Spock-Recovering from Blindness

In the episode "Operation Annihilate!" , Spock recovers from a temporary blindness.

[@Mnogojazyk]

In the regular series production, Spock, especially early Spock, has a way of smiling without actually smiling. It's quite endearing.

[@user-ty2uz4gb7v]

Same with Data. if these characters were really as emotionless as they are supposed to be that would make them far less appealing

[@kingsman8475]

Spot on!!

[@johnarthurlawrence4860]

Yup.

[@francisfischer7620]

Sweet.

[@msarzo]

I think the older I get, the more I appreciate actors who are able to convey emotions in Vulcans without making it obvious to the untrained eye. Mark Lenard did a terrific job of it with Sarek, especially in the movies.

[@redstonecasey4713]

"We tend to ignore it, as you ignore your own appendix." I love how immediately after that, there's a few seconds of Kirk, Uhura and McCoy clearly trying to not think about their own appendices.

[@00bikeboy]

TOS: Still the gold standard after 50+ years.

[@TorgerVedeler]

The chemistry between these three guys was brilliant.

[@AMCoffee]

I don't know why the idea of humans ignoring their appendixes makes me laugh so much, but I got a kick out of that line.

[@blockmasterscott]

0:55 I like how Uhura looked at McCoy when he got burned by Spock lol.

[@kazemizu]

Was it just me, or was Spock genuinely surprised by the compliment??

[@terrymcfarland5271]

Ok this show is just gold. Talk about an onion it just has layers on layers. I walked home from middle school 1977 to catch TOS at 1600 to watch re-runs. Now I'm 61 and still nuances emerge. Then I found out what a bad-ass Gene Roddenberry was in WW2 and it makes it that much better. Gene as well as all of our veterans thank you for fighting for our once great country! Can't wait for the time machine to become fully operational because then im gone.

[@philosopher1a]

This is a classical example of spock's sarcasm

[@coralroper6876]

Does it look to anyone else like Spock is smirking slightly as he thanks McCoy?

[@nocklebeast]

Spock is flirting with McCoy!

[@corbin_4738]

Sorry, I'm too distracted by Uhura.

[@jenpeterson3712]

Coral Roper I thinks Spock smirks a lot

[@hamhockbeans]

@@nocklebeast Sorry wrong Spock you mean JJ Abrams version. Leave this one the REAL Spock alone.

[@frankrizzo3922]

ABSOLUTELY 💯... But that's the Leonard Nimoy part of Spock showing just a lil bit... 💖

[@lazyhazeldaisy9596]

I always love the way those two stand with their hands behind their backs it's so sweet!

[@maigretus1]

It's called, "At ease." A position in parade drill, that has its uses outside of a parade ground.

[@Jaque1961]

​@@alfa-psiDon't be a perv.

[@actioncom2748]

"The previous ' It wasn't your fault' scene was heartbreaking!

[@deborahminter6231]

Totally.

[@JVFNAF]

Spock sneakily turning back like "I know you like me now, bitch".

[@mustafajackson9430]

There will never be another trio of characters like Capt. Kirk, Mr. Spock & Dr. McCoy; their relationship was the cornerstone of STAR TREK: The Original Series and as far as I'm concerned the foundation of the "true" Star Trek Canon.

[@blockmasterscott]

Agreed 100%!

[@Ericsmithsoul]

Don't forget, Mr. Spock is half human.

[@stevenmcwilliam6945]

I just love this scene and the banter between these three.

[@georgehenderson7783]

0:57 Uhura's face as she looks at McCoy 😅

[@jond1965]

No better Star Trek than this original crew

[@CaptChrispy]

I Vulcan love this show!

[@jamesoffutt2801]

Aww you slick little!

[@NavarinoDC]

McCoy looks mortified that Spock heard his compliment 😂

[@oldman9642]

I always wondered why Spock was not at least offered his own ship. I think he would have made a great captain 🖖🏻

[@lila709]

Spock rejects being captain, he was not comfortable in that position

[@BadBocher]

Always tried to be like Spock. I failed of course. Even as a kid I thought how great it'd be to be in control of your emotions and not get bashed against the rocks by the world.

[@neerajchaudhary1821]

Same!

[@NavarinoDC]

Me too. I loved the way he cooley analysed situations.

[@00bikeboy]

I was 7 when the series first aired. Spock was the first adult I could relate to. 🖖

[@ardiekepoo744]

EVERYBODY LOVES MR. SPOCK! ❤️😊

[@f.f.fabiana]

0:57 - Uhura knows

[@jeffnaslund]

I love this Vulcan scene

[@StoneKnivesBearskins]

Hehe. :D *Hugs Spock* *Hugs Bones* *Hugs Kirk* Ok heck, I just hugs all of them,

[@jenpeterson3712]

StoneKnivesBearskins so do i

[@jamlym4974]

“Why, thank you, Doctor McCoy.”

[@tonymay2469]

The goal is to unite the two halves into one harmonious whole. In the journey of mental development, some individuals grasp and retain information better when they read with their own eyes, while others comprehend more effectively through auditory learning-by listening and imagining as they hear a story. But why not embrace both? To enhance learning, practice integrating both approaches: read aloud while listening to the words, and close your inner eyelids, allowing your mind to visualize as you read and speak. This is akin to the challenge of patting your head and rubbing your belly simultaneously-an exercise in mental and physical development that cultivates greater self-awareness and adaptability. By engaging both reading and auditory skills together, you not only improve comprehension but also create a more holistic, balanced approach to learning.

[@jonyjoe8464]

Spock your getting more human all the time, ahead warp factor one.

[@orgonkothewildlyuntamed6301]

Spock/Bones had the best bad/good chemistry of any duo in ST with a distant 2nd going to Odo/Quark

[@ILGuy2012]

Well, Mr. Spock, we humans don't usually ignore our appendix if it ruptures and we know it has ruptured.

[@yamifannetje]

It really was Jim's doing Spock decided to humiliate Bones 😁

[@yamifannetje]

haha, poor McCoy! :p As much as Spock deserved that compliment, he shouldn't have heard it on that very moment. But why has Spock always to show his human side in bad things as mishievious remarks, like payback? :D

[@coralroper6876]

+Hanne Lemahieu Because it's more fun that way. And it gives him opportunities to rib McCoy.

[@SantomPh]

his father is also cheeky. In the episode where we meet them Spock asks his father why he married his human mother. Sarek simply says "at the time ,it was the logical thing to do" and everyone smiles. Just because they are logical and unemotional people doesn't mean they don't enjoy anything either.

[@mnirwin5112]

@@SantomPh True, but the thing is, they haven't eliminated emotion ... they've just got it under VERY strict controls. So once in a while ... it peeks through. :)

[@davidallbaugh6858]

@@mnirwin5112 And if Vulcans are not careful, the emotions can be quite violent.

[@marcdonato9322]

@@mnirwin5112 the pon farr comes to mind...

[@JnEricsonx]

:50-Kirk is like "this is gonna be good..."

[@TheFrog767]

The joy of being captain

[@CircHistory]

Spock: "My first site, was the face of Dr McCoy bending over me" Uhura: lol gay

[@pip12111]

The Vulcan sun is Epsilon Eridani

[@gorgiepenguin]

I love that last scene!!!!!

[@tomf3150]

0:30 Uhura's was pretty hot.

[@agentprime2179]

Just to remind you Captain your brother and his wife are still dead and what became of your nephew?

[@lazyhazeldaisy9596]

Well as long as Spock is alright every thing is oaky! doaky!🤣

[@dineshchawla8116]

Kirk’s only love was a lady named “Enterprise.” Check out The Naked Time…His moonlit beach walks could only be with her. 😊🌺

[@robertballasty395]

Interesting. I remember various episodes where Uhura or Rand or whatever other women would wear the black utility belt with their uniform dresses on landing party duty - but I don't recall ever seeing in a bridge scene like this.

[@alfonsocantu9992]

April 23 1980 I saw the surface of the Sun as I removed my eyes from the Binoculars and realized I was blind the thought that ran through my mind was Fascinating...yours very truly Alfonso Cantu USMC

[@Calvin7007]

Uhura Is Fine ❤

[@mdd1963]

Classic Star Trek moments!

[@QuizmasterLaw]

In fact we have a vestigial inner eyelid but it's totally vestigial, unlike in snakes and i believe it's also not vestigial in at least some or even most dogs.

[@williamneumann6483]

Curious. Why would Capt. Kirk tell Spock to lay in a course for Starbase? Shouldn't that be the navigators job?

[@lilycraig6717]

Uhara knows mcspirk is real

[@danivarius]

Uhura

[@zt1053]

Kirk is pretty upbeat considering his brother just died

[@kevindarkstar]

OK so why would the captain ask the science officer to 'lay in a course to starbase 10' wouldn't that be an order for the helmsman or navigator

[@deborahminter6231]

😂 Spock admits to feelings only to jibe McCoy. Lol.

[@davidallbaugh6858]

Thus ended the first season of Star Trek: TOS.

[@davincent98]

Tuvok Survived an explosion and ended up blind

[@haganegenkotsu]

Just how in the hell, did that get by the censors at that time?!? 😄

[@nelsonvargas9527]

Mr Spock is being very arrogant towards Dr McCoy .

[@ebinrock]

I love how the writers always made up some nonsense biological cop-out reason why Spock was always immune to something that would seriously hurt or kill us "mere" humans. Despite Spock looking all-human, except for the pointed ears. And being half-human.

[@DavidOfWhitehills]

Uhuru starts at 0:24 Best enjoyed at .25 speed. You're welcome, she was a babe.

[@Robert08010]

So what OTHER PROPERTIES does the sun possess? Heat, radiation... Hmmm. Heat. No I said that one.

[@silenusmeduseon8814]

Delicious. Thanks. Oh yes, subbed.

[@McRocket]

So Vulcans are much stronger, smarter and can hear better than humans. Clearly, if they ever get their emotion-logic balance worked out? They will dominate Starfleet - instead of us Humans. ☮

[@seancarter5828]

Spock needs to quit looking in that View-Master so much. That can't be good for him.

[@Jeremysepicreads]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ClovertheUnburnt]

He looks rightfully smug.

[@generyan4043]

Did Spock meet Mr Beast?

[@jessicathethreestoogesfan2635]

How in the world that Spock recovers from blindness?

[@pazuzu810]

It sounds like he closed his 3rd eyelid but forgot he did so, or that was my interpretation

[@jessicathethreestoogesfan2635]

Pazuzu810 He has 3 eyelids?

[@GovnaBuckingham]

@@jessicathethreestoogesfan2635 vulcans have an inner eyelid to protect against the bright Vulcan sun

[@jessicathethreestoogesfan2635]

The_Reginald I find this situation highly logical

[@mlongpre100]

super easy , barely an inconvenience

[@tackyman2011]

Wha'd they say? I was busy lookin' at Uhura's legs.

[@reelsoffortuneslotsplay4267]

Epic

[@christophermcmanus5103]

My god it's not good to watch this after SNW just shows how much the SNW versions are shadows of the real thing

[@johnmilner7603]

Ha ha ha.

[@pep590]

An eyelid developed on it's own...yeah

[@SantomPh]

Evolution will do that to any species. Spock implies that all Vulcans have this feature due to their really bright sun. As he is not on Vulcan, even he forgot about it.

[@pep590]

@@SantomPh Evolution. yeah whatever.

[@mnirwin5112]

@@pep590 LOL. Why do you even bother watching this stuff when you clearly don't believe in science?

[@pep590]

@@mnirwin5112 Since you are not millions of years old, so you know zero more than anyone else. Your science is just the thing that fits your belief system. As time goes by, more and more new scientists debunk what you thought was fact. Lol.

[@facelessdrone]

@@pep590 interesting how you said nothing and thought that it meant something, do you happen to be a narcissist, or were you suffering from a stroke

[@theothertroll]

Spock was stupid again ~