It Was Forty Years Ago Today
It was forty years ago today. September 8, 1966. I was seven years old. Star Trek premiered with “The Man Trap” episode.
Although I was never a “Trekkie” [or even a “Trekker”], I did love me some Star Trek. My favorite character was Spock and I convinced my mom to let me have my hair cut in the same style as his [although she did draw the line when I told her I wanted to have my ears made pointed].
Tonight at 8pm, in honor of Star Trek’s 40th, TV Land is airing four episodes from the original series [including “The Man Trap”]. I just hope that it doesn’t bring on a strong desire for me to go back to Spock’s haircut.
The origninal Trek will always rule over any current incarnation. Kirk, Spock, Bones, Scotty…in a cardboard box with blinking lights. Power of their acting (good and bad) made that show, man…nobody can match that today.
Today only Lenny and Patch have the same Kirk / Spock vibe going on.