Uhura Distraction

The famous clip from "Star Trek 5 : The Final Frontier" with Nichelle Nichols dancing her distracting part. The song is called "The Moon's Window To Heaven". It is said that in the movie version of the song, Nichelle Nichols is actually the vocalist as well as the dancer. I once met Nichelle Nichols at a space exploration conference and had a chance to talk with her one to one. I asked her what scene was her favorite. This scene was her choice.

[@jazzmanchgo]

"Is she naked?" "Is she NAKED?" "Ohh, DAMN!" The eternal lament of junior-high-school boys everywhere!

[@conwayjefferson9527]

Naked from the waist down, David. God this is so sexy, I used to rewind this scene in private .

[@natldsbluedelta353]

I've been wondering the same thing all these years. Is she naked or not? I'd wish they'd let us know instead of leading us on all these years. Maybe one day, we'll all find out the truth. Damn, she's got an alluring & soothing singing voice!

[@rootfish2671]

RIP Nichelle Nichols. She was not only a part of television history but also civil rights history. You will be missed.

[@kenhayashida4654]

July 31, 2022 - Posting a thank you to the Nichols family and Nichelle for her tremendous life. Rest In Peace Nichelle Nichols ... Thank you for your phenomenal career in film, tv, dance, stage, singing, and science!

[@Pondimus_Maximus]

The way she gloated at the end was priceless!

[@My_Legs_Hurt]

RIP Nichelle Nichols. What a devastating loss

[@amikeller607]

Rest peaceful Uhura! You are beautiful stardust and can shine brightly in the heavens! We lost Nichelle today, she got to 89! Much love Lieutenant Uhura, Godspeed!

[@katyclemens]

89

[@amikeller607]

@@katyclemens my bad i have dyslexia

[@michelebartleson7971]

This is my favorite Uhura moment. She taught me as a child that it's ok to be sexual as a mature woman and I'll always adore her for that

[@sylvanscarx7280]

A mature mind finds sexuality to be ageless.

[@dwillbecancelledsoon4086]

My god you people are pathetic lol

[@PeachWookiee]

I hope I look half as good when I’m the age she was here!

[@googleuser7454]

​@@PeachWookieeshe was beautiful in her 80s even. A very graceful woman

[@chrismc410]

Both Nichelle Nichols and Majel Barrett-Roddenberry showed me that sexuality is not just a game for the young. TNGs "Cost of Living" re-taught the lesson Nichelle Nichols teaches here. Uhura shows her captive audience what time it is and Lwaxana Troi showed how Betazoids tell you what time it is.

[@goldenpacificmedia]

Posted for the consideration and reference of the Star Trek Continues group. This particular video clip is from Star Trek V: The Final Frontier released in 1989. Nichelle Nichols, the original actress who played the character Uhura, is recovering from a mild stroke. When I met Nichelle at a space exploration conference held in Anaheim, California around 1989 or 1990, I asked her what her favorite scene was. She said this one was. Therefore, we've posted this clip in wishes of her speedy recovery! Best wishes Nichelle!

[@notmyrealname453]

I've heard many people call this scene disgusting. I am inclined to agree with the comic reviewer Linkara. This scene is not disgusting and calling it so is ageist.

[@mackanmaxen]

Sooo true

[@purpletomatocinema]

I never heard anyone say that this scene was disgusting. I heard the words unnecessary but not disgusting

[@jaksida300]

They probably mean disgusting in the sense that it’s entirely out of character for Uhura and exists just to add more sex appeal to the film.

[@profshad3429]

​@@jaksida300 nothing wrong with that, the movie wasn't the best.

[@captain_misaki]

@@purpletomatocinema Doug Walker did.

[@jdinhuntsvilleal4514]

No, it is NOT "said that in the movie version of the song, Nichelle Nichols is actually the vocalist..." IN FACT "An accomplished singer and dancer, Nichelle Nichols provided an authentic performance of the "fan dance" routine in this film; she was outraged when her vocals in the scene were later overdubbed in editing without her approval." - IMDb

[@duodave]

It might have been dubbed for a technical reason. When making a film there are numerous technicians around, sometimes it's difficult to make everyone quiet enough for a singing vocal take, it's possible she wasn't available for post-production.

[@CrixusHeart]

Interesting info. Then they hired someone who pronounced her words very similar to Nichelle's, especially the word endings. I always thought that was her.

[@CrixusHeart]

I just read a comment by the KZbin channel that posted this clip and they say it IS Nichelle Nichols singing but that the movie soundtrack album recorded someone else singing it for the album. It certainly sounds like her to me.

[@Trix897]

@@CrixusHeartit was the band Hiroshima performing the song on the soundtrack. They’re a band that does Japanese fused jazz, and have been doing so since the 70s.

[@pompe221]

@@duodave She was available for post-production. In her autobiography, Nichelle Nichols wrote that Harve Bennett and William Shatner assured her that even if her song "Hauntingly" (the song that was originally playing while they filmed) had to be cut, then she would be the singer for whatever song was chosen for the scene. She was told this for weeks. Then Bill let it slip that the new song was already recorded by someone else. This is Nichelle's real voice: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpunaKhuorBoh5o

[@profshad3429]

I thought it was a body double, but now I know it's not, impressed me about her physical appearance.

[@PeachWookiee]

I hope I look that good in my 50s!

[@del69blue]

Naughty comment: just makes it hotter that she's in her 50's there; she's got a (beautiful) power and strength to her. It just wouldn't be quite as good if she was any younger.

[@chrispeplinski7306]

She certainly had stunning legs

[@epcotman32]

Came here after hearing of the death of Nichelle Nichols, RIP.

[@danadoe8137]

Being a baby of the early mid 80s, this was probably my first or second Star trek film i vaguely remember seeing in theatres as a very young 4 year old, little did i know id become a full fledged trekkie soon after

[@chrispeplinski7306]

nichelle has a great voice

[@jukingeo]

That and the rest of her is great too. Always loved her legs and her hair styles. Amazing woman. I didn't care for this movie too much, but I loved this scene and she just pulls it off so well.

[@DissociatedWomenIncorporated]

She is beautiful, talented, and she gave women and minorities important visibility in her role, at a time when society was hostile to the idea of _either_ a black person or a woman, let alone _both,_ being portrayed as a competent and trusted bridge officer. Amazing woman.

[@thegreenmanofnorwich]

Unfortunately, I don't think this was her. As i recall, she had sung, but her voice was replaced in editing, and she was really pissed off about it

[@chriswilliams79]

This article brought me here, it's not her voice but it is her dancing nude www.startrek.com/news/the-story-behind-star-trek-v-the-final-frontiers-musical-moment

[@cubdukat]

Actually, it's Margaret "Machun" Sasaki-Taylor, the lead vocalist for Hiroshima, the band that did the song.

[@gailf1617]

Notice how muscular her legs were...And what a lovely voice. Can't believe she's gone.

[@p.z.arnott2329]

When this scene came up when I first saw this movie, I also noticed.

[@eamonndeane587]

RIP Nichelle Nichols . Another sad loss of an Icon from this franchise.

[@SirBarth]

Rest in Peace - Ms. Nichols. I always loved this scene, and just about got myself in a little trouble at an OBT Quick Wits show.... but won the cast over with my assessment.

[@katprime2386]

Such a classic trap! Lure in a bunch of limbido men with a pretty woman and then it’s all hook, line, and sinker for them! I love it so much that it never gets old!😂😆

[@starsfalldown1234567]

Kat Prime it woudnt work on gay men though.

[@katprime2386]

FlowerPower123 true.

[@eamonndeane587]

@@starsfalldown1234567 I do think They would regardless rush to find the source of the singing to capture her as a hostage

[@stephena1196]

@@starsfalldown1234567 yes it would: they'd be keen to get her advice on how to look fabulous.

[@teslagirl1]

@@starsfalldown1234567 It would if instead of having her naked, you dressed her in a stunning outfit and had her yell out that she had plenty more where that came from and they could all pick one. I knew a guy who never wore women's clothes but who collected haute couture, loved every outfit like a person. And for those who did like to wear them, the allure might be even stronger.

[@Koldeman]

[scrambling up the sand] "WOMAN!!!" lol. Come on guys, there's a three-titted cat lady and a hot Romulan at the bar in town!

[@olafweyer859]

:D

[@robyeone7976]

Yeah, but there’s only one Nichelle Nichols.😉

[@robertthomas5736]

Lady Nichelle Nichols was a Singer and a Dancer, Before, She was Commander Uhura, of The Starship Enterprise

[@Mellissandria]

Looking back, it was downright clever (although I can imagine Uhura having to be talked into it...). Nichelle Nichols will be missed, as she was a class act.

[@CrixusHeart]

I think by this age, she's a seasoned officer and learned many years ago to do what needs to be done (starting with the episode to the alternate universe) 😉

[@slcRN1971]

I thought she was marvelous in this scene. She was very talented and a good role model too. Condolences to her family and friends.🥀🕯❣️

[@47of74]

RIP Nichelle Nichols

[@Real_McKinley]

"Damn!" "Is she naked?" "She naked?"

[@Strangedays612]

Heheheh yeah Beavis hehehehe naked hehehehe

[@aleksandarvil5718]

Quagmire: *GIGITY !!!*

[@The1Dragonprincess]

She has a good voice

[@goldenpacificmedia]

Love your comment! From what I understand, there were two versions of this song created for Final Frontier. The official soundtrack album for Final Frontier has a jazz & vocal version of this song by the band Hiroshima. I think June, the lead singer for Hiroshima, is heard in that version. But, in the version heard on-screen in Final Frontier, the vocal track is actually belonging to Nichelle Nichols. Many people do not realize that Nichelle Nichols has tremendous musical and vocal talents with much experience singing with the great jazz musicians of the mid-20th Century. Nichols recently (2015) released a vocal album also.

[@galegreyson4196]

I think she was gorgeous, especially her voice, grace, and effect.

[@richardtingle717]

Rest in peace what a great actress

[@sylvanscarx7280]

I will always be a proud member of your “Captive Audience” ! Eternally beautiful in every way. Your theatrical passion flourishes in every piece you’ve done. Your historic influence is felt and appreciated. Be at peace, and forever live in my heart.

[@thegreenmanofnorwich]

As a child, even though Nichelle Nicholls was a very glamorous woman, it felt like an odd choice to have her do a naked fan dance

[@p.z.arnott2329]

I would like to believe this was William Shatner's idea as this was the only Star Trek movie he ever directed and written (sharing writing credit with Harve Bennett and David Loughery)

[@CrixusHeart]

Not really. If you watch the episode from the original series where they travel to an alternate reality, in order to get the crew back to their own reality, she has to be a seductress.

[@thegreenmanofnorwich]

@@CrixusHeart oh I'm not in doubt of her seductive capabilities. It's more that she was late 50s (15 years older than my parents, and closer in age to my grandparents) at the time this was filmed. While women in their 50s can be beautiful, glamorous, and highly desirable, that's not something that was much acknowledged in the late 80s. Seeing someone the same age as granddad's youngest sister doing a fan dance was really quite strange to me. Also, there are other means of distraction that didn't involve Uhura getting naked. Like pretending to be part of the Army of Light and claiming to be wounded, then just stunning everyone.

[@CrixusHeart]

@@thegreenmanofnorwich 😆

[@robertthomas5736]

Lady Nichelle Nichols, Sang Several Times, During The Original Series of Star Trek

[@profshad3429]

She gave me special feelings.

[@atomicdog04]

RIP Uhura 🖖!!!

[@Ottophil]

RIP legend

[@GaryPotocki82]

Kirk:"Spock!!!" Spock: Yess Capt..... states muffled loudly" Kirk: "be one with the horse...... "yess capt." Spock: Replies Hilarious

[@chrismc410]

Hold your horse, Captain. I'm scanning

[@chrispeplinski7306]

while final frontier had its flaws but certaintly more watchable than motion picture. the scenes with kirk, spock, and mccoy make up for it.

[@thewewguy8t88]

yeah i always felt there were good things in this movie. i mean its still a piece of shit movie but it has good moments. this scene for example it just somehow feels appropriate for something this silly sounding to be in this particular movie.(if this was done in any other movie or show i just do not think it would work(maybe lower decks or even discovery could make this work) that being said i think star trek in general is a mixture of both the most ridiculous sounding things i have ever heard of or seen to some of the best drama i have ever seen i my life.)

[@chrispeplinski7306]

While final frontier is definitely a flawed movie but it's an enjoyable one. Particularly the camp fire scenes with kirk, spock, and Mccoy.

[@Statalyzer]

"It is said that in the movie version of the song, Nichelle Nichols is actually the vocalist as well as the dancer." I thought her voice was overdubbed and that she got quite upset about this.

[@goldenpacificmedia]

I believe that Nichelle's voice is used in the movie. The song vocal track on the official soundtrack recording appears to be the lead singer of Hiroshima, June.

[@jochanaan58]

"I've always wanted to play to a captive audience." BOOM!

[@jaybyrdcybertruck1082]

This scene entranced me as a young man and I had cover my lap with a pillow while watching it lmao

[@tausti]

We love you Nichelle

[@jaxsmith3046]

One of the best moments in Trek history.

[@altanthomas2ndchannel566]

I guess she really does walk in beauty.

[@lutho7693]

I always loved her singing RIP 🙏🏾

[@robertthomas5736]

Thank You to Lady Nichelle Nichols

[@chrispeplinski7306]

Star trek lost a legendary actress

[@robertthomas5736]

The Moons A Window to Heaven, by Lady Nichelle Nichols as Uhura, Commander of The Starship Enterprise

[@avellinklater3566]

I wish it was possible to get a copy of this version!

[@mirkwoodphotography2089]

Avel Linklater take a screen recording

[@christopherkerns639]

Intergalactic burlesque at its best! Uhura was and will always be simply divine! Nichelle was very very brave! She was sublime in this scene! Love her forever!

[@JamesAlburyTheSkyAboveUs]

My favorite scene in Star Trek V. 🖖🏿😀

[@EngPheniks]

I have a feeling this scene was Shatner's idea as he directed this instalment.

[@goldenpacificmedia]

Nichelle Nichols herself sings the lead vocal on the track. However, there was a bit of controversy when the movie studio released the soundtrack CD, the music was the version played by the contemporary rock band Hiroshima and had a lead vocal by their lead singer. Nichelle had a historic track record of singing with huge big band leaders in the 1950s through 1970's (even later perhaps?). Prior to her career in Hollywood and television, Nichelle sang and danced with very prominent black big bands. The US had a prominent, well-respected big band sound from the then contemporary Black sounds from mid-20th Century artists and orchestras. I recall reading that she had stage experience dancing, singing, and participating withCount Basie and his Orchestra as well as other prominent Black big bands. So, Nichelle definitely has her own voice and her own skill set to hold her own in this. As I wrote in the original posting back 7 years ago, when I attempted a National Space Society national conference in the 1980's or early 1990's (it was held in Anaheim Convention Center), Nichelle and her team were on the floor of the convention. Nichols had a huge role in recruiting the original female and the original non-white astronauts, including Sally Ride, Judy Resnick, Ron McNair, El Onizuka, and more. So, in many ways, Nichols' role in Star Trek played an active role in opening spaceflight for the human race.

[@WarriorBoy]

I had the same thought. Shatner definitely came up with this, lol!!

[@Robertahausen]

at her age when she did this movie, she was amazing!!

[@Gexon1000]

RIP Nichelle Nichols,

[@kareno7848]

Hoochie. She does this with Spock too, dancing and singing in the rec room. Very grandiose.

[@lisaj2269]

This scene is so adorable

[@Kazeromaru]

Elden Ring: Ancestral Woods, all I'll say. If you play, you get it.

[@e.e.lawson6153]

I don’t get it?? And I’ve played elden ring… is it the music

[@Kazeromaru]

@@e.e.lawson6153 Ever been under Siofra by way of Nokron? ... I associate the singing shaman women to Uhura.

[@e.e.lawson6153]

@@Kazeromaru I see it now yeah the shamans

[@olafweyer859]

I like this movie. It feels the closest to the original series. In tone, type of story and most of all the camaraderie of the crew. Plus you get a nice "space adventure" of the week. And after listening to Shatners very humble Bluray commentary, I enjoy it even more. It's a guilty pleasure flick.

[@warriorsorb1111]

I love this scene. It's so funny. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@aualga]

Go no closer! GO NO CLOSER!

[@lucinae8512]

*PULL THE CAMERA!*

[@Blitzo8390]

“Quick put some clothes on that woman! Frank, give me your robe!” “But than I’ll be naked” “Trust me it’ll be better”

[@p.z.arnott2329]

For the love of God, don't rape us.

[@youngmultiverser9311]

“Please for the love of God, don’t rape us

[@johnarmenta2199]

She sure captivated me! RIP, Nichelle Nichols! Thank for your years of entertainment.

[@dhollsynthmusic]

This scene is ridiculous because it's goofy - belongs in a parody not a mainline Trek movie - it kills the tension of storming the gate. Of course Uhura was always a beauty, and what a voice! But this scene is tonally misjudged. Check her singing out in the Charlie X TOS episode...so lovely!

[@googleuser7454]

this scene and her not being able to understand Klingon really irk me

[@lotstodo]

Must be fun to have men crawling at your feet knowing your friends have your back.

[@Hockey-Baseball.]

She was a great actor and human being. How is this scene disgusting? You did not see anything wrong. And she was a beautiful human being to begin with. People are just weird and can’t think properly before they speak or type in a dumb comment.

[@lynnkinsey7653]

Best scene ever!!!!

[@zakkarypettit5037]

Aw, damn! xD funny every time.

[@epcotman32]

Zakkary Pettit that is what Ron Simmons would say.

[@LordDuncanChannel]

Did she by chance sing full version of this song? That voice is incredible!

[@goldenpacificmedia]

@@LordDuncanChannel Her vocal and song have been hidden away by Paramount and it’s never been released!

[@aleksandarvil5718]

Nichelle Nichols = Silver Vixen 😌😚😙😍🤩

[@simonriddick]

Those legs are brutal though lol.

[@robertocolombo9264]

Oh yeah with those legs she could have kick down a strong door!

[@mckinleymiles50]

YAAAAS UHURAAAA

[@van8ryan]

Sadly, it's not her voice (she DID sing the song but it was re-recorded)

[@goldenpacificmedia]

That's her vocal in the film. It's not her vocal on the movie soundtrack CD.

[@swastikausa]

i would love to see zoe saldana do this cause she is a ballet dancer.

[@goldenpacificmedia]

What a cool idea!

[@taylorsmith8576]

That's one of the goofiest scenes I've ever seen in a movie.

[@randysanders3322]

how about Lost with the Pakuni Ladies. quite entertaining.

[@Skabelundify]

Any idea where I can find her full version of this song.

[@lanielorah8021]

I love lorrah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lanielorah8021]

Lorrah will you be with me in the karpathian mountains, bo my romanian-albanoi princess

[@danadoe8137]

this was the highlight of the whole movie as this was the stupidest movie of the 6 original films. Nnetheless i love it. thanks for sharing

[@goldenpacificmedia]

You are quite welcome Dana. Final Frontier has many critics. However, recently, I watched a version on broadcast cable TV. I was impressed with the cinematography involved. If you look critically at the scenes on the initial planet (which this scene is from that sequence of the film), one can argue that the Star Trek production team and Mr. Shatner were literally decades ahead of current events at the time. Look carefully at the cinematography and the allegory involved. My view is that they were making a comment on the degeneration of peace in the middle east.

[@Startrekker6231]

We have that effect🤷🏾‍♀️

[@Terryfan]

1:06 Oh Damn! Fell right into the trap

[@JimboLogic]

Damn!

[@InteleVision-Vic]

Well...better then, than now. ;)

[@epcotman32]

0:11-0:17, they are gonna regret saying that later on, Ron Simmons would be disgusted himself.

[@starwalkerfox]

Oh myyyy

[@vincenthawthorne9360]

Have you no shame?! She could be my mother!

[@edd2615]

Wish she was mine!!!

[@puppiesarepower3682]

"DAM!" "Is she naked?"

[@swastikausa]

shes like 57 here.

[@WisteriaSongs]

im so sad this was voice covered without Nichelle's knowledge

[@goldenpacificmedia]

In the film, the song is sung by Nichelle. It's the official soundtrack album that has a different vocal track. I guess I'm unclear who is singing on the vocal track on the Final Frontier album now.

[@WisteriaSongs]

Ah okay. Thank you for telling me that

[@EugeneSSmith]

Lt. Uhura 'shakes her can!' 🤣

[@dorourke105]

Rebel #1: Quick put some clothes on that woman! Frank give me your robe Frank: But then I'll be naked Rebel #1: Trust me it'll be better

[@SheldonAdama17]

Yeah… not one of Trek’s finest moments

[@PungiFungi]

This is one of many 🙄🙄😄😄 scenes in this movie.

[@who-ny5oe]

1:07 For the love of God don't rape us.

[@KarlBerlin]

I forgot how stupid this film was

[@edhallas1002]

...and people have a problem with Discovery? This was awful!

[@RagnarKorg3141]

RIP Nichelle Nichols