Robin Curtis | The D-Con Chamber - Ep. 7

We had too much fun this week chatting with the hilarious, Robin Curtis! Whether you know her as Saavik in Star Trek III & IV, or Tallera in Star Trek: The Next Generation, get ready to learn about the woman behind some of your favorite female Vulcans!
Each week, we explore and celebrate the lives that the Star Trek universe has forever changed. From former and future cast and crew members to celebrities, scientists, and astronauts whose personal and professional journeys have been affected by the franchise, we sit down and dive deep with a new friend, laughing and learning from their stories. Sit back, grab a drink, and join alongside our hosts, Dominic Keating and Connor Trinneer, as we get geeky in The D-Con Chamber.
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[@MaxFleye]

"Admiral... David. Is dead." She read that line perfectly for a Vulcan 🖖

[@marleymcleay9228]

I hope I get to meet Robin so I can ask her to recite that line😊

[@Norrie_Rugger]

There was so much emotion BEHIND that delivery. Perfect supressed Vulcan

[@ProfessD]

My favorite part was when Robin said "Hell to the yes."

[@ktravers]

What a dream guest - so much energy and so articulate.

[@ismokeyftw3919]

As a casual Trek fan this type of show is awesome because now I'm going to go back and pay attention to the roles and Star Trek scenes she's played. Great interview!

[@davidw5198]

I think Saavik as the traitor would have been so much more impactful and unexpected.

[@saucyduckglobalomnihyperme7510]

She really did an amazing job with Saavik - so much emotion, but all through the eyes. Very Vulcan.

[@raffi_veiga]

What a lovely woman, Robin Curtis! 🤩♥️

[@BrianCraigShow]

INCREDIBLE INTERVIEW! I hop to see more guest stars and actors like Robin who had major roles in the movies or Next Gen.

[@kathydee1111]

I remember having the biggest crush on Spock: the ultimate emotionally withholding yet swoon-worthy Vulcan, lol!

[@daveagreg]

Robin Curtis is so much fun and great to meet at the cons - an absolute gem!! I loved hearing her stories. Thanks @D-ConChamberPod for this interview!! ❤💛💙🤓🖖🏾

[@LFC4LIFEJEDI]

My god I loved Robin so much, she is so full of energy

[@dallassukerkin6878]

I so love that moment when women (or men) reach that point in their lives where they have made the realisation that no one really gives a damn about who you are ... and you can be *who* you are! I spent half of this episode with a grin on my face and that says all that needs to be said :D

[@edwardpado6754]

Great interview guys, Robin is such a live wire, absolutely love her. Keep up the great work guys this show just keeps getting better with every episode. Ed from South Australia 🇦🇺🍷🍷🍷

[@jamiesomerville1897]

Robin was an amazing guest, such fun and great energy, the show is going so well long may it continue 🖖🖖

[@carlosvergara4132]

Wow, talk about the actor being nothing like the character haha! Lovely interview as always!

[@scottfw1193]

Given her real-life vivaciousness, she clearly sublimated her personality and nailed the Vulcan character. That's why I think she could still effortlessly slip back into a role in one of the new Trek shows

[@Avecitos411]

I met Robin back in 2022 at Star Trek Vegas and she loved my yellow acrylic nails, took my hand on her's and admired them so sweetly. She is my favorite Saavik and is so sweet!

[@justmeiniowa]

If Robin thought TOS was sexy she definitely needs to watch Enterprise for the scenes of Trip in his blue undies lol

[@76TomD]

Trip's blue undies are my favorite Trek costume

[@Mozart1220]

Barbara Luna and Nichelle Nichols in "Mirror Mirror" got me through puberty. LOL

[@ricconway8719]

Great to see another fun interview with Robin Curtis. Also, great to see you back on KZbin after an hiatus. Is that other show you two do still in production?

[@M-113]

I met Robin at a Trek Convention 25 years ago in Pasadena CA .. I just saw her agin after all these years at the 2024 Vegas Trek Con a few weeks ago , the first thing I said to her was , I haven't seen you in 25 years .. she lights up like a Christmas tree , with that great energy and smile of hers , and we just talked like old friends . and that is Robin for you .. I am sure she didnt remember me from 25 years ago , I was like 19 or 20 back then , but I sure remembered her , pretty girl , tall , she is in my favorite Star Trek movie .. she is very sweet .. if you ever see her at convention , go say hello , you will not be disappointed , she is awesome ..

[@j.r.marchley1563]

Thanks Dom, Connor and Robin for an amazing interesting and insightful interview. The D-Con Chamber is just grand.👍🖖

[@DangerousDac]

Man her voice really is incredible.

[@mayborello1461]

Thanks D-Con Chamber!! Love Robin Curtis!!

[@scottfw1193]

She could still rock an older Vulcan or Romulan character in the upcoming Academy ♥. Please cast her. Reminds me of Fionula Flanagan's V'lar in Enterprise, or Adrienne Barbeau/Megan Cole's DS9 Cretak. She could even be a new take on T'Pau.

[@morebaileyskim]

This is my first time seeing an interview with Robin and I am so impressed with how genuinely lovely she is.

[@akamaikiwi]

Robin is the best. I'm always happy to see her at a con.

[@ariadnavigo]

She's so *beautiful* Thank you for this amazing episode! 💖💖💖

[@douglaspowers6332]

Good Lord, she is charming! Great interview.

[@dee_mcgee11]

Robin Curtis in the hot seat and Porthos on Connor's lap!

[@76TomD]

She is such a beautiful spirit!

[@IamJustJ.]

Oh my stars, I didn't recognize Connor or Dominic until, embarrassingly enough for me, about 60 seconds in. Robin Curtis is an amazing actress. Her Tallera and Saavik were both quite different and yet a touch similar. I love her work. Also: Robin, the episode you're trying to think of with the empath was just named "The Empath".

[@mythdusterds]

This was a nice interview. I thought it was insightful hearing about the pay and taxes for actors.

[@UncleSpellbinder]

As always... FANTASTIC interview, wonderful guest!

[@marleymcleay9228]

What a fantastic interview. Robyn is amazing and it is an honour to have this connection from the Golden Era of Star Trek. An absolute treasure. Best interview yet.

[@FomorViceroy]

My favorite episode so far. No reflection on Kirstie Alley, but when I think of Saavik, it’s Robin who immediately comes to mind. I think Nimoy’s guidance really shows in her performance. She’s wonderful.

[@UncleSpellbinder]

Yeah... I know. I just posted a comment. But I gotta say that The D-Con Chamber is so f***ing awesome. I followed the previous channel. Glad to be on board here. While "Trek" in general, y'all delve well beyond "Trek". The actual interview itself is so enthralling. Y'all rock. Love you guys!

[@johndavis6119]

3:05 am and this finally showed up on my feed. This was a great interview. Robyn Curtis is just as charming as she was back in the 80s.

[@StarTrekStu]

Hello from Aussie. Great Show. Thanks

[@rinehardt6837]

Robert Curtis is such a sweetheart met her I want to say around 95. But just a really nice person really goes in depth and telling you everything that happened with that character and everything that didn't happen that was supposed to happen.😊

[@BeckyMorrison-v2l]

What a terrific show. Thank you!!

[@ryanoconnor6918]

I just saw her this past weekend at the QUIET CORNER SCI-FI & COMIC EXPERIENCE in Connecticut, and without a doubt, Robin is one of the most amazing people I will ever meet! Her effervescent personality accentuated by that glorious smile and laugh is the real deal! For her to be able to do this show, and to see her surrounded by fans makes me so happy for her, and for the D-Conn Crew! Great job guys!

[@tonyshane1]

OMG! For an hour I was 14 again and falling in love with Robin. Thank you!

[@sammarshall8402]

What a great guest! Another lovely show!

[@alvinng5626]

Robin sounds absolutely charming, love this interview.

[@gambitbullet]

Half way through and can I say, what a guest Robin is. Love her energy

[@Daniel-BakerEu]

Met her once and had a lovely conversation, so amazing

[@MichelePridgeon]

My first D-Con chamber ep since becoming a Patreon member. Thanks for the great chat, as Dom said. 🙂

[@kleuner4622]

What a great show! Regards from Bavaria, Germany!

[@suproliver]

Robin Curtis was also briefly in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Just in the very beginning to drop her off on Vulcan. -OG

[@PunksterNL]

And wasn't there a thing about her character being pregnant at that point? Vaguely recall something along those lines.

[@suproliver]

@PunksterNL I don't recall anything like that. Maybe it was in a Star Trek novel? -OG

[@TylerD288]

Was it ever confirmed that she "helped" Spock with pon farr in "Search for Spock"??

[@suproliver]

@@TylerD288 My guess is that Spock was aging too fast for pon farr to legitimately be completed. -OG

[@justmeiniowa]

@@PunksterNL In the original script draft, Saavik was pregnant with Spock's child (from the Pon Far ritual) and she stayed behind on Vulcan to have the baby. This idea was dropped.

[@acameronuk1979]

Beautiful interview! Very engaging and a pleasure to listen to.

[@simabutton6225]

#replay Great show as always hope to be back on live chat next week. Had a Rotary function i heloed set up and attended today! I didnt really know mich about Ribin but she iso eky and the flow of converstion was spot on and entertaining as always!

[@kathydee1111]

It's great to see Robin & hear all her stories. Love how Connor's still got Porthos close at hand! 😊❤💛💙

[@thinktoomuchb4028]

Met Ms. Curtis on the set of Awaken the Reaper. Her smile and warm personality do indeed light up a room.

[@christopherallen9580]

Dammit Janet! I'm an actor not a board member! Robin was a fantastic guest. Another great episode Dom and Connor.

[@76TomD]

The studios were already planning the Phase II Trek series with some production underway then Star Wars came out. They then decided to do the Motion Picture instead using many sets, etc. production elements already built for Phase II. Many Phase II stories and characters were retooled for TNG.

[@gambitbullet]

Got yourself a subscriber. Good luck Dom and Con! Nanu Nanu 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@theodorebenton2286]

Such a good episode ❤ so understand the fading away NESS of it all & I'm a costume designer 35 yrs Tv, film & yep no gold watch we all fad away😂 love hearing the realistic money talk yeh lucky I got some long running tv series in the day & got the house ❤️ ❤ love your new series the style is fabulous ✨️ don't stop 🎉 love the one liners 😅

[@Wizardofgosz]

Hi Robin and Connor and Dominic. I was at the screening at Riverside Mall when Robin was there. I believe she also went to NY Mills high school with my cousin Michael.

[@rabbitscooter]

Holy crap, does Robin Curtis GET Star Trek. I love her to pieces. [And I think Nimoy wanted her because she's so emotive. Vulcans are all about restraint not emotionless. Her performance was a brilliant display of control.]

[@sansfi]

Robin Curtis' Saavik is on my top 3 vulcan performances alongside Leonard Nimoy's Spock and Tim Russ' Tuvok. I wish we could have seen more of her.

[@margitmargann3099]

Thank you! 🖖🏻💙🧡💛🌻

[@marleymcleay9228]

The final episode of Enterprise, with the girls on Risa just about knocked me over with how gorgeous they were. Donna Marie Recco, I will never forget such beauty 😂

[@iainriley8819]

Shazbat Dom, Hiya Connor love the site . Robin great guest 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻.

[@bobbymak6964]

I missed you guys. I was subscribed to the shuttlepod show and now I find out you guy are in D-con.

[@aj_chan]

Robin is a real estate agent? Could you imagine buying a house from the actress who played Saavik? She would know i need a room to display Star Trek memorabilia

[@TheBillPodcast]

Superb interview, Robin is a powerful human being 🙏

[@Trekfanwanda]

Another great show

[@annrogers8129]

We had a beautiful Siamese cat that we called Saavik! She was beautiful, elegant and so regal.

[@girlfan]

Lovely chat.

[@iainriley8819]

They should do an Archer spin off like they did with Picard. Bringing older crew back to help and an older Shen of the Andorians ? And Conner can do Flashback scenes as say this show's Data reprise/Memory clip's and a what if he hadn't died . With a section 31 and time war tie explanation .

[@justmeiniowa]

Shran. They need to retcon Trip's death somehow so it never happened.

[@scottfw1193]

It was nice seeing Scott at the Peabody Award and ENT is getting a lot of love/references in current Trek!

[@Hairball786]

Thanks, y'all. Love ya! 🖖

[@nickryan4126]

I think it was a mistake not having Saavik as the traitor. With Valeris it had no impact because it was obvious that the new character is the traitor. No one would have seen it coming with Saavik.

[@FlagtopProductions]

So, she auditioned in August of 1983 for a film that, in it's finished form, came out a mere 10 months later. Remember the good ol' days when you could feasibly crank out a brilliant film, from soup to nuts, in a matter of 7-8 months?

[@user-jt5vm3mi1w]

Thanks for sharing

[@TylerD288]

I LOVE YOU ROBIN CURTIS! You played Saavik so well after Alley did a great job in the role. I thought you were a sexy as hell Vulcan too! There's something about Vulcan women!! 🤔❤

[@harmonbrentdm]

The kissing episode that Robin is talking about is Plato's Stepchildren and The Empath is the other one

[@Cmdr1962]

We love Kirstie, but Robin was definitely more Vulcan.

[@AnthonySaccoccia]

She is a good actress for Star Trek

[@vitom5513]

Sorry Dominic. Nimoy wouldn't come back for The Motion Picture (1st one) because of likeness problems. Nimoy was driving in the UK and saw a big billboard with Spock and drooped ears pitching bear. It was mentioned to Blughorn and he told them to pay him. The story with ST3 was that the studio head wouldn't hire him to direct because he was under the impression Nimoy wanted Spock killed in WoK. That was straightened out (i think it was Eisner). Nimoy directed 3 and 4. Shatner had favored nation clause, so he got 5.

[@ejourneys]

Thank you all! Robin's comments on Meryl Streep and Out of Africa (46 minutes in) resonated strongly with me. I was in my 20s and working at a university when that movie was released. My local theater gave Redford top billing on its marquee. Given that Streep played the film's entire focus and that Redford had only a minor role, I complained to the theater management, which brushed me off. At the university, I complained to a marketing professor, who said, simply, that women made far more decisions than men on what movie to go see. That confused me further, because I had viewed Streep/Blixen as a strong, independent woman and therefore as a role model. Slowly it dawned on me that Redford's name was meant to be the greater draw to the decision-making female audience -- which, given the ramifications of that kind of prioritizing, pissed me off even more.

[@Trekmaster47]

The original series was weirdly sexual for me too. I was first introduced to it by my father back in the early '70s when I was not yet over 5 years old. (If he were still alive today, he and I would be going to ALL the conventions) My earliest memories of Trek was being scared spitless by Balok's puppet, and admiring Grace Lee Whitney. I can attribute my early discovery of women to all of those minidresses on parade. In elementary school, I watched the girls and sat with them, at a time when all the other boys my age were obsessed with dinosaurs and avoiding cooties as if they were a societal ill drowning the world.

[@zazaranger5]

She’s still stunningly beautiful

[@buddynooning8606]

Im betting Robin in Prodigy. I guess we'll find out tomorrow.

[@Lokiawa]

Although I love Kim Cattrall in her role in the movie, I would have been interested in Robin as Saavik being the traitor in 'The Undiscovered Country' and I would still love Saavik. Support the character's choices? Eeh.

[@ScottLuvsRenFaires]

Yes. As both Disco and Enterprise revealed, people raised in the Vulcan cult of logic are perfectly capable of betrayal. In fact, when real life spies become double agents, it is usually for ideological reasons, not for money.

[@Wizardofgosz]

Come on Robin, NY Mills is WEST of Utica.

[@odesseus]

What a great episode. Also, Robin is hot.

[@ClintMcCollum]

good show

[@cheapphish]

Did Connor keep his phase pistol in a cookie jar?

[@timrose9826]

She looks no different ❤

[@Branes51]

I had the pleasure and honor of meeting this wonderful woman at a Sci-Fi modeling conventiqon called WonderFest in 2006. We spoke for about 15 minutes. She is every bit as sweet in real life as she is in this interview. Very down-to-earth. I told her that I had just lost my wife to cancer 6 months earlier. Other people were approaching to talk to her so I told her goodbye. but she gave me a hug and a kiss on the cheek. I was 55 years old but I felt like a teenager who is just been kissed by a goddess. Unfortunately there was no erotic behavior. Damn it. Lol

[@MaxFleye]

Is she gonna be in Prodigy or Lower Decks... Is that the secret?

[@ScottLuvsRenFaires]

It would be very much in LD's wheelhouse to bring back a character and an actor from an obscure niche of ST lore. And Saavik would be a great mentor/confidante for T'Lyn.

[@JayG63]

Conner, Rockford never used a gun.

[@nicolarose8026]

I hope for return of Connor's Island.

[@AlaBear]

I can't wait to meet here on the cruise in 2025

[@SiSi-qy9dt]

I think she played her role very well as a vulcan without the typical arrogance that role almost assumes.

[@2345678902345671]

Is she in Prodigy?

[@Tammy-un3ql]

👍👍👍👍

[@thescreencompanion]

Whoa. I didn't realize she was such a great actor, because the woman in this video is very un-Vulcan.

[@jonathancheetham7683]

Robin is correct and Dom is wrong. Star Wars owes Star Trek. Phase II was coming before Star Wars was on thanks to the fans of ST hassling the studio with letters. It was only when Star Wars came out and was successful that phase II was changed to a movie.

[@CassandraAlima]

🖖🏽

[@iainriley8819]

great sexual tenson ,even in the Pilot with Cptn Pike