Scott Atwell Star Trek Discussion thread (Series and Films) (1 Viewer)

[Ockeghem]

That is an easy one! Unification, The Next Generation two parter that guest starred Leonard Nimoy as elder Ambassador Spock.
Malachi Throne was a Romulan Senator. He also did the voice of The Keeper in the original pilot, The Cage.
I'm not certain, but he was in one of The New Voyages fan films and perhaps one other Trek spin-off series.

I guess I should have made that one a tad more difficult.
Nelson's up next.

 

[Nelson Au]

There is a slight conflict in my research, but two actors were considered for the role of the TOS Captain. Lets say, not just the role of Kirk, but Pike too. (I thought the two actors were considered for Kirk before Shatner was chosen. But my research says one was for Pike, the other for Kirk.)
Who were they?
Also, another actor was considered to play Spock. Who was he?
Easy, right!

 

[troy evans]

There is a slight conflict in my research, but two actors were considered for the role of the TOS Captain. Lets say, not just the role of Kirk, but Pike too. (I thought the two actors were considered for Kirk before Shatner was chosen. But my research says one was for Pike, the other for Kirk.)
Who were they?
Also, another actor was considered to play Spock. Who was he?
Easy, right!

I know one for the Capt. was Jack Lord of Hawaii 5-0 fame. Not sure on the other, sorry.

 

[Sam Favate]

Wasn't DeForest Kelly considered for Spock? Or at least approached for the role?

 

[RickER]

Wasn't DeForest Kelly considered for Spock? Or at least approached for the role?

I never heard that, but i know Martin Landau was asked to play Spock. I had also heard about Jack Lord for Kirk, but he wanted a piece of the series and some control. Oh, they asked Lloyd Bridges too.

 

[Nelson Au]

Troy, you are right, Jack Lord was one of the actors considered.
Ricker, you are right on all 3 actors! Lloyd Bridges for Kirk as well as Jack Lord. And Martin Landau for Spock.
You two could contribute the next questions, if you're up for it.
I've never heard if DeForest Kelley was considered for Spock, but I soppose it could have happened.

 

[Lou Sytsma]

I've never heard if DeForest Kelley was considered for Spock, but I soppose it could have happened.

Unlikely since he was only approached for a role after the second pilot had been accepted.

 

[Nelson Au]

I agree Lou and all the history books I've read and talks I heard from Kelley and Roddenberry was that he was better suited in the McCoy role.

 

[Nelson Au]

This weekend will air the remastered episode, The Mark of Gideon. Not a classic, but note worthy for a couple of reasons.
Name one reason for what makes this episode stand out. Hint; one of the unusual aspects of this episode involves the creative contribution of a past TOS guest actor.
Should be another easy one!

 

[Ockeghem]

This weekend will air the remastered episode, The Mark of Gideon. Not a classic, but note worthy for a couple of reasons.
Name one reason for what makes this episode stand out. Hint; one of the unusual aspects of this episode involves the creative contribution of a past TOS guest actor.
Should be another easy one!

Nelson,
I don't think I am on the right track. But let me guess by saying this--might it be one of the few episodes in which we don't see a planet? I know the interior of the ship (and its replica) get top billing, but without seeing the episode, I'm not sure if we see a planet or not.

 

[RickER]

I kow filming from under the glass table was one of those ideas thrown out to the director, and he did it.

 

[Ockeghem]

Hint; one of the unusual aspects of this episode involves the creative contribution of a past TOS guest actor.

My guess is that Nelson doesn't necessarily mean that the guest star had to be from The Mark of Gideon. Hmmm. How about ... Mark Lenard?

 

[Nelson Au]

Keep going, but you're on the right track, Scott!

 

[Ockeghem]

Keep going, but you're on the right track, Scott!

Nelson,
Is the creative contribution either producing or writing? I am thinking of Shari Lewis, but of course she didn't appear as a guest star (or in any way) in the series. So it must be someone that appeared in an episode. How about ... Frank Gorshin?

 

[Nelson Au]

Scott- You're getting red hot. I will say it was for either writing or producing. Shari Lewis did write a 3rd Season episode, and I forgot about her, but she's not the one I'm thinking of. And it's not Frank Gorshin.
The guest star's contribution to The Mark of Gideon appeared in a very popular 2nd Season episode of Trek. This episode was followed up in the Animated Series. He was also in a less dignified role on Lost in Space's 3rd year. (No offense to those who are fans of LiS!) Those are big clues!

 

[RickER]

Stanley Adams co-wrote it. He was Cyrno Jones on The Trouble with Tribbles!

 

[Nelson Au]

You are correct Rick! Very good.
You're turn for a question.

 

[RickER]

OK, i have to think about this. I cant make it an easy one, you guys would know it!

 

[Nelson Au]

Rick-
If you don't mind, I just had an idea for a trivia question and thought I'd try it here;
In the entire of run of TOS, there is at least one instance where you hear the voice of one of the Star Trek producers on the intercom speaking directly to Kirk. Can you name him and the episode?
Could be a really easy one for you guys! Bonus if you know what he said.

 

[RickER]

Rick-
If you don't mind, I just had an idea for a trivia question and thought I'd try it here;
In the entire of run of TOS, there is at least one instance where you hear the voice of one of the Star Trek producers on the intercom speaking directly to Kirk. Can you name him and the episode?
Could be a really easy one for you guys! Bonus if you know what he said.

Ohh, thats a good question. But thats the trouble, isnt it. You know how hard it is to think of a question you guys wont know! Cause i know this one. Of course you can hear people like Majel Barrett talking on the intercom when the ship goes to red alert, or when all stations report damage. But the one your thinking of, is the Great Bird himself, Gene Roddenberry in Charlie X. His voice is the one calling up to the bridge, telling Kirk that he put meatloaf in the ovens, and that now they have turkey in them.