Happy Star Trek Day! 🖖Sept 8, 1966 the first episode of Star trek aired! *I also watched 6 bonus episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/jenmurray/posts?filters%5Btag%5D=Star+Trek+TV LIKE the video if you want to see them come to TH-cam! 👍 TOPS 10 PART 2: TOP 10 Part 2: th-cam.com/video/0ATksN9-oT0/w-d-xo.html STAR TREK The Motion Picture: th-cam.com/video/_HifL9WqAzE/w-d-xo.html Star Trek 2009: th-cam.com/video/R6Q7q722fJM/w-d-xo.html
More than anyone else, Lucille Ball was responsible for the success of Star Trek on TV. A few years after she and Desi Arnaz were divorced, she bought out all his stock in Desilu Studios, gaining majority ownership and approved the production of Gene Roddenberry's scripts for the Star Trek TV series since she thought it would be a hit with young people and had a good, healthy message. One year later, Lucy also approved production of an intellectual and exciting spy drama series called Mission: Impossible.
It was pretty funny when you said "what a dame" about Edith Keeler. The actress who played her is none other than Joan Collins and she is an actual dame: she was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth in 2015.
Yes,this is the first episode of Star ⭐️ Trek!I would’ve been a small child when Star Trek first aired.Look at us,now!Ha,ha!And,if you want more adventure’s of Star ⭐️ Trek,there are those James Blish book’s to read as well!Live long and prosper!
Regarding the Vulcan neck pinch, Spock was supposed to knock someone out by hitting him with the butt of his phaser pistol, but when Leonard Nimoy read that in the script, he thought it seemed too primitive for Spock and too much like a cliche from an old western, so the Vulcan neck pinch was born. Leonard Nimoy said "It gave Mister Spock, the character, an added mystique, and it saved Leonard Nimoy, the actor, a lot of rolling around on the ground."
The episode was actually The Enemy Within during the scene where Kirk and Spock are in Engineering and Spock comes up behind the Evil Kirk. Nimoy brought it up to Shatner, they took it to the director and the rest is history.
Star ⭐️ Trek is alway’s a good show!It May be old,now,but it wasn’t alway’s the case!If it weren’t for this show going on,these actors wouldn’t be immortalized!Or,as my mom used to say;it’s a good thing that this show was made a long,time,ago!Since there aren’t many of these actor’s left from the show,now.And,there’s those book’s as well!I mean,those James Blish book’s keep ‘the show alive’,too!Hooray for us!Ha!Ha!😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
It really brought tears to my eyes, that you‘ve watched this! I have been a fan for close to 50 years, and I always turn to Star Trek when things are bad. I love your reaction videos, so: thank you!
Same here.... at the end of the menagerie, I was tearing up. I was thinking about watching the episode for the first time with my family all those years ago. Both mom and dad are gone.
I have 7 older siblings and they all watched ST during the first run and so many reruns. I was just shy of 2 years old when the show started, so I guess I have been watching at least 56 years. 🤪
I was born in 72, and started watching TOS (The Original Series) reruns with my dad in the 70s, then TNG in the 80s. Then in the late 90s I started working for Paramount and was put in charge of financial reporting for the entire Star Trek franchise. Let me tell you, splitting up revenue and reporting between the two pilot episodes was a pain in my butt. 😂
42:30 The Romulan Commander is played by Canadian actor Mark Lenard, who also portrayed the Klingon Commander at the beginning of STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE (1979), but is best known for portraying Sarek, Spock’s Vulcan father, both in The Original Series, The Next Generation, and a few of the movies. Speaking of Canadians, you may already know this, but William Shatner is also Canadian.
A cool thing about The Menagerie is that the flashbacks are from the original pilot of Star Trek, which was going to be about Captain Pike. But the studio didn't like it, so they made another pilot with Shatner, and then recycled the original pilot in this episode.
So true,according to Roddenberry the studio thought it was-TOO-cerebral for modern audience,hence the 2nd pilot:more action and fisticuffs. LOL.I believe the 1st pilot cost over $800,000 dollars ( not sure of the exact numbers )but for the mid-60s-that was mucho money. LOL.
Not only didn't the studio like it, they were going to pass on Star Trek altogether, until a certain Lucille Ball convinced them to give the show another chance, that's why we got a second pilot.
Not the studio, the network. The studio (Desilu, owned by Lucille Ball) put the pilot together. The network (NBC) rejected it. Studios produce TV shows. Networks air TV shows.
The City On The Edge Of Forever is my favorite episode. It is the only time anyone uses profanity. Kirk says "Go to the devil" to a Klingon, but only in this episode does he say, "Let's get the hell out of here." I've seen this episode hundreds of times and every time I notice something new. This last time watching I noticed how happy Uhura was to report contact with the Enterprise and how quickly she muted showing her pleasure, sensing how somber the rerurning three were. Beautiful episode and great reactions! Great video, Jen! ♡
3:01 Star Trek influenced a LOT of people, in multiple fields, including medicine and all the sciences, computer science included. It also influenced the design of cell phones, which you’ll see in the communicators, although handheld cell phones were at least 3 decades away. The series inspired millions of people worldwide to pursue their passions and dreams in hundreds of fields. And it continues to do so.
I'd argue that it wasn't just influence but rather a revelation of what was intended to come. Most Science Fiction writers have some rather close connections with leaders of industry and even political connections. This goes as far back as H.G. Wells, the Father of Science Fiction alongside Jules Verne. Most people have read Wells's fiction but he has nonfiction writings that lay out his personal beliefs on and connects to technocratic figures of his time. You might be surprised about what he wrote about back then that is still unfolding today,... as if it was planned.
May be, but the weren't actually motion sensors, there was a guy pulling them open behind the set. There's lots of bloopers showing when they didn't get the timing right
@@craigwheller I did NOT say that there were motion sensors on Star Trek what I said was that Star Trek inspired the engineers who saw it to develop them and use them in supermarkets
The first officer of Enterprise's previous crew is portrayed by Majel Barret, who is also the voice of the ship's computer through multiple series and films. She also plays Nurse Chapel in the original series.
She also left a number of recordings before she passed away so she could continue to be the voice of the computer's voice. Great way to continue her legacy.
I've only seen a handful of Star Trek episodes but after watching five minutes of this video, I know I have to watch the entire thing. Seeing Jen geeking out over classic Star Trek is too much fun. She's already described Kirk as dreamy!
The Original Series has some 11 out of 10 episodes and some that are beyond confusing and weird. The Next Generation has a few dated episodes but is a much easier watch today.
I would suggest giving Strange New Worlds a shot, it's probably the easiest for a modern viewer to get into, and it helps that it doesn't suffer from the Star Trek curse of the first couple of seasons generally being bad.
@@allengilbert7463 Why? She's obviously enjoying classic Trek, movies and TV shows. She'll love TNG, movies and TV show. She doesn't seem to be watching every single episode. Skipping to SNWs is a great way to alienate all of the classic Star Trek fans.
@@jkhoover That was to OP, not Jen. When you hit reply to the person who started the thread, it doesn't @ them. I was suggesting skipping over the first 48 episodes of TNG and going for something more in the style of TOS.
A bit of BTS trivia for "The Menagerie:" The color film process used in the '60s was a bit tricky, especially when it came to certain shades of green (which is why Kirk's tunic often looks green even though it's supposed to be gold). For the scene with the Orion slave girl, they did some test footage to see how the green makeup would come across on film. But when the film came back from the lab, her skin appeared normal. So they tried a brighter shade of green and tested again; she still had pink skin! They tried brighter and brighter shades of green makeup without success, so scratching their heads, they called up the film processing lab to find out if there was some way to just tint her green on the film. They said, "Wait, you WANT her to look green??" It turned out that no one had told the film lab that she was _supposed_ to be green, and they had been knocking themselves out trying to get the skin to look normal.
One correction... the tunic Kirk was wearing was in fact green, but it appeared gold on screen. Now the gold has become "standard", the green mostly forgotten.
YES! Grew up with Star Trek! Jen, I have to say it. You are a very entertaining reactor. But, thorough as well. Most reactors would not take the time, or put in the effort to this extent. Loyal fan,thanks again Jen....Eric 😊
It's interesting when you look at who wrote these episodes. Gene Rodenberry hired some of the BEST science fiction writers of the day. No script room, no team of writers, just short stories written purposefully & specifically for the media of weekly television. And, lest we forget, we should all raise a glass and cry "Cheers" to Lucielle Ball's (yes, she!) and the fact we/us/all would not have this wonderful legacy were it not for her. Let's face it... it is one of the high spots in television.
When I was growing up the only weekly series that had space travel sci -fi was "Lost In Space" . When this came out it was like the future had gotten here at last. There were shows like "Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea " and "The Time Tunnel" , but this !! The effects , the characters, the stories , and social commentary .. well it was and is special . Thanks so much Lt. Murray , you are the best !!!
You can't beat Star Trek. This was on only for 3 seasons and it became a phenomenon. The show is still going strong in syndication. There were other science fiction shows over the years but none could hold a candle to Star Trek!
'This has an epic story line for a show..' My dear lady.... THAT is what makes the show so long-lasting. Well written, well acted... good special effects for their budget and what was available at the time. Also, I have heard that this was the first time that 'Let's get the hell out of here!' was allowed on television. It really expresses how torn up Kirk was over the loss.
Great reactions. I’m glad you enjoyed TOS. A little bit of trivia. Mark Lenard, the actor who portrayed the Romulan commander in Balance of Terror, returns in the series as Spock’s father, Sarek.
An hour and a half of a JM reaction, of the original Star Trek, after a horribly stressful day, so good. I'm glad you're watching the original TV show, it will help to know where the future ones came from.
39:40 Yes, this was the very first time the Romulans were encountered in the Original Series. They factor into quite a number of later scenarios both in this show and in subsequent Trek shows and movies. They’re as important as the Klingons in many respects, and especially interesting because they’re related to the Vulcans, despite being on different planets and having different philosophies and histories.
It's the first show in the series, they represented the Chinese during the cold war so the mentioned them right from the beginning. We never actually saw a romulan SHIP until season 3, lol.
My parents were newly married when Star Trek first came out, and were both big fans of science fiction. One day they went to a friend's house for dinner and everyone gathered around the TV after dinner to watch Star Trek. This friend's TV was COLOUR, and my parents' minds were blown! Mum said it was such a different, amazing experience compared to Star Trek in black and white! When they got home, they sat down at the kitchen table and worked out how they could afford a colour TV. Mum said back then, it was the price of buying a small car - so a BIG investment for a new couple - but they were able to buy it on a payment plan. My parents bought a colour TV in the sixties just to watch Star Trek in colour. I come by my Trekkiness honestly!
Did you recognize the actor who portrayed Khan? You've already seen him -- albeit two decades later -- as the villain in The Naked Gun. That's Ricardo Montalbán. In addition to his Star Trek role, he's probably best known for his portrayal of the resort owner (or manager?) on the TV show Fantasy Island, which ran for about 7 years in the late '70s and early '80s.
Did she recognize him as the same guy as the movie Khan? he looks a bit different but not that much, to me. he was well reputed as a gentleman and great to work with. in interviews, he's so careful not to say negative things about...anyone. A consumately charming gentleman, a nice guy and a pretty good actor!😉
I've been enjoying your movie reactions for a while now, but I'm a huge fan of the original Star Trek. It's great to see that younger generations also appreciate the quality of writing and scope of imagination that was this series' hallmark. I can't wait for Part 2!
I love sixties scores, such as this and the early Bond movies. I like how they use the range of traditional orchestral instruments but in small combinations rather than full symphonic arrangements. Those instruments provide so much texture, and such varied dynamics.
Volcans & Romulans are distant relatives. Interesting fact the actor who plays the Romulan commander in the 2nd story actually playes Spock's farther in other episodes and the movies with the original cast & crew
They weren't snowflakes back in those days. Gene Roddenberry was a WW2 Marine Corp Vet and a former LA cop. Several episodes were allegories of the cold war, which might be lost on younger viewers.
@@michaelcooley4553 True. The second episode shown here was based on a famous WWII movie about two submarines, one British, the other German. Most of the Original Series stories are based on something either topical or taken from classic movies or stories.
The sexy lady in The Menagerie was Susan Oliver, one of the most sought-after costars of the 1960s. She was also an accomplished pilot and director. Truly a unappreciated talent.
In Harlan Ellison's original script for "City on the Edge of Forever," Kirk was so in love with Edith that he was going to let McCoy save her, but it was Spock who stopped him, but I think that the version that aired was actually truer to Kirk's personality. Also in the original, there was a homeless disabled WWI veteran at the shelter who was meant to be Ellison's statement against war and the poor treatment of psychologically and physically disabled vets.
Ultimately, I think Roddenberry was right to change it. Ellison was a good writer, but the characters have to be consistent from one episode to the next. Kirk would never put himself before his ship, let alone the entire world.
This is so great Jen - one of my favourite nerds on the whole internet levelling up the nerdiness to maximum warp! Hyped for you to continue the journey through the movies
The "thing" in Spock's and Uhura's ear were wireless earphones, equivalent to our present day Bluetooth headphones. In the 1960s this was science fiction, now it is common place.
The dame in The City on the Edge of Forever is Joan Collins, and she was in the 30th Star Trek Anniversary Celeb. explaining that at times some ladies addressed to her in the street and told her: "You are Alexis, that bitch from Dynasty" and she replied: "No I'm Edith Keener, social worker in Star Trek."
Thank you Thank you THANK YOU for watching some episodes of the original series! STAR TREK is the phenomenon it is today with all the various spin-off series and movies, because of how utterly fantastic and groundbreaking the original series was. The writing, the music, the characters. It's the best! Not enough young people watch the original series. They alway jump to The Next Generation first. Thanks so much for watching the original! I would LOVE it if you would watch more episodes than just ten! There are MANY great episodes from the original series!
Star Trek was the first American TV I saw. Born in Japan, moving back to the US, we stopped at a hotel, and my dad watched episode 1 of The Menagerie. A week later, we were almost at our new air base, but my dad pulled over into a hotel so he could watch part 2. We watched Star Trek together for decades on reruns.
The Next Generation with Patrick Stewart as Captain Picard contain episodes with the some of the most compelling and brilliant topics, debates, writing and moral questions my wife and I have ever seen. We really hope you get to see some of them. Enjoy your Star-Trek journey, Jen!
Thank you for making this Star Trek Day such a treat with your reactions. Given that Desilu studios created both Star Trek and Mission: Impossible, I figured you would love this show. You would absolutely rock TOS uniform. LLAP🖖
Welcome aboard the Enterprise, Jen! Star Trek is my favorite sci-fi franchise, so I’m always excited when new ppl come aboard. No matter which era of Trek you start in, there is something for everyone. I’m really glad to see that you enjoyed these episodes. I have to congratulate your patrons for their tastes, cuz they really did pick the best original series episodes! “The City On The Edge Of Forever” breaks my heart every time. In the original draft of the script, Spock had a line I wish they had kept in: “Only humans would risk the universe for love.” Or something close to it; I haven’t read it years. But it really summed up Kirk’s dilemma so well.
Seeing how much Jen was into these episodes proves that she was born to be one of us, and "one of us" reminds me that with horror movie season rapidly approaching, she should react to Todd Browning's "Freaks" (1932).
I couldn't believe how good TOS was when I started watching it for the first time a few years ago. This was what got me into Star Trek. The very best episodes still hold up as exemplary writing and science fiction.
We had a Dr. Khan in the hospital where I worked. Every once in a while, one of us would address her with a loud 'KHAN!', followed by a calm rest of the sentence. 'Here's that x-ray you wanted'. Fortunately, she had a good sense of humor.
Jen, your your constant highlighting of musical interludes across the viewing reminds us how damn good those musics were. They were so recognizable, and really integral part of the drama, much more than nowadays.
Mark 27:40. Funny story about her being that "Orion Slave Girl"! No one told the film laboratory that she was meant to be green like that! So the developer kept color correcting her and they kept adding more layers of green to jer, until someone used their brain and communicated and fixed the problem! Hence why she's the greenest of all of the "Orion Slave Girls" you will see! 😅
The drama / dialogue / acting was very important due to the show's (relatively) low budget. This makes it stand out from most other science fiction. Great choice for reactions 😎
Enjoying the Star Trek series. 🖖🛸What a great discovery you'll be hooked. William Shatner is fab Canadian actor. Cant wait for your next video. Live long and prosper! ❤😊
What an outstanding and creative approach to watching and reacting to the ST:TOS for the first time! I adore the original Star Trek. But I think it's totally reasonable to narrow it down to the very best episodes and leave the rest to either skip entirely, or watch later if and when the spirit moves you. Since the original series is almost completely episodic, with few if any long story arcs,, it doesn't even matter much which order you watch them in. Also, I knew that if Jenn could fully appreciate the early Bond films, she'd be cool with the original Star Trek's older aesthetic and even its more dated themes and standards.
It's called the Vulcan Nerve Pinch. :) Also "Edith Keeler must die" and "He knows, Doctor."... two very very classic lines and especially the second one hits really hard. I'm so glad you are liking this, Jen. You're in for quite the ride and I am all here for it (and on Patreon but under my real name).
You have an excellent ear. The scores for many of TOS were amazing, lush orchestrations with striking and memorable themes. My favorite example is "The Conscience of the King", which featured a staggering cast and a lot of Shakespearean tragedy, in which Shatner really shines. He came to the US from Canada, where he performed with the Stratford Shakespeare Company; his classical skills are on full display in this one. AND THE SCORE.
This is a treat. I respect that you were open to doing this, Jen. I'll watch anything from any time as long as it's worthwhile but a lot of people now are unadventurous and boring. You aren't like that. 👏 Edit: Altho' it's not as if I'm unaware of some of the goofier things in the original Star Trek. That can be part of the fun!
We never missed Star Trek. I met James Doohan and George Takei in 1986 in Enterprise, Alabama at the record store. It wasn't promoted well, though, so I had some time to sit and talk with them with no one around but the store employees. One of my best memories. Romulans and Vulcans are closely related.
"Beam me up, Scotty" is Star Trek's version of "Luke, I am your father". The phrase as known in popular culture was never actually said but there are variations that come close.
I was a kid when this first aired. There are really no words i could form to tell you how intriguing/cool / fantastic this was to watch in the first run.
Great fun watching along with you, Jen. I especially get a kick seeing you appreciate the music. Over the 50+ years I've been watching this series, my love for the music has grown and grown.
I usually enjoy watching your reactions Jen but the star trek series is special. This show influenced so many people. Most of the tech in the show actually came into being. Flip phone, 8 track tape and cassette tape.. the list is enormous. Glad you're enjoying it. By the way, blue uniform is "science" red "engineering", gold "command" Later red star fleet uniforms were for command as well
Isn't it amazing how great the writing and acting were back then? Far better than the vast majority of modern shows. It was a rare episode of TNG or later ST shows that came close to the *average* quality of the original series!
This show exists by the grace of Lucille Ball, of I Love Lucy fame. She personally produced the second pilot (the one you watched) because she liked it and wanted to give it a chance, after the first pilot (from which they took the scenes with Captain Pike) failed.
Excellent episode selection! My Grandfather introduced me to TOS as a child and left me his collection of Time Life VHS tapes when he passed away. I wore those tapes out 🤣 I made sure to participate in the poll for TNG poll since that's my favorite Star Trek series. I'll be doing full watchalongs for those!
The actor who played Captain Pike is Jeffrey Hunter. He was a very successful film actor in the 1950s. He starred in several classic films considered among the best of all time, most notably The Searchers.
After doing the ST Pilot, Hunter's wife came in to see Gene and the crew, declaring her husband Mr. Hunter was a "Movie Star", and would not be doing their little TV show. Not sure if Hunter was already dropped by then, but it worked out, though maybe not for Hunter as his movie career never quite took off like he and his wifey wanted.
@@FRACTUREDVISIONmusic His movie career had fizzled out by then. His heyday was with westerns in the mid 50s. He ended up doing crummy B movies and European junk. He was in an excellent episode of Combat!, and other TV guest roles. His death a few years later put an end to all that.
As a Leonard Nimoy fan, you might also like the original Mission: Impossible series from the same era. For some of its run, he played a disguise artist. You'd get to see him in lots of different looks!
It's heartwarming to see you watch these for the first time and hear your insights. I'm sure you'll see why it's been a phenomenon for the past 55+ years.
Awesome job Jen! I've been a Trekker since before you were born and Jim Kirk was my role model growing up in the 60s and 70s. Kinda of got me teary-eyed with these reactions.... The reason I love the original series so much is largely due to the musical scoring and you are the perfect reviewer to appreciate that.
A really funny detail about Veena the Orion Slave Girl is that when the film was sent out for processing, the developer repeatedly color corrected the green to be more normal until they were told it was supposed to be green
The fact that you have completed Spectre training makes your sci fi reactions more personal. You should check out "The Orville" for the spiritual successor to Star Trek. It is so bloody good!!
Dear Jen: congratulations on 50k 🎉. Does it take talent to be a successful reactor? Yes! U have the talent. Just keep doing what you’re doing ❤. One piece of Trivia: the main “villain “ was played by a woman (first episode). The gorgeous Susan Oliver had a decent career, mainly on tv as a supporting actress
Thanks Jen!! Great episodes to begin the series with, particularly The City on the Edge of Forever- one of the best singular episodes of all time. Looking forward to the rest of your journey in the Star Trek universe.
Jen, it's great that you started on your Star Trek journey. Now you only have 880 more episodes of all the Trek series to get through. 🙂 Being the remastered editions the episodes aren't quite the way I remember them from the 60's. They're all a fun watch, even the cornier ones from the third season.
Mark 26:46. In this episode we learn that California's Mojave Dessert is now that city with a lush surrounding as seen here. Because in the 1960s, a lot of people thought that a dessert was just a waste of space and should be developed! Never mind the life forms that thrive in a dessert! 😮
Excellent! I’m so glad you’re doing these TOS episodes! If you don’t video all of them, you should definitely check all the others out on your own. Some are masterpieces but even the ones that aren’t are worth watching. 🖖🏻
Hi Jen :) Vulcan lifespan is between n 159-200 Earth years. Bones once made a comment that Spock's father was "only 102" years old, making it sound like that was middle age for them. Spock was born around 2230 and died sometime after the 2380s in our timeline.
Fun fact about the uniform colours. The idea was that the were supposed to match the NBC colours of Red Blue and Green, the primary colours of light and hence television. But for some reason the material they used had the green showing up as gold on the television screen. This why you sometimes see Kirk wearing a green wraparound, it's the same colour but a different material, so it shows up correctly.
That last episode... wow. "City on the Edge of Forever" was one of those amazing episodes that was just so ... haunting, you know? And powerful. That was one of the first times "Hell" was said like that on network TV and I don't recall if they had any major complaints, but if they did they shrugged it off. (If you're cognizant of "Dammit, Jim" as a McCoy line, that wasn't said until the movies. This was the strongest language in the first series.)
Wrong, he said "dammit, Jim, I'm not an..." five times in the original show. So Dr. Leonard Mccoy is not a: Bricklayer Engineer Mechanic Escalator Coal miner
@@FloridaMugwump He NEVER said "dammit" on TV. "Damn" would never fly in primetime in 1966. If you remember him saying "dammit" it's the Mandela Effect.
Mark 1:17:23. The "Vulcan Nerve Pinch". In an episode of "Soap" Billy Crystal's character uses it in act of desperation and when it works he shouts out, "Thank you, Mister Spock!" 😅
So glad you're doing these! You are definitely a Star Trek girl. I would highly recommend it's follow up, too "Star Trek: The Next Generation." It builds on the wonderful universe that the original created and takes it to another level. Looking forward to part 2!
Nice job, Jen. These were excellent selections. At the end of City on the Edge of Forever, when a Kirk says, “Let’s get the hell out of here!”, it was the first and only time in TOS where anyone cussed. It was meant to show the depths of Kirk’s sorrow.
I'm so glad to finally see your reactions to the original Star Trek episodes. Can't wait to see part 2. I hope "Amok Time" is in there. One of my favorite episodes.
Thanks for your reaction. i think the original series is the best. Love the characters and the story lines. always looked forward to watching episodes after school
This was just the ticket today... and yes Kirk was super dreamy and a cheeky chappie with it! Can't wait for more , just wait till you see the Tribble they get themselves into 😇 The score really supported the story lines! I always wanted a communicator, the sound it makes when flipped is rather marvellous 👏 and oh my goodness Joan Collins in that last episode wow!
Mark 54:13. The first of two Sleeper Ships to be seen! This one! Then in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" we get the "Sleeper Ship Birdseye"! Yes, it is named after the inventer of the refrigerator and frozen TV dinners! 😊
Im sure someone told u that u are watching the Remastered Series so special effects are more modern. But they actually add to the old effects. Thank u for thinkining outside the box and watching a great classic Miss Money Jenny
Happy Star Trek Day! 🖖Sept 8, 1966 the first episode of Star trek aired!
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Jen, love Star Trek. But...as you know 2001: A Space Odyssey is from the same era. Also a groundbreaking project! Please consider it 😊
Please send your bonus episodes to you tube! Thanks so much for doing these!
You would be the second person to beat The Kobiyashi Maru !!
HAPPY STAR TREK DAY JEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is great! I'm a Star Trek fan from waaaayyy back but airdates... What are airdates?! Happy Star Trek Day, Jen. Live Long and Prosper. 🖖😂🌹
More than anyone else, Lucille Ball was responsible for the success of Star Trek on TV. A few years after she and Desi Arnaz were divorced, she bought out all his stock in Desilu Studios, gaining majority ownership and approved the production of Gene Roddenberry's scripts for the Star Trek TV series since she thought it would be a hit with young people and had a good, healthy message. One year later, Lucy also approved production of an intellectual and exciting spy drama series called Mission: Impossible.
"Beam me up, Scotty" is like "Play it again, Sam" or "Luke, I am your father." Famous, immortal quotes that are actually misquotes.
"Houston, we have a problem".
Im pretty sure he says 'beam me up scotty' in the 4th movie
@@arobin6695 I'd like to believe that they did it on purpose for the fans.
@@arobin6695 Nope, you're wrong. It's never said in any trek. In IV he gets close..."Scotty, beam me up."
What a dame you said and it’s Dame Joan Collins. Lol
It was pretty funny when you said "what a dame" about Edith Keeler. The actress who played her is none other than Joan Collins and she is an actual dame: she was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth in 2015.
Great catch!
Yes,this is the first episode of Star ⭐️ Trek!I would’ve been a small child when Star Trek first aired.Look at us,now!Ha,ha!And,if you want more adventure’s of Star ⭐️ Trek,there are those James Blish book’s to read as well!Live long and prosper!
Regarding the Vulcan neck pinch, Spock was supposed to knock someone out by hitting him with the butt of his phaser pistol, but when Leonard Nimoy read that in the script, he thought it seemed too primitive for Spock and too much like a cliche from an old western, so the Vulcan neck pinch was born. Leonard Nimoy said "It gave Mister Spock, the character, an added mystique, and it saved Leonard Nimoy, the actor, a lot of rolling around on the ground."
He would know. He played a dark gunslinger on an episode of Bonanza.
The episode was actually The Enemy Within during the scene where Kirk and Spock are in Engineering and Spock comes up behind the Evil Kirk. Nimoy brought it up to Shatner, they took it to the director and the rest is history.
Star ⭐️ Trek is alway’s a good show!It May be old,now,but it wasn’t alway’s the case!If it weren’t for this show going on,these actors wouldn’t be immortalized!Or,as my mom used to say;it’s a good thing that this show was made a long,time,ago!Since there aren’t many of these actor’s left from the show,now.And,there’s those book’s as well!I mean,those James Blish book’s keep ‘the show alive’,too!Hooray for us!Ha!Ha!😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
It really brought tears to my eyes, that you‘ve watched this! I have been a fan for close to 50 years, and I always turn to Star Trek when things are bad.
I love your reaction videos, so: thank you!
Same here.... at the end of the menagerie, I was tearing up. I was thinking about watching the episode for the first time with my family all those years ago. Both mom and dad are gone.
Ditto….watched the original airing with my mom when I was 8 years old. I’ve been a trekker ever since. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
I have 7 older siblings and they all watched ST during the first run and so many reruns.
I was just shy of 2 years old when the show started, so I guess I have been watching at least 56 years. 🤪
I was born in 72, and started watching TOS (The Original Series) reruns with my dad in the 70s, then TNG in the 80s. Then in the late 90s I started working for Paramount and was put in charge of financial reporting for the entire Star Trek franchise. Let me tell you, splitting up revenue and reporting between the two pilot episodes was a pain in my butt. 😂
Me too. I saw Star Trek as a naive nine-year-old in 1969 in Australia and I have been a Trekkie since then.
42:30 The Romulan Commander is played by Canadian actor Mark Lenard, who also portrayed the Klingon Commander at the beginning of STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE (1979), but is best known for portraying Sarek, Spock’s Vulcan father, both in The Original Series, The Next Generation, and a few of the movies.
Speaking of Canadians, you may already know this, but William Shatner is also Canadian.
And James Doohan.
@@lmiddleman Yes! How could I forget? He served with distinction in the Canadian military during WWII.
Doohan lost the middle finger of his right hand while in the service. He avoided showing that hand on camera.
A cool thing about The Menagerie is that the flashbacks are from the original pilot of Star Trek, which was going to be about Captain Pike. But the studio didn't like it, so they made another pilot with Shatner, and then recycled the original pilot in this episode.
So true,according to Roddenberry the studio thought it was-TOO-cerebral for modern audience,hence the 2nd pilot:more action and fisticuffs. LOL.I believe the 1st pilot cost over $800,000 dollars ( not sure of the exact numbers )but for the mid-60s-that was mucho money. LOL.
@@kerry-j4mAnd repeat for movies 1 & 2.
Not only didn't the studio like it, they were going to pass on Star Trek altogether, until a certain Lucille Ball convinced them to give the show another chance, that's why we got a second pilot.
It's a pretty cool way to incorporate the footage.
Not the studio, the network. The studio (Desilu, owned by Lucille Ball) put the pilot together. The network (NBC) rejected it.
Studios produce TV shows. Networks air TV shows.
The City On The Edge Of Forever is my favorite episode. It is the only time anyone uses profanity. Kirk says "Go to the devil" to a Klingon, but only in this episode does he say, "Let's get the hell out of here." I've seen this episode hundreds of times and every time I notice something new. This last time watching I noticed how happy Uhura was to report contact with the Enterprise and how quickly she muted showing her pleasure, sensing how somber the rerurning three were. Beautiful episode and great reactions!
Great video, Jen! ♡
3:01 Star Trek influenced a LOT of people, in multiple fields, including medicine and all the sciences, computer science included. It also influenced the design of cell phones, which you’ll see in the communicators, although handheld cell phones were at least 3 decades away. The series inspired millions of people worldwide to pursue their passions and dreams in hundreds of fields. And it continues to do so.
And it was in response to huge public demand that NASA named one of the earliest space shuttles "Enterprise".
I'd argue that it wasn't just influence but rather a revelation of what was intended to come. Most Science Fiction writers have some rather close connections with leaders of industry and even political connections. This goes as far back as H.G. Wells, the Father of Science Fiction alongside Jules Verne. Most people have read Wells's fiction but he has nonfiction writings that lay out his personal beliefs on and connects to technocratic figures of his time. You might be surprised about what he wrote about back then that is still unfolding today,... as if it was planned.
The motion sensor door used in supermarkets was directly inspired by Star Trek
May be, but the weren't actually motion sensors, there was a guy pulling them open behind the set. There's lots of bloopers showing when they didn't get the timing right
@@craigwheller I did NOT say that there were motion sensors on Star Trek what I said was that Star Trek inspired the engineers who saw it to develop them and use them in supermarkets
The first officer of Enterprise's previous crew is portrayed by Majel Barret, who is also the voice of the ship's computer through multiple series and films. She also plays Nurse Chapel in the original series.
She was also Roddenberry's wife.
She also left a number of recordings before she passed away so she could continue to be the voice of the computer's voice. Great way to continue her legacy.
@@ebt12 Don't forget Lwaxana Troi on ST:TNG.
I've only seen a handful of Star Trek episodes but after watching five minutes of this video, I know I have to watch the entire thing. Seeing Jen geeking out over classic Star Trek is too much fun. She's already described Kirk as dreamy!
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The Original Series has some 11 out of 10 episodes and some that are beyond confusing and weird. The Next Generation has a few dated episodes but is a much easier watch today.
I would suggest giving Strange New Worlds a shot, it's probably the easiest for a modern viewer to get into, and it helps that it doesn't suffer from the Star Trek curse of the first couple of seasons generally being bad.
@@allengilbert7463 Why? She's obviously enjoying classic Trek, movies and TV shows. She'll love TNG, movies and TV show. She doesn't seem to be watching every single episode. Skipping to SNWs is a great way to alienate all of the classic Star Trek fans.
@@jkhoover That was to OP, not Jen. When you hit reply to the person who started the thread, it doesn't @ them. I was suggesting skipping over the first 48 episodes of TNG and going for something more in the style of TOS.
A bit of BTS trivia for "The Menagerie:" The color film process used in the '60s was a bit tricky, especially when it came to certain shades of green (which is why Kirk's tunic often looks green even though it's supposed to be gold). For the scene with the Orion slave girl, they did some test footage to see how the green makeup would come across on film. But when the film came back from the lab, her skin appeared normal. So they tried a brighter shade of green and tested again; she still had pink skin! They tried brighter and brighter shades of green makeup without success, so scratching their heads, they called up the film processing lab to find out if there was some way to just tint her green on the film. They said, "Wait, you WANT her to look green??" It turned out that no one had told the film lab that she was _supposed_ to be green, and they had been knocking themselves out trying to get the skin to look normal.
One correction... the tunic Kirk was wearing was in fact green, but it appeared gold on screen. Now the gold has become "standard", the green mostly forgotten.
YES! Grew up with Star Trek! Jen, I have to say it. You are a very entertaining reactor. But, thorough as well. Most reactors would not take the time, or put in the effort to this extent. Loyal fan,thanks again Jen....Eric 😊
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It's interesting when you look at who wrote these episodes. Gene Rodenberry hired some of the BEST science fiction writers of the day. No script room, no team of writers, just short stories written purposefully & specifically for the media of weekly television. And, lest we forget, we should all raise a glass and cry "Cheers" to Lucielle Ball's (yes, she!) and the fact we/us/all would not have this wonderful legacy were it not for her. Let's face it... it is one of the high spots in television.
Roddenberry also wrote episodes of Have Gun Will Travel
When I was growing up the only weekly series that had space travel sci -fi was "Lost In Space" . When this came out it was like the future had gotten here at last. There were shows like "Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea " and "The Time Tunnel" , but this !! The effects , the characters, the stories , and social commentary .. well it was and is special . Thanks so much Lt. Murray , you are the best !!!
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I liked the Glen Larsen science fiction shows, but Star Trek was better.
Time Tunnel was great as well as Star Trek!
don't forget about "Land of the Giants", too!
I love that Star Trek had such a cultural influence that the Vulcan salute is an official emoji. 😄
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You can't beat Star Trek. This was on only for 3 seasons and it became a phenomenon. The show is still going strong in syndication. There were other science fiction shows over the years but none could hold a candle to Star Trek!
'This has an epic story line for a show..'
My dear lady.... THAT is what makes the show so long-lasting.
Well written, well acted... good special effects for their budget and what was available at the time.
Also, I have heard that this was the first time that 'Let's get the hell out of here!' was allowed on television.
It really expresses how torn up Kirk was over the loss.
Times were changing. The show even had one ep. where space hippies took over the ship.
@@treetopjones737 I don't want to be a Herbert, but man was that a bad episode.
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Great reactions. I’m glad you enjoyed TOS. A little bit of trivia. Mark Lenard, the actor who portrayed the Romulan commander in Balance of Terror, returns in the series as Spock’s father, Sarek.
This is why you’re the best reactor. You watch great shows and movies no one else watches. Thank you!
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An hour and a half of a JM reaction, of the original Star Trek, after a horribly stressful day, so good. I'm glad you're watching the original TV show, it will help to know where the future ones came from.
It's not an overstatement to say the crew of the Enterprise became like old friends through the shows and the movies.
Apart from George Takei and William Shatner. 😁
As a very old Trekkie, it is SO fun watching your reactions to the original series!! Glad you enjoyed it!
Right there with ya. Saw the first run on NBC, 1966. Very influential in my life.
@michaelsegriff3362 I was a second-run baby in the 1970s. Got 'dragged' to a convention by a friend (1975 Chicago) and was instantly hooked.
@@ejtappan1802 I was 11 and crazy about sci fi and monsters. It’s a wonderful thing. Be well.
@@michaelsegriff3362 Ditto!
@@mikejankowski6321 Nice to see a fellow original Trekkie! Live long and prosper, guy!
39:40 Yes, this was the very first time the Romulans were encountered in the Original Series. They factor into quite a number of later scenarios both in this show and in subsequent Trek shows and movies. They’re as important as the Klingons in many respects, and especially interesting because they’re related to the Vulcans, despite being on different planets and having different philosophies and histories.
Neutral Zone was inspired by the DMZ between N. Korea & S. Korea.
It's the first show in the series, they represented the Chinese during the cold war so the mentioned them right from the beginning.
We never actually saw a romulan SHIP until season 3, lol.
The Enterprise Incident is probably the best season three episode and it is very much a follow-up to Balance of Terror, but with a twist.
Only 2 episodes of TOS featured the Romulans. I wish they made more instead of so many with the Klingons.
@@mikeg2306 It was the cold war. Russia (Klingons) was our main adversary, not the Chinese (Romulans).
My parents were newly married when Star Trek first came out, and were both big fans of science fiction. One day they went to a friend's house for dinner and everyone gathered around the TV after dinner to watch Star Trek. This friend's TV was COLOUR, and my parents' minds were blown! Mum said it was such a different, amazing experience compared to Star Trek in black and white! When they got home, they sat down at the kitchen table and worked out how they could afford a colour TV. Mum said back then, it was the price of buying a small car - so a BIG investment for a new couple - but they were able to buy it on a payment plan.
My parents bought a colour TV in the sixties just to watch Star Trek in colour. I come by my Trekkiness honestly!
Did you recognize the actor who portrayed Khan? You've already seen him -- albeit two decades later -- as the villain in The Naked Gun. That's Ricardo Montalbán. In addition to his Star Trek role, he's probably best known for his portrayal of the resort owner (or manager?) on the TV show Fantasy Island, which ran for about 7 years in the late '70s and early '80s.
Did she recognize him as the same guy as the movie Khan? he looks a bit different but not that much, to me. he was well reputed as a gentleman and great to work with. in interviews, he's so careful not to say negative things about...anyone. A consumately charming gentleman, a nice guy and a pretty good actor!😉
I've been enjoying your movie reactions for a while now, but I'm a huge fan of the original Star Trek. It's great to see that younger generations also appreciate the quality of writing and scope of imagination that was this series' hallmark. I can't wait for Part 2!
I love sixties scores, such as this and the early Bond movies. I like how they use the range of traditional orchestral instruments but in small combinations rather than full symphonic arrangements. Those instruments provide so much texture, and such varied dynamics.
So true! Modern composers and filmmakers should take note and learn.
Volcans & Romulans are distant relatives. Interesting fact the actor who plays the Romulan commander in the 2nd story actually playes Spock's farther in other episodes and the movies with the original cast & crew
*Vulcans
You needn’t have revealed that relationship this early.
Should have been a bit of surprise, when the Romulan commander looked just like Spock 's dad.
Jen’s quote at the end of “Balance of Terror”:
“If my husband died, I’d need a couple of days to recover.“
Jens husband: 😳😱 “WOW! Two whole days!” 🤯😤
They weren't snowflakes back in those days. Gene Roddenberry was a WW2 Marine Corp Vet and a former LA cop. Several episodes were allegories of the cold war, which might be lost on younger viewers.
@@michaelcooley4553 True. The second episode shown here was based on a famous WWII movie about two submarines, one British, the other German. Most of the Original Series stories are based on something either topical or taken from classic movies or stories.
The sexy lady in The Menagerie was Susan Oliver, one of the most sought-after costars of the 1960s. She was also an accomplished pilot and director. Truly a unappreciated talent.
In Harlan Ellison's original script for "City on the Edge of Forever," Kirk was so in love with Edith that he was going to let McCoy save her, but it was Spock who stopped him, but I think that the version that aired was actually truer to Kirk's personality. Also in the original, there was a homeless disabled WWI veteran at the shelter who was meant to be Ellison's statement against war and the poor treatment of psychologically and physically disabled vets.
Ultimately, I think Roddenberry was right to change it. Ellison was a good writer, but the characters have to be consistent from one episode to the next. Kirk would never put himself before his ship, let alone the entire world.
Something weird is that bones actually says no Jim to Kirk when he goes to save her even tho just after bones goes to save her
This is so great Jen - one of my favourite nerds on the whole internet levelling up the nerdiness to maximum warp!
Hyped for you to continue the journey through the movies
The "thing" in Spock's and Uhura's ear were wireless earphones, equivalent to our present day Bluetooth headphones. In the 1960s this was science fiction, now it is common place.
I feel so honoured that you've taken the plunge into Star Trek.
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The dame in The City on the Edge of Forever is Joan Collins, and she was in the 30th Star Trek Anniversary Celeb. explaining that at times some ladies addressed to her in the street and told her: "You are Alexis, that bitch from Dynasty" and she replied: "No I'm Edith Keener, social worker in Star Trek."
Thank you Thank you THANK YOU for watching some episodes of the original series! STAR TREK is the phenomenon it is today with all the various spin-off series and movies, because of how utterly fantastic and groundbreaking the original series was. The writing, the music, the characters. It's the best! Not enough young people watch the original series. They alway jump to The Next Generation first. Thanks so much for watching the original! I would LOVE it if you would watch more episodes than just ten! There are MANY great episodes from the original series!
Star Trek was the first American TV I saw. Born in Japan, moving back to the US, we stopped at a hotel, and my dad watched episode 1 of The Menagerie. A week later, we were almost at our new air base, but my dad pulled over into a hotel so he could watch part 2. We watched Star Trek together for decades on reruns.
i really love this story!
Is Jen now a Trekkie? Nice.
This video made my night.
The Next Generation with Patrick Stewart as Captain Picard contain episodes with the some of the most compelling and brilliant topics, debates, writing and moral questions my wife and I have ever seen. We really hope you get to see some of them. Enjoy your Star-Trek journey, Jen!
I've watched all of TNG it's ok. Deep Space Nine shows more conflict which is more realistic.
Thank you for making this Star Trek Day such a treat with your reactions.
Given that Desilu studios created both Star Trek and Mission: Impossible, I figured you would love this show.
You would absolutely rock TOS uniform.
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That she would.
This first half is great, Jen! I'm glad that you enjoyed them and eagerly anticipate the second.
Welcome aboard the Enterprise, Jen! Star Trek is my favorite sci-fi franchise, so I’m always excited when new ppl come aboard. No matter which era of Trek you start in, there is something for everyone.
I’m really glad to see that you enjoyed these episodes. I have to congratulate your patrons for their tastes, cuz they really did pick the best original series episodes!
“The City On The Edge Of Forever” breaks my heart every time. In the original draft of the script, Spock had a line I wish they had kept in: “Only humans would risk the universe for love.” Or something close to it; I haven’t read it years. But it really summed up Kirk’s dilemma so well.
“No woman was ever offered the universe for love.”
Seeing how much Jen was into these episodes proves that she was born to be one of us, and "one of us" reminds me that with horror movie season rapidly approaching, she should react to Todd Browning's "Freaks" (1932).
I couldn't believe how good TOS was when I started watching it for the first time a few years ago. This was what got me into Star Trek. The very best episodes still hold up as exemplary writing and science fiction.
There were some excellent science fiction writers who contributed to the series. Harlan Ellison, Theodore Sturgeon to name two.
We had a Dr. Khan in the hospital where I worked. Every once in a while, one of us would address her with a loud 'KHAN!', followed by a calm rest of the sentence. 'Here's that x-ray you wanted'. Fortunately, she had a good sense of humor.
Jen, your your constant highlighting of musical interludes across the viewing reminds us how damn good those musics were. They were so recognizable, and really integral part of the drama, much more than nowadays.
Mark 27:40. Funny story about her being that "Orion Slave Girl"! No one told the film laboratory that she was meant to be green like that! So the developer kept color correcting her and they kept adding more layers of green to jer, until someone used their brain and communicated and fixed the problem! Hence why she's the greenest of all of the "Orion Slave Girls" you will see! 😅
The drama / dialogue / acting was very important due to the show's (relatively) low budget. This makes it stand out from most other science fiction. Great choice for reactions 😎
Low budget is right,Trek's 3rd season budget was sliced in half,because it was the last season any way. So,it made sense.
Occasional shoots at Vasquez Rocks.
Mark 1:30:38. This is the episode in which Mayberry, NC's "Floyd's Barber Shop" cameos, because they are strolling through downtown Mayberry! 😁
Enjoying the Star Trek series. 🖖🛸What a great discovery you'll be hooked. William Shatner is fab Canadian actor. Cant wait for your next video. Live long and prosper! ❤😊
What an outstanding and creative approach to watching and reacting to the ST:TOS for the first time! I adore the original Star Trek. But I think it's totally reasonable to narrow it down to the very best episodes and leave the rest to either skip entirely, or watch later if and when the spirit moves you. Since the original series is almost completely episodic, with few if any long story arcs,, it doesn't even matter much which order you watch them in. Also, I knew that if Jenn could fully appreciate the early Bond films, she'd be cool with the original Star Trek's older aesthetic and even its more dated themes and standards.
It's called the Vulcan Nerve Pinch. :) Also "Edith Keeler must die" and "He knows, Doctor."... two very very classic lines and especially the second one hits really hard. I'm so glad you are liking this, Jen. You're in for quite the ride and I am all here for it (and on Patreon but under my real name).
Early fanzines sometimes called it the FSNP (Famous Spock Neck Pinch), but only in jest.
You have an excellent ear. The scores for many of TOS were amazing, lush orchestrations with striking and memorable themes. My favorite example is "The Conscience of the King", which featured a staggering cast and a lot of Shakespearean tragedy, in which Shatner really shines. He came to the US from Canada, where he performed with the Stratford Shakespeare Company; his classical skills are on full display in this one.
AND THE SCORE.
This is a treat. I respect that you were open to doing this, Jen. I'll watch anything from any time as long as it's worthwhile but a lot of people now are unadventurous and boring. You aren't like that. 👏
Edit: Altho' it's not as if I'm unaware of some of the goofier things in the original Star Trek. That can be part of the fun!
We never missed Star Trek.
I met James Doohan and George Takei in 1986 in Enterprise, Alabama at the record store. It wasn't promoted well, though, so I had some time to sit and talk with them with no one around but the store employees. One of my best memories.
Romulans and Vulcans are closely related.
"Beam me up, Scotty" is Star Trek's version of "Luke, I am your father". The phrase as known in popular culture was never actually said but there are variations that come close.
37:11 "What's in his ear?" The 60s very good prediction of bluetooth earbuds
I was a kid when this first aired. There are really no words i could form to tell you how intriguing/cool / fantastic this was to watch in the first run.
In all seriousness, Balance of Terror is one of my favorite space battles still to this day.
Great fun watching along with you, Jen. I especially get a kick seeing you appreciate the music. Over the 50+ years I've been watching this series, my love for the music has grown and grown.
I usually enjoy watching your reactions Jen but the star trek series is special. This show influenced so many people. Most of the tech in the show actually came into being. Flip phone, 8 track tape and cassette tape.. the list is enormous.
Glad you're enjoying it. By the way, blue uniform is "science" red "engineering", gold "command"
Later red star fleet uniforms were for command as well
Jen, the way you get excited while watching these shows and movies is my favorite part about you.
Isn't it amazing how great the writing and acting were back then? Far better than the vast majority of modern shows. It was a rare episode of TNG or later ST shows that came close to the *average* quality of the original series!
The modern ST shows are so so bad
You gave me so much joy today, Jen. What a treat! Your reactions gave me non-stop smiles. Thank you!
This show exists by the grace of Lucille Ball, of I Love Lucy fame. She personally produced the second pilot (the one you watched) because she liked it and wanted to give it a chance, after the first pilot (from which they took the scenes with Captain Pike) failed.
Jen Im glad youre enjoying these original episodes. The acting and stories were way ahead of their time.
I dig this format. You should definitely do this again if anyone Classic tv comes up
Your unbridled enthusiasm for these episodes is infectious. Thank you! 😉
Excellent episode selection! My Grandfather introduced me to TOS as a child and left me his collection of Time Life VHS tapes when he passed away. I wore those tapes out 🤣
I made sure to participate in the poll for TNG poll since that's my favorite Star Trek series. I'll be doing full watchalongs for those!
The actor who played Captain Pike is Jeffrey Hunter. He was a very successful film actor in the 1950s. He starred in several classic films considered among the best of all time, most notably The Searchers.
After doing the ST Pilot, Hunter's wife came in to see Gene and the crew, declaring her husband Mr. Hunter was a "Movie Star", and would not be doing their little TV show. Not sure if Hunter was already dropped by then, but it worked out, though maybe not for Hunter as his movie career never quite took off like he and his wifey wanted.
@@FRACTUREDVISIONmusic His movie career had fizzled out by then. His heyday was with westerns in the mid 50s. He ended up doing crummy B movies and European junk. He was in an excellent episode of Combat!, and other TV guest roles. His death a few years later put an end to all that.
As a Leonard Nimoy fan, you might also like the original Mission: Impossible series from the same era. For some of its run, he played a disguise artist. You'd get to see him in lots of different looks!
It's heartwarming to see you watch these for the first time and hear your insights. I'm sure you'll see why it's been a phenomenon for the past 55+ years.
Awesome job Jen! I've been a Trekker since before you were born and Jim Kirk was my role model growing up in the 60s and 70s. Kinda of got me teary-eyed with these reactions.... The reason I love the original series so much is largely due to the musical scoring and you are the perfect reviewer to appreciate that.
A really funny detail about Veena the Orion Slave Girl is that when the film was sent out for processing, the developer repeatedly color corrected the green to be more normal until they were told it was supposed to be green
The fact that you have completed Spectre training makes your sci fi reactions more personal.
You should check out "The Orville" for the spiritual successor to Star Trek. It is so bloody good!!
Dear Jen: congratulations on 50k 🎉. Does it take talent to be a successful reactor? Yes! U have the talent. Just keep doing what you’re doing ❤. One piece of Trivia: the main “villain “ was played by a woman (first episode). The gorgeous Susan Oliver had a decent career, mainly on tv as a supporting actress
Don’t forget, Jeffrey Hunter, who played Pike, played Jesus in King of Kings!
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And the leader of the Talosians was played by a woman, Meg Wyllie, who acted on many television shows in the sixties.
@@bobbuethe1477 Nice. Good catch. Riddle me this: what brother of a famous director played the role of an alien in Star Trek as a child?
@@michaelsegriff3362 Clint Howard? I raise my glass of tranya to you.
A lot of people don't know that Spock has three ears. The left ear, the right ear, and the final front ear.
Thanks Jen!! Great episodes to begin the series with, particularly The City on the Edge of Forever- one of the best singular episodes of all time. Looking forward to the rest of your journey in the Star Trek universe.
Jen, it's great that you started on your Star Trek journey. Now you only have 880 more episodes of all the Trek series to get through. 🙂 Being the remastered editions the episodes aren't quite the way I remember them from the 60's. They're all a fun watch, even the cornier ones from the third season.
Mark 26:46. In this episode we learn that California's Mojave Dessert is now that city with a lush surrounding as seen here. Because in the 1960s, a lot of people thought that a dessert was just a waste of space and should be developed! Never mind the life forms that thrive in a dessert! 😮
Excellent! I’m so glad you’re doing these TOS episodes! If you don’t video all of them, you should definitely check all the others out on your own. Some are masterpieces but even the ones that aren’t are worth watching. 🖖🏻
Hi Jen :)
Vulcan lifespan is between n 159-200 Earth years. Bones once made a comment that Spock's father was "only 102" years old, making it sound like that was middle age for them. Spock was born around 2230 and died sometime after the 2380s in our timeline.
What a perfect way to start the weekend! Thank you so much!
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Fun fact about the uniform colours. The idea was that the were supposed to match the NBC colours of Red Blue and Green, the primary colours of light and hence television. But for some reason the material they used had the green showing up as gold on the television screen. This why you sometimes see Kirk wearing a green wraparound, it's the same colour but a different material, so it shows up correctly.
That last episode... wow. "City on the Edge of Forever" was one of those amazing episodes that was just so ... haunting, you know? And powerful. That was one of the first times "Hell" was said like that on network TV and I don't recall if they had any major complaints, but if they did they shrugged it off. (If you're cognizant of "Dammit, Jim" as a McCoy line, that wasn't said until the movies. This was the strongest language in the first series.)
Wrong, he said "dammit, Jim, I'm not an..." five times in the original show.
So Dr. Leonard Mccoy is not a:
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Mechanic
Escalator
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@@FloridaMugwump He NEVER said "dammit" on TV. "Damn" would never fly in primetime in 1966. If you remember him saying "dammit" it's the Mandela Effect.
Mark 1:17:23. The "Vulcan Nerve Pinch". In an episode of "Soap" Billy Crystal's character uses it in act of desperation and when it works he shouts out, "Thank you, Mister Spock!" 😅
So glad you're doing these! You are definitely a Star Trek girl. I would highly recommend it's follow up, too "Star Trek: The Next Generation." It builds on the wonderful universe that the original created and takes it to another level. Looking forward to part 2!
Nice job, Jen. These were excellent selections. At the end of City on the Edge of Forever, when a Kirk says, “Let’s get the hell out of here!”, it was the first and only time in TOS where anyone cussed. It was meant to show the depths of Kirk’s sorrow.
This was fantastic! What a selection of great shows, and Jen was fab as usual, especially getting into the music 😃
I'm so glad to finally see your reactions to the original Star Trek episodes. Can't wait to see part 2. I hope "Amok Time" is in there. One of my favorite episodes.
Watching these made me dig out my 12" Star Trek vinyl record which has a bunch of bloopers and cut scenes from the original series.
Thanks for your reaction. i think the original series is the best. Love the characters and the story lines. always looked forward to watching episodes after school
I am absolutely loving this multi episode Star Trek reaction! Please more
The actor that played the Romulan commander also played Spock’s father and several different Klingon characters throughout the course of the series.
This was just the ticket today... and yes Kirk was super dreamy and a cheeky chappie with it! Can't wait for more , just wait till you see the Tribble they get themselves into 😇 The score really supported the story lines! I always wanted a communicator, the sound it makes when flipped is rather marvellous 👏 and oh my goodness Joan Collins in that last episode wow!
and maybe the tribbles in Deep Space Nine?
Definitely! "Trials and Tribbleations"!!
Mark 54:13. The first of two Sleeper Ships to be seen! This one! Then in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" we get the "Sleeper Ship Birdseye"! Yes, it is named after the inventer of the refrigerator and frozen TV dinners! 😊
Many consider the episode "The city of edge forever" to be the best of the entire series.
Im sure someone told u that u are watching the Remastered Series so special effects are more modern. But they actually add to the old effects. Thank u for thinkining outside the box and watching a great classic Miss Money Jenny