And yet it happened.

Thank you for your comment. That's incredible that you got to see the episodes as they qere coming out. It's amazing how well thise original series episodes still hold up today.

That's interesting!

Thank you. I shoild use less gifs.

Thank you. And it's true about Nichelle Nichols! You know your Star Trek history. 🙂

Check out my video on Star Trek The Motion Picture.

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Thank you so much for the kind words. 😀 It is truly why I make these videos. And I am so happy to share my love of Star Trek with fellow fans.

Again. Thank you so much! 🙂

Thank you so much. 🙂🙂🙂🍸🍸🍸🚬🚬

I agree. But I'm glad we have all the movies... eventually. Thank you for your post.

I agree.

Star Trek The Return? I talk about it in the video. 🙂

@@TotallyAwesomeFilmsPodcast Could well be it!

Thank you. That's reassuring. Should I go back and re-record?

@@TotallyAwesomeFilmsPodcast na, I assume that would be a lot of work. The video itself is fantastic. Its just your own voice gives the video a more natural feel. It only adds to it. Have confidence ma man. We all love it.

You're right. Such a great action sequence.

It's amazing how much Star Trek holds up today. They really knew how to make em back then!

I agree. It's one of greatest Bond movies of all time.

Thank you so much for the kind words and for enjoying the video. It encourages me to make more videos. Im working on Star Trek The Animated Series. I hope you enjoy it!

@@TotallyAwesomeFilmsPodcast keep plugging away AND keep your voice. The AI isn't as good and your voice narration is WAY better! The Research is top notch!!

Really? I can respect your opinion even though I disagree. Still, thank you for your comment.

You are so right. Technically, it has yet to be said. 🙂

I agree.

You are so right. They clearly messed up. I wonder whay coild have happened if it stayed on the air. And thank you so much for the kind words.

@@TotallyAwesomeFilmsPodcast Well just imagine, all the Trekkies that got together years after it went into re-runs, if it had still been going on after the 3 seasons, it might have gotten even more of a following. You're welcome.

That's pretty funny! 🤣 Check out the whole video on the entire movie for more trivia.

Thanks! Don't forget to check out the whole video on the Making of Napoleon Dynamite!

haha! That's hilarious! 🤣

That's amazing! You were a part of history. What was it like being there first-hand and witnessing Star Trek being born?

That's amazing timing. That is so cool that you were there to experience it first hand. You are part of history. Please tell us about your experience.

Isn't it fascinating how important she was to the show? It really could not have happened without her.

You are 100% right about that!

It's too bad they didn't explore it further.

Jeffrey Hunter just wasn't right for Star Trek. I'm glad he left and paved the way for William Shatner.

I like your theory. 🙂

It wasn't, but I did real Star Trek Memories when it came out. It's a great book.

Thank you. 🖖 Live long a prosper.

Really. That's interesting. Any examples?

@@TotallyAwesomeFilmsPodcast Yes, it is possible for a series to succeed even if it takes more than one pilot episode to get picked up by a network; sometimes networks may request a "re-pilot" or additional footage to further refine the concept and ensure the show's potential before greenlighting a full series. Key points about multiple pilots: Re-piloting: If a network likes the premise of a pilot but feels it needs adjustments, they might ask for a second pilot with changes to the cast, story, or tone to address concerns. Different creative directions: Occasionally, a network might want to see how a show could work with different creative approaches, leading to multiple pilots with distinct variations. Market testing: Sometimes, multiple pilots are used to gauge audience reaction and see which version resonates best with the target demographic. Important considerations: Quality matters: Even with multiple pilots, the quality of the writing, acting, and production needs to be strong to convince a network to pick up the series. Network feedback: The willingness to incorporate feedback from the network is crucial when developing a show through multiple pilots. Risk factor: While multiple pilots can be beneficial, it can also be seen as a higher risk for a network, as it requires more investment upfront.

@@TotallyAwesomeFilmsPodcast While technically most TV shows only have one "pilot" episode, there are a few instances where a series might have had multiple pilot episodes filmed or aired due to significant recasting, major creative changes, or network concerns, leading to a "re-pilot" being produced: "The Office" (US): The original pilot for "The Office" featured a different cast and a slightly different tone compared to the series that aired, which is often considered the "true" pilot. "Scrubs": The original pilot for "Scrubs" had some significant changes in character dynamics and tone compared to the series that eventually aired. "Cougar Town": This series initially began as a different show called "TMI" with a different pilot episode, but when picked up by ABC, it was rebranded with a new pilot featuring the same main characters. "Community": While not a complete re-pilot, the "Community" pilot was significantly edited and reworked before airing. Important points to remember: Most shows only have one pilot episode, and the term "pilot" typically refers to the first episode produced to pitch the series to a network. Sometimes, a show might have a "backdoor pilot" episode, which is an episode from an existing series that functions as a pilot for a potential spin-off.

Thank you for your post.

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Thank you so much. 😀

Great list. I think that might be my 3 favorite as well. I'd have to think about it. Amazing that you were part of the letter writing campaign. That makes you a part of history. Thank you for the post, and I'd love to hear your first hand experience watching the show as it was coming out!

@TotallyAwesomeFilmsPodcast My best friend lived next door, and they had a color TV first. I think it was him that turned me on to Star Trek, and at first, I'd watch the show at his house during Season 1. Then we finally got color and I began watching it at home. Whereas my friends dad, who was a pipe-smoking engineer at Chrysler, enjoyed the show and discussed it with us, my father, a post office clerk, dismissed the show as "corny" or something like that. I have to admit there were episodes in Season 3 where I can see his point. I think it was a postcard with a short message that I mailed to NBC. There were suggestions about how to appeal to the network in a newspaper article, I think. There was no internet and information like that was only available in newspapers. That's why everyone had a subscription to either the Detroit News or Detroit Free Press, the more liberal morning paper. That's the one that would more likely run stories about Star Trek. When the show was moved to Friday at 10pm, I vividly recall running all the way home (about a mile) to catch Star Trek after my high school football game ended. I never watched the Saturday morning animated Trek. Doomsday Machine was always played at conventions because it was considered the quintessential episode with great acting, especially Windom, compelling story, and a finale that kept the viewer on the edge of their seat with great editing and score. I still get chills watching Kirk start to sweat as he calmly says, "Gentlemen, I suggest you beam me aboard." I still remember the buzz after City On the Edge of Forever aired. It was the episode that seemed to put the show in the public consciousness thanks to its use of alternate history, which was a very new concept. It really appealed to the imagination and was highly cerebral for a network TV show. I don't know how I remember this since there wasn't an internet but somehow there were other ways of keeping up with the zeitgeist. Mirror, Mirror is a favorite because of the concept and it's emotionally charged ending. The score that plays behind Kirk's appeal to evil Spock is a perfect example of why TOS is still loved. When all the elements of a TV drama came together (dialog, score, editing, etc.) in a scene like this, it was as good as it gets. And Spock's reply as the music swells, "Captain Kirk, I shall consider it," is the most emotionally satisfying moments in the series. Just ahead of Spock telling McCoy, "He knows l, doctor. He knows," at the end of City. Or Spock mind- melding Kirk with the word, "Forget." No other show gave me as many moments as those or that had the same impact. Sorry to go on so long, but it's that kind of show. And definitely watch Star Trek Continues. Kirk and Spock actors do a great job of emulating the original ones, making you forget it's a remake for a moment.

Two great episodes. Trouble with Tribbles is also one of my favorites. 😀

Thank you so much for the kind words. I hope you keep enjoyjng my videos. 😀

Yes. It is indeed a young Christopher Walken.

Thank you so much for kind words.

Yes! And such a great scene.

Wow! You sure know your city!

Oh wow! That's an incredible and fascinating but if trivia that I've never heard. I woild be consistent with what we know about Roddenberry. I need to look into this. Thank you so much