RSS Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Monday, 28 September 1987 was quite possibly the greatest day in geek history. On that day, exactly 20 years ago today, Star Trek: The Next Generation launched on syndicated television. Since then science fiction television has boomed, producing such shows as Quantum Leap, seaQuest DSV, Stargate, Battlestar Galactica and a countless host of others. Though they're all grossly different, each show owes a debt of gratitude to Star Trek: The Next Generation. In this special edition of Earth-2.net: The Show, Jenny and Mike honor ST:TNG by discussing their favorite characters, moments and episodes. Join them as they talk for over three hours about The Next Generation! [ 3:35:20 || 98.5 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_160.mp3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kscriv Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Going to listen to it soon....and I was wondering if this would ever happen, since you had it on your now gone schedule a long way back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Yeah, we've been planning this show for nearly a year. A correction: I know I messed up when I said Captain Picard's brother and nephew were killed by an energy wave in Star Trek Generations. They were actually lost in a fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Is it just me or no "Best of Both Worlds"? No love for the battle of Wolf 359 eh? That's my second fave with Jenny and I agreeing on #1. Great show. Oh yeah, and I think Barclay's name was Dwight Schultz. Mad Dog from A-Team, c'mon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Oh yeah, and I think Barclay's name was Dwight Schultz. Mad Dog from A-Team, c'mon! "Howling Mad" Murdock actually. He's huge in cartoons and video game voice overs now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 "Mad Dog"? What was I thinking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Is it just me or no "Best of Both Worlds"? No love for the battle of Wolf 359 eh? That's my second fave with Jenny and I agreeing on #1. "Best of Both Worlds" was my number six. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Great show, its been a long time since I indulged my inner Star Trek nerd, but a lot of the times you guys were trying think of answers to pointless trivia I pretty much knew it. It was a Nausicaan who stabbed Picard by the way. Personally The Inner Light is my no.1 episode. Really this should have had as much fallout for Picard as the best of both worlds but it only comes up again subtly when he plays his flute. I'm surprised that Darmok was rated so highly, I've never really though of it as anything more than just another episode. Of course some episode that are the sone that get you into the show can have special significance. I like the BTAS episode Moon of the wolf because it was the first one I saw as a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Is it just me or no "Best of Both Worlds"? No love for the battle of Wolf 359 eh? That's my second fave with Jenny and I agreeing on #1. "Best of Both Worlds" was my number six. Oops, must have been dozing on that part... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 The reason Jen ranked "Darmok" so high is because it's all about language and storytelling. As a writer, she respects that. The episode also showed her, as she said, that sci-fi could be more than phasers and ugly evil aliens; it could be used to tell smart tales about overcoming our differences. You're right: "The Inner Light" should have made lasting changes on Picard, specifically in regards to his feelings about marriage and having a family. It's such a powerfully emotional episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTSmash Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 That badass admiral from "The Pegasus": Terry O'Quinn IMDB article --------- RE: Kirstie Alley in Star Trek She appeared originally as the Vulcan ensign Saavik in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Thank you, LT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTSmash Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 Thank you, LT! Thanks so much for this episode. It brought back tons of memories from a show I haven't watched in at least ten years. Now I'm seriously considering buying the complete series set I saw at Costco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 That set is an awesome deal! However, I'd hold off. I'm willing to bet they'll release another set in 2012 (the 25th anniversary), complete with commentaries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTSmash Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 That set is an awesome deal! However, I'd hold off. I'm willing to bet they'll release another set in 2012 (the 25th anniversary), complete with commentaries. So basically wait five years!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Hey, you've waited 20. :laugh: In all seriousness, if you care about commentary, wait. If not, that complete set is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted December 18, 2007 Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 JUST listened to this episode (my podcasting has been lacking of late, because breaking iPods is apparently my new mutant superpower). This was AWESOME. I haven't watched or really even thought about TNG in years. This was three solid hours of me going "Hey, yeah, I remember that one!" and then having to apologize to coworkers for the outburst. I'm definitely going to have to track down the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted December 18, 2007 Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 Heh! Our work here is done! :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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