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Title: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: CountDeMoney on September 08, 2016, 09:33:36 PM


(https://pmcvariety.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/star-trek-cast.jpg?w=670&h=377&crop=1)


Thursday, September 8, 1966
NBC 8:30pm-9:30pm
Episode 1: "The Man Trap"
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: Barrister on September 08, 2016, 10:09:10 PM
For shame Seedy - using a photo that has Chekov in it, who was only added in the second season. This is the 50th anniversary of the start of the show. :nerd:
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: CountDeMoney on September 08, 2016, 10:23:23 PM
Eat me.  It's one of my favorite Trek pics.

And I'm surprised you didn't give me shit about how the start of the show was actually broadcast on CTV in Canada on September 6, 1966.  So I see your :nerd: and raise you :nerd: :nerd:
#CanuckFail
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: Eddie Teach on September 08, 2016, 10:26:02 PM
What ever happened to the blonde?
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: CountDeMoney on September 08, 2016, 10:26:23 PM
She died.
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: 11B4V on September 08, 2016, 11:12:02 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on September 08, 2016, 10:26:02 PM
What ever happened to the blonde?

The blonde????

Majel Barrett. You guys are not very good nerds. Pseudo Nerd.
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: Admiral Yi on September 08, 2016, 11:12:21 PM
That's Yeoman Rand, isn't it?
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: 11B4V on September 08, 2016, 11:17:14 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on September 08, 2016, 11:12:21 PM
That's Yeoman Rand, isn't it?

Oh for fuck's sake. Is she wearing red? NO

Majel also played Lwaxana Troi on STNG.

Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: 11B4V on September 08, 2016, 11:18:08 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on September 08, 2016, 11:12:21 PM
That's Yeoman Rand, isn't it?

Knob
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Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: CountDeMoney on September 08, 2016, 11:28:22 PM
No, that's not Yeoman Rand, goddammit.  Nurse goddamn Chapel.

Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: Syt on September 09, 2016, 01:03:15 AM
I should re-start my female guest stars of TOS avatar series again
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: dps on September 09, 2016, 04:14:10 AM
Quote from: 11B4V on September 08, 2016, 11:17:14 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on September 08, 2016, 11:12:21 PM
That's Yeoman Rand, isn't it?

Oh for fuck's sake. Is she wearing red? NO

Majel also played Lwaxana Troi on STNG.



I think (hope) that Yi meant that Janice Rand was who Wiggins was asking about.
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: celedhring on September 09, 2016, 07:33:11 AM
Right on cue, the Zumwalt is getting commissioned: http://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/a22734/stealthy-destroyer-uss-zumwalt-ready-to-set-sail/

QuoteCapt. James Kirk


Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: Admiral Yi on September 09, 2016, 10:45:28 AM
Chill out, buncha Star Trek Nazis.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: Zanza on September 09, 2016, 11:32:15 AM
Quote from: celedhring on September 09, 2016, 07:33:11 AM
Right on cue, the Zumwalt is getting commissioned: http://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/a22734/stealthy-destroyer-uss-zumwalt-ready-to-set-sail/
Why is a ship of that size categorized as destroyer? What are the criteria to categorize ships anyway?
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: CountDeMoney on September 09, 2016, 11:34:34 AM
I'd say ask grumbler, but they don't measure by masts or oars anymore.
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: KRonn on September 09, 2016, 01:24:44 PM
Star Trek shows and movies, good stuff. I'm also liking the new movies with the new cast, Pine, Quito, Urban, Soldana, etc. I hope they keep the movies going. I think I also heard rumors about a new TV show based on the Trek universe.
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: grumbler on September 09, 2016, 02:11:10 PM
Quote from: Zanza on September 09, 2016, 11:32:15 AM
Why is a ship of that size categorized as destroyer? What are the criteria to categorize ships anyway?

Under current USN doctrine, a ship is a cruiser if it has the command and control facilities to embark an admiral, a destroyer if it can fight in multiple warfare areas but lacks flagship capabilities. 
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: grumbler on September 09, 2016, 02:12:40 PM
Quote from: KRonn on September 09, 2016, 01:24:44 PM
Star Trek shows and movies, good stuff. I'm also liking the new movies with the new cast, Pine, Quito, Urban, Soldana, etc. I hope they keep the movies going. I think I also heard rumors about a new TV show based on the Trek universe.

I liked the old Star Trek stuff (bar the movies), but the new stuff is way too bland for me; it could be featuring any comic book characters and be pretty much identical.
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: CountDeMoney on September 09, 2016, 02:18:41 PM
Quote from: KRonn on September 09, 2016, 01:24:44 PM
I think I also heard rumors about a new TV show based on the Trek universe.

The new TV show's advance teaser is already posted out there on teh intrawebs.

I'd link it, but I'm using my iPhone on the shitter, and anything beyond simple forum replies could result in major injuries.
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: Barrister on September 09, 2016, 02:24:32 PM
It really doesn't say or show anything.  But it is coming in 2017.
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: CountDeMoney on September 09, 2016, 02:29:35 PM
It shows the ship.  Of which I do not approve.
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: MadBurgerMaker on September 09, 2016, 08:54:42 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 09, 2016, 02:29:35 PM
It shows the ship.  Of which I do not approve.

Yeah, I just watched the little video with that.....thing.....leaving the shipyard/dock: :bleeding:

E:  (https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftrekcore.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F07%2Fussdiscovery.jpg&hash=c803426bfea7d1d9c1208c0fe2bd1016482ce490)
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: Ed Anger on September 09, 2016, 08:57:21 PM
Ugh.
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: CountDeMoney on September 09, 2016, 09:16:32 PM
The music and the ship design leads me to believe there's a heavy Klingon influence.
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: Tonitrus on September 09, 2016, 09:18:55 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 09, 2016, 09:16:32 PM
The music and the ship design leads me to believe there's a heavy Klingon influence.

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Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: CountDeMoney on September 09, 2016, 09:41:28 PM
Well, if Trump can cozy up to the Russians...
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: Barrister on September 09, 2016, 09:51:01 PM
:hmm:

Okay, so I hadn't seen this trailer.  There was an earlier one which was basically just text.

That ship...

It's pretty obviously a melding of Federation and Klingon designs.  The music of course clinches it.  Curious to see where it goes with that.

I have ti say though that the CGI in that clip wasn't great.  Hopefully the show itself will have better.
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: Syt on September 10, 2016, 12:09:01 AM
Isn't this ship based on some old production designs for TOS? Kind of how the Star Wars movies keep recycling old Ralph McQarrie concepts?
Title: Re: Happy Anniversary, 50 years ago today
Post by: Barrister on September 10, 2016, 12:12:22 AM
Quote from: Syt on September 10, 2016, 12:09:01 AM
Isn't this ship based on some old production designs for TOS? Kind of how the Star Wars movies keep recycling old Ralph McQarrie concepts?

Apparently, based on some old designs for ST Phase 2, which later became ST:TMP.  But the sounds effects sound decidedly Klingon.

Although other research definitely suggests that ST: Discovery is also inspired by 2001:A Space Odessey - which can hardly be argued. -_-