tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post5577552424963911400..comments2024-03-26T18:25:22.422-07:00Comments on Comfort TV: In Defense of “Spock’s Brain”David Hofstedehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15288510542472710879noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-12686043351808765692016-04-02T13:12:02.212-07:002016-04-02T13:12:02.212-07:00Late to this party...but I would like to nominate ...Late to this party...but I would like to nominate "The Kardashians" as the alien threat for whatever the next Star Trek iteration might be.Blakeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04778630656258229069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-15908988077213764312015-05-29T00:12:23.463-07:002015-05-29T00:12:23.463-07:00I wouldn't even know how to relate to anyone t...I wouldn't even know how to relate to anyone that wasn't a Trek fan, Joanna. David Hofstedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288510542472710879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-73985200693615416742015-05-29T00:10:00.075-07:002015-05-29T00:10:00.075-07:00Voyager's not so bad, 'Threshold' and ...Voyager's not so bad, 'Threshold' and the odd Harry Kim episode aside. I just find that whole fictional universe to be a very pleasant and interesting place to visit, whether it's the original series or any that followed. David Hofstedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288510542472710879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-85536202822068810352015-05-29T00:08:20.607-07:002015-05-29T00:08:20.607-07:00Thank you Becky - and BTW I always enjoyed your Jo...Thank you Becky - and BTW I always enjoyed your Journey of a 21st Century Catholic blog. David Hofstedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288510542472710879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-63577987365481193852015-05-28T07:55:26.094-07:002015-05-28T07:55:26.094-07:00What a fun way to approach talking about Star Trek...What a fun way to approach talking about Star Trek! You pulled out all the stops on the comedy writing here too. My favorite line: "And if you’ve heard his singing on “The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins,” you know he doesn’t embarrass easily." I'm proud to be a Star Trek fan--glad to see I'm in good company.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06332977249074073942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-26423494166398922882015-05-27T12:52:44.530-07:002015-05-27T12:52:44.530-07:00I really enjoyed your article and the laughs it ga...I really enjoyed your article and the laughs it gave me -- I am a true original Star Trek LOVER, and you did such an amusing take on it. Great job!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-15228953881336045312015-05-27T01:00:35.111-07:002015-05-27T01:00:35.111-07:00Very fun post! "Spock's Brain" is no...Very fun post! "Spock's Brain" is no great shakes as an episode of STAR TREK, but it can be fun to watch if taken in the right spirit. I like that you give Shatner his due...he might be guilty of overacting at times, but it was usually for a good reason, as you say. Also got to love those occasional SUPERFRIENDS-style "everybody laughs" endings that the original series did. <br /><br />And I'll take "Spock's Brain" any day of the week over VOYAGER.Jeff Flugelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06127134815672151999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-92068190562869991082015-05-27T00:19:10.770-07:002015-05-27T00:19:10.770-07:00I agree - season 3 does require a lowering of expe...I agree - season 3 does require a lowering of expectations, but even the most difficult shows have their moments. David Hofstedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288510542472710879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-6337107577430404782015-05-26T06:07:42.251-07:002015-05-26T06:07:42.251-07:00Very fun post with great points in favor of "...Very fun post with great points in favor of "Spock's Brain"! There's something endearing about the way third season "Star Trek" can provide plenty of entertainment while not being like the first two in terms of overall quality. Everything feels different and yet...the guys are such pros that they make it work. "Spock's Brain" also has a catchy musical score that keeps you going and those ladies are like Eloi maidens but more colorful. The episode may not be held up as the best of classic Trek but it's sure enjoyable if you relax and go along with it! Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00345830456539347899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-7164274591084636332015-05-25T19:49:38.810-07:002015-05-25T19:49:38.810-07:00Amanda By Night, did YOU ever see Marj Dusay on &q...Amanda By Night, did YOU ever see Marj Dusay on "Santa Barbara"? If not, did you see her on any other daytime soaps? <br /><br />Sorry if I'm being annoying, Mr. Hofstede, but daytime dramas too often get slighted. I don't think either "I Love the '90s" or "I Love the '90s: Part Deux" (both VH1 shows) brought up the infamous "Day of our Lives" storyline from 1994-95 where the beloved heroine Marlena got possessed by a demon.Christopher Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17477722106362926482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-12770304876940591012015-05-25T19:42:39.721-07:002015-05-25T19:42:39.721-07:00Rick29, did you ever see Marj Dusay on the daytime...Rick29, did you ever see Marj Dusay on the daytime serial "Santa Barbara"? She was also on "Guiding Light" and "All My Children." Marcy Walker worked on all three of those soaps.<br /><br />As for "Star Trek: Voyager," it is worth noting that Kate Mulgrew became popular on the daytime drama "Ryan's Hope" during the 1970s.Christopher Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17477722106362926482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-83556074094724497952015-05-25T19:39:43.696-07:002015-05-25T19:39:43.696-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Christopher Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17477722106362926482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-1637435409975368672015-05-25T15:51:52.821-07:002015-05-25T15:51:52.821-07:00Have fun- and I hope the hangover isn't too se...Have fun- and I hope the hangover isn't too severe. :) <br /><br />David Hofstedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288510542472710879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-32611065107804102862015-05-25T15:50:19.009-07:002015-05-25T15:50:19.009-07:00Me, too. I always thought she was especially good ...Me, too. I always thought she was especially good on Hogan's Heroes. David Hofstedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288510542472710879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-46961669628809335642015-05-25T15:49:51.293-07:002015-05-25T15:49:51.293-07:00Thanks for reading! Thanks for reading! David Hofstedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288510542472710879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-38026703255423684962015-05-25T12:01:14.049-07:002015-05-25T12:01:14.049-07:00As a kid, "Spock's Brain" was one of...As a kid, "Spock's Brain" was one of my favorite episodes. It wasn't until I mentioned how much I liked it to others and got strange looks that I realized some folks weren't as enamored as I was. In fact, I used to get those same looks when I would tell everyone how much I enjoyed the Doctor Who serial "The Gunfighters."<br /><br />Excellent article. I'm trying that drinking game now!Daniel B?https://www.blogger.com/profile/15523815647063071939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-58666153052681486702015-05-25T07:18:10.178-07:002015-05-25T07:18:10.178-07:00You had me at Marj Dusay.
Adore her! You had me at Marj Dusay. <br /><br />Adore her! Amanda By Nighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01910620012465381103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130871072830136009.post-40077201829849955012015-05-25T06:52:30.486-07:002015-05-25T06:52:30.486-07:00So glad you mentioned Marj Dusay, who was a member...So glad you mentioned Marj Dusay, who was a member of the L.A. comedy improv group The Session. That group also included, at various times, Rob Reiner, Richard Dreyfus, and Bobbi Shaw (from the Beach Party movies). She was always a worthy guest. As for this ST episode, it certainly wasn't one of the best, but I can't argue with your five reasons to watch it (well, actually I haven't seen that episode of VOYAGER...but it sounds pretty bad). Thanks for a fresh, amusing take of an episode of a classic series!Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/00240396644130014121noreply@blogger.com