museum (very tiny building) in Robbins, Illinois to learn about her upbringing, her prominent family, her grandfather had been Mayor of Robbins & the history of that town as the first free settlement made into a town which was governed & run entirely of African-Americans (in the North). There was even an airport, at one time, that was used by the Tuskegee Pilots. The airport, unfortunately, was torn down & most are not even aware of the rich history of Robbins, IL.
"Catspaw" liked this one better than when I was a kid. IMVHO They couldn't have gotten a less attractive antagonist woman. I can see why Kirk wasn't fooled. "I, Mudd" Easily in my top 5. Nothing wrong with a little fun 🤣 This must have been a blast to make.😎
2:22 as a kid in the 60s I was a little different. I love the stuff, ate it up I thought it was fun. Give me more creepy crawly stuff I'm actually starting to get interested. 😅 As Beetlejuice says I've seen the Exorcist about 167 times and it keeps getting funnier. (Well okay I've only seen the Exorcist a couple times but it's still is a laugh riot)
Hi Courtney :) For me, "I. Mudf" was the better ine. To get a break from dead seriousness is a relief sometimes. And if I had 500 copies of my ex all yelling st me at once, I would go freaking INSANE.
It's fun to see how they use an absence of logic to shut the androids down. Normally it requires Kirk to seduce or attempt to make love to a robot to confuse it. Makes one wonder what he's doing that messes with the robots minds?
Catspaw suffered due to the limitations of special effects of the time. Harry mudd is just a goofy villain. In a sense these robots are a prototype for the borg
When you are done with TOS, you should skip straight to Star Trek: Strange New Worlds where we meet a young Uhura and they give the character a chance to really shine expanding her backstory.
Catspaw was not one of the better episodes, and it recycles the plot from other episodes. But it was a scary Halloween episode. Harry Mudd was also a dreadful character, treated with humor. In Mudd's Women, he was a human trafficker, behaved recklessly enough to endanger himself and others, and schemed to steal the Enterprise. Kirk hauled him off to the authorities, and it seemed clear that justice would be served. But he evidently escaped, and he kept up his compulsive criminal behavior until the crew of the Enterprise found him on Planet Mudd. Here, he continued his scheme to steal the Enterprise. But it was fun to see the woman who was his driving force, and to see him meet justice through her. Now if they could only find the dedicated and passionate prototype, I'm sure the androids would oblige to make her happy.
I like how that you mentioned you had acting classes. The scene with dead Scotty, Spock with bomb, etc. reminded me of an impromptu class.
Spock’s ears and green blood were the hottest topics in letters to the network and “TV Guide”.
That fall Jackson did at the beginning...that was AWESOME.
My favorite part of this episode was the little metal Enterprise.....Oh and when the huge house cat attacks them
The squire Richard Campbell was also the Klingon on the trouble with tribles .✌️❤️
This episode, I, Mudd, has always been one of my favorites.
In the episode The Squire of Gothos Trelane's parents were voiced by James Doohan (Scotty) and Nichelle Nichols (uhura) and the ships computer is voiced by Majel Barret (Nurse Christine Chapel).
I thought Trelane's mom was voiced by the woman in Plato's Stepchildren and A Taste of Armageddon.
no Nichelle Nichols.
@@howardpalys6929 No, Barbara Babcock. IMDB confirms.
Yea, Catspaw....the ending with the 2 cocktail shrimp with blue fur glued on...who thinks of stuff like that ??!! I did meet Antoinette Bower, who played Sylvia, at a convention a few years ago. She said it was one of her favorite roles. Also great that they brought back Harry Mudd, such a fun villain. Enjoyed these reactions Courtney.
They got the outfit Korob is wearing in "Catspaw" from Gilligan's Island! It's the very same costume worn by Gilligan in a dream sequence in the episode " Lovey's Secret Admirer".
I, Mudd was always one of my favorite episodes. Harry Mudd was supposed to return in season 4 which sadly never happened
To me, "Catspaw" is not the strongest episode, but it does give two indelible images: one of the Enterprise on a chain over a candle flame, and the other of the tiny aliens. You don't have to be big if you can shape reality. It was also written by the writer who did "What Are Little Girls Made Of?" which also involved the idea of Lovecraftian space aliens.
As for "I, Mudd," it provides one of the many Sixties tropes referenced in the movie "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery."
Catspaw is a good kid friendly Halloween episode - yes, it aired on Halloween.
I, Mudd is a light version of what could very easily be a very dark episode, and we get what would become the trope known as "rogue servitor" robots!
We also saw the "rogue servitor" trope earlier in TOS in season 1 episode 10 "What Are Little Girls Made Of?"
In that episode, the android Ruk recalls to Kirk that the androids rose up against and killed all of the Old Ones who had created the androids to serve them because the Old Ones grew fearful of the androids and started shutting them off. In the conversation with Kirk, Ruk realizes that Korby is doing the same thing. When Ruk turns on Korby, Korby destroys him with a phaser.
@@luminiferous1960 Rogue Servitors forcibly take care of biological creatures, not allowing them to engage in proactive or constructive activities for their own good.
Catspaw was very loosely based on episode writer Robert Bloch's own short story Broomstick Ride. Bloch adapted it for Star Trek. I, Mudd was written by Stephen Kandel, who also wrote Mudd's previous episode. As much as I loved Mudd's first appearance, I love this episode even more! I look forward to your future reactions! ❤
Two fun episodes back to back! Kirk would never say so openly, but I think he has a certain admiration for Mudd. Both are above average when it comes to being clever and problem solving. Kirk can out think overpowered enemies, and Mudd can escape any imprisonment.
29:58 Philosophy students were doubtless pleased to see the good ol' Liar's Paradox.
24:40 "What did the offer _you,_ Uhura?"
"Oh, nothing really important. Just... immortality."
Through _syndicated reruns._
Mudd's actor is so funny
checkov was like who's mudd he knew
I read that they first considered Roger C. Carmel (Harry Mudd) to reprise his role for the first Star Trek movie, but found that he had passed by that time. Like him as an actor...even had a series piloted
Saw a previous comment...maybe it was for a season 4? Don't listen to me. Ever
No, he was alive and well in 1979 when the first Star Trek movie came out.
He was going to return as Mudd in an episode of TNG season 1, but that's when he unfortunately passed away.
Catspaw was, obviously, originally aired around Halloween.
28:28 Curious that Spock seems to have a knack for illogic that matches that of Kirk, Scotty, Uhura, Chekov and McCoy, combined.
Roger C. Carmel was great as Mudd on the original series and also in the cartoon star Trek. He was great in the tv sitcom The Mother -in-laws very funny. I believe it's on TH-cam ✌️❤️
I guess improv and mime are part of Starfleet training
Yeah I’m not a big Mudd guy although I like the actor. I do think the robot stomach effect in this remastered version is one instance where it technically looks better but is less charming than the original effect.
As far as Catspaw, I rarely enjoy when shows do holiday episodes. I did think The Enterprise being encased in lucite was pretty sweet. The creatures at the end may have been a swing and a miss but I’m glad they didn’t attempt to remaster them into CGI.
Catspaw was never one of my favorites. Like you, I always enjoyed the fun of the I, Mudd episode. I was a young girl the first time I saw these episodes. I watched them as reruns on a local station. I was not as smart as you I really was dismayed, the I thought Uhura turned against her crewmembers. My young self was so relieved her character had not betrayed the others. I have always loved ❤ Nichelle Nichols R.I.P.
A few friends & I even went to the fan run museum (very tiny building) in Robbins, Illinois to learn about her upbringing, her prominent family, her grandfather had been Mayor of Robbins & the history of that town as the first free settlement made into a town which was governed & run entirely of African-Americans (in the North). There was even an airport, at one time, that was used by the Tuskegee Pilots. The airport, unfortunately, was torn down & most are not even aware of the rich history of Robbins, IL.
"Catspaw"
liked this one better than when I was a kid.
IMVHO They couldn't have gotten a less attractive antagonist woman. I can see why Kirk wasn't fooled.
"I, Mudd"
Easily in my top 5.
Nothing wrong with a little fun 🤣
This must have been a blast to make.😎
2:22 as a kid in the 60s I was a little different. I love the stuff, ate it up I thought it was fun. Give me more creepy crawly stuff I'm actually starting to get interested. 😅
As Beetlejuice says I've seen the Exorcist about 167 times and it keeps getting funnier. (Well okay I've only seen the Exorcist a couple times but it's still is a laugh riot)
The squire character is very similar to the next generation's "Q"
I would have started insulting the Enterprise to get Scotty to snap out of it
22:16 It puzzles me that Harry would feel the need to keep a representation like _this_ around.
I believe the Cats Paw was a Halloween episode.
Hi Courtney :)
For me, "I. Mudf" was the better ine. To get a break from dead seriousness is a relief sometimes. And if I had 500 copies of my ex all yelling st me at once, I would go freaking INSANE.
She is fabulous!
It's fun to see how they use an absence of logic to shut the androids down. Normally it requires Kirk to seduce or attempt to make love to a robot to confuse it. Makes one wonder what he's doing that messes with the robots minds?
Catspaw suffered due to the limitations of special effects of the time. Harry mudd is just a goofy villain.
In a sense these robots are a prototype for the borg
Jackson's fall was EPIC. And I SO WANTED that little Enterprise!
There's another black shape shifting cat in S2 E 26 assignment earth with Mr. 7.✌️❤️
I’d say this qualifies as a spoiler, not earth-shattering, but still. I’m not a mod or anything, but even so: can you delete this comment? Thanks.
@@noahrobin1941and his comment about Uhura’s kiss and about Q.
You like the Nichelle Nichols Chareter you should watch the episode Plato's stepchild. You'll see the kiss heard around the world 😂✌️❤️
Stop spoiling stuff for her please.
Catspaw might seem silly. But the producers of the movie Event Horizon used the same ideas and created one hell of a scary movie.
Loved it as always and love Star Trek, I agree that I, Mudd is probably the better of the two 🙂 you're still beautiful 🙂
Uhura *is* fabulous, isn’t she? :-)
This is the Halloween episode. It's so cheesy. Korov and Sylvia real appearance looked like glorified pipe-cleaners!!
I enjoy your reactions. Even if the episode "Catspaw"is not my favorite m
When you are done with TOS, you should skip straight to Star Trek: Strange New Worlds where we meet a young Uhura and they give the character a chance to really shine expanding her backstory.
If you want to see more Mud you have to go to an other series. He only appears 2 times in TOS
Catspaw was not one of the better episodes, and it recycles the plot from other episodes. But it was a scary Halloween episode.
Harry Mudd was also a dreadful character, treated with humor. In Mudd's Women, he was a human trafficker, behaved recklessly enough to endanger himself and others, and schemed to steal the Enterprise. Kirk hauled him off to the authorities, and it seemed clear that justice would be served. But he evidently escaped, and he kept up his compulsive criminal behavior until the crew of the Enterprise found him on Planet Mudd. Here, he continued his scheme to steal the Enterprise.
But it was fun to see the woman who was his driving force, and to see him meet justice through her. Now if they could only find the dedicated and passionate prototype, I'm sure the androids would oblige to make her happy.
Two bad episodes