Star Trek

Power Records: STAR TREK

source: Mike Lynch Cartoons

In the 1970s, if you were a TREK fan, there was nothing beyond the original 79 episodes. No TNG, no DS9, etc. So, if you wanted to quench your thirst for new adventures with the crew of the original Enterprise, you had to either go and read a book (like James Blish's 1970 Bantam paperback SPOCK MU...

Published Fri, Dec 4

What Is the Cast of Star Trek: TNG Actually Saying?

source: Escapist Magazine

The conversations that we heard Captain Picard, Geordi laforge and Data had on the bridge of the Enterprise might not have been what they were actually ...

Published Thu, Dec 3

Opinion: Star Trek: The Next Generation-- "Imaginary Friend"

source: jeffords (Blogspot)

The plot is a terribly contrived mess of elements of some of the worst TOS and TNG episodes. We have a troubled, lonely kid with an overactive imagination who causes trouble for the crew. I just more or less described “Charlie X,” “And the Children Shall Lead,” “The Bonding” “Hero Worship,” a...

Published Mon, Nov 16

Opinion: Star Trek: The Next Generation-- "The First Duty"

source: jeffords (Blogspot)

Some side issues taint the episode for me, too. There is a replica of the original Enterprise on Wesley’s desk that is actually a pewter collectible that was available at the time. A little blatant product placement there. Normally, that would not bother meat all, but TNG has obnoxiously pro...

Published Sat, Nov 14

Opinion: Star Trek: The Next Generation-- "The Masterpiece Society"

source: jeffords (Blogspot)

“The Masterpiece Society” is based on another script that had been bouncing around the TNG office. The plot centers around a genetically engineered “perfect” society which does not want the ’inferior’ Enterprise crew among them, even when the crew is trying to save the colony from being...

Published Sat, Nov 7

Video: STAR TREK TNG Endings

source: Mike Lynch Cartoons

I never thought about it, but now that I've seen these scenes -- with an ending line and the fanfare as the Enterprise swooshes away for another adventure -- well -- that is one of my favorite bits. Off to another adventure! These all appear to be from the first season of The Next Generation. It r...

Published Fri, Nov 6

Star Trek: The Next Generation-- "Silicon Avatar"

source: jeffords (Blogspot)

I seriously considered calling “Silicon Avatar” the worst episode of TNG, but I am still going to bestow that dubious honor on another installment. But at least you know where I am coming from here. This is a terrible, terrible episode.

Published Fri, Oct 30

Star Trek: The Next Generation--"Darmok"

source: jeffords (Blogspot)

The episode introduces a couple elements to TNG. First, Picard now wears a grey undershirt with a red jacket. Yes, he becomes Starfleet’s version of The Fonz. Fortunately, trek will not fully jump the shark until the seventh season. Second, Ashley Judd joins the cast as Robin Lefler. She will o...

Published Wed, Oct 28