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Roy VeldmanSpector of the Gun
Posted on Mon, 12/29/2362 - 19:26 by Typist5
Tell me, why does it seem that no matter how much they call Star Trek the Original Series Sci-fi, it always ended up a cowboy and indian battle? I'm not saying it's bad, in fact I LOVE the origional series, but I just think they could have done better, and hence only 3 seasons were made. Couldn't they have done better, more of the Balence of Power episodes instead?
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Don't you mean 'Ballance of Terror'?
Don't knock TOS, they kept having their budget cut and that is why the series deteriorated. They couldn't afford to build sets so they occasionally nipped to the studio next door where they were filming a western.
Remember TOS is literally 'Cowboys in space'.
'Spector of the Gun' was the first delve into experimental theatre on TV.
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No, Balence of Power. It's actually a book that I read. It was about an auction. I like fighting and all in my episodes, but occasionally you need an episode that is based on moral value. For more info look in to the book. It was wrote by Daffid ab Hugh, or somthing like that.
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Trek book? I should have it then. I have nearly all of them, but have only read half. Shame on me!
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SHAME SHAME SHAME SHAME SHAME SHAME!!!!!
p.s. that wasn't supposed to be mean
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This is OST not books??????
Captain Taylor
Commander Starbase 49
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well if you think of it many episodes had the balance of action and morality, if you think back to "arena" Kirk and the Gorn Captain went at it, and Kirk was basicly whipped when he remembered the formula for black powder and quickly turned the tables. however when he was could have eliminated an enemy to the federation he decided to spare the Gorns life because it was morally right.
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Is Spector of the Gun the one at the OK Corral?
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Yes it was... and it was a good one, and it was on last nite..Spectre of the Gun, As punishment for trespassing, Kirk and crew are forced to re-enact the shootout at the OK Corral.. ÂÂ
http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/series/TOS/episode/68772.html
Captain Taylor
Commander Starbase 49
2175 posts
That happens, I've Had it happen to me too.
I've had my computer shut off.
Captain Taylor
Commander Starbase 49
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Yeah, I've seen that ep a few times. Chekov gets gunned down. LOL I don't get to see it anymore since I don't have cable or satellite. I'm out of luck.
561 posts
I've never seen it, but the episode looks like it would be a greatone one to see.
413 posts
I remember it so well mainly because Chekov is shot and *dies*. I can still picture the gunfight and him being hit.
561 posts
Seems like Checkov always gets into a bind.
Getting shot, getting captured on ST-V, ect. Such a trouble maker. LOL
413 posts
I think that's why he was brought in in the first place. He was the kid. Davy Jones from the Monkees was so popular at the time they needed someone to attract the younger audience. And you know what trouble those kids are. LOLOLOLOL
561 posts
Haha, LOL. How do you think he was when he was borught into ST?
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I always enjoyed Chekov. I liked the entire cast, actually. Chekov was also the comic relief in some cases. Some of the best lines came from him. This was created in Russia. This famous Russian created or founded this that or the other thing. Hilarious.
561 posts
I thought it was good bringing Checkov in becuase it broke down the barrier between Americans and Russian's. Remembwe when they hated us. It was before my time.
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Yes, then all cultures were not getting along in real life, But the Enterprise had all cultures in '60.
Captain Taylor
Commander Starbase 49
413 posts
Oh, I remember. There was still the fear that either we or the USSR would drop the bomb. IT was a scarey time. And when I look back on it, it's really weird as well.
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it was called the cold war, but Star Trek was trying to show everyone that anyone can get along, the first kiss between different cultures came on TOS,
Captain Taylor
Commander Starbase 49
413 posts
I remember that one too. Between Uhura and Kirk.
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Exatly.
Captain Taylor
Commander Starbase 49
561 posts
What a memerable moment when that kiss happened. Come to show it that everyone can get along and that racial differences don't matter anymore.
413 posts
Actually in my way of thinking they should never have mattered. But of course that was all a different time.
561 posts
Very true. I'm saying back then it mattered a lot.
413 posts
Yes it did. That show isn't much older than I am.
561 posts
But its a lot older then I am by about 28 yrs.
413 posts
OK. NOW I OFFICIALLY FEEL OLD!!!!!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH. LOLOLOL Just kidding BTW
561 posts
Sry if I offended you.
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Me? Insulted? It takes alot to insult me. And age doesn't do it. LOLOLOL No worries.