Star Trek The Original Series Memories

"The Devil in the Dark" is the twenty-fifth episode of the first season of Star Trek: The Original Series. It first aired on March 9, 1967, and is a highly regarded, thought-provoking episode that explores themes of tolerance, communication with the unknown, and empathy. The USS Enterprise is summoned to the mining colony on Janus VI, where over 50 miners have been mysteriously and gruesomely killed by an unknown "monster" that can tunnel through solid rock. Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, and Dr. McCoy beam down to investigate and help the paranoid miners stop the creature. As they track the creature, which the miners call the Horta, they discover strange, seemingly useless silicon spheres. The crew initially believes they are dealing with a hostile, mindless beast, but Spock senses an intelligent presence and performs a mind-meld with the wounded Horta The mind-meld reveals the astonishing truth: the "monster" is a mother Horta, a silicon-based life form, and the silicon nodules the miners were destroying were actually her eggs. She was killing the miners in a desperate attempt to protect her unborn children. Rather than destroying the Horta, Kirk and Spock broker an agreement between the Horta and the miners. Dr. McCoy uses a silicon-based thermal concrete to heal the Horta's injury, and a peaceful resolution is reached, with the Horta guiding the miners to rich new mineral veins in exchange for the safety of her eggs. Empathy and Tolerance: The central message of the episode is about overcoming fear of the unknown and demonstrating empathy towards vastly different life forms, a quintessential Star Trek ideal. "I'm a Doctor, Not a...": This episode features the first instance of Dr. McCoy's famous catchphrase when he protests being ordered to treat a creature made of rock: "I'm a doctor, not a bricklayer". Critical Acclaim: The episode is often cited as one of the best of the original series, with William Shatner reportedly considering it his favorite at the time of filming. Behind the Scenes: The unique Horta costume was designed and worn by actor/stuntman Janos Prohaska, who inspired the story by crawling into the production office in an early version of the outfit.

"Star Trek," later called Star Trek: The Original Series (TOS), debuted in 1966. Created by Gene Roddenberry, the science fiction series premiered in the United States on September 8, 1966, on the NBC network, an event now celebrated annually as "Star Trek Day". The series chronicled the adventures of the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) and its crew during their five-year mission "to boldly go where no man has gone before". While its Nielsen ratings were low during its initial run, leading to cancellation after three seasons, the show found international success in syndication during the 1970s and achieved cult classic status. It is now considered one of the most influential television series of all time and launched a massive global media franchise. Premiere Date: September 8, 1966 (USA) Network: NBC First Aired Episode: "The Man Trap" was the first episode broadcast, focusing on a shape-shifting, salt-craving alien. Cast Introductions: The first season introduced the core cast, including William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk, Leonard Nimoy as the half-Vulcan Science Officer Spock, and DeForest Kelley as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy. The cast was notably diverse for its era, featuring Nichelle Nichols as communications officer Lt. Uhura and George Takei as helmsman Lt. Sulu.

Here is a re-run of an old Star Trek episode on a not too bad quality VHS Tape. This is a rerun of the old 1966 Star Trek The Original Series. Star Trek TV Series 1966–1969 TV-PG Star Trek (1966) In the 23rd Century, Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise explore the galaxy and defend the United Federation of Planets. Creator: Gene Roddenberry Stars: Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, DeForest Kelley S1.E7 What Are Little Girls Made Of? Episode aired Oct 20, 1966 William Shatner, Majel Barrett, Sherry Jackson, and Michael Strong in What Are Little Girls Made Of? (1966) Nurse Chapel is reunited with her fiancé; but his new obsession leads him to make an android duplicate of Captain Kirk. Director: James Goldstone Writer: Robert Bloch Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Michael Strong

1965 STAR TREK Unaired Rare 2nd Pilot Episode William Shatner goes Where No Man Has Gone Before... The second Star Trek pilot, titled "Where No Man Has Gone Before", was produced in 1965 and first aired in 1966. It was crucial for convincing NBC to greenlight the series after the network rejected the first pilot, "The Cage". The episode features William Shatner as Captain Kirk and introduces key characters like Gary Mitchell and Dr. Elizabeth Dehner. It explores themes of friendship, power, and the misuse of power after the Enterprise encounters a magnetic storm and two crew members develop ESP abilities. Background: NBC rejected the first Star Trek pilot, "The Cage", deeming it too cerebral. Lucille Ball, who owned Desilu Productions, convinced NBC to consider a second pilot, exercising a special option agreement. Production: "Where No Man Has Gone Before" was produced in 1965 at Desilu's Culver City Studios. It was filmed in eight days, with a ninth day for pickups, and cost a little over $300,000. The episode utilized existing sets and props, including the Enterprise model and the Talos IV stage, which was reworked for Delta Vega. Key Elements: The episode introduces William Shatner as Captain James Kirk, alongside Gary Lockwood as Lt. Commander Gary Mitchell and Sally Kellerman as Dr. Elizabeth Dehner. It features the Enterprise encountering a magnetic storm and two crew members gaining ESP abilities, leading to conflict and Kirk's difficult decision. Themes: The episode explores themes of friendship, power, and the corrupting influence of unchecked power. It examines the consequences of humanity's potential to unlock unknown abilities. Broadcast: While the third episode aired, "Where No Man Has Gone Before" is considered the second pilot, and the first episode to feature William Shatner as Kirk. It was the first episode shown in the UK by the BBC in 1969. Why it wasn't the first to air: NBC considered "Where No Man Has Gone Before" to be "too talky" and chose to air "The Man Trap" first instead, hoping to capture audience attention with a more action-oriented story. Essentially, "Where No Man Has Gone Before" was the second chance Star Trek got to prove itself to the network, and it succeeded, paving the way for the iconic series we know today.

STAR TREK re-run on an old VHS Tape Tomorrow is Yesterday Star Trek TV Series 1966–1969 TV-PG In the 23rd Century, Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise explore the galaxy and defend the United Federation of Planets. Creator: Gene Roddenberry Stars: Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, DeForest Kelley S1.E19 Tomorrow Is Yesterday Episode aired Jan 26, 1967 TV-PG Nichelle Nichols and Roger Perry in Star Trek (1966) The Enterprise is thrown back in time to 1960s Earth. Director: Michael O'Herlihy Writer: D.C. Fontana Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Roger Perry

Here is an old VHS Tape with a recording of a re-run of Star Trek, The Original Series. This episode is Specter of the Gun. Star Trek TV Series 1966–1969 In the 23rd Century, Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise explore the galaxy and defend the United Federation of Planets. Creator: Gene Roddenberry Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley S3.E6 Spectre of the Gun Episode aired Oct 25, 1968 TV-PG Walter Koenig, Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, James Doohan, and DeForest Kelley in Star Trek (1966) As punishment for ignoring their warning and trespassing on their planet, the Melkot condemn Capt. Kirk and his landing party to the losing side of a surreal recreation of the 1881 historic gunfight at the OK Corral. Director Vincent McEveety Writers Gene Roddenberry, Gene L. Coon, Arthur H. Singer Stars William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley

Here is an old VHS tape recording of a re-run of Star Trek the Original Series. The tape is from sometime in the 1980s. The episode recorded is Dagger of the Mind from the first season in 1966. Star Trek TV Series 1966–1969 TV-PG In the 23rd Century, Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise explore the galaxy and defend the United Federation of Planets. Creator: Gene Roddenberry Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley S01.E09 Dagger of the Mind Episode aired Nov 3, 1966 TV-PG Leonard Nimoy and Morgan Woodward in Dagger of the Mind (1966) Kirk and psychiatrist Helen Noel are trapped on a maximum security penal colony that experiments with mind control and Spock must use the Vulcan mind-meld to find a way to save them. Director: Vincent McEveety Writers: Shimon Wincelberg, Gene Roddenberry Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, James Gregory

Here is an old VHS tape recording of a re-run of Star Trek The Original Series from 1966. This episode is "Miri." S01.E08 Miri Episode aired Oct 27, 1966 TV-PG Kim Darby in Star Trek (1966) The Enterprise discovers a planet exactly like Earth, but the only inhabitants are children who contract a fatal disease upon entering puberty. Director: Vincent McEveety Writers: Adrian Spies, Gene Roddenberry Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Kim Darby