Kirk & Scotty after the fight with Klingons

My new video with Scotty's best of! • Chief Engineer Montgom...
It's a scene from the famous episode "The trouble with Tribbles". After a bar-fight with Klingons Kirk is a bit angry and wants to know who started it. Of course, Scotty :) I love this conversation and the music in the background.
I do not own this, I do not profit from this video, all rights reserved, Paramount stuff etc.
Subtitles thanks to Chakoteya.net

[@00bikeboy]

Say what you will about Shatner's acting, but he nailed this scene. So did Doohan. One of the best scenes ever.

[@jaimhaas5170]

Never been a better captain....NEVER.

[@00bikeboy]

So do I ! He absolutely nailed Kirk from episode 1.

[@jaimhaas5170]

So fricking great!

[@johnnymitz]

Agreed.

[@Argumemnon]

Shatner gets a bad rap because it's fashionable to do so.

[@infamoushacker4chan883]

The mixture of disappointment, disbelief and a hint of humor on Kirk's face upon realizing it was the insult to the ship and not him that started the fight is just _palpable._ I love it.

[@SamuelBarrPhotography]

You are correct. They both pulled this off perfectly. Has to gone down as one of the most classic scenes from TOS.

[@youtubeistryingtocensorme]

Cuz he knows he would have started the fight to if they insulted the Enterprise in front of him.

[@TheLAGopher]

Kirk expected and wanted it to be Chekov who started the fight because Kirk looked at him as something of a kid brother.

[@Shyaporn]

Shatner is so beautifully wry in this scene. He's been unfairly maligned for being an overactor, but he's quietly hilarious and nuanced here.

[@FS2K4Pilot]

As I recall, Shat’s background was as a theater player (alongside Christopher Plummer, no less!), which I could believe could involve aping your expressions and mannerisms somewhat so that people far back from the stage could make out what was going on. Such exaggeration would be considered overacting by tv and movie standards.

[@booqueefious2230]

@@FS2K4Pilot today, yeah but back in the earlier days of TV and movies, a lot of the actors had that theater training

[@robertmcpherson1617]

I so agree!

[@cheyennealvis8284]

PERSONALLY I... Do NOT... See IT!!!

[@bostonrailfan2427]

no, he earned the derision for his terrible overacting in a lot of scenes and his raging egomania behind the scenes…as great as he dan be, his hamming it up overshadowed those moments

[@micheljavert5923]

What I've always loved about this scene is how every man in that lineup either knew or had a good idea of who started the fight. But not a single one said a word against Mr. Scott. Even after losing shore leave, even after being confined to quarters. And the crew is never depicted as having an antagonist relationship with Kirk. He's no Captain Bligh that they had to form a united front against. Even under a captain generally regarded as good and fair, no man was willing to sell Scott out for their own benefit.

[@singletona082]

Helps that they all knew the punishments would be *Relatively* minor. Klingon infested station would be a killjoy and a pissing contest the whole way through. I'd say a fair number of them wouldn't mind catching up on reading anyway.

[@chriscooper654]

It's one of my favorite Trek scenes too, because it drives home the intense camaraderie all the crew shared, from Kirk and the bridge officers on down. Roddenberry showed how a diverse group of people could act as a team, a family, to support each other and accomplish truly amazing things.

[@naverilllang]

@@singletona082 most of them were also either present for the klingon insults, or were close enough by to catch the gist of what was said. Everyone was ready to knock a few Klingon brain cells loose, and I can't say I blame them.

[@singletona082]

@@naverilllang Plus I'd say it's a sort of given unviersal. Nobody talks shit about your boat. Nobody. Especially a bunch of ratty klingons.

[@Swindle1984]

Better still, while Kirk was clearly taking a hit to his ego when Scotty didn't defend his honor, but the Enterprise's honor... he absolutely understood and agreed, you don't insult the Enterprise and get away with it. Basically a case of "understandable, but rules are rules so technically I have to punish you". Also, the entire crew refusing to sell out Scotty, even to Kirk who is fair and understanding, is awesome. The crew has loyalty on every level, and they'd rather all be punished in solidarity than snitch on one of their own. Great scene.

[@Milkweedy]

"Is this off the record?" "NO THIS IS NOT OFF THE RECORD!" Cracks me up every time.

[@roderickroberts6799]

Same here.

[@Black__Tiger]

Kirk'll Wish it WAS Off The Record...! EVERYone in Starfleet will be Cracking up - Every Time they see this record.

[@roderickroberts6799]

@@Black__Tiger ikr?🤣🤣🤣

[@troyandrew6154]

"I gave them a very good home, sir." "WHERE?"

[@SovereignStatesman]

That's why we see it here: i.e. the entire series is supposed to be re-creations of the ship's record.

[@corsaircarl9582]

Insulting the Enterprise in front of Scotty is like insulting someone's kid in front of their parent.

[@00bikeboy]

You just don't mess with a guy who stormed the beaches on D-day.

[@flyone8350]

It's like driving your Chevy through the glass into a Ford dealership showroom, jumping out and saying "get this junk out of my way"

[@defiy2921]

Lmfao!!!!

[@captainnerd6452]

“Laddie, doan’t ye think ye should... rephrase that?” And the Klingon comes back in Scottish accent “You’re right, I should.”

[@ictpilot]

Corsair Carl It's worse!

[@MacEwanMouse]

Chekov's smile while he says, "I don't know sir." Definitely says, "I know sir, just not telling." I love it.

[@00bikeboy]

Exactly ! That's what's missing from every so-called Trek after TOS -- SUBTEXT ! Starting with TNG, none of the writers understand how to write for characters using subtext.

[@jeffclark2]

I love this scene from "The Trouble with Tribbles." The disciplinary action Kirk gives Scotty (being restricted to quarters) made the engineer jump for joy because he could read his technical journals. Earlier in this episode, Kirk sees Scotty at a computer monitor. Kirk: "Reading another technical journal, Scotty? Don't you ever relax?" Scotty: "But Captain, I AM relaxing." The expression Kirk gives his engineer is classic!

[@TakaComics]

You know the person who wrote that line knows an engineer.

[@khankrum1]

They had the trouble with Tribles, and we have the trouble with illegal migrants Both are as prolific! lol

[@wilcee238]

@khankrum1 cool story lady

[@IHateYoutubeHandles615]

I used that scene of him "relaxing" to explain to a group of students what a software/computer/game engineer really was. Always learning.

[@SWalkerTTU]

​@@IHateKZbinHandles615 Always on the lookout for a better way to do things.

[@Shanethefilmmaker]

The look on Kirk was priceless. Part of it was standard disciplinary, part of it was being offended that Scotty didn't fight the Klingon in Kirk's name, while part of it was thinking "Those bastards insulted my silver lady?"

[@billlupin8345]

This guy gets it. Kirk knew Scotty wanted to hide away reading tech manuals. He's the one who forced him into shore leave in the first place. Kirk's pride may be hurt, but he loves the ship too, so a slap on the wrist it is.

[@Shanethefilmmaker]

@@billlupin8345 Only Shatner and Doohan could turn a slap on the wrist into a 3 minute drama performance.

[@andrewdelozier6698]

U damn right

[@kfures3469]

Hey you don't fuck with Scotty or the Enterprise. Both are iconic

[@dennisanderson3895]

Shatner was masterful at reflecting multiple thoughts in his facial reaction. Wonderful case in point: The Twilight Zone episode, "Terror at 20,000 Feet." The subtle and swift shifts of nuance were amazing and so communicative of the character.

[@mmonurdz9456]

After 50 years, this scene still makes me smile

[@lesliesterling826]

me too. And I can still almost recite this entire scene by heart!

[@toddstaples7019]

Ds9 did a tribute episode to this episode

[@flyaway7636]

@@toddstaples7019That was "Trials & Tribbilations", the special effects were remarkable for its time. The other comedic episode I like is "A Piece of the Action."

[@richardhamblen5526]

ME TOO..

[@ninjabearpress2574]

From my favorite TOS episode, as a cub I found it hilarious.

[@williamhoodtn]

This is why Star Trek is so timeless - good writing, good acting and good fun.

[@B9M3]

And this is why neo-Trek is so bad.

[@00bikeboy]

Very few people highlight the 'fun'. I agree, it was a big part of why the show is still loved by people around the world 50+ years later.

[@do-ineedtosay723]

I don't think Chris Pine and Simon Pegg could ever reenact this scene to this level of pefection.

[@JeffSilvermanSeattle]

Don't mess with Scotty - he's the only guy wearing a red shirt IN THE WHOLE SERIES who doesn't get killed!

[@adamdemgar2798]

Jeff Silverman Actually, there was one episode where he got killed. But by the end of the same episode, he was resurrected from the dead. But I forget the name of the episode. So, he just didn’t stay dead. Also, Uhura got her brain scrambled by the same character that killed Scotty

[@brucedavis76]

The changeling

[@geoffwilliams4478]

And it was Nomad that did it.

[@epiendless1128]

Really? The only one? Here's a pictorial guide that says otherwise: i.pinimg.com/originals/63/93/dd/6393dd8b499bfbbc47ce2e37c5402de1.jpg

[@r0bw00d]

"The image...cannot be displayed because it contains errors."

[@donniemackay8993]

Shatner's comic timing really showed in this scene brilliantly as did Doohan's

[@bernardoconnor1502]

The entire episode really put Shatner's hamminess to great use. His insults to Barris, the storage compartment scene, at the end when he is trying to find out where Scotty sent the Tribbles and yells "WHERE?" in exasperation. He really made the most of his lines. It played nicely off of Spock's deadpan quips.

[@IdgaradLyracant]

Blinking and blinking and flashing!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5PSYZSCgbWMraM

[@andryu_0764]

The look on Kirk's face when he finds out why Scotty threw the first punch gets me laughing every time. I will always love the classic Star Trek that my whole family watched.

[@Justforvisit]

It's so funny how Kirk starts of so stern and Scotty so intimidated, and in the process it slowly and organically changes to Scotty being as proud as a Scottsmen while Kirk is more and more diving into "What am I doing here?!"

[@AzguardMike]

and people claim Shatner was a bad actor.

[@00bikeboy]

Really good observation!

[@georgethomas6744]

😅😅😅!!!

[@Lo-pingOrg]

Scotty looks so pleased with himself when he tells him why he fought the Klingons. "YES sir!" *stands taller*

[@Grubnar]

"Well sir. This was a matter of pride!"

[@caitlyncherro6025]

It's so great XD. He looks guilty at first, but when he explains his reasons, he doesn't regret anything.

[@HariSeldon913]

Well, Kirk can fight for himself, but the Enterprise has trouble with hand to hand combat.

[@ShottyMario]

Kirk knows he'd have done the same damn thing.

[@juliusarchibaldiv3880]

@@HariSeldon913 For some reason this image of Klingons punching the Enterprise hull appeared in my head. Excelsior asking don't you feel that and Enterprise going "What the fleas? Soon they'll tire out. Besides, I can't do anything without causing an Intergalactic incident."

[@DefinitiveDubs]

I love Kirk's face at the end. Shatner at his finest. It's a mix of feeling inadequate, and "Well, what can you do. Scotty's gonna Scot."

[@strikerdelta]

And the Enterprise is only as good as her chief engineer, so you best let him keep up to date on his tech.

[@matthewwatkins4938]

With scotch

[@SBaby]

I think he was also thinking that he might have done the same thing if he were there. That's why he didn't come down as hard on them.

[@FredPlanatia]

@@strikerdelta Scotty's just a big hearted nerd isn't he? But go out of his way if he's been drinking scotch and you insult the Enterprise.

[@11kful]

And you can't talk about the Enterprise bad around him, especially after he started drinking 🤪😤🥃

[@lordzeppelin3824]

You can just feel the emotions that Scotty conveys when he says "They called the Enterprise a 'garbage scow'!". Like you can feel how much pride he has in his ship. Any engineer/shipwright would feel utterly insulted at having their pride and joy's name be besmirched.

[@carminemurray6624]

Actually that was a mistake in the lines. "KORAX: Of course, I'd say that Captain Kirk deserves his ship. We like the Enterprise. We, we really do. That sagging old rust bucket is designed like a garbage scow. Half the quadrant knows it. That's why they're learning to speak Klingonese. CHEKOV: Mister Scott! SCOTT: Laddie, don't you think you should rephrase that? KORAX: You're right, I should. I didn't mean to say that the Enterprise should be hauling garbage. I meant to say that it should be hauled away as garbage." If course Scotty would hit the Klingon after such an insult. Even if it was an error in the script.

[@lordzeppelin3824]

@@carminemurray6624 Well, to be fair, they still called it a garbage scow initially. Sure, they didn't add in the detail of the rephrasing of the insult, but they still said it regardless, so the scene is still correct for the most part. My point still stands that Scotty cares deeply for his ship as its chief engineer. It's his pride and joy after all.

[@JnEricsonx]

Well come on, just look at the Flyby scene in TMP. Both Kirk and Scotty love that ship.

[@lordzeppelin3824]

@@JnEricsonx Fair point, yeah.

[@JnEricsonx]

@@lordzeppelin3824 I saw TMP in the theaters in May. I want a Enterprise in Star Trek Online....this is gonna take a while.

[@DONRHOLLOWAY]

It has always made me proud that the first ship I was deployed on in the Navy was the USS Enterprise CVN-65. And she was a fine ship too if I may say so.

[@HeruUrAusar]

It was my first Ship too! I was deployed on it from 94-97.

[@arthurchadwell9267]

"God protects fools, children and ships named Enterprise..." Only Pepsi Generation quote I know.

[@szahmad2416]

Damn garbage scow... :D :D :D.

[@kevinsmith5101]

@@HeruUrAusar Thank you both for your service!

[@lightyagami1752]

You may indeed Mr Scott.

[@sooline3854]

Never insult ANY sailor's ship. It may be a broken down old rustbucket to you, but to them, it is their pride and joy, and even possibly their home.

[@Admiral8Q]

Captain, "Did they insult me?" Chief Engineer, "Yes Sir, they did. We can all take personal insults. But they insulted the ship! Sir! That's a matter of pride!"

[@chrismc410]

Especially if said sailor is chief engineer of said ship.

[@kishi556]

Don't forget a ship is more than a home. She's also a lady and you never insult a woman.

[@sooline3854]

Sean Kishimoto Very correct. She can be an old rusty tramp freighter, just waiting to go to the breakers yard, but she is still a lady.

[@raoulcruz4404]

a former coworker was telling me about the time he and his crew (US Navy) were in a bar. They started singing this ad lib song about how bad their boat (submarine) sucked. Another sailor not with their boat joined in. They got pissed and told him to shut up. He said, why? you're saying the same thing". They replied, yeah, but it's our boat.

[@photonicus]

Scotty hit them so hard they ALL got bumps and ridges on their foreheads for eternity.

[@Black__Tiger]

AH! So ***THAT'S*** why Worf would later say, "We DON'T talk about it...!"

[@Bawgle]

He cured the Augment virus

[@Bezanie]

The klingons in Star Trek Discovery must've gotten one hell of a beating then.

[@Artisan1979]

He bitch slapped the bad make up right off of them LOL

[@kentonbaird1723]

Never prod a Scotsman.

[@Dragnmastralex]

"the enterprise is a garbage scow" "laddy would you care to rephrase that?" "you're right I didn't mean the enterprise should be hauling garbage, it should be hauled away... AS GARBAGE." (Triggered Scotty)

[@davincent98]

Odo: Gentlemen, what are you doing?

[@xBloodXGusherx]

HAHAHAHA

[@DinsRune]

(Scotty goes Ultra Instinct)

[@bjbell52]

The actor who did this line ad-libbed and used a Scottish accent for the line just like Scotty would have done. Nice touch.

[@sonybell6774]

Scotty didn't tell Kirk that the Klingon called the Enterprise garbage. Guess he forgot that part.

[@madtrucker3757]

One of my favorite scenes. You could tell Kirk was thinking “I confine him to quarters and…..he thanks me!” Loved it!

[@juresaiyan]

Kirk's face at the end is priceless. It's like:" Why do I even bother..." XD

[@hv3926]

And all ON the record.🤣

[@lunkystraydog6572]

My kids make me make that face.

[@bored1ca]

...Aye...!

[@laniejuanitawhitehurst1624]

The Enterprise elicits more loyalty than Captain Kirk. The look on Shatner’s face shows both the disappointment personally and the pride in their ship.

[@Jalfmar3]

That was actually some of Shatner's best acting in the series. Just little inflection changes and facial expressions make the whole thing. Doohan's his typical goofy, loveable self as Scotty there, but Kirk is great.

[@kitcat7538]

Shatner was so subtle in his performance as Kirk that he achieved the effects he wanted without most of the audience being aware of what he was doing. Not only in the tiny adjustments of his facial expression, but in the inflections of his voice. Wonderful actor.

[@00bikeboy]

@@kitcat7538 Completely agree. Total commitment to the character from episode 1.

[@hjalfi]

I hadn't realised until watching this just now that Kirk realises _why_ Scotty started the fight several lines before he actually asks about it.

[@danieloneal7137]

Say what you will about Shatner, but he could be a genuinely gifted actor at times.

[@BPond7]

The look on Kirk’s face is priceless, near the end. He’s sorry he even asked! And the way Scotty smiled and beamed with pride, when he acknowledged the actual reason for throwing the first punch! Man, this show was so damn good. 🖖😀

[@JoeSyxpack]

A crying shame these two didn't get more scenes together. Every bit of this is perfect.

[@starsiegeplayer]

The whole technical journal thing was modelled after James Doohan in real life. He read technical journals for relaxation and the writers decided to put that in the script.

[@ApolloWasReal]

And Doohan was hardly unique. As a engineering geek all my life, I could easily see myself saying the same thing in that situation.

[@SantomPh]

When Scotty appeared in TNG and reminisces about his Enterprise Picard offers him some technical manuals to help his transition to the new Enterprise. Scotty of course refused, being not a raw recruit.

[@piotrd.4850]

@@ApolloWasReal Case is, that Mr Doohan was not engineer by trade.

[@terryrose4804]

@@piotrd.4850 I'll bet you're fun at parties, Piotr.

[@steztoyz]

@@terryrose4804 Naw. I'll bet Piotr is too busy reading technical journals to go to any parties. 🤣

[@00bikeboy]

One of the greatest scenes in not only Star Trek history, but in the history of television. Scotty had dignity, class, and courage. Thanks Mr. Doohan.

[@JG-or3pm]

00bikeboy Bet you never thought you'd get a reply in 2017

[@kagomecc461]

Agreed! So great in fact they just had to revisit it with an episode of Deep Space 9. Gotta love these time travelling cross over episodes lol Gotta protect timeline you know. ;)

[@jenpeterson3712]

00bikeboy I love that strong Scottish accent. The expressions on both their faces as the conversation goes on are hilarious!

[@00bikeboy]

Not surprised at all. Star Trek is timeless - it's just that good. I'm sure I'll still be getting comments in 2027!

[@00bikeboy]

That they keep feeding off the original series tells us something. The crossover was pretty good though :-)

[@nectarineuroticism]

When Kirk just says "Scotty" really softly after Scott hesitates to answer, and he looks up and he looks like a dog who is being scolded ... 😭😂 I love this duo so much.

[@StacieMMeier]

2:32 "They called the enterprise a garbage scow" That's the majour insult for Scotty :D That's true today in many Navies, you never insult their ship. IN some ways, Kirk should be proud that one of his Officers did this action defending the Ship's honour. A Captain is only as good as their crew and ship.

[@threetreasures7698]

Well stated!!

[@A_Bit_of_Thought]

Scenes like this are what made Star Trek, the original series such a special show.

[@xunderxdosedx]

I love how he thanks Kirk for confining him to quarters. Those technical journals aren't going to read themselves.

[@roguelead72]

And the scotch won't drink itself.

[@SovereignStatesman]

In the extended cut, they showed Scotty reading a technical journal on a computer-screen in the ship's lounge.

[@KutWrite]

@@SovereignStatesman: I thought he was confined to quarters.

[@spectresound]

Kirk's look after Scotty mentions the technical manuals says "I should have said hydroponics lab."

[@joedilellio3627]

Sending a geek to his room when he's got full "internet" access. Yeah, good idea. :)

[@tenhirankei]

It makes "go to your room" as a punishment seem stupid! That goes all the way back to the Briar Patch in the Uncle Remus stories.

[@MiloDC]

LOL Just what I was thinking! Scotty is a true engineer, through and through!

[@momokochama1844]

don't forget the booze he hides in every corner 🤣

[@malcolmtudor8039]

Still get goosebumps every time I hear the music from the start of the show. It's a flashback of the best kind. A positively visceral experience. Close my eyes and for a couple moments, I feel like a kid again. So awesome.

[@00bikeboy]

The dialog and performances are so perfectly natural. This is why the show always seemed so real, so genuine, even 50+ years later. Screw special effects, lens flare, and battle scenes. I'll take this any day.

[@eddeleon9174]

Amen to that brother!! That's what got me hooked about 45 - 50 years ago was the humor, writing and superb acting and casting!! There will be ONLY ONE STAR TREK IN MY MIND....THE ORIGINAL, CLASSIC AND BEST ESPECIALLY FOR IT'S TIME!! While the Special Effects were not as refined as the NEWER SPINOFFS the dialogue, sense of humor and chemistry between this cast and crew IS LEGENDARY AND HAS PASSED THE BIGGEST TEST OF ANY TV SHOW: THE TEST OF TIME!! THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE!!!!

[@Sheehan1]

"No this is not off the record!"

[@soslothful]

Why post what we heard just moments ago?

[@AdrianJayeOnline]

The humour in Star trek is so underrated and has never really been emulated as well,. not corny or cheesy, jsut very well written

[@paulwalsh2344]

I just love that Scottish leitmotif whenever that rascal Mr.Scott has one of his perfect memorable scenes... TOS was pretty fantastic !

[@StormsandSaugeye]

Never. Ever. Insult the Enterprise. Because you never know when Scotty will be there. Waiting. Plotting.

[@theodoreeliaseronsten5468]

Amy Klingon:*insults the enterprise* scotty:*plotting deviously with a basket full of tribbles*

[@Splinter48708]

"I meant that The Enterprise should be hauled away AS garbage!" *Ducks a punch from Scotty!*

[@Splinter48708]

Then again…Scotty got his revenge in shipping all the tribbles to the Klingons…Where they were no tribble at all!

[@Nightdare]

Never insult the guy responsible for beaming you up in the correct anatomical order

[@NotSuperSerious]

Nobody expects the scottysh inquisition!

[@WarThunder-zt4xw]

How can anyone not Love Scotty?! To the 12 dislikes (as of this writing), this charming and brilliant actor is also a war hero. Wounded at the Normandy invasion, loosing a finger. He risked his life to make the world a better place and then became an actor. He helped make my and so many others childhoods happier. He has been a positive influence for so many in the technical fields inspiring them to excellence. You can even attribute some credit to him and his tech savvy ways to the inventions of modern devices like your cell phone. So, please consider that before you hit the dislike!

[@Marathonman2043]

J H, I like what you did there. You modeled your comment after the scene!

[@richardhamblen5526]

..THE DISLIKES HAD TO BE FROM COMPLETE PACIFISTS "WITHOUT A SINGLE LUXURY"..LIKE LIGHTS, INSIDE PLUMBING AND PHONES..HAHAHAHA!!

[@mikegrossberg8624]

I was at a ST con in New York City , where Doohan was one of the guests. During the audience question segment after his speech, somebody asked him to explain how the warp engines worked. He asked if the person understood the "theory of concupisicity". When the person looked confused, Doohan said, "Well, if you don't understand the theory of concupisicity, I can't explain it to you!" A wonderful, and very funny, man Rest among the stars, Mr. Doohan

[@s-094cam5]

He also helped a woman who was heavily depressed and on the verge of suicide.

[@JnEricsonx]

@@mikegrossberg8624 I'd have gone into character and been like, "well lad, once they're properly invented, I can explain it!"

[@Riley_Mundt]

I love how Kirk's face goes from inquisitive captain to "why did I even ask" the longer scotty went on.

[@xx3868]

Regarded as one of the best episodes, Kirk looks tired and pensive all through, but he never is actually dropping the ball. He starts to perk up just when needed; masterful writing and acting having the Captain know when to show his authority or just relax and go with the flow. Interesting comment made on the making of Hunt for Red October, when they got to ride on a US submarine for the making. The captain was very relaxed and just oozed authority and when orders had to be given, he gave them calmly and they noted hes the sort of guy you would follow into hell and not question him. Shatner portrays kirk as both a strong high endurance leader and also accessible but ready for a bit of biffo when needed.

[@domainofthesun4400]

Very well observed, thanks

[@silverjohn6037]

One of the hardest things for a good officer to learn is to just expect people to obey his commands and not expect it to be a battle of wills each time. It's partly about having the confidence in their own abilities but also to trust the professionalism of the troops they've been entrusted to command.

[@tmrezzek5728]

Terrific scene (written by David Gerrold) that shows 'Star Trek' was about CHARACTER, not just aliens and special effects. And I love how some of the lines keep it real ("Is this off the record?" "No, this is not off the record!")

[@raoulcruz4404]

Special effects seem to take the main stage these days. Star Trek had character and characters. Usually had an interesting story line, too. Too much techno babble with the TNG series. The most technical TOS ever got was, "Mr. Scott, try inverse phasing".

[@jaimhaas5170]

The writing is unsurpassed.....Truly I can not come up with any sci-fi that came close.

[@Vulpine407]

@@jaimhaas5170 I would say that B5 came close. And The Expanse is good too.

[@jackkenefick2696]

couldnt agree more

[@EVAUnit4A]

While more of an homage to _TNG, The Orville_ has much of the same charisma, charm and [modern] witty humor as most _Star Trek_ titles bring to bear. Yes, _The Orville_ also has special visual and makeup effects, _but_ those are _not_ priority over the _story and characters._ #TrekkersForTheOrville #IFightForAxanar Also, despite being a completely different tone and not sharing all of the same priorities, _Firefly_ also put character and story ahead of SFX.

[@KneelB4Bacon]

_"You hit the Klingons because they insulted the Enterprise, not because-"_ _"Well, sir. This was a matter of pride."_ lol

[@domonicredmond1894]

And by saying that he dented the captain’s pride 🤦‍♂️

[@Scyllax]

His pride. He was responsible for the condition of the ship.

[@carminemurray6624]

KORAX: Of course, I'd say that Captain Kirk deserves his ship. We like the Enterprise. We, we really do. That sagging old rust bucket is designed like a garbage scow. Half the quadrant knows it. That's why they're learning to speak Klingonese. CHEKOV: Mister Scott! SCOTT: Laddie, don't you think you should rephrase that? KORAX: You're right, I should. I didn't mean to say that the Enterprise should be hauling garbage. I meant to say that it should be hauled away as garbage. Then Scotty hit the the Klingon.

[@terrywest111]

@@carminemurray6624 You can't insult a woman's honor around Scotty! Especially not the Enterprise's.

[@singletona082]

@@terrywest111 She may not be his first, but she became his most longest lasting love.

[@AidanFarren-Hart]

0:39 - “I don’t know, sir.” _”I.. don’t.. know, sir.”_ Shatner nailed that. 😆

[@Serai3]

A couple of my friends and I did this scene for our high school acting class back in the 70's. I played Kirk. What fun!

[@scorchx3000]

Scotty: It'll give me a chance to read my technical manuals. Kirk: Scotty, you're confined to the guest quarters with no technical manuals. Scotty: Nae tech manuels? Why ye Tin-plated, overbearing, swaggering dictator!!

[@lonewolfcello9814]

Lol 😂😂😂

[@geoffwilliams4478]

"With... delusions of godhood!"

[@Vulpine407]

Throw Mr. Bester... er, I mean "Chekov" in with him. (Dang, got B5 in my STTOS soup again...)

[@williamphillips6049]

Lol! You should be a movie writer.

[@Shanethefilmmaker]

If I were Scotty, I would act pissed. However upon reaching my quarters, I would instead start hitting the scotch.

[@Maupin001]

That's the face of a man who knows where he ranks in the universe.

[@mysty042]

Captain Dunsull.

[@BSE1320]

"Well Sir, this was a matter of pride!" *Surprised pikachu face*

[@MidnightDStroyer]

Scotty's loyalty to the Enterprise is proof that they had the right man for the job. In the episode "Let This Be The Last Battlefield" Scotty's loyalty to Kirk & the chain of command that prompted him to play his own part to initiate the Enterprise self-destruct sequence (he was numb, in shock, knowing what he was doing...but he did it) is proof that he's right man for the position. That job, that position, was the perfect match for that man.

[@soritahin1283]

i Laughed so hard at kirk's face when Scotty said "it wasnt worthed fighting about". ahahaha

[@brownblair98]

Sorita hin Kirk just couldn't catch a break that day....

[@Artisan1979]

Sorita the look on Jim's face is priceless

[@Chuck_Hooks]

It was always impressive that the writers and Shatner could pull off allowing Kirk to be a little vulnerable at times. This scene allows Kirk to be a little insulted that Scotty thought of the ship first rather than Kirk. But Kirk never needs to resort to being mad and secretly finds the whole thing humorous. All the while he remains comfortable and in absolute control of himself and his command. Lots of subtle layers Shatner displays masterfully in this scene.

[@jaimhaas5170]

Well said krosny===that is why the original series could never be topped---the big three actors along with supporting cast were so dead on with acting.

[@Chuck_Hooks]

Well said as well Jaim Haas. Shatner as Kirk was a master at simultaneously mixing multiple layers of personality in subtle degrees as the scenes called for. In Balance of Terror, for example, the last scene where Kirk consoles the young lady who lost her fiance during the battle, he is able to be consoling and nurturing while fully displaying his sense of command, authority and overall just being a really cool guy. A superb master of his craft as were Nimoy and Kelley.

[@improvisedlogic]

I love how Chekov almost starts laughing when Kirk asks him.

[@beetlejuiceblues12]

Chekhov's smile is adorable

[@cjtulosmbili7132]

Connor Reeves I just love Chekov.

[@cassias3865]

Chekov is troll hahaha

[@domainofthesun4400]

Well, it's a laugh of embarrassment

[@jaimhaas5170]

Russians are a very respectable people....Rodenberry knew this.

[@PaulCashman]

What a great scene. Impeccably acted and wonderfully in-character.

[@genkatqltr8517]

What a scene! One of my favorites! For once Kirk gets humbled, then again when he disciplines Scotty, and Scotty is delighted! A look at Kirk's stance and face shows he has been truly put in his place! 🤣🤣🤣👍👍👏

[@TheEmpressReborn]

I got the thought that at that point, Kirk was thinking, "Why me?!"

[@DehnusNorder]

Loved this scene so much, especially when he get's ordered back to his quarters and is actually happier than for shoreleave...a true Engineer/exact sciences careerman :).

[@manco828]

A true Scotsman!

[@marcusjustice6165]

He was ordered to take shore leave by Captain Kirk when he wanted to stay on board The Enterprise especially when he was enjoying his technical journal in the Rec Room Mess Hall.

[@blockmasterscott]

I always wondered how much respect Scotty got from his men by starting that bar fight. I bet they would have followed him into the gates of Hell after that.

[@Black__Tiger]

No S**t. I can hear him now: "Lads, I just got instructions from the Almighty...He wants us to rebuild Hell. Who's with me?" Then watch as the ENTIRE Enterprise Engineering crew trample each other over to be FIRST in!

[@Angelica_Steam8750]

I just pictured about 20 million Dead ( Red ) Shirts going "EYE!!"

[@ApolloWasReal]

I think Scotty already commanded considerable respect. He was just being Scotty.

[@mysty042]

They did.

[@SantomPh]

He started a fight with Klingons and won! Now that is legendary.

[@HealthyMBS1]

This scene is amazing! I love the chemistry all the way through. The emotions shine through

[@tuttt99]

I love Scotty's expression at 2:47. He looks incredibly pleased with himself.

[@coralroper6876]

Kirk seems to be thinking, "Thank you, Scotty, for showing what a high opinion you have of your captain."

[@tenhirankei]

It's a matter of priorities for him. Enterprise - 1st, Capt. Kirk - 2nd, maybe.

[@mnirwin5112]

That was a hilarious scene. Poor Kirk, playing second fiddle to his ship, LOL. Then again, I doubt he was TOO surprised ...

[@strikerdelta]

No, it's SCOTTY'S ship. Kirk just runs it based off of what Scotty can give him, usually "all she's got!".

[@strikerdelta]

@Kathrina I don't think you get it sweetie. Kirk may be in command, but a ship is only as good as it's chief engineer.

[@tenhirankei]

@@strikerdelta Remember the scene from Star Trek TNG Relics between Scotty and Geordi. He was devastated when Geordi told him he would tell Capt. Picard exactly how far they could "push the engines". Scotty told him you always hold a little back, so they think you're a miracle worker!

[@taitano12]

Nope. As hurt as his pride may be Kirk is a Captain. And, like any other crewman, along with countless generations of sailors before them, insulting "my ship" is far worse. "I'm a rambler, I'm a roamer, a freeman, a comber. The ship is my wife and the sea is my life; the wind, and the water, and the sky. Ahhh."

[@EdiaStanfordBruce]

Nah. Kirk was secretly cheering Scotty. If he had been there, HE would have started the fight himself. All for our Silver lady, Enterprise!

[@robbranigin2645]

no one involved with star trek nowadays could write - let alone *act* in - anything anywhere NEARLY as smart or as hilariously funny as this. truly a classic scene. thanks for uploading this.

[@jeffhyche9839]

This is one my favorite scenes in the entire series.

[@THE_TonyFielding]

The comedy in TOS is damn fine. And this was one of the best. The near pride in Kirk thinking that his engineer defended his honor, only to be disappointed it was because the ship was insulted. And he couldn't hid it lol. Genius. This show was the best in Trek for it IMO.

[@arywinter]

Troubble with Tribbles ought to be my favourite episode of Star Trek OS, and this to be one of the best scenes. I laughed so much as Kirk says "Scotty" in that low tone, there's such a surprise and shock in his voice.

[@domainofthesun4400]

yes it's so low the word is almost lost.

[@richardhamblen5526]

UNTIL HE FINDS OUT 'WHY'..

[@phil4483]

I liked the episode, a ripoff of Heinlein's "Martian Flat Cats" in the book "The Rolling Stones".

[@chgaming6387]

Kirk just there like, “So you didn’t stick up for me. Just the ship? Glad to know you care Scotty.”

[@cameron120587]

Kirk just followed the regs to the letter, but really just gave Scotty a staycation from his duties. Good leadership!

[@christopherthorkon3997]

I just love this scene. So wonderfully played by Shatner and Doohan.

[@Spiltcocoamix]

can we just acknowledge how 100% in love with the Enterprise Scotty is and how 100% done Kirk is with his life

[@joemasters2270]

"THEY CALLED THE ENTERPRISE A GARBAGE SCOW! Sir..." Scotty's expression 😂😂😂

[@vaughnroachford1318]

One of the negative commentary towards Shatner from his colleagues is that many scenes were replaced with Shatners facial expression but you have to admit that his facial close ups are gold in conveying diverse emotions.

[@soslothful]

Scotty has it right. I never understood how, "restricted to quarters" was a punishment. One can lay about doing nothing. Some time off work. It is a reward.

[@tenhirankei]

You don't think he might have been thinking "if I get in a fight with the Klingons and disobey the captain's orders, I'll be restricted to quarters with nothing to do but ... but read technical journals! OK what's the downside?"

[@soslothful]

@@tenhirankei I'm saying that is exactly what he thought. He is pleased with the restriction.

[@EchoFrost13]

I don't think it was really meant to be. Scotty was taking insult after insult, tried to stop somebody else from making the first punch, and was honestly doing the best he could. But he's only human, and he's going to hit a snapping point. Especially when the Klingons insulted not only their Captain, but their ship. Plus, Scotty was reading the technical journals earlier for fun. I don't think Kirk was actually going to punish Scotty, but seeing as it was on the record he had to say /something/ that might be seen as a punishment to some.

[@soslothful]

@@EchoFrost13 Hummmm. So Captain Kirk was engaged in a deception on official Star Fleet records?

[@EchoFrost13]

@@soslothful I wouldn't really say deception. He still is giving Scotty a mild punishment, but it's more of a not-so-serious, don't-do-this-again sort of deal. He confined everybody else to their quarters until he found out who started the fight, so why wouldn't he administer the same punishment to someone who was clearly provoked into starting a fight?

[@kevinharrington4642]

This was classic... And the way Scotty took to being confined to his quarter's. Hilarious !

[@1stcaptainraldoron538]

Well yeah that's where he keeps all the booze!

[@CarlB_1962]

Seeing how great this scene is makes me wish they’d made more comedic episodes.

[@MXB2001]

They did.

[@CarlB_1962]

@@MXB2001Which other original series episodes have comedy running consistently all the way through them like this one? Most episodes have comedic moments in them, but I can’t think of any other episodes so consistently comedic and light in tone throughout as this one.

[@00bikeboy]

They used comedy sparingly, but very effectively.

[@paulpeterson4216]

The best scene in the best episode of the whole OS. James Doohan actually did read technical journals for his own edification. He could also do any accent that you wanted, but, unfortunately, got type cast as Scottish as a result of the original series. I am so glad for actors like him and Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, and George Takei that the movies happened and made them rich for what they had helped to create.

[@abc456f]

The Doomsday Machine was the best episode imo.

[@jackkitchen737]

"...Sir...Is this off the record?" "NO this is not off the record!" Wow I love this show.

[@gidagorfen8947]

The original series will never die. So special.

[@JeffW77]

This is one of the great exchanges I remember from watching Star Trek in syndication. 1970 or so.

[@pixlbit-designs-vfx]

Kirk still had to discipline them, but you could tell he wasn't really angry with them. He seemed more bemused than anything.

[@00bikeboy]

Exactly. This was Shatner's acting choice, and a brilliant one. Exactly the right tone.

[@MsXizan]

Klingon or not, you DON't insult the ENTERPRISE herself when Scotty's around!

[@FLAME4564]

You said it bro. Bloody drunken klingon should have watched his mouth and choice of words b4 getting involved in this epic fight :D haha.

[@FLAME4564]

Unless its the with JJ Abrams's name on it then yes. I have respect and I say this personally for all lovers of the true Enterprise that no drunken klingon calls our favorite ship such things and gets away with it.

[@scottymontgomery4883]

:D

[@Splinter48708]

Not unless you want a ship full of Tribbles in response. HAHA!

[@tomf3150]

Or when Worf & O'Brien are around.

[@kellypenrod2979]

There is a reality in that scene that has its roots in history of all ships While the admirals and captains may run the ship's and crew's, the ENGINEERS OWN THEM! WOE TO THE FOOL WHO CROSSES THEM!!

[@shawmmathews889]

Star Trek was and is a fantastic vision for the future. Way ahead of its time. It was so well written and thoughtful.

[@gzuzsavz]

..i still recall this episode from when i was a child watching the reruns in the 70's! Things that stand the test of time are the the truly great things. Much thanks to the folks that made Star Trek..in front of and behind the scenes. 📽🤩❤

[@joemasters2270]

"They called the Enterprise a garbage scow!" Cracks me up every time XD

[@cathycotton9635]

This is so well done. I have to say, Kirk and Scott really have their comic timing down pat in this scene. I love it.

[@bodieofci5418]

I love how everyone lies to Kirk. And he doesn't care.

[@seattlepainter]

This is exactly why I love the original series of Star Trek. They were always able to add a certain amount of character and even humor in most of the episodes. These were brilliant actors and the show went on to inspire multiple spin offs and movies.

[@johnwest1105]

Their voices are amazing, really full-hearted voices/accents.

[@mtrich8113]

I love how he blamed Chekov without even asking if he did it or not. And I also loved how they did not snitch on Scott but when it comes to Scott always remember you can talk shit about the captain don't talk shit about the ship the Enterprise.

[@MMuraseofSandvich]

"You threw the first punch." "Chekov wanted to, but I held him back." _"You_ held...!? Why did Chekov want to start a fight?" "The Klingons, uh... Is this off the record?" "No! This is not off the record!" XD

[@halfbloodprincess298]

God, I love Scotty. Also Kirk's reaction is priceless 😂 He's like, you fought for me? Aww Scotty's like well, no, they insulted my ship-

[@jaimhaas5170]

Nobody mentions the ending...Far and away the funniest line ever delivered by Scotty...."no tribble at all"....So well written and acted it still brings a tear to my eye watching this 45 years later after the first time I saw it.

[@leerichardson5842]

Spock - Well, it was Mr. Scott who performed the actual engineering." Kirk - "Mr. Scott, where..are...the tribbles?" Scott - "I used the transporter Captain." Kirk - "You used the transporter." Scott - "Aye". Kirk - "Well where did you transport them to?" (McCoy, Spock and McCoy look around aimlessly) Scott you didn't transport them into space did you?" Scott - "Captain Kirk, that'll be inhuman." Kirk- "Well where are they?" Scott - "I gave'em a very good home sir." Kirk - "WHERE?!? Scott - "I gave'em to the Klingons sir." Kirk -(whispers) "You gave them to the Klingons?" Scott - "Aye sir. Before they went into warp I transported the whole kit and caboodle into their engine room, where they'd be no tribble at all."

[@spm6717]

I’ve probably seen this episode at least a few dozen times over the years. But this scene still cracks me up every time. This was a classic example of the pride and love Scotty had for his ship. He wouldn’t fight the klingons because the insulted his captain. But he beat the hell out of them because they insulted his ship. He probably would have fought all of them even if he was all alone and didn’t have any of his crewmates to back him up. Scotty may have been able to ignore insults about other things. But he wouldn’t listen to one word of anyone disrespecting his ship. Kirk’s reputation as a great captain wouldn’t be anywhere near what it was if he didn’t have Scotty working his magic with the ship. RIP James Doohan. The best engineer ever.

[@jaimhaas5170]

One of the best for sure.

[@jaimhaas5170]

Another really good Scott moment is when he tells the diplomat he won't lower the screens....When Scott tells u to go F yourself it's a good day.

[@jenpeterson3712]

jaim haas Yes, that was an excellent scene. no one messes with Scotty!

[@jaimhaas5170]

Jen are you an old Trek fan? Did u grow up with it or are you a more recent fan?

[@jenpeterson3712]

@@jaimhaas5170 I'm an old Star Trek fan. Beats the newer ones

[@flyingbeaver57]

Many years on, and I still remember that scene almost word for word - and can quote Scotty complete with the accent. Out in western Canada, we were all very proud of Jimmy Doohan, who was not only from Vancouver, B.C., but had landed in the first wave of Canadian troops to hit Juno Beach on D-Day, being wounded six (if memory is correct) times by machine gun fire while assaulting the German strong points. He was taken to hospital (one of the lucky survivors of that first wave) and afterwards was given a medical discharge by the Canadian Army. Which he wasn't having, so he turned around and volunteered to join the Royal Canadian Air Force, where the he became a pilot and flew as an artillery spotter for the rest of WWII. So Scotty's history demonstrated that he really had gone out and stood in harms' way voluntarily and more than once. Just being a survivor of the first wave to land on Juno Beach was kind of extraordinary. Volunteering as a pilot in the RCAF was another. His persona as being a bit of a "bad a**" was not entirely fiction!

[@tommcglone2867]

Moral: DO NOT INSULT THE ENTERPRISE IN FRONT OF SCOTTY.

[@kishi556]

Still, I love the way Scotty looks like a kid with his hand in the cookie jar.

[@Warmaker01]

Kirk was so hurt from this :) But the Enterprise is Scotty's baby.

[@scottymontgomery4883]

That's right Lad

[@jaimhaas5170]

So fortunate to have someone this dedicated...Can you name one person like this today?

[@eldorados_lost_searcher]

Well, Kirk's a big boy, he can fight for himself. The Enterprise, however, is Scotty's lady.

[@danharmon8763]

Brilliant! These guys are always brilliant! I own all of this on DVD and I still watch it everynight on ICON!

[@markpmar0356]

What a brilliant scene by both men. Two actors at the tops of their games.