Star Trek: The Original Series Season 3 Blu-ray delivers stunning video and great audio in this exceptional Blu-ray release
Space. The Final Frontier. The U.S.S. Enterprise embarks on a five year mission to explore the galaxy. The Enterprise is under the command of Captain James T. Kirk. The First Officer is Mr. Spock, from the planet Vulcan. The Chief Medical Officer is Dr. Leonard \'Bones\' McCoy. With a determined crew, the Enterprise encounters Klingons, Romulans, time paradoxes, tribbles and genetic supermen lead by Khan Noonian Singh. Their mission is to explore strange new worlds, to seek new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before.
Star Trek: The Original Series Season 3 Blu-ray Review
Though not quite up to par with the previous two seasons, the third and final collection of episodes
featuring Kirk, Spock, and McCoy make for an astounding Blu-ray presentation.
The third and final season of 'Star Trek' -- Gene Roddenberry's late 1960s television show that
would go dormant for a decade before the series' revival on the big screen and, some years later,
find new life again on television with a new crew for a new generation -- arrives on Blu-ray and
with
the expectations to match in quality the previous twoseasons' high definition
releases. Paramount/CBS has delivered a set fitting of the trendsetting seasons one
and two, each of the 24 season three episodes featuring sparkling 1080p video transfers and full
and satisfying
7.1-channel
lossless soundtracks. Also included is a wealth of bonus
materials, including three variations of the series' first
pilot episode, 'The Cage,' and a never-before-seen version of the second pilot episode, 'Where No
Man Has Gone Before,' the first episode to feature much of the original cast, including Captain
James Tiberius Kirk and Engineer Montgomery Scott.
It's always fun to fire phasers.
Though certainly not a "bad" season of "Star Trek" (is there such a thing?), The Original Series'
third and, sadly, final outing proves less than stellar than either the show's first or second
seasons, the latter of which is, arguably, the most influential in the series' long and storied
history, perhaps not as entertaining as several "The Next Generation" or "Deep Space Nine"
seasons but certainly more impacting on a base level. As for season three, it never scrapes the
bottom of the barrel as consistently as some early seasons from "DS9" or "The Next Generation"
and "Voyager" in particular, but the season begins with a whimper, a punching bag sort of
episode in "Spock's Brain," a laugher of a season opener that's easily the goofiest the entire
original series has to offer. Then again, "Star Trek" is infamous for beginning and ending seasons
or following up historically important episodes with truly terrible efforts; "The Next Generation"
kicked off its second season with the abysmal "The Child," and its third season with "Evolution,"
though the show learned from its mistakes and never again began a season with a substandard
effort. "Voyager" capped off its first season and began its second with two decent episodes in
"Learning Curve" and "The 37's,"
though neither hardly qualify as worthy of what is generally considered an important slotting
within a season. Even Trek's magnum opus, "Deep Space Nine," fumbled by following its
hallmark "Trials and Tribble-ations" tribute episode with the awful "Let He Who is Without Sin..."
As for "Spock's Brain," it proves one of the most poorly-executed episodes in series history from
conception to production to slotting; "Zombie Spock" looks ridiculous, the story seems terribly
degrading on several levels, and as simply a poor concept, it falls terribly short as an episode, let
alone a season opener. Nevertheless, the episode remains an important slice of Trek lore, if for
no other reason than as a curiosity.
Fortunately, the season didn't begin with the arguably worse "And the Children Shall Lead," and
despite its status as the lesser of the original series' trio of seasons, this 24-episode collection did
deliver several hallmark "Star Trek" efforts.
Indeed, season three of "Star Trek" contains a handful of powerful, historically significant, and
downright entertaining episodes. Both "Day of the Dove" and "Let This Be Your Last Battlefield"
reflect American culture of the late 1960s, the former an examination of hatred, violence, and
prejudice sparked by an external and altogether imperceptible entity, and the latter one of the
most cut-and-dry (or, in this case, literally black-and-white) examinations of race relations ever
captured in fiction. The parallels with Vietnam and the Civil Rights movement are impossible to
miss, and true to what makes memorable Science Fiction, these episodes comment on issues of
the day within the guise of a futuristic or otherwise otherworldly or somehow physically different
environment nevertheless plagued by the same problems evident in the here-and-now, or in this
case, in 1969 America. "The Enterprise Incident," one of the season's absolute best efforts,
would seem more at home in season two as it prominently features a recurring plot element that
would prove most influential to the "Star Trek" universe: the cloaking device. A truly intense
hour of television, the episode features a surgically altered Captain Kirk (another tried-and-true
"Trek" plot element) attempting to steal the Romulans' new cloaking technology for further
Federation study. Of course, the Treaty of Algeron, signed some years later between the
Romulan
Star Empire and the United Federation of Planets,
would expressly prohibit the technology's implementation on Federation vessels, and it was not
until the U.S.S. Defiant (not to be confused with the ship of the same name appearing in
"The Tholian Web") was granted permission to utilize the Romulan device in advance
of the Dominion threat decades later, with the stipulation that the device be used only in the
Gamma quadrant. Finally, season three of "Star Trek: The Original Series" delivers several classic
and highly entertaining episodes that might not prove too terribly significant from either a purely
Science Fiction perspective or in light of future events in the "Star Trek" timeline, but they do
satisfy the
need for fun but nevertheless smart entertainment. Such episodes include "The Tholian Web"
and the recreation of the Gunfight at the O.K. Coral in "Spectre of the Gun."
Though not officially a member of the third season, this Blu-ray release -- and the previous DVD
releases of the third season of "Star Trek" -- contains "The Cage," the original series pilot episode
rejected by NBC that went virtually unseen until a home video release in 1986 and a televised
special in 1988. Featuring only one character from what fans now know as the primary cast of
the U.S.S. Enterprise -- Mr. Spock -- the episode proves different in look but not
necessarily in tone to what would become a three-season run and the frontrunner to a vast
Science Fiction extravaganza that still through 2009 enjoys a wonderfully large and diverse fan
base. Though not the "Trek" that has come to define a franchise, "The Cage" nevertheless
proves a fascinating footnote in "Star Trek" history and, aside from telling a great story, opens an
entire world to the imagination. What would "Star Trek" -- and indeed, Science Fiction as it is
known today -- look like had the network embraced and aired "The Cage?" What would be the
fate of the franchise, the crew as seen in "The Cage," and the actors that would find their
defining roles soon thereafter in "Star Trek?" Would there be eleven films and several spin-off
television shows? Would a crew of Jeffrey Hunter, Majel Barrett (who would go on to portray
Nurse Chapel in The Original Series, Lwaxana Troi in "The Next Generation" and "Deep Space
Nine," and serve as the computer voice for Federation Vessels in "The Next Generation" and
onward), John Hoyt, and others propelled the series to the same heights as William Shatner,
DeForrest Kelley, James Doohan, Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, and George Takei?
Interestingly, even the one carryover -- Spock -- appears as a vastly different character
in "The Cage," showing emotion in several scenes and appearing with a slightly altered look, both
traits
carrying over to a single episode of "The Original Series" -- "Where No Man Has Gone Before" --
that served as the "second pilot," so to speak, though it originally aired third behind "The Man
Trap" and "Charlie X."
Season Three highlight episodes include, but are not limited to:
Episode One, "Spock's Brain"
Stardate 5431.4. An unidentified Alien vessel, utilizing advanced ion propulsion, is heading
straight for the Enterprise. A humanoid female transports aboard the ship and with the
press of a few buttons on a device attached to her wrist, renders the entire crew unconscious.
When they awaken, they find Spock in sickbay -- with his brain removed. He is on total life
support, but Doctor McCoy doesn't know how long he can live considering his Vulcan physiology's
dependence on the brain. The doctor gives Captain Kirk 24 hours to find the brain -- somewhere
in the galaxy -- before he reaches the limits of what he can do to keep the ship's Vulcan Science
Officer alive. With the trail growing cold, Kirk must choose to search on one of three inhabitable
planets -- none of which appear to inhabit beings capable of either the advanced space travel or
the delicate
surgical skill required to so perfectly remove the brain from the body -- to search before time runs
out and the Enterprise loses a valuable officer for good.
Episode Two, "The Enterprise Incident"
Stardate 5027.3. Dr. McCoy is concerned about Captain Kirk's emotional well-being; he's
becoming increasingly difficult and hostile. His latest order: a course correction into the Neutral
Zone. Two Klingon Cruisers and a Romulan Warbird appear without sensor warning and surround
the Enterprise, and a Romulan officer threatens to destroy the ship should she not
surrender within the hour. Mr. Spock theorizes that the Romulans have utilized a "cloaking
device" that renders the ships practically invisible until they choose to appear. Kirk and Spock
agree to beam aboard one of the vessels and meet with the Romulan Commander. However,
Spock betrays Captain Kirk, questioning his sanity and admitting the Captain crossed into the
Neutral Zone on his own accord. The Enterprise is informed of the Captain's guilt and
the ship is ordered to be escorted out of Romulan space, setting off a series of events that
threaten loyalties, friendships, and will perhaps even shift the balance of power in the quadrant.
Episode Three, "The Paradise Syndrome"
Stardate 4824.6. Kirk, Spock, and McCoy beam down to a tranquil Earth-like planet. With 30
minutes to spare before the Enterprise must rendezvous with and destroy an asteroid
destined to collide with the planet, they set out to further investigate the lifeforms inhabiting the
world. Much to their surprise, they encounter a group of people practically identical to America's
native Indians. Before beaming back to the Enterprise, Captain Kirk disappears, but Mr.
Spock chooses to leave him behind to save the planet from the approaching asteroid. Meanwhile,
Kirk -- still alive below a monolith -- has suffered from memory loss. Soon after the departure
of Mr. Spock and Dr. McCoy, Kirk is discovered by the native tribe and thought to be a God meant
to save them from impending doom, just as their prophecies foretell.
Episode Six, "Spectre of the Gun"
Stardate 4385.3. A mechanical device is hurtling through space, making course corrections to
match and intercept the Enterprise. The vessel informs the Enterprise that it
has encroached on alien space, and she is ordered to return home. Each member of the crew
hears the warning in their native language via telepathy, but the Enterprise has been
ordered to make contact with the Melkotians at all costs. Kirk, Spock, McCoy, Scotty, and Chekov
beam down to the planet in violation of the probe's commands, encountering unexpected
atmospheric conditions. The away team is soon sentenced to death by an alien for their
trespasses,
and the quintet finds itself in an incomplete recreation of Tombstone, Arizona on October 26,
1881 where they assume the role of the Clantons and Claibornes, the men on the losing end of
the gunfight at the O.K. Corral at the hands of the Earp brothers and Doc Holliday. No matter
the team's attempts to alter the course of history or escape the town, fate seems to have no
plans other than to see the fight through to its deadly conclusion.
Episode Seven, "Day of the Dove"
Stardate Armageddon. Kirk, Chekov, McCoy, and a Red Shirt beam down to a planet where an
entire human colony has seemingly been destroyed. Meanwhile, in orbit, the Enterprise
detects a disabled Klingon vessel, and several of the warrior race beam down to the surface to
exact revenge on Captain Kirk and claim the Enterprise as their own, a result of their
belief that the Federation vessel deliberately attacked them. The Klingons torture Chekov, an
action that causes Kirk to decide to turn the Enterprise over to the Empire. Upon
returning to the ship under the promise of a change of flag, Spock secretly leaves the Klingons in
transporter stasis and they are subsequently arrested upon materialization. After beaming over
the remaining survivors from the damaged Klingon vessel, a mysterious alien life form boards the
Enterprise, cuts communication, and changes the ship's course to take them out of the
galaxy at extremely high velocities, all the while pitting the Enterprise crew against the
Klingons in brutal hand-to-hand combat as members of the crew slowly begin to lose their minds
through uncontrollable bouts of hate for their enemy.
Episode Nine, "The Tholian Web"
Stardate 5693.2. The Enterprise is investigating the disappearance of the U.S.S
Defiant. The
view screen projects an image of the Defiant, but ship's sensors cannot detect its
presence. Kirk, Spock, Chekov, and McCoy beam over to find the crew dead, apparently by one
another's hands and following a mutiny. During his investigation, Dr. McCoy discovers the ship to
be dissolving, his hand passing through bodies and bulkheads, objects that should otherwise be
solid. The Defiant's problems render the Enterprise's transporters only partially
functional; Spock, McCoy, and Chekov beam back aboard, but the transporter cannot lock onto
Kirk's signal before the Defiant vanishes entirely. Spock theorizes that the
Defiant has drifted into an alternate dimension, and that which caused the
Defiant's crew to murder one another may be manifesting itself aboard the
Enterprise. Complicating matters is the arrival of a Tholian spacecraft that threatens the
Enterprise should she not withdraw immediately while unknowingly disrupting the rift in
space that hinders the retrieval of the Captain. With the Captain seemingly lost forever and a
battle with the Tholians rendering the Enterprise adrift, Tholian reinforcements begin to
spin a web around a disabled Enterprise, threatening to destroy her.
Episode Fifteen, "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield"
Stardate 5730.2. The planet Arianis is vital for commercial shipping and has been overrun by a
deadly bacteria that threatens to wipe out all living things on the surface. En route to the crucial
planet, a shuttle of Starfleet design -- reported stolen weeks earlier -- heads towards the
Enterprise. She's not responding to hails, and its inhabitant appears to be ill. Kirk orders
the vessel brought into the Enterprise hangar. The survivor is a man named Lokai --
whose body is half white and half black -- who collapses at the Captain's feet. Soon thereafter,
another vessel --
this one of alien design -- is detected approaching the Enterprise, but the view screen
cannot pick it up due to its advanced technology. Nevertheless, it transports another half-black,
half-white individual named Bele who has arrived to take the other home, claiming him to be a
traitor on his home world. The two races -- one black on the left and white on the right, the
other black on the right and white on the left -- are in conflict. Kirk won't divert the
Enterprise to take them home, but the ship changes course nevertheless, under Bele's
influence to return them to their home world, Cheron. Lokai and Bele are immune to force and
phasers, and Kirk reverts to one final desperate act to regain control of his ship and gain
much-needed leverage against the Enterprise's particularly determined and stubborn
guests.
Episode Sixteen, "The Mark of Gideon"
Stardate 5423.4. The Enterprise is orbiting Gideon, a planet that is still not a member of
the Federation. They have finally agreed to host a Federation delegation of one: the Captain of
the Enterprise, James T. Kirk. As soon as he de-materializes from the
Enterprise's transport, he re-materializes aboard The Enterprise, discovering it to
be completely vacant yet still, apparently, orbiting the planet. Kirk soon finds a female named
Odona -- who claims to have no knowledge of Gideon -- whom he learns may be part of a vast
deception. Meanwhile, the Gideon council has contacted the Enterprise, inquiring as to
the whereabouts of the Captain. The isolationist Gideons refuse to host an Enterprise
away team to locate the Captain or allow the ship's sensors to penetrate their planet, though
they promise their own investigation, a scheme that initiates a series of back-and-forth
maneuvers between the Gideons and Mr. Spock, culminating in the Vulcan Science Officer
choosing between the safety of his Captain and strict Federation orders.
Episode Eighteen, "The Lights of Zetar"
Stardate 5725.3. The Enterprise is en route to Memory Alpha, a planet set up for the
exclusive purpose of storing all the knowledge of the Federation. The ship is set to transfer newly
designed equipment to the planet, and the crew is accompanied for the mission by specialist Lt.
Mira Romaine, an officer who has caught the eye of Mr. Scott. On its way, the Enterprise
encounters a storm moving at over warp two, ruling out the possibility that it's a natural
phenomenon. It quickly intercepts the ship, causing Lt. Romaine to collapse and leaving each
crew member temporarily disabled, each briefly prevented from carrying out their assigned duties.
In sickbay, Lt. Romaine becomes increasingly uncooperative and hostile. Meanwhile, the
Enterprise arrives at Memory Alpha, finding it to be damaged by the mysterious storm.
Upon closer inspection, a landing party of Kirk, Spock, McCoy, and Scotty discover Memory Alpha's
staff dead. Only one survivor is found, a woman demonstrating the same mysterious
after-effects experienced by Lt. Romaine. As the Enterprise pursues the cloud, it comes
to
light that the ship's course of action against the cloud is adversely affecting Lt. Romaine, leading
to a shocking discovery on how their fates have become entwined.
Episode Twenty-Three, "All Our Yesterdays"
Stardate 5943.7. The planet Beta Niobe is to go nova within hours. Its only satellite is inhabited
by a humanoid species, though scans cannot detect any lifeforms. Kirk, Spock, and McCoy beam
down to the surface and find the planet's archive, including its custodian, Mr. Atoz. He informs
the away team that the planet's inhabitants had been warned of the coming nova and he
personally sent each one to safety. Suddenly, Kirk hears a screaming woman; he hurries to
investigate, only to find himself transported to another place and time reminiscent of Earth's
Middle Ages. Moments later, Spock and McCoy -- in search of Kirk -- disappear through the same
passageway, but find themselves in an arctic environment. Spock surmises each have traveled
into the planet's past, to a point in time corresponding with the files they had been studying in
the library, leading Kirk to be imprisoned for witchcraft while Spock attempts to save Dr. McCoy
from overexposure to the elements, all the while a mysterious female informs the Vulcan that a
return trip through the portal will prove deadly to anyone who makes the attempt. As time
passes, the after-effects of the transportation slowly begins to alter Spock's very essence.
Episode Twenty-Four, "Turnabout Intruder"
Stardate 5928.5. The Enterprise has received a distress call from Camus II; an
archeological expedition has fallen victim to radiation. Among the survivors is Dr. Janice Lester,
Kirk's girlfriend while at Starfleet Academy. When Spock and McCoy leave Kirk with Lester to
tend to other victims, Lester manages to use a device to switch bodies with the Captain, hoping
to use him to advance in what she considers a male-dominant society. Back onboard the
Enterprise, Lester (as Kirk) releases Lester's body into the hands of colleague Dr.
Coleman, under the protest of Dr. McCoy for Coleman's recorded incompetence in years past. Mr.
Spock suspects something to be amiss, but is brought up on mutiny charges by the impostor
Captain, a charge the impostor Kirk chooses to enforce via penalty of death. Only a true mutiny
against the impostor can save Spock and reveal Kirk's true identity.
Episode One-A, "The Cage"
Stardate Unknown. The Enterprise discovers an old-style distress signal from the
Columbia, a vessel which crashed 18 years ago. Captain Pike is tiring of making the hard
decisions, wishing instead to settle down to a life of tranquility, but when Mr. Spock informs him
that there are eleven survivors from the crashed ship on the planet, Pike orders the
Enterprise to
change course to Talos IV for further examination. A six-man away team beams down to the
surface where they soon find the survivors, though it is quickly revealed that they are being
monitored by subterranean aliens. Soon thereafter, the survivors disappear and Captain Pike
vanishes. He finds himself the object of study, the aliens placing him in various scenarios and
attempting to elicit physical and emotional responses from the Enterprise's captain in
hopes of fooling him into a false sense of ease so he might embrace the idea of breeding with his
mysterious and beautiful female companion, Vina. Meanwhile, the Enterprise crew uses
every means at their disposal to penetrate the aliens' lair, but to no avail.
"Star Trek: The Original Series, Season Three" materializes onto Blu-ray with another stellar
1080p transfer framed within its original 1.33:1 presentation, placing black bars on either side of
a high definition 1.78:1 display. Once again, the 1080p presentation truly brings out the
minimal set design wonderfully; bad paint jobs and seams -- notably centered around the
black-accented control systems across the rear of the bridge at the Science and Communications
stations, for example -- are seen in full glory here; it doesn't hold up well, but it adds a dated
charm to the material and if nothing else, proves just how far visual technology has come where
such imperfections were often hidden underneath the poor signal on the smaller and lower
definition television sets of the 1960s. Likewise, close-up shots of various instruments -- the self
destruct mechanism that features prominently in "Let This Be Your Last Battlefield," for example
-- and technologies such as hand phasers and tricorders show plenty of wear and tear, dust, and
other varied chips and debris on the devices. On planet surfaces, the 1080p presentation brings
out every nuance on Styrofoam rocks and fake foliage, lending to each planet a definitive feel of
being on a soundstage rather than an alien world, again nods to both the power of the 1080p
transfer and the antiquated set design of the 1960s. Fine detail is nicely realized on clothing,
too; seams and stitches in Starfleet's red, gold, and blue uniforms; Native American garb
seen in "The Paradise Syndrome;" and a Klingon Baldric in "Day of the Dove;" are all intricately
and
beautifully rendered. Close-up shots of actors caked in make-up -- Lokai and Bele in "Let This Be
Your Last Battlefield" or the Klingons and Romulans -- reveal the thick layers of paint and beads
of sweat
mixing with the colors. Every episode features solid and inky blacks and nicely rendered flesh
tones, as well as a somewhat thick layer of natural grain and only the occasional speckle of dirt
over the print, though appearing noticeably heavier during effects-heavy shots where speckles
can remain
static over the image for several seconds. Of note is the extended version of "The Cage;"
black and white elements understandably feature plenty of wear and tear, but the color footage is
positively gorgeous, practically clean as a whistle and wonderfully detailed. Once again,
Paramount/CBS has delivered a definitive version of "Star Trek;" the show has never looked
better for home viewing.
"Star Trek: The Original Series, Season Three" warps onto Blu-ray with a solid DTS-HD MA 7.1
lossless soundtrack. Though not exactly a surround-sound extravaganza, the lossless track does
make fine use of the back channels on several occasions, notably as the Enterprise
zooms from front to back with an ease and seamlessness over the opening title sequence of each
episode. At the same time, Alexander Courage's famed score enjoys superb presence and clarity
in both vocals and instrumentation, the highs and midrange both belted out as clear as a bell and
making for the definitive playback of Trek's most recognizable theme. The track also does well to
deliver the
various sound effects with precision; a deep thumping of a monitor in sickbay, various beeping
instruments around the bridge, or the crunching of the computer as it aggregates data to answer
various questions aren't exactly the pinnacle of sound effects, but they are suitably
reproduced and do well to engender a particular atmosphere that place the listeners aboard the
"futuristic" yet now terribly dated starship. All such sound effects do play out with a generally
solid sense of spacing, this lossless track creating a wide-open soundstage that never feels the
least bit cramped. Several episodes feature scenes of the Enterprise or other spacefaring
vessels or entities rumbling through the soundstage with a nice bit of accompanying bass, though
it never overpowers the senses. Phaser fire is crisp and precise, and dialogue reproduction -- from
the mundane to Kirk's voice echoing over the intercom throughout a vacated
Enterprise's engineering section, sick bay, and various corridors in "The Mark of Gideon"
-- never falters in clarity. All said, "Star Trek" doesn't exactly deliver the same sort of
mind-boggling soundtrack as the 2009 movie of the same name, but it's
particularly excellent for what it is.
Each disc in this set contains bonus features, though discs five and six contain the bulk of the
extra
material. Additionally, each episode is available for viewing with either original or enhanced special
effects; "The Cage," found on disc six, is available in three versions: a special extended cut with
black and white footage intermixed with color elements, the full-color episode with original special
effects, and the full-color version with newly enhanced visual effects. Below is a disc-by-disc
breakdown of what's included.
Discs One, Two, Three, and Four
Only 480p previews for the episodes that appear on these discs and BD-Live and Mobile-Blu
functionality are included.
Disc Five
Disc five begins with Life Beyond 'Trek:' Walter Koenig (480p, 10:49), a piece featuring
the actor who portrayed "Chekov" intelligently and engagingly recounting how he came to be a
part of "Star Trek," what the show did for his life and career (including his work on
Moontrap and "Babylon 5"), and his passion for collecting memorabilia. Chief
Engineer's Log (480p, 6:02) features the late James Doohan, in a piece recorded in 2003,
briefly recalling his career, participation on D-Day, his extensive work on "Star Trek," his favorite
episodes, his character's influence on fans, and more. Memoir From Mr. Sulu (480p,
8:33) is an interview with George Takei, recorded in 2004, containing the actor discussing how
"Star Trek" has influenced his life, the history of Japanese-Americans, and more. Captain's
Log: Bob Justman (1080p, 9:35) features a collection of "Star Trek" actors and crew
members recalling the crucial contributions of the longtime series producer, intercut with
interview clips with Justman himself. Also included are 480p trailers for the episodes found on
the disc and Mobile-Blu and BD-Live functionality.
Disc Six
Disc six begins with the inclusion of the "rare and unaired alternate version" of "Where No Man
Has Gone Before" (1080p, DTS-HD MA 2.0, 52:22); the episode is preceded by a scrolling text
introduction to the episode's history. David Gerrold Hosts '2009 Convention Coverage'
(1080p, 19:25) features the famed "Star Trek" writer in attendance at a convention,
interviewing major and minor cast members (including Chase Masterson, Robert Picardo, Nichelle
Nichols, and Nana Visitor) and fans, looking through memorabilia, and more. The
Anthropology of 'Star Trek' Comic-Con Panel 2009 (1080p, 4:14) features Anthropology
Professor Daryl G. Frazetti from Lake Tahoe Community College speaking on how "Star Trek"
impacts and reflects on society. 'The World of Rod Roddenberry' Comic-Con 2009
(1080p, 7:14) once again features Writer David Gerrold introducing a piece featuring Gene
Roddenberry's son and others speaking on "Star Trek's" impact on society and its reflection of the
human condition, as well as discussing how he is continuing his father's work. Next up is another
installment of Billy Blackburn's Treasure Chest: Rare Home Movies and Special Memories
(1080i, 10:53), a collection of behind-the-scenes footage captured by extra extraordinaire Billy
Blackburn. 'To Boldly Go...' Season Three (480p, 22:28) is a retrospective piece
featuring the primary cast that looks back at the highlights of season three, from the rough and
uncertain future of a potential third season to some of the highlight episodes and moments from
the season. Collectible 'Trek' (480p, 14:21) features "Star Trek" archivist Penny Juday
and others speaking on the world of "Star Trek" collectibles and the value of some of the earlier
merchandise and props used in the shows and films. 'Star Trek's' Impact (480p, 8:54)
features Rod Roddenberry speaking on his thoughts on the series and its impact on his life.
Finally, Mobile-Blu and BD-Live technology is included on this disc.
Though not exactly the finest season of either "The Original Series" or in the context of the several
television variants of "Star Trek," this third and final season of the original adventures of Kirk,
Spock, McCoy, Scotty, Uhura, Chekov, and Sulu enjoys more ups than downs, the season featuring
episodes that encompass a broad spectrum of Science Fiction, including meaningful takes on the
culture of its time, stories with historical significance to future events in the "Star Trek" universe,
and several fun and memorable episodes based solely on their own merits. With the inclusion of no
less
than three versions of "The Cage" and a never-before-seen variation on "Where No Man Has Gone
Before," it's easy to proclaim this set a must-own for any true "Star Trek" enthusiast. Considering
the high quality technical presentation and numerous extras, this "Star Trek" Blu-ray release earns
my highest recommendation.
Star Trek: The Original Series: Other Seasons
Season 1 7-disc set $40.18
Season 2 7-disc set $45.86
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