LEAD

The Enterprise responds to a distress call from a Federation outpost on the planet Triacus, only to arrive and find that the entire research team is dead from apparent suicide. What could have caused this? Only the surviving children know for sure, but they're too wrapped up in playing "Ring Around the Rosie" to care about their dead parents. After beaming back to the Enterprise, Captain Kirk discovers that the children are acting as a conduit to spread an evil force across the galaxy, and that force has incapacitated the entire crew from doing anything stop it. And so it goes with "And the Children Shall Lead," which has been widely panned for decades as one of the worst episodes of the entire series. But after producing four strong episodes in a row, how could the third season have taken such a big nosedive, and so quickly? Turns out it was a perfect storm of having a first-time "Star Trek" writer and a first-time "Trek" director being overseen by a new producer who didn't really get what "Star Trek" was all about. And then there was the ill-advised casting of attorney Melvin Belli in the key role of the "friendly angel." Though other fine episodes would soon follow, "And the Children Shall Lead" deserve its notorious reputation as the nadir of "Star Trek," and it sadly marks the beginning of the end of a once-great series. You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (think of it as a "tip jar"): https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents Twitter: @enterincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support

The Enterprise responds to a distress call from a Federation outpost on the planet Triacus, only to arrive and find that the entire research team is dead from apparent suicide. What could have caused this? Only the surviving children know for sure, but they're too wrapped up in playing "Ring Around the Rosie" to care about their dead parents. After beaming back to the Enterprise, Captain Kirk discovers that the children are acting as a conduit to spread an evil force across the galaxy, and that force has incapacitated the entire crew from doing anything stop it. And so it goes with "And the Children Shall Lead," which has been widely panned for decades as one of the worst episodes of the entire series. But after producing four strong episodes in a row, how could the third season have taken such a big nosedive, and so quickly? Turns out it was a perfect storm of having a first-time "Star Trek" writer and a first-time "Trek" director being overseen by a new producer who didn't really get what "Star Trek" was all about. And then there was the ill-advised casting of attorney Melvin Belli in the key role of the "friendly angel." Though other fine episodes would soon follow, "And the Children Shall Lead" deserve its notorious reputation as the nadir of "Star Trek," and it sadly marks the beginning of the end of a once-great series. You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (think of it as a "tip jar"): <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents</a> You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents</a> Twitter: @enterincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support</a>

61) And the Children Shall Lead

After displaying irrational behavior, Captain Kirk orders the Enterprise to change course past the Neutral Zone and into Romulan space, where the ship is swiftly captured by the enemy. The apparent betrayal by Mr. Spock during the Romulan Commander's intense interrogation leads Kirk to lunge violently towards his First Officer, who reacts by applying the Vulcan Death Grip, killing his friend and captain. But as it turns out, this is all a front for Kirk and Spock to carry out the real mission at hand: to steal an advanced version of the Romulan Cloaking Device, which can avoid detection from starship sensors and pose and even greater threat to the Federation. Inspired by the real-life "Pueblo Incident" that dominated headlines throughout 1968, writer Dorothy Fontana fashioned yet another beloved "Star Trek" classic with "The Enterprise Incident." It was the fourth of four terrific episodes produced so far for the third season, and it marked the return of Alexander Courage to score his first episode since "The Naked Time" back in the first season. But the true standout here is guest star Joanne Linville, who gave a magnificent performance as the Romulan Commander, had fantastic chemistry with Leonard Nimoy and helped "The Enterprise Incident" triumph as one of the very best episodes of the third season. Guest: Adam Nimoy (Director: "For the Love of Spock") You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (think of it as a "tip jar"): https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents Twitter: @enterincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support

After displaying irrational behavior, Captain Kirk orders the Enterprise to change course past the Neutral Zone and into Romulan space, where the ship is swiftly captured by the enemy. The apparent betrayal by Mr. Spock during the Romulan Commander's intense interrogation leads Kirk to lunge violently towards his First Officer, who reacts by applying the Vulcan Death Grip, killing his friend and captain. But as it turns out, this is all a front for Kirk and Spock to carry out the real mission at hand: to steal an advanced version of the Romulan Cloaking Device, which can avoid detection from starship sensors and pose and even greater threat to the Federation. Inspired by the real-life "Pueblo Incident" that dominated headlines throughout 1968, writer Dorothy Fontana fashioned yet another beloved "Star Trek" classic with "The Enterprise Incident." It was the fourth of four terrific episodes produced so far for the third season, and it marked the return of Alexander Courage to score his first episode since "The Naked Time" back in the first season. But the true standout here is guest star Joanne Linville, who gave a magnificent performance as the Romulan Commander, had fantastic chemistry with Leonard Nimoy and helped "The Enterprise Incident" triumph as one of the very best episodes of the third season. Guest: Adam Nimoy (Director: "For the Love of Spock") You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (think of it as a "tip jar"): <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents</a> You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents</a> Twitter: @enterincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support</a>

60) The Enterprise Incident

While performing a quick survey of an idyllic planet doomed for destruction, Captain Kirk goes missing and is knocked unconscious by an advanced alien device, leaving Mr. Spock in command to avert a disastrous asteroid collision. With the Enterprise long gone, Kirk finally comes to, but has lost his memory and is embraced as a god by the planet's primitive inhabitants. Over the course of the next two months, Kirk falls in love and finds happiness with his newfound tribe, but that paradise will be short-lived, unless Spock can figure out a way to deflect the asteroid in time to save the planet. Hailed by many as one of the finest episodes of the third season (if not the entire series), "The Paradise Syndrome" is a beautiful and powerful "Star Trek" classic that's marked by a terrific screenplay, a sublime score, glorious location shooting and stellar performances from the entire cast -- especially William Shatner and guest star Sabrina Scharf as Miramanee.   You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (think of it as a "tip jar"): https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents Twitter: @enterincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support

While performing a quick survey of an idyllic planet doomed for destruction, Captain Kirk goes missing and is knocked unconscious by an advanced alien device, leaving Mr. Spock in command to avert a disastrous asteroid collision. With the Enterprise long gone, Kirk finally comes to, but has lost his memory and is embraced as a god by the planet's primitive inhabitants. Over the course of the next two months, Kirk falls in love and finds happiness with his newfound tribe, but that paradise will be short-lived, unless Spock can figure out a way to deflect the asteroid in time to save the planet. Hailed by many as one of the finest episodes of the third season (if not the entire series), "The Paradise Syndrome" is a beautiful and powerful "Star Trek" classic that's marked by a terrific screenplay, a sublime score, glorious location shooting and stellar performances from the entire cast -- especially William Shatner and guest star Sabrina Scharf as Miramanee.   You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (think of it as a "tip jar"): <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents</a> You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents</a> Twitter: @enterincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support</a>

59) The Paradise Syndrome

During a diplomatic mission to prevent a war between two neighboring worlds, the Enterprise must transport Elaan, the Dohlman of Elas, to the planet Troyius, where she must marry the ruler of that planet in an effort to keep the peace. That's easier said than done, since Elaan is extremely volatile, demanding and difficult to deal with. That means trouble for Captain Kirk, who reluctantly takes it upon himself to teach her manners and customs before the Enterprise reaches Troyius. But unbeknownst to Kirk, Elasian women have a power that men cannot resist: a love potion hidden in their tears that will enslave any man who touches them. When Kirk does just that, he falls under her spell, and the entire mission is thrown into jeopardy. If that wasn't enough, the Enterprise is being trailed by a Klingon warship. Its motives: unknown. "Star Trek" meets Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" in "Elaan of Troyius," an outstanding third season episode that really does have it all: action, suspense, jeopardy, heart, humor and -- most definitely -- romance. "Elaan of Troyius" features stellar direction by writer-director John Meredyth Lucas, a stellar score composed by Fred Steiner and a fantastic performance by guest star France Nuyen. Guest: Larry Nemecek (author: "Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion"; host: "The Trek Files") You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (think if it as a "tip Jar"): https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support

During a diplomatic mission to prevent a war between two neighboring worlds, the Enterprise must transport Elaan, the Dohlman of Elas, to the planet Troyius, where she must marry the ruler of that planet in an effort to keep the peace. That's easier said than done, since Elaan is extremely volatile, demanding and difficult to deal with. That means trouble for Captain Kirk, who reluctantly takes it upon himself to teach her manners and customs before the Enterprise reaches Troyius. But unbeknownst to Kirk, Elasian women have a power that men cannot resist: a love potion hidden in their tears that will enslave any man who touches them. When Kirk does just that, he falls under her spell, and the entire mission is thrown into jeopardy. If that wasn't enough, the Enterprise is being trailed by a Klingon warship. Its motives: unknown. "Star Trek" meets Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" in "Elaan of Troyius," an outstanding third season episode that really does have it all: action, suspense, jeopardy, heart, humor and -- most definitely -- romance. "Elaan of Troyius" features stellar direction by writer-director John Meredyth Lucas, a stellar score composed by Fred Steiner and a fantastic performance by guest star France Nuyen. Guest: Larry Nemecek (author: "Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion"; host: "The Trek Files") You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (think if it as a "tip Jar"): <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents</a> You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents</a> Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support</a>

58) Elaan of Troyius

After ignoring a warning buoy to stay away, Captain Kirk and his landing party are punished for violating Melkotian space by being made to appear as the Clanton gang in a facade of Tombstone, Arizona, on October 26, 1881. According to history, the "Clantons" -- in this case, Kirk, Spock, McCoy, Scotty and Chekov -- will meet their fate later that day at the OK Corral in a gunfight with the Earps and Doc Holliday. Captain Kirk tries everything he can to avoid the showdown and prove his peaceful intentions, but history cannot be changed -- or can it? Despite all of the cards stacked against it (and there were many), Season 3 of "Star Trek" got off to a pretty terrific start -- at least, in terms of its production order -- with "Spectre of the Gun," superbly written by the always-reliable Gene L. Coon (under his pseudonym "Lee Cronin"). While the end result is basically a rehash of the first season classic "Arena" (also written by Coon), "Spectre of the Gun" ultimately succeeds as one of the third season's finest episodes, thanks to a clever and surreal setting, intense direction by Vincent McEveety, a stellar score composed by Jerry Fielding and strong performances from the entire cast. Guest: Marc Cushman (author, "These Are the Voyages") Your "Star Trek" library is not complete without author Marc Cushman's definitive history "These Are the Voyages" -- you can order your very own signed (and even inscribed) copies right here: http://www.jacobsbrownmediagroup.com/ You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (think of it as a "tip jar"): https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support

After ignoring a warning buoy to stay away, Captain Kirk and his landing party are punished for violating Melkotian space by being made to appear as the Clanton gang in a facade of Tombstone, Arizona, on October 26, 1881. According to history, the "Clantons" -- in this case, Kirk, Spock, McCoy, Scotty and Chekov -- will meet their fate later that day at the OK Corral in a gunfight with the Earps and Doc Holliday. Captain Kirk tries everything he can to avoid the showdown and prove his peaceful intentions, but history cannot be changed -- or can it? Despite all of the cards stacked against it (and there were many), Season 3 of "Star Trek" got off to a pretty terrific start -- at least, in terms of its production order -- with "Spectre of the Gun," superbly written by the always-reliable Gene L. Coon (under his pseudonym "Lee Cronin"). While the end result is basically a rehash of the first season classic "Arena" (also written by Coon), "Spectre of the Gun" ultimately succeeds as one of the third season's finest episodes, thanks to a clever and surreal setting, intense direction by Vincent McEveety, a stellar score composed by Jerry Fielding and strong performances from the entire cast. Guest: Marc Cushman (author, "These Are the Voyages") Your "Star Trek" library is not complete without author Marc Cushman's definitive history "These Are the Voyages" -- you can order your very own signed (and even inscribed) copies right here: <a href="http://www.jacobsbrownmediagroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.jacobsbrownmediagroup.com/</a> You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (think of it as a "tip jar"): <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents</a> You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents</a> Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support</a>

57) Spectre of the Gun

If there's one thing that most -- if not all -- "Star Trek" fans can agree on, it's that the third season simply was not as good as the first two. But that's not to say that it was bad. In fact, it was better than it probably deserved to be, given that the meager budget was cut once again, and some of "Star Trek's" most talented creative forces left for good, such as Story Editor Dorothy Fontana and Cinematographer Jerry Finnerman. And then there's Gene Roddenberry himself, who distanced himself even further from "Star Trek" after NBC dumped it on Friday nights at 10pm. But despite everything stacked against its favor, Season 3 had some pretty great episodes, including "Day of the Dove," "All Our Yesterdays," "The Paradise Syndrome" and "Is There in Truth No Beauty?" Listen to how and why all these changes took place on our Season 3 Preview. You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (think of it as a "tip jar"): https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support

If there's one thing that most -- if not all -- "Star Trek" fans can agree on, it's that the third season simply was not as good as the first two. But that's not to say that it was bad. In fact, it was better than it probably deserved to be, given that the meager budget was cut once again, and some of "Star Trek's" most talented creative forces left for good, such as Story Editor Dorothy Fontana and Cinematographer Jerry Finnerman. And then there's Gene Roddenberry himself, who distanced himself even further from "Star Trek" after NBC dumped it on Friday nights at 10pm. But despite everything stacked against its favor, Season 3 had some pretty great episodes, including "Day of the Dove," "All Our Yesterdays," "The Paradise Syndrome" and "Is There in Truth No Beauty?" Listen to how and why all these changes took place on our Season 3 Preview. You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (think of it as a "tip jar"): <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents</a> You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents</a> Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support</a>

Supplemental -- Season 3 Preview

We've been saying this all along here on "Enterprise Incidents," and now we really think it's true: the second season of "Star Trek" was its very best -- not just of "The Original Series," but quite possibly the entire history of "Star Trek" dating back to 1966! But what were the best episodes and finest moments that made Season 2 reach such stellar heights? Who were the best guest stars? What were the most thrilling scenes? Which episodes were actually improved by our deep-dive reassessments? What were the standout moments featuring Kirk, Spock, McCoy and the rest of the cast? And what to make of that crazy Prime Directive? Listen to our wrap-up of Season 2, and all will be answered, and then some! You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (think of it as a "tip jar"): https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support

We've been saying this all along here on "Enterprise Incidents," and now we really think it's true: the second season of "Star Trek" was its very best -- not just of "The Original Series," but quite possibly the entire history of "Star Trek" dating back to 1966! But what were the best episodes and finest moments that made Season 2 reach such stellar heights? Who were the best guest stars? What were the most thrilling scenes? Which episodes were actually improved by our deep-dive reassessments? What were the standout moments featuring Kirk, Spock, McCoy and the rest of the cast? And what to make of that crazy Prime Directive? Listen to our wrap-up of Season 2, and all will be answered, and then some! You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (think of it as a "tip jar"): <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents</a> You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents</a> Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support</a>

Supplemental -- Season 2 Wrap-Up

When the Enterprise travels back in time to the year 1968 to observe how Earth survived desperate measures without destroying itself, it intercepts a transporter beam of a man in a 20th Century business suit — plus his cat. The mysterious stranger calls himself Gary Seven, and he claims to be on a mission to save mankind from itself so it can eventually evolve into a peaceful society. Captain Kirk finds that hard to believe, but when Mister Seven escapes to the planet’s surface with the intention of sabotaging the launch of an orbiting nuclear platform, Kirk and Spock must decide whether they should try to stop him or let him carry out his mission — and every second they delay could have catastrophic repercussions on Earth’s future and the fate of the human race. Season 2 of “Star Trek” came to a close with “Assignment: Earth,” which was originally intended to be a pilot for a new television series. The pilot didn’t sell, and although it feels at times like Kirk and Spock are guest stars on their own show, “Assignment: Earth” still fits the bill as a unique, entertaining and suspenseful episode that features standout performances from Robert Lansing and Teri Garr, the latter of whom would soon gain greater fame for starring in the likes of “Young Frankenstein,” “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and “Tootsie,” among many other iconic movies.  Special guest: Daren Dochterman (Host: “Inglorious Treksperts”; Visual Effect Supervisor: “Star Trek: The Motion Picture— 4K Director’s Edition”) You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (think of it as a "tip jar): https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram  ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support

When the Enterprise travels back in time to the year 1968 to observe how Earth survived desperate measures without destroying itself, it intercepts a transporter beam of a man in a 20th Century business suit — plus his cat. The mysterious stranger calls himself Gary Seven, and he claims to be on a mission to save mankind from itself so it can eventually evolve into a peaceful society. Captain Kirk finds that hard to believe, but when Mister Seven escapes to the planet’s surface with the intention of sabotaging the launch of an orbiting nuclear platform, Kirk and Spock must decide whether they should try to stop him or let him carry out his mission — and every second they delay could have catastrophic repercussions on Earth’s future and the fate of the human race. Season 2 of “Star Trek” came to a close with “Assignment: Earth,” which was originally intended to be a pilot for a new television series. The pilot didn’t sell, and although it feels at times like Kirk and Spock are guest stars on their own show, “Assignment: Earth” still fits the bill as a unique, entertaining and suspenseful episode that features standout performances from Robert Lansing and Teri Garr, the latter of whom would soon gain greater fame for starring in the likes of “Young Frankenstein,” “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and “Tootsie,” among many other iconic movies. Special guest: Daren Dochterman (Host: “Inglorious Treksperts”; Visual Effect Supervisor: “Star Trek: The Motion Picture— 4K Director’s Edition”) You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (think of it as a "tip jar): <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents</a> You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents</a> Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support</a>

56) Assignment: Earth

When the Enterprise arrives at the planet Omega IV to find one of its sister starships, the USS Exeter, already in orbit, Captain Kirk beams aboard with a landing party to find that only the uniforms remain after a deadly infection crystalized and killed its crew. Only Captain Ron Tracey survives, and he's on the planet's surface armed with his phaser and interfering with the natural order between two primitive warring societies. Since the landing party is now infected and cannot return to the Enterprise, Captain Kirk must figure out a way to enforce Starfleet regulations and discipline Captain Tracey for violating the Prime Directive. Written early on by "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry and previously considered for the second pilot, "The Omega Glory" finally made it to the second season as a notoriously flawed episode that is often derided by fans as one of the worst of the series. But is it really that bad? Sure, it goes off the rails in the last act, but it still has its merits as an intense and action-packed episode with amazing cinematography and fully-committed performances. And then there's that final rousing speech from Captain Kirk, since no one can recite the Preamble to the Constitution quite like William Shatner. You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (think of it as a "tip jar"): https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support

When the Enterprise arrives at the planet Omega IV to find one of its sister starships, the USS Exeter, already in orbit, Captain Kirk beams aboard with a landing party to find that only the uniforms remain after a deadly infection crystalized and killed its crew. Only Captain Ron Tracey survives, and he's on the planet's surface armed with his phaser and interfering with the natural order between two primitive warring societies. Since the landing party is now infected and cannot return to the Enterprise, Captain Kirk must figure out a way to enforce Starfleet regulations and discipline Captain Tracey for violating the Prime Directive. Written early on by "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry and previously considered for the second pilot, "The Omega Glory" finally made it to the second season as a notoriously flawed episode that is often derided by fans as one of the worst of the series. But is it really that bad? Sure, it goes off the rails in the last act, but it still has its merits as an intense and action-packed episode with amazing cinematography and fully-committed performances. And then there's that final rousing speech from Captain Kirk, since no one can recite the Preamble to the Constitution quite like William Shatner. You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (think of it as a "tip jar"): <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents</a> You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents</a> Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support</a>

55) The Omega Glory

The Enterprise is chosen to test a groundbreaking new computer system called the M-5 Multitronic Unit, which was programed by Dr. Richard Daystrom to think on its own and run a starship without human interference. Captain Kirk has no choice but to go along with a series of war games that, if successful, could render his own position as a starship captain obsolete. The first test goes off without a hitch, but when further testing pushes the M-5 to the brink of self-preservation, Kirk and Spock must figure out a way to disconnect the computer and pull the plug completely before thousands of lives are lost. Once again on "Star Trek," it's man vs. machine, but as written by Dorothy "D.C." Fontana, it's more like man vs. himself, which makes it a far more compelling and provocative episode from the second season. In addition to being faced with an existential crisis, Captain Kirk must also engage in a battle of wits with Dr. Daystrom (brilliantly played by William Marshall), who is facing a psychological crisis of his own. And as for the concept of a computer-run spaceship that turns to murder to preserve itself, that should sound familiar, since it was the basis for Stanley Kubrick's cinematic masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey," which opened in theaters on April 3, 1968. But for those keeping track, "The Ultimate Computer" aired for the first time on March 8, 1968, beating "2001" to the punch by almost a month. Special Guest: Dave Rossi (Associate Producer: "Star Trek: Enterprise"; Visual Effects Producer: "Star Trek: The Original Series" Remastered) You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (think of it as a "tip jar"): https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support

The Enterprise is chosen to test a groundbreaking new computer system called the M-5 Multitronic Unit, which was programed by Dr. Richard Daystrom to think on its own and run a starship without human interference. Captain Kirk has no choice but to go along with a series of war games that, if successful, could render his own position as a starship captain obsolete. The first test goes off without a hitch, but when further testing pushes the M-5 to the brink of self-preservation, Kirk and Spock must figure out a way to disconnect the computer and pull the plug completely before thousands of lives are lost. Once again on "Star Trek," it's man vs. machine, but as written by Dorothy "D.C." Fontana, it's more like man vs. himself, which makes it a far more compelling and provocative episode from the second season. In addition to being faced with an existential crisis, Captain Kirk must also engage in a battle of wits with Dr. Daystrom (brilliantly played by William Marshall), who is facing a psychological crisis of his own. And as for the concept of a computer-run spaceship that turns to murder to preserve itself, that should sound familiar, since it was the basis for Stanley Kubrick's cinematic masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey," which opened in theaters on April 3, 1968. But for those keeping track, "The Ultimate Computer" aired for the first time on March 8, 1968, beating "2001" to the punch by almost a month. Special Guest: Dave Rossi (Associate Producer: "Star Trek: Enterprise"; Visual Effects Producer: "Star Trek: The Original Series" Remastered) You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (think of it as a "tip jar"): <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents</a> You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents</a> Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support</a>

54) The Ultimate Computer

Welcome aboard "ENTERPRISE INCIDENTS," the ultimate 55TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION of the GREATEST “STAR TREK” SERIES of them all: “THE ORIGINAL SERIES!” Co-Hosted by respected “STAR TREK” enthusiast SCOTT MANTZ and filmmaker STEVE MORRIS, “ENTERPRISE INCIDENTS” is a fun, passionate and exciting deep-dive podcast that analyzes and reviews every episode (in production order) with a fresh new perspective, personal recollections and loads of fascinating trivia about how those classic episodes came to be! Live Long and Prosper and ENJOY! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support

When the Enterprise travels to the planet Ekos to search for a revered Federation historian named John Gill, they discover that the entire planet has fashioned itself after the Nazi regime of old Earth, with Gill as their "Fuhrer." What's worse, the Ekosians are already in the process of rounding up immigrants from their neighboring world of Zeon for extermination, and they are about to launch a full-scale attack on that planet to wipe the out the Zeon race completely. In order to avert the attack, stop the genocide and get to the bottom of why Gill would so blatantly violate the Federation's Prime Directive of non-interference, Kirk, Spock and McCoy must infiltrate the underground resistance and earn their trust -- but time is running out. As one of the weaker entries of what has otherwise been a stellar second season, "Patterns of Force" served as evidence that "Star Trek" was starting to get stuck in a rut -- another parallel Earth story, another violation of the Prime Directive -- not to mention the premise itself, which was totally absurd and about as subtle as a sledgehammer. But even a problematic episode such as this one still has its merits, the most important of which are its messages, specifically that "absolute power corrupts, absolutely," and that if we do not learn from our mistakes, then we will be condemned to repeat them. Plus, it's "Star Trek," and even when the episode isn't great, we still love watching our beloved heroes Kirk, Spock and McCoy do their thing. You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (think of it as a "tip jar"): https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents  Twitter: @enterincidents  Instagram @enterpriseincidents  Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support

When the Enterprise travels to the planet Ekos to search for a revered Federation historian named John Gill, they discover that the entire planet has fashioned itself after the Nazi regime of old Earth, with Gill as their "Fuhrer." What's worse, the Ekosians are already in the process of rounding up immigrants from their neighboring world of Zeon for extermination, and they are about to launch a full-scale attack on that planet to wipe the out the Zeon race completely. In order to avert the attack, stop the genocide and get to the bottom of why Gill would so blatantly violate the Federation's Prime Directive of non-interference, Kirk, Spock and McCoy must infiltrate the underground resistance and earn their trust -- but time is running out. As one of the weaker entries of what has otherwise been a stellar second season, "Patterns of Force" served as evidence that "Star Trek" was starting to get stuck in a rut -- another parallel Earth story, another violation of the Prime Directive -- not to mention the premise itself, which was totally absurd and about as subtle as a sledgehammer. But even a problematic episode such as this one still has its merits, the most important of which are its messages, specifically that "absolute power corrupts, absolutely," and that if we do not learn from our mistakes, then we will be condemned to repeat them. Plus, it's "Star Trek," and even when the episode isn't great, we still love watching our beloved heroes Kirk, Spock and McCoy do their thing. You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (think of it as a "tip jar"): <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents</a> You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at:  Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents</a> Twitter: @enterincidents  Instagram @enterpriseincidents  Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support</a>

53) Patterns of Force

We're thrilled to once again be joined by legendary director Ralph Senensky for our deep dive of his 5th "Star Trek" episode, "Return to Tomorrow." After being lured by a distress signal to a distant planet in an unexplored region of the galaxy, the Enterprise crew encounters the last three surviving members of a long-dead civilization. Led by Sargon, these powerful beings, now housed in receptacles, need the consent of Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock and Dr. Ann Mulhall to temporarily house their bodies, so they can build android robots for themselves that will permanently host their forces of energy. But the being inhabiting Spock's body has no intention of vacating his flesh-and-blood host, and he will stop at nothing to keep it, even if it means killing Sargon -- and, in effect, Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock -- to do it. Despite some inconsistencies and contrivances, "Return to Tomorrow" overcomes its flaws to ultimately succeed as an engaging and entertaining "Star Trek" episode. That's largely due to a number of factors, including a standout performance from Leonard Nimoy, a beautiful score composed by George Duning and, perhaps most of all, the rousing and passionate delivery of Captain Kirk's iconic "Risk is our business!" speech by William Shatner. You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (think of it as a "tip jar"): https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support

We're thrilled to once again be joined by legendary director Ralph Senensky for our deep dive of his 5th "Star Trek" episode, "Return to Tomorrow." After being lured by a distress signal to a distant planet in an unexplored region of the galaxy, the Enterprise crew encounters the last three surviving members of a long-dead civilization. Led by Sargon, these powerful beings, now housed in receptacles, need the consent of Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock and Dr. Ann Mulhall to temporarily house their bodies, so they can build android robots for themselves that will permanently host their forces of energy. But the being inhabiting Spock's body has no intention of vacating his flesh-and-blood host, and he will stop at nothing to keep it, even if it means killing Sargon -- and, in effect, Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock -- to do it. Despite some inconsistencies and contrivances, "Return to Tomorrow" overcomes its flaws to ultimately succeed as an engaging and entertaining "Star Trek" episode. That's largely due to a number of factors, including a standout performance from Leonard Nimoy, a beautiful score composed by George Duning and, perhaps most of all, the rousing and passionate delivery of Captain Kirk's iconic "Risk is our business!" speech by William Shatner. You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (think of it as a "tip jar"): <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents</a> You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents</a> Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support</a>

52) Return to Tomorrow

When Captain Kirk and his landing party respond to a distress call from an alien race called the Kelvans, they have the tables turned on them when they are immediately captured and held as hostages. The reason: high radiation levels in their own galaxy will eventually make life there impossible, so the Kelvans need the Enterprise to make the 300-year return journey back to their home world to deliver the message about this new galaxy that their race can conquer and occupy. Since the Kelvans have taken on human form, Captain Kirk's only hope in defeating them lies in engaging them on a human level and stirring up their newfound emotions, reactions and temptations. Written by D.C. Fontana and Jerome Bixby, "By Any Other Name" packs a lot into its 50-minute running time and really does have it all: action, suspense, drama, conflict, romance and -- in an abrupt and remarkably effective shift in tone -- humor (and lots of it). The result is an engaging, briskly-paced and very entertaining "Star Trek" classic that fully deserves to rank up there with the very best of them. Special guest: Mark A. Altman (Host: "Inglorious Treksperts"; Author: "The 50 Year Mission"; Executive Producer: "Pandora"; Writer-Producer: "Free Enterprise") You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (think of it as a "tip Jar"): https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support

When Captain Kirk and his landing party respond to a distress call from an alien race called the Kelvans, they have the tables turned on them when they are immediately captured and held as hostages. The reason: high radiation levels in their own galaxy will eventually make life there impossible, so the Kelvans need the Enterprise to make the 300-year return journey back to their home world to deliver the message about this new galaxy that their race can conquer and occupy. Since the Kelvans have taken on human form, Captain Kirk's only hope in defeating them lies in engaging them on a human level and stirring up their newfound emotions, reactions and temptations. Written by D.C. Fontana and Jerome Bixby, "By Any Other Name" packs a lot into its 50-minute running time and really does have it all: action, suspense, drama, conflict, romance and -- in an abrupt and remarkably effective shift in tone -- humor (and lots of it). The result is an engaging, briskly-paced and very entertaining "Star Trek" classic that fully deserves to rank up there with the very best of them. Special guest: Mark A. Altman (Host: "Inglorious Treksperts"; Author: "The 50 Year Mission"; Executive Producer: "Pandora"; Writer-Producer: "Free Enterprise") You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (think of it as a "tip Jar"): <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents</a> You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents</a> Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support</a>

51) By Any Other Name

Put your choppers down, that's no way to treat our special guest for our 50th podcast episode of "Enterprise Incidents!" We excited to be joined by respected entertainment journalist and acclaimed author Ed Gross, who shares his archive interview with "A Piece of the Action" director (and legendary TV producer) James Komack. A hundred years after being visited by an Earth vessel, the Enterprise arrives at the planet Sigma Iotia II, where it discovers a world steeped in chaos and run entirely by gangsters. During their investigation into the cause of this parallel culture, Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock and Dr. McCoy are captured by notorious crime boss Bela Okmyx, who wants a hundred phasers (or "heaters") to knock off the other bosses and take full control. That's when they discover the root of the contamination: a book left behind by the previous ship called "Chicago Mobs of the Twenties." In an effort to clean up their mess and unify the planet, Captain Kirk realizes that the best way to reason with the Iotians is to speak their language, which he attempts to do with often humorous results. "The Trouble with Tribbles" may be the most popular of the comedic "Star Trek" episodes, but "A Piece of the Action" is the bigger fan-favorite, because it's funniest and the coolest of the bunch. It's also the most irresistible, thanks to game performances by William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, not to mention guest stars Anthony Caruso and Vic Tayback, who are clearly having a ball. As a result, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more fun and gleefully-entertaining episode of "Star Trek" than "A Piece of the Action." In fact, the odds are astronomical -- except at night, on Tuesday. Right? You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (Think of it as a "Tip Jar"): https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents  You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support

Put your choppers down, that's no way to treat our special guest for our 50th podcast episode of "Enterprise Incidents!" We excited to be joined by respected entertainment journalist and acclaimed author Ed Gross, who shares his archive interview with "A Piece of the Action" director (and legendary TV producer) James Komack. A hundred years after being visited by an Earth vessel, the Enterprise arrives at the planet Sigma Iotia II, where it discovers a world steeped in chaos and run entirely by gangsters. During their investigation into the cause of this parallel culture, Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock and Dr. McCoy are captured by notorious crime boss Bela Okmyx, who wants a hundred phasers (or "heaters") to knock off the other bosses and take full control. That's when they discover the root of the contamination: a book left behind by the previous ship called "Chicago Mobs of the Twenties." In an effort to clean up their mess and unify the planet, Captain Kirk realizes that the best way to reason with the Iotians is to speak their language, which he attempts to do with often humorous results. "The Trouble with Tribbles" may be the most popular of the comedic "Star Trek" episodes, but "A Piece of the Action" is the bigger fan-favorite, because it's funniest and the coolest of the bunch. It's also the most irresistible, thanks to game performances by William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, not to mention guest stars Anthony Caruso and Vic Tayback, who are clearly having a ball. As a result, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more fun and gleefully-entertaining episode of "Star Trek" than "A Piece of the Action." In fact, the odds are astronomical -- except at night, on Tuesday. Right? You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (Think of it as a "Tip Jar"): <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents</a> You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents</a> Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support</a>

50) A Piece of the Action

While investigating the loss of the Starship Intrepid and an entire star system containing billions of inhabitants, the Enterprise discovers the cause to be a giant space amoeba that is about to reproduce. In an effort to figure out how to destroy it before it kills billions more, Captain Kirk must send a shuttlecraft on a suicide mission into the heart of the amoeba, and he must decide which of his trusted officers is more qualified to go: Mr. Spock or Dr. McCoy. After being rushed into production when NBC-TV picked up “Star Trek” for the balance of the second season, “The Immunity Syndrome” feels contrived, lacks finesse and qualifies as one of the weaker episodes of the series. But it still has its merits, the first of which is the amazing visual effects, which were groundbreaking when it aired in 1968 and still hold up to this day. “The Immunity Syndrome” also contains great dramatic conflict, as Captain Kirk agonizes over which of his closest friends he must send to their uncertain death. You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (just think of it as a "tip jar"): https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support

While investigating the loss of the Starship Intrepid and an entire star system containing billions of inhabitants, the Enterprise discovers the cause to be a giant space amoeba that is about to reproduce. In an effort to figure out how to destroy it before it kills billions more, Captain Kirk must send a shuttlecraft on a suicide mission into the heart of the amoeba, and he must decide which of his trusted officers is more qualified to go: Mr. Spock or Dr. McCoy. After being rushed into production when NBC-TV picked up “Star Trek” for the balance of the second season, “The Immunity Syndrome” feels contrived, lacks finesse and qualifies as one of the weaker episodes of the series. But it still has its merits, the first of which is the amazing visual effects, which were groundbreaking when it aired in 1968 and still hold up to this day. “The Immunity Syndrome” also contains great dramatic conflict, as Captain Kirk agonizes over which of his closest friends he must send to their uncertain death. You can support Enterprise Incidents right here (just think of it as a "tip jar"): <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents</a> You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents</a> Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support</a>

49) The Immunity Syndrome

What a huge honor to be joined for our deep dive of “The Gamesters of Triskelion” by our very special guest Walter Koenig, who of course played Mr. Chekov in the original “Star Trek” series and the first seven feature films!  While preparing to beam down to Gamma II for routine maintenance of its automated facilities, Captain Kirk, Lt. Uhura and Mr. Chekov are whisked away to the distant planet Triskelion, where they are to be trained as drill thralls and fight for the amusement of their powerful oppressors, known as the Providers. After his investigation of Gamma II shows no signs of the landing party, Mr. Spock follows his instincts and takes the Enterprise halfway across the galaxy in an effort to continue his search, despite continued resistance from Dr. McCoy and Mr. Scott. Meanwhile, Captain Kirk discovers the true identity of the Providers, with whom he wagers the biggest gamble of his life in an effort to save his crew and free the inhabitants of Triskelion once and for all. While it doesn’t come close to representing “Star Trek” at its best, “The Gamesters of Triskelion” still qualifies as a solid, entertaining and action-packed episode in its own right that features terrific production values, well-choreographed fight scenes and committed performances from William Shatner and guest star Angelique Pettyjohn. You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram  ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support

What a huge honor to be joined for our deep dive of “The Gamesters of Triskelion” by our very special guest Walter Koenig, who of course played Mr. Chekov in the original “Star Trek” series and the first seven feature films! While preparing to beam down to Gamma II for routine maintenance of its automated facilities, Captain Kirk, Lt. Uhura and Mr. Chekov are whisked away to the distant planet Triskelion, where they are to be trained as drill thralls and fight for the amusement of their powerful oppressors, known as the Providers. After his investigation of Gamma II shows no signs of the landing party, Mr. Spock follows his instincts and takes the Enterprise halfway across the galaxy in an effort to continue his search, despite continued resistance from Dr. McCoy and Mr. Scott. Meanwhile, Captain Kirk discovers the true identity of the Providers, with whom he wagers the biggest gamble of his life in an effort to save his crew and free the inhabitants of Triskelion once and for all. While it doesn’t come close to representing “Star Trek” at its best, “The Gamesters of Triskelion” still qualifies as a solid, entertaining and action-packed episode in its own right that features terrific production values, well-choreographed fight scenes and committed performances from William Shatner and guest star Angelique Pettyjohn. You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents</a> Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support</a>

48) The Gamesters of Triskelion

We're excited to once again be joined by director Ralph Senensky for our deep dive of "Obsession," the 4th episode of "Star Trek" he directed for The Original Series. After a malevolent force claims the lives of three crewmen, Captain Kirk is convinced that the culprit is the same deadly force that killed 200 crew members from the USS Farragut on his watch as a young lieutenant 11 years before. Among those killed were Kirk's commanding officer, the young son of whom is now serving as an ensign aboard the Enterprise. Driven by guilt and a lust for vengeance, Kirk puts his career on the line and his crew in harm's way in an effort to hunt down and destroy this gaseous creature once and for all before it continues its killer reign of terror across the galaxy. Like "The Doomsday Machine" before it, "Obsession" is another take on "Moby Dick" in space, but this time Kirk is Ahab, and the whale is the gaseous cloud creature from Kirk's past. On every level, "Obsession" holds up as a taut, tense and exciting "Star Trek" classic, and it further deepens the dynamic between Kirk, Spock and McCoy while also featuring superb performances by William Shatner and guest star Stephen Brooks. You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support

We're excited to once again be joined by director Ralph Senensky for our deep dive of "Obsession," the 4th episode of "Star Trek" he directed for The Original Series. After a malevolent force claims the lives of three crewmen, Captain Kirk is convinced that the culprit is the same deadly force that killed 200 crew members from the USS Farragut on his watch as a young lieutenant 11 years before. Among those killed were Kirk's commanding officer, the young son of whom is now serving as an ensign aboard the Enterprise. Driven by guilt and a lust for vengeance, Kirk puts his career on the line and his crew in harm's way in an effort to hunt down and destroy this gaseous creature once and for all before it continues its killer reign of terror across the galaxy. Like "The Doomsday Machine" before it, "Obsession" is another take on "Moby Dick" in space, but this time Kirk is Ahab, and the whale is the gaseous cloud creature from Kirk's past. On every level, "Obsession" holds up as a taut, tense and exciting "Star Trek" classic, and it further deepens the dynamic between Kirk, Spock and McCoy while also featuring superb performances by William Shatner and guest star Stephen Brooks. You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents</a> Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support</a>

47) Obsession

During a routine expedition to a serene planet he once visited 13 year before, Captain Kirk is shocked to discover that a conflict has broken out between two formerly peaceful societies -- the hill people and the villagers. Making matters worse, the villagers are armed with flintlocks, weapons that are far beyond their current state of evolution, but have been furnished to them by the Klingons. That forces Kirk into making the difficult decision to interfere and arm the hill people with the exact same weapons in an effort to establish a balance of power. But first, he must convince their peaceful leader, Tyree, that this is the correct route, even though he is vehemently opposed to fighting of any kind. In what is perhaps the most controversial episode of "Star Trek," "A Private Little War" made history when it aired in 1968 for being the first dramatic television series to directly address U.S. foreign policy in Vietnam. But that's where its relevancy is just beginning, for it applies to proxy wars of all kinds that have been raging around the world for years -- and continue to do so to this very day. As a result, " A Private Little War" remains a brutal, powerful and provocative episode that offers no easy answers or happy endings, which, unfortunately, is precisely the point. You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support

During a routine expedition to a serene planet he once visited 13 year before, Captain Kirk is shocked to discover that a conflict has broken out between two formerly peaceful societies -- the hill people and the villagers. Making matters worse, the villagers are armed with flintlocks, weapons that are far beyond their current state of evolution, but have been furnished to them by the Klingons. That forces Kirk into making the difficult decision to interfere and arm the hill people with the exact same weapons in an effort to establish a balance of power. But first, he must convince their peaceful leader, Tyree, that this is the correct route, even though he is vehemently opposed to fighting of any kind. In what is perhaps the most controversial episode of "Star Trek," "A Private Little War" made history when it aired in 1968 for being the first dramatic television series to directly address U.S. foreign policy in Vietnam. But that's where its relevancy is just beginning, for it applies to proxy wars of all kinds that have been raging around the world for years -- and continue to do so to this very day. As a result, " A Private Little War" remains a brutal, powerful and provocative episode that offers no easy answers or happy endings, which, unfortunately, is precisely the point. You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents</a> Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support</a>

46) A Private Little War

While transferring a ship full of volatile Federation ambassadors to a crucial interplanetary conference, the Enterprise is pursued by a mysterious alien vessel with unknown motives. That increases tension among the passengers, which include Spock’s human mother, Amanda, and his Vulcan father, Ambassador Sarek, with whom he has been estranged for years. When Sarek falls ill and Captain Kirk is attacked and seriously wounded by one of the alien passengers, Spock insists on taking command of the Enterprise, which leaves him unwilling to perform the vital blood transfusion needed to save his father’s life. It’s hard to imagine another “Star Trek” episode that has more going on in it than “Journey to Babel,” but it all comes together seamlessly, thanks to a brilliant teleplay by Dorothy Fontana, the always-proficient direction of Joseph Pevney and stellar performances from the entire cast. “Journey to Babel” is a beloved “Star Trek” classic that literally has it all — action, suspense, heart and even a little bit of humor — which is why it still has the last word and holds up to this very day. You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support

While transferring a ship full of volatile Federation ambassadors to a crucial interplanetary conference, the Enterprise is pursued by a mysterious alien vessel with unknown motives. That increases tension among the passengers, which include Spock’s human mother, Amanda, and his Vulcan father, Ambassador Sarek, with whom he has been estranged for years. When Sarek falls ill and Captain Kirk is attacked and seriously wounded by one of the alien passengers, Spock insists on taking command of the Enterprise, which leaves him unwilling to perform the vital blood transfusion needed to save his father’s life. It’s hard to imagine another “Star Trek” episode that has more going on in it than “Journey to Babel,” but it all comes together seamlessly, thanks to a brilliant teleplay by Dorothy Fontana, the always-proficient direction of Joseph Pevney and stellar performances from the entire cast. “Journey to Babel” is a beloved “Star Trek” classic that literally has it all — action, suspense, heart and even a little bit of humor — which is why it still has the last word and holds up to this very day. You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents</a> Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support</a>

45) Journey to Babel

For the past 40 years, director Nicholas Meyer has talked endlessly about “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” but he hardly ever gets to talk about “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country,” the second “Trek” film he directed, and the one that reunited the Original Series cast for the last time.  That’s what makes this conversation so special. To mark the 30th Anniversary of “Star Trek VI” — first released on December 6, 1991 — “Enterprise Incidents” co-host Scott Mantz moderated a pre-screening conversation with director Nicholas Meyer, producer Steven-Charles Jaffe and composer Cliff Eidelman at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California.  It was a fun and informative conversation, and we’re happy to share it exclusively on “Enterprise Incidents.” You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram  ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support

For the past 40 years, director Nicholas Meyer has talked endlessly about “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” but he hardly ever gets to talk about “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country,” the second “Trek” film he directed, and the one that reunited the Original Series cast for the last time. That’s what makes this conversation so special. To mark the 30th Anniversary of “Star Trek VI” — first released on December 6, 1991 — “Enterprise Incidents” co-host Scott Mantz moderated a pre-screening conversation with director Nicholas Meyer, producer Steven-Charles Jaffe and composer Cliff Eidelman at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California. It was a fun and informative conversation, and we’re happy to share it exclusively on “Enterprise Incidents.” You can follow Enterprise Incidents on social media at: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseIncidents</a> Twitter: @enterincidents Instagram: @enterpriseincidents Follow Scott Mantz @moviemantz on Twitter and Instagram Follow Steve Morris @srmorris on Twitter and @srmorris1 on Instagram --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support</a>

Supplemental -- Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country Q&A

Welcome aboard "ENTERPRISE INCIDENTS," the ultimate 55TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION of the GREATEST “STAR TREK” SERIES of them all: “THE ORIGINAL SERIES!” Co-Hosted by respected “STAR TREK” enthusiast SCOTT MANTZ and filmmaker STEVE MORRIS, “ENTERPRISE INCIDENTS” is a fun, passionate and exciting deep-dive podcast that analyzes and reviews every episode (in production order) with a fresh new perspective, personal recollections and loads of fascinating trivia about how those classic episodes came to be! Live Long and Prosper and ENJOY! Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/enterpriseincidents/support</a>

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