170: Written by Space Ostriches
02/18/15 • 106 min
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The Tholian Web.
The third season of TOS is a divisive one for many Star Trek fans. The fight for survival behind the scenes led to shoestring budgets, sparse sets, unbalanced scripts, and—in eyes of many—questionable directions for Spock. But before this feeling really set in, Judy Burns and Chet Richards delivered a bottle show that put Spock in the command chair, at odds with Bones, and in search of Captain Kirk. What’s more, they delivered one of the franchise’s most intriguing attempts at a truly different alien in the Tholians.
In this episode of The Ready Room we’re joined by Larry Nemecek and Norm Lao to discuss “The Tholian Web,” the mysterious disappearance or the USS Defiant (not that one), Captain Kirk (yes that one), spacesuit design, the poor track record of Constitution-class starships not named Enterprise, Scotty’s love of drinking, and why nerve gas can sometimes save your life.
In our news segment we discuss Simon Pegg and the next Star Trek film script, and the possibility of a TNG reunion on screen.
Hosts
Christopher Jones and Larry Nemecek
Guest
Norman C. Lao
Editor and Producer
Christopher Jones
Associate Producer
Renee Roberts
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Coordinator
Will Nguyen
News
Simon Pegg co-writing Star Trek 3 (00:03:07)
Could the TNG crew come back to the screen? (00:15:34)
Feature: The Tholian Web
Intro and Synopsis (00:26:53)
The Original Defiant (00:37:30)
The Roots of the Tholian Web (00:39:27)
An Enterprising Follow-up (00:49:18)
Spock In Command (00:58:41)
Super Spacesuits and Chaos (01:04:42)
Watch with Scotch (01:13:08)
Final Thoughts (01:26:39)
Closing (01:33:38)
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The Tholian Web.
The third season of TOS is a divisive one for many Star Trek fans. The fight for survival behind the scenes led to shoestring budgets, sparse sets, unbalanced scripts, and—in eyes of many—questionable directions for Spock. But before this feeling really set in, Judy Burns and Chet Richards delivered a bottle show that put Spock in the command chair, at odds with Bones, and in search of Captain Kirk. What’s more, they delivered one of the franchise’s most intriguing attempts at a truly different alien in the Tholians.
In this episode of The Ready Room we’re joined by Larry Nemecek and Norm Lao to discuss “The Tholian Web,” the mysterious disappearance or the USS Defiant (not that one), Captain Kirk (yes that one), spacesuit design, the poor track record of Constitution-class starships not named Enterprise, Scotty’s love of drinking, and why nerve gas can sometimes save your life.
In our news segment we discuss Simon Pegg and the next Star Trek film script, and the possibility of a TNG reunion on screen.
Hosts
Christopher Jones and Larry Nemecek
Guest
Norman C. Lao
Editor and Producer
Christopher Jones
Associate Producer
Renee Roberts
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Coordinator
Will Nguyen
News
Simon Pegg co-writing Star Trek 3 (00:03:07)
Could the TNG crew come back to the screen? (00:15:34)
Feature: The Tholian Web
Intro and Synopsis (00:26:53)
The Original Defiant (00:37:30)
The Roots of the Tholian Web (00:39:27)
An Enterprising Follow-up (00:49:18)
Spock In Command (00:58:41)
Super Spacesuits and Chaos (01:04:42)
Watch with Scotch (01:13:08)
Final Thoughts (01:26:39)
Closing (01:33:38)
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169: A Boomer Backstory
Horizon.
Fans often cite Travis Mayweather as the most underdeveloped character on Enterprise, but the episode “Horizon” sets out to change that perception with a story focusing exclusively on the Ensign, his family, and his past. It’s a good look into the character, though surprisingly comes near the end of Season Two.
In this episode of The Ready Room we’re joined by Tommy Kraft and Will Nguyen to discuss Travis’s trip back home, the cargo culture, and the puzzling discrepancy between the background developed for the character and what the writers actually did with over the course of the series. We also reveal in the excitement that is Movie Night aboard the NX-01 and T’Pol’s newfound love of Frankenstein.
In our news segment we discuss the latest on Tommy’s film Star Trek: Horizon and debate the results of the StarTrek.com poll in which fans picked the alien race with the best starships.
Hosts
Christopher Jones and Tommy Kraft
Guest
Will Nguyen
Editor and Producer
Christopher Jones
Associate Producer
Renee Roberts
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Coordinator
Will Nguyen
News
Star Trek: Horizon Production Update (00:02:25)
Poll: The alien race with the best starships is... (00:11:59)
Feature: Horizon
Intro and Synopsis (00:22:12)
A Misplaced Story? (00:26:28)
Fleshing Out Travis (00:30:39)
Cargo Culture (00:35:01)
It’s a Family Matter (00:41:42)
The Isolation of Distance (00:48:58)
Movie Night! (00:55:57)
Travis Saves the Day! (01:06:43)
Final Thoughts (01:13:24)
Closing (01:22:36)
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171: Farewell, Leonard Nimoy
He inspired generations. As Spock, Leonard Nimoy became one of the most recognizable figures in the world, changing the lives of countless fans, the nature of pop culture, and bringing a rare creative vision and kindness to the world. In his final public statement he said “A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP.” Just three days later, on February 27, 2015, he passed away. The collective reaction from around the world has shown just how much he meant to so many. And in this special episode of The Ready Room, Christopher Jones and Larry Nemecek sit down to reflect on Leonard Nimoy’s life and career.
Hosts
Christopher Jones and Larry Nemecek
Editor and Producer
Christopher Jones
Associate Producer
Renee Roberts
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Coordinator
Will Nguyen
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