@@JWBabaYagaTrue, but it’s still a way for the officer to save face. Kirk is basically telling him “I know what you said, and what you mean, but I’m giving you one chance to backtrack.” The only acceptable answer to that was a straight ‘Yes’, which was not given.
Spock's expressions definitely make this scene, but I also love Kirk's slow-building anger. The desk-tap was especially intimidating. I'm with Uhura and Scotty who are no doubt thinking, "oooh shhiiit".
10 years too late, but I have had employees that were foolish enough to keep going and make a comment like he did after a similar gesture. It never ends well for them.
spock really has that look on his face that says "i'm really uncomfortable with this whole thing right now but i'm also used to it" and if that ain't great acting on leonard nimoy's part then i don't know what is
Agreed. I love how he can emote so well, while playing an "emotionless" character. More than any other actor who's played a Vulcan, he has been able to pull off that paradox. Nimoy's character choices were absolutely the best of any Vulcan I've seen. Most people play Vulcans as if they were robots, with no inflection or expression. Instead, Nimoy played Spock as someone who obviously has a rich inner life, but just doesn't show much on the surface. So a raised eyebrow becomes something much more expressive when it comes from him.
@@CommieApe No. My feeling is that Vulcans were prejudiced against aliens/outsiders/humans. That's why they gave Spock a hard time as a youth: to try to elicit an emotional reaction from him, and why he'd had enough and went to Starfleet instead of the Vulcan Science Academy. Further, his betrothed T'Pring probably didn't want Stonn as much as not wanting a half-human as a spouse. The mistress of ceremonies T'Pau went along with the fight probably because she too didn't care for humans and the half-human Mr. Spock. She probably turned down a Federation Council position because she didn't want to be around humans. Futher, Vulcans didn't want to mix with humans in Starfleet but got their own all-Vulcan crewed starship, the Intrepid, which got eaten by a space ameoba.
Let's give William Shatner his due, as well. He imbued Kirk with an authority that NONE dared question, particularly in the early episodes of TOS. The man can act.
He can act. I've seen things where he was really good. Unfortunately he could really overact as well. I've seen a couple of performances where he managed to seem wooden while he was overacting, that takes some doing!
William Shatner's style of line delivery has been mocked by many people but I think you have to give him props here....you can tell he is annoyed/angry by the tone of his voice without him having to go over the top and raising his voice. Plus as others have mentioned, Leonard Nimoy's expression also greatly help sell the scene.
In the early part of TOS, Shatner's acting was much more grounded than later on. It was much the same when he was in The Twilight Zone. He was probably 'hungry' and perhaps didn't yet believe in his own press.
Nimoy did great here. He had to sell the Vulcan stoicism while showing a certain "discomfort" with the situation. It was hard for Spock to keep his emotions in check.
I suspect most people who actually matter who mock Shatner's delivery do it out of affection, particularly because Shatner himself leans into it and can take a joke like a boss. 😂
0:10 I love that part where Kirk silently walks by and taps on the nav console to get Stiles to keep his focus on his duty. Reminds me of one of my old teachers who would tap on your desk if you weren't paying attention to your schoolwork.
Star Trek did more to breakdown racial barriers than any politician or spokesman before or since. They did it with finesse, with characters who respected and trusted each other, so that you KNEW that is how it should be, and what they must be. They were all in it together, and they took us with them.
The console tapping is Jim saying "Eyes front. That's enough of that from you." Good skippers have never found bigotry acceptable. It erodes team cohesion and performance. Try living on a ship for years among people of all ethnicities and you'll see for yourself. At best these kinds of people on ships find themselves avoided if not ostracized. The kind of footnotes that go into a personnel record and follow them around.
It dovetails with Shatner's attitude perfectly. He's said he never understood racism or bigotry. If you get hold of a copy of "The Intruder", the film where he played a white supremacist trying to start a race war in a small Southern town, you'll hear on the commentary track Shatner's attitudes about this whole issue. It's gratifying to hear how much he really was like Kirk in a lot of his views.
Oh I don’t know, I bet the captains of slave ships had their moments of racial intolerance. If they got the “cargo” from west Africa to Jamaica with no mutiny, they were considered “good” at their jobs. It’s all a matter of perspective.
This is from the early days of the Kirk/Spock friendship, isn't it? Spock's lip-bite is really revealing... makes me suspect that he's had to deal with this kind of crap before and he hasn't always had someone in his corner... even now he's not 100% sure if Kirk is going to stand up for him or if this is going to become an issue like it has been in the past.
@@kevinconner2425 It was actually described in "Journey To Babel", when Spock's mother (portrayed by Jane Wyatt) implored him to give a blood transfusion to his father, but Spock refused, as he had assumed command when Kirk was stabbed by the Orion spy posing as an Andorian. She told him; "When you were five years old, and you came home, stiff lipped, anguished, because the other boys tormented you, saying you weren't really Vulcan, I knew that inside, the human part of you was crying. And I cried too" :(
Just like Joe Biden. He didn't want to be a leader. But it was thrust upon him. He answered the call. And today we are a much safer world. All thanks to Joe Biden and his selfless strong superior leadership.
Kirk coming down like a ton of bricks putting a stop to that shit but quick. PS in the James Blish novelization of this episode, Sulu also tears into Stiles, saying to him “you’re so wrong about this you’ve used up all your mistakes for the rest of your life”
Styles bigotry is interesting and well written. Here is a guy who hates Romulans because ancestors of his fought and died against them in a war that happened a century in the past. When these episodes were written it was just after the century mark of the end of the civil war. Shows the foolishness of holding onto bitterness for things that happened long after the people who experienced them are long dead. Styles never met a Romulan and was perfectly alright with Spock until they learned the Romulans were Vulcaniod, he then had an up close target in which to vent his dislikes. In Styles's mind since Spock was Vulcan and Romulus had obviously been colonized by earlier Vulcanians for some reason Spock would now be more loyal to others of his species rather than to his oath to Starfleet. A simple accident then reinforces this worry in him. This is a condemnation of the foolishness of bigotry and racism, but what Spock is experiencing is Xeno-bigotry the dislike of alien species. Equally stupid and perhaps doubly so as in the Star Trek universe racism and bigotry among humans at least, is no longer a thing. Styles in the end learns his lesson and apologizes to Spock.
Stiles , like many people think they can put people in the same box just because they look or sound alike. Even the census points to "Asian" to cover pretty much half the population.
This is what makes Star Trek great, being a Sci Fi show it could shine a light on the problems of our society and show us a better way. Roddenberry's view of the future was so hopeful and shows the potential that all people have be they any ethnicity or race, any creed or religion, any sexual or gender identity. This is what all people should strive for, the betterment of society not for personal power.
Nick Blog it’s an interesting scene considering what became a doctrine of sorts - that there couldn’t be infighting between Federation/Starfleet crewmen.
Balance of Terror was one of the best of TOS episodes, with a plot drawn from the tense wartime classic film The Enemy Below, and in which we were introduced to the Romulans (and the legendary Mark Lenard).
Exactly. The way that phrase was worded was nothing short of masterful. It allows for people to believe, think, and say whatever we they want at the end of the day once they clock out and go home, but so long as they are in a professional workplace setting which has people of all walks, sexes, colors, creeds, and nationalities, they must treat everyone fairly within those four walls and check their political, social, and religious hang-ups at the door whilst on the clock.
One of many topics covered by the show - racial discrimination. I easily sensed Kirk was about to start yelling, the moment that crew member made his remark...
Kirk's demeanor was so different in the first season. He was much more serious and humorless which is more in keeping with how a captain would behave. Also, notice that he never used that halting form of speech that he has been lampooned over in the later episodes.
The earlier seasons on all ST series showed the leader as being more uptight because they hadn’t yet gotten comfortable with the crew. Probably somewhat realistic.
@@koriko88 - uh, no, not for TOS or Strange New Worlds. Voyager in particular, yes, but the whole point of that was one was Starfleet and the Maquis learning to get along. But the original? I've been watching it since it was in first run and that is simply not correct.
Gene Roddenberry was very smart to sneak so many social issues into a sci Fi show, a true visionary. Also IMO one of the best episodes in all of ST. Tension just keeps building.
Gene Roddenberry was so far ahead of his time in many ways, and he imbued Star Trek with a real sense of decency. Star Trek was Gene’s expression of his dream for what humanity could be, and his belief for what humanity must be, if we are to survive into the future.
Shatner shows here his acting metal why he was chosen for the role of Kirk. He was a stage actor and had good roles in film such as in Brothers Karamazov and Judgment at Nuremberg and let’s not forget his TV roles in Twilight Zone and Outer limits. The tapping on the instrument panel was improvised and effective showing command of the role . Note how Shatner circles like an eagle on his prey and delivers his message in full control. Nicely done !
Oh, I think Janeway could easily rip your hide off if she felt like it. Remember, she had to integrate all those Maquis members into her crew and somehow make it work just to survive.
Let's not forget Pike in Strange New Worlds. He doesn't care that she's Illryan; she's the best first officer in the fleet. That's what matters to him.
So did Star Trek… bridge crew had an Asian, an African, and an actual alien. Oh, and a Russian…not racially different, but considering the Cold War was in full swing, kind of a big deal.
I love how Kirk gives LaSalle a opening to try to bullshit his way out of what he just said. LaSalle was smart enough to know he fucked up and didn't even try to justify that shit to Kirk.
This is one of my favorite Star Trek moments. I love how Kirk stands up for Spock and tells this idiot that no bigotry, of any kind, will be tolerated on his ship. A Captain of great character.
In the Navy, at least when I was in, if you insulted executive officer on the bridge or anywhere else with or without the captain present, you would quickly find yourself confined to quarters or in the brig with Captain's mast rapidly following.
Christ what a handsome stud Shatner was, and is! I just saw him live in Milwaukee last month! We watched him, he gave a lecture after watching ST:The Wrath of Khan. Tickets were not cheap, but for damn near 90 he looks phenomenal, but I guess all that money and attention will keep you looking decent!
I saw the same thing here in New York as a birthday treat to myself. He hosted Wrath on the deck of the Intrepid Aircraft carrier Air & Space museum. You are so correct as to how good he looks for a senior. I recall that night and how he came bounding up a very long flight of stairs AND WAS NOT WINDED AT ALL! In fact he launched into a conversation with the younger men he left behind. Then he began his speech. He started with when he got news of the event with invite, explaining that he was ON SAFARI IN AFRICA when it was delivered to him. This must be strenuous for anyone of any age.
@@tracywilliams7929 Whoa! The Pabst theater where I saw him was beautiful in Milwaukee, but that aircraft carrier sounds way cooler! Some people walk amongst us like gods! Can you imagine being paid 50-100K, just to show up and talk, and people hanging on your every word? That would keep anyone young! Lol. Still though a national treasure and I hope he can live forever! 🖖🏿
I didn't have a father for many of my early years, and as a young adult. The collection of values in Star Trek helped with that loss. I've always felt that the Star Trek future has been the ideal that we should be striving for. People should be caring, thoughtful and strong.
The crewman was told in no uncertain terms that he was headed down the wrong path with his bigotry, but he was not "canceled". Even though he was initially shown as being wrong, he actually learns something and ultimately apologizes to Spock, if I remember correctly. Aside from the obvious message about bigotry, the other takeaway here is that people can learn and grow, becoming better with experience. Cancel culture is so uncivilised in comparison.
Great scene. But of course Stiles could have easily responded with “But, sir, you let Dr. McCoy call him an inhuman green-blooded pointy-eared hobgoblin not six feet from here every other episode.” Not that it would end well for him but he’d be right.
Imo, Shatner made TOS work. The air of authority he portrayed made everything else believable. A captain with his gravitas could command a crew with diverse attitudes and backgrounds by setting a tone of professionalism. He was believable as someone who could win the respect of his Vulcan first officer, tolerate his preachy ship's doctor, and allow Scotty his dramatic ways. A weaker seeming captain might have appeared to allow his officers to behave less then professionally, while with Kirk's demeanor, you could tell he put up with it only so long as they were effective at their jobs. Kirk was also believable as someone the redshirts would follow on an away team through the gates of hell. Shatner was perfect in the role.
Captain Kirk may have stated that there is no room for bigotry on the ship’s bridge, but in my personal opinion I’d say there’s no room for bigots and thus bigotry anywhere.
"Balance of Terror" S01E14. Written by Paul Schneider, who also wrote "The Squire of Gothos" S01E17 and "The Terratin Incident" for the animated Star Trek.
An absolute master class on work ethics in 55 seconds. Kirk realizes there's an issue and walking around the console taps the crewman's workstation letting him know to keep his mind on his work, subtle with no spoken admonishment but direct. Then when the crew member speaks out, Kirk suggests he meant it as a compliment allowing the crewman the chance to save face and avoid admonishment. And when the crewman again stands his ground, Kirk lets him know in no uncertain terms that his bigotry will not be tolerated at work. But he did not tell the crewman he was wrong or couldn't feel the way he did or try to change his mind about Spock. He tells him to keep his personal beliefs to himself. And in doing so did not give the crewman any means to defend himself or his ideals and no claim that his personal beliefs were being denied. An absolutely brilliant scene.
I like how he said "leave your bigotry in your quarters" he wasnt telling him to change his opinions, he was telling him the behavior thats expected in his job. Gotta love classic trek.
"I assume that was meant as a compliment"
He gave him a chance to save himself!
This scene is likely from the episode where Aliens on the
large viewer screen appeared to have ears similar to Spock's
ears.
@@handsomeman-pm9vy "Balance of Terror" first appearance of the Romulans.
Wrong. Captain Kirk said:
"I assume you're complimenting Mr. Spock on his ability to decode."
@@JWBabaYagaTrue, but it’s still a way for the officer to save face. Kirk is basically telling him “I know what you said, and what you mean, but I’m giving you one chance to backtrack.” The only acceptable answer to that was a straight ‘Yes’, which was not given.
Spock's expressions definitely make this scene, but I also love Kirk's slow-building anger. The desk-tap was especially intimidating. I'm with Uhura and Scotty who are no doubt thinking, "oooh shhiiit".
Its pretty amazing how emotive Leonard nimoy can be.
10 years too late, but I have had employees that were foolish enough to keep going and make a comment like he did after a similar gesture. It never ends well for them.
Sulu too
@@testy462 because you're a repressive piece of shit
@@testy462 What can you say? Some people are idiots who can't take a hint even when it bites them on the butt.
spock really has that look on his face that says "i'm really uncomfortable with this whole thing right now but i'm also used to it" and if that ain't great acting on leonard nimoy's part then i don't know what is
Nimoy was Jewish so probably not unfamiliar with bigotry
RIP "Spock" Nimoy 🙂
Spocks composure is impervious to bigotry he was probably just fascinated seeing racism.
Agreed. I love how he can emote so well, while playing an "emotionless" character. More than any other actor who's played a Vulcan, he has been able to pull off that paradox.
Nimoy's character choices were absolutely the best of any Vulcan I've seen. Most people play Vulcans as if they were robots, with no inflection or expression. Instead, Nimoy played Spock as someone who obviously has a rich inner life, but just doesn't show much on the surface. So a raised eyebrow becomes something much more expressive when it comes from him.
@@CommieApe No. My feeling is that Vulcans were prejudiced against aliens/outsiders/humans. That's why they gave Spock a hard time as a youth: to try to elicit an emotional reaction from him, and why he'd had enough and went to Starfleet instead of the Vulcan Science Academy. Further, his betrothed T'Pring probably didn't want Stonn as much as not wanting a half-human as a spouse. The mistress of ceremonies T'Pau went along with the fight probably because she too didn't care for humans and the half-human Mr. Spock. She probably turned down a Federation Council position because she didn't want to be around humans. Futher, Vulcans didn't want to mix with humans in Starfleet but got their own all-Vulcan crewed starship, the Intrepid, which got eaten by a space ameoba.
Let's give William Shatner his due, as well. He imbued Kirk with an authority that NONE dared question, particularly in the early episodes of TOS. The man can act.
It's also notable that he saw the problem coming, from the way the guy was glaring at Spock before anything was actually said.
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@@mnirwin5112 you do realize they have a script don't you
Many actors and actresses were absolute divas in their day. Not sure why Shatner is singled out so often.
He can act. I've seen things where he was really good. Unfortunately he could really overact as well. I've seen a couple of performances where he managed to seem wooden while he was overacting, that takes some doing!
I have such unrealistic expectation for the level of professionalism in workplace thanks to star trek 😂
The future has been morally disappointing, hasn't it?
That was exactly Gene Roddenberry's goal creating Trek. I wish everyone had the same expectations you do.
Always love to see Captain Kirk squarely in Spock's corner.
Kirk definitely had Ssock's back, and vice versa....what was interesting was that they were antagonists after the show ended later on ....
@@SuperOmnicronsj44 Maybe for a while; but later I got the impression they became great friends.
@@SuperOmnicronsj44 How characters interact doesn't always predict how actors interact, especially if they are professionals.
@@SuperOmnicronsj44 you're joking...right?? Shatner and Nimoy became close friends. For decades. Facts.
@@californiadreaming9216 i think they mean how in the reboot, they started out antagonistic to each other.
Also, Kirk gives the guy a way to back out before he takes him down.
William Shatner's style of line delivery has been mocked by many people but I think you have to give him props here....you can tell he is annoyed/angry by the tone of his voice without him having to go over the top and raising his voice. Plus as others have mentioned, Leonard Nimoy's expression also greatly help sell the scene.
I certainly don't mock it. He spoke well, using the right tone and words when appropriate. I loved him❤️
In the early part of TOS, Shatner's acting was much more grounded than later on. It was much the same when he was in The Twilight Zone. He was probably 'hungry' and perhaps didn't yet believe in his own press.
Nimoy did great here. He had to sell the Vulcan stoicism while showing a certain "discomfort" with the situation. It was hard for Spock to keep his emotions in check.
I never understood people mocking Shatner. He was brilliant as Kirk.
I suspect most people who actually matter who mock Shatner's delivery do it out of affection, particularly because Shatner himself leans into it and can take a joke like a boss. 😂
0:10 I love that part where Kirk silently walks by and taps on the nav console to get Stiles to keep his focus on his duty. Reminds me of one of my old teachers who would tap on your desk if you weren't paying attention to your schoolwork.
That is one of my favorite subtle authority moments from Kirk, to me this entire scene defines Kirk
You meant 0:12.
Star Trek did more to breakdown racial barriers than any politician or spokesman before or since. They did it with finesse, with characters who respected and trusted each other, so that you KNEW that is how it should be, and what they must be. They were all in it together, and they took us with them.
Star Trek was awesome and very courageous for its time. USA was very different back then.
The console tapping is Jim saying "Eyes front. That's enough of that from you." Good skippers have never found bigotry acceptable. It erodes team cohesion and performance. Try living on a ship for years among people of all ethnicities and you'll see for yourself. At best these kinds of people on ships find themselves avoided if not ostracized. The kind of footnotes that go into a personnel record and follow them around.
It dovetails with Shatner's attitude perfectly. He's said he never understood racism or bigotry. If you get hold of a copy of "The Intruder", the film where he played a white supremacist trying to start a race war in a small Southern town, you'll hear on the commentary track Shatner's attitudes about this whole issue. It's gratifying to hear how much he really was like Kirk in a lot of his views.
@@Serai3 i'll.....BET. It .was. SomeThing!
@@Serai3 He's said that in talk shows too. I forget who it was, but I think was on some right-wingers show, and basically said "I don't get it?"
"there are no Racists in Foxholes"
Oh I don’t know, I bet the captains of slave ships had their moments of racial intolerance. If they got the “cargo” from west Africa to Jamaica with no mutiny, they were considered “good” at their jobs. It’s all a matter of perspective.
So much intensity in this brief scene
Exactly, the finest writing
Love that tap Kirk does on the console. You think Stiles would have known at that point to shut up but nope..
When Kirk called you mister! You knew you were in the dog house for sure.
This is from the early days of the Kirk/Spock friendship, isn't it? Spock's lip-bite is really revealing... makes me suspect that he's had to deal with this kind of crap before and he hasn't always had someone in his corner... even now he's not 100% sure if Kirk is going to stand up for him or if this is going to become an issue like it has been in the past.
In the story he had to deal with crap as a kid on Vulcan for being half human.
You might be right, but I'm not sure the writers thought it through quite to that extent.
@@kevinconner2425 It was actually described in "Journey To Babel", when Spock's mother (portrayed by Jane Wyatt) implored him to give a blood transfusion to his father, but Spock refused, as he had assumed command when Kirk was stabbed by the Orion spy posing as an Andorian. She told him; "When you were five years old, and you came home, stiff lipped, anguished, because the other boys tormented you, saying you weren't really Vulcan, I knew that inside, the human part of you was crying. And I cried too" :(
@@GonzGunner That was such a touching scene.
@@mnirwin5112 Then you see the ep from TAS where if you didn't wanna give BOTH versions of Spock a hug....
Leadership. Sometimes that's all it takes: a leader making clear what's acceptable and what's not. And too few supposed "leaders" will do it.
What a bunch of leadership
@@hankkingsley2976 Awww, poor widdle snowflake ... show us where the mean leader hurt you by not letting you be a dickhead!
@@mnirwin5112 typically liberal non response.
Facts. You get the behavior you tolerate.
Just like Joe Biden. He didn't want to be a leader. But it was thrust upon him. He answered the call. And today we are a much safer world. All thanks to Joe Biden and his selfless strong superior leadership.
Kirk coming down like a ton of bricks putting a stop to that shit but quick. PS in the James Blish novelization of this episode, Sulu also tears into Stiles, saying to him “you’re so wrong about this you’ve used up all your mistakes for the rest of your life”
Even McCoy would have had a epic 2 cents I imagine.
Yo, this is why I love TOS and why I love Kirk as a captain.
This scene is just **chefs kiss** amazing
No it's not it's just a bunch of Proto, commie crap
*chef's kiss*
Styles bigotry is interesting and well written. Here is a guy who hates Romulans because ancestors of his fought and died against them in a war that happened a century in the past. When these episodes were written it was just after the century mark of the end of the civil war. Shows the foolishness of holding onto bitterness for things that happened long after the people who experienced them are long dead. Styles never met a Romulan and was perfectly alright with Spock until they learned the Romulans were Vulcaniod, he then had an up close target in which to vent his dislikes. In Styles's mind since Spock was Vulcan and Romulus had obviously been colonized by earlier Vulcanians for some reason Spock would now be more loyal to others of his species rather than to his oath to Starfleet. A simple accident then reinforces this worry in him. This is a condemnation of the foolishness of bigotry and racism, but what Spock is experiencing is Xeno-bigotry the dislike of alien species. Equally stupid and perhaps doubly so as in the Star Trek universe racism and bigotry among humans at least, is no longer a thing. Styles in the end learns his lesson and apologizes to Spock.
It was a deliberate echo of the attitude taken towards Japanese-Americans during WWII. They faced the same suspicions of "disloyalty".
Stiles , like many people think they can put people in the same box just because they look or sound alike. Even the census points to "Asian" to cover pretty much half the population.
@@SantomPh No, Asians are not half the population, at least not in the US. At the most, they're about 15-20 percent.
@@Serai3 All Americans look the same to me.
It also helped that Spock saved his life during a gas leak in the fire control room.
I loved Kirk as a child. I saw him as the ultimate leader. I love TOS. Best show made during the 1960s....and beyond.
I love how Spock lifts his eyebrow at the end almost as if he’s mildly amused by his petty emotions. It’s actually quite a powerful reaction.
"siNcE wHeN haS sTaR tReK bEen poLItIcaL?"
This is what makes Star Trek great, being a Sci Fi show it could shine a light on the problems of our society and show us a better way. Roddenberry's view of the future was so hopeful and shows the potential that all people have be they any ethnicity or race, any creed or religion, any sexual or gender identity.
This is what all people should strive for, the betterment of society not for personal power.
Yeah we dont need God or His Holy word....we have the gene Roddenberry star trek example......wake up and smell the lucifer my brother
Nick Blog it’s an interesting scene considering what became a doctrine of sorts - that there couldn’t be infighting between Federation/Starfleet crewmen.
@@TheDieselbutterfly Funny, dont you remember Bread and Circuses episode? The were discussing Jesus Christ on the bridge....
@@manickreations People like that prefer to ignore what doesn't fit their martyrdom complex.
@@manickreations Yeah they were all sparkly eyed because a Roman world was going to worship Jesus. Really dumb.
Balance of Terror was one of the best of TOS episodes, with a plot drawn from the tense wartime classic film The Enemy Below, and in which we were introduced to the Romulans (and the legendary Mark Lenard).
My favorite TOS episode.
This how we should deal with this now. Nip it in the bud in a clear and firm way.
When real bigotry happens, yes. But unfortunately, we live in a time when lots of things that are _not_ bigotry are called such.
Thank you Barney Fife
Great script writing and acting. The original Star Trek was absolutely fearless when it came to address social issues. Bravo.
Interesting to note that Kirk does not try to change his beliefs, just that it needs to be left in his personal space - which is NOT the Bridge.
People have the right to believe whatever they want to believe. Why should a commander officer try to change what someone believes?
@@agb1953 That's also an uphill battle with most things, people usually have to come to their conclusions themselves.
Exactly.
The way that phrase was worded was nothing short of masterful.
It allows for people to believe, think, and say whatever we they want at the end of the day once they clock out and go home, but so long as they are in a professional workplace setting which has people of all walks, sexes, colors, creeds, and nationalities, they must treat everyone fairly within those four walls and check their political, social, and religious hang-ups at the door whilst on the clock.
Well he probably checked the records and learned that the Romulan commander looks very much like Spock's father!
Hahahaha 😅! Good one!
I heard Spock's dad was even a Klingon at one point, but that's probably just propaganda.
One of many topics covered by the show - racial discrimination. I easily sensed Kirk was about to start yelling, the moment that crew member made his remark...
Yet he never yelled.
@@LordTalax - Rarely.
In the above episode, Kirk barely controlled his rage when he swung the helmsman's chair in his direction - glaring at him...
but he never raised his voice and that's why this is so effective.
Like him or not, captain Kirk was the truth, in a time when truth wasn't popular...
Leonard Nimoy is the only actor I know of who could express so much emotion without changing his expression.
Just one of the many reasons why "Balance of Terror" is the greatest episode of ANY Star Trek series EVER.
Kirk's demeanor was so different in the first season. He was much more serious and humorless which is more in keeping with how a captain would behave. Also, notice that he never used that halting form of speech that he has been lampooned over in the later episodes.
Yeah but then we'd never get Fizzbinn.
The first and second seasons were nominated for Best Dramatic Series, which was unheard of for an SF series. Scenes like this are why.
The earlier seasons on all ST series showed the leader as being more uptight because they hadn’t yet gotten comfortable with the crew. Probably somewhat realistic.
@@koriko88 - uh, no, not for TOS or Strange New Worlds. Voyager in particular, yes, but the whole point of that was one was Starfleet and the Maquis learning to get along. But the original? I've been watching it since it was in first run and that is simply not correct.
@@manco828 facts.this is essential
Guy just got himself a red shirt job for the next episode.
If he would have said the wrong word, he would have gotten the "Kirk hands."
A powerful message conveyed in a 60 second scene.
This scene is likely from the episode where Aliens on the
large viewer screen appeared to have ears similar to Spock's
ears.
So sweet when Kirk sticks up for Spock.
Also expected. Not shown in TOS, but Pike also stuck up for Spock as his former commander.
William Shatner is a wonderful actor . When they offered him the part of Captain James T Kirk , the got the best actor to play that role .
Gene Roddenberry was very smart to sneak so many social issues into a sci Fi show, a true visionary. Also IMO one of the best episodes in all of ST. Tension just keeps building.
Stop giving credit for the works of others to the Rapist.
They have a right to give Spock a dirty look because that's his father on that romulan bird!! Posing as a commander!!
Wait, you mean to tell me Sarek has been a Romulan Spy this entire time?! OH MY GAAAAAAAAWD! :O
@@LegendKiller1fan No that's not what he meant. Read it again.
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What does that have to do with Spock? The dirty looks should go to his father, not Spock.
That unspeakable cad....
Kirk was not having it.
Gene Roddenberry was so far ahead of his time in many ways, and he imbued Star Trek with a real sense of decency. Star Trek was Gene’s expression of his dream for what humanity could be, and his belief for what humanity must be, if we are to survive into the future.
George Lazenby challenging Kirk’s authority.
The actor was Paul Comi
Shatner shows here his acting metal why he was chosen for the role of Kirk. He was a stage actor and had good roles in film such as in Brothers Karamazov and Judgment at Nuremberg and let’s not forget his TV roles in Twilight Zone and Outer limits. The tapping on the instrument panel was improvised and effective showing command of the role . Note how Shatner circles like an eagle on his prey and delivers his message in full control. Nicely done !
There are times when william Shatner seriously over acted and flat out hammed in his role as Kirk. This particular scene though was spot on del
Kirk and Picard are the two captains you least want to get on the wrong side of.
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Sisko punched a Q.
Oh, I think Janeway could easily rip your hide off if she felt like it. Remember, she had to integrate all those Maquis members into her crew and somehow make it work just to survive.
@@evansquilt I agree. She was as cool and tough as the rest.
Let's not forget Pike in Strange New Worlds. He doesn't care that she's Illryan; she's the best first officer in the fleet. That's what matters to him.
Case in point: ua-cam.com/video/sYKgkrPRtj8/v-deo.html
We need more such Kirks in real life.
We have better than Kirk. We have diversity!
So did Star Trek… bridge crew had an Asian, an African, and an actual alien.
Oh, and a Russian…not racially different, but considering the Cold War was in full swing, kind of a big deal.
@@leevieira5083 But the captain was a white male heterosexual. Not so diverse!
I love how Kirk gives LaSalle a opening to try to bullshit his way out of what he just said. LaSalle was smart enough to know he fucked up and didn't even try to justify that shit to Kirk.
Styles
TheSixxness allow me to paraphrase Spock: your vernacular, although crude, is accurate.
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Peace. Live long and prosper.
This is the best episode of the 3 year run of the original..."Balance of Terror"...
Star trek was way ahead of it's time , no hate of other people, because of color of skin or place of origin great show
Now that is powerful. Good on you Captain Kirk!
Kirk was awesome. I’m rewatching the show and the movies and the banter with all of them is so good.
This is one of my favorite Star Trek moments. I love how Kirk stands up for Spock and tells this idiot that no bigotry, of any kind, will be tolerated on his ship. A Captain of great character.
He should have got a court martial for disrespecting superior officer.
I don't think they go instantly to court martial. There are other discipline steps first.
Repremanded at best
In the Navy, at least when I was in, if you insulted executive officer on the bridge or anywhere else with or without the captain present, you would quickly find yourself confined to quarters or in the brig with Captain's mast rapidly following.
Kirk was absolutely not f*cking around.
When it comes to his ship and crew, he never does.
I think this is my favorite moment on Star Trek! Makes the series great!
Balance Of Terror is still one of the best in TOS.
Kirk is KING, BABY!
His ship, his bridge. He's the boss. He tells Styles where to leave his bigotry, leaves no room for debate. End of problem.
It was this very scene that made me love the show.
Shatner was a VERY effective actor in this role. I loved him.
I just love this scene =D
Great scene .. Kirk got right after it right then and there....
You go, Captain Kirk.
60 years and what Kirk will say in 150 years still has the same message.
We have no room for bigotry. On the bridge, or anywhere else.
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Star Trek was such a leader in this area! Still so true today!
Christ what a handsome stud Shatner was, and is! I just saw him live in Milwaukee last month! We watched him, he gave a lecture after watching ST:The Wrath of Khan. Tickets were not cheap, but for damn near 90 he looks phenomenal, but I guess all that money and attention will keep you looking decent!
I saw the same thing here in New York as a birthday treat to myself. He hosted Wrath on the deck of the Intrepid Aircraft carrier Air & Space museum. You are so correct as to how good he looks for a senior. I recall that night and how he came bounding up a very long flight of stairs AND WAS NOT WINDED AT ALL! In fact he launched into a conversation with the younger men he left behind. Then he began his speech. He started with when he got news of the event with invite, explaining that he was ON SAFARI IN AFRICA when it was delivered to him. This must be strenuous for anyone of any age.
@@tracywilliams7929 Whoa! The Pabst theater where I saw him was beautiful in Milwaukee, but that aircraft carrier sounds way cooler! Some people walk amongst us like gods! Can you imagine being paid 50-100K, just to show up and talk, and people hanging on your every word? That would keep anyone young! Lol. Still though a national treasure and I hope he can live forever! 🖖🏿
Bones: "I'm gonna see myself out."
I didn't have a father for many of my early years, and as a young adult. The collection of values in Star Trek helped with that loss. I've always felt that the Star Trek future has been the ideal that we should be striving for.
People should be caring, thoughtful and strong.
The crewman was told in no uncertain terms that he was headed down the wrong path with his bigotry, but he was not "canceled". Even though he was initially shown as being wrong, he actually learns something and ultimately apologizes to Spock, if I remember correctly. Aside from the obvious message about bigotry, the other takeaway here is that people can learn and grow, becoming better with experience. Cancel culture is so uncivilised in comparison.
James Tiberius kirk in 2024 👍👍👍🌎
The best Star Trek Original Series episode!! “Balance of Terror”
There was only one captain of the Enterprise and we can see that right here.
I learned a lot from that sequence about bigotry and think of it often. Thank you Captain Kirk and Star Trek.
This is why I love Star Trek so much!
I love the eye brow thing Spock does at the end as if to say' Yeah that told you'. Kirk is so gorgeous when he gets angry.
Kirk is gorgeous when he's angry? Haha
@@shawnpullen8406 "Oh Kathy, did anyone ever told you you're angry when you're beautiful?" -Q
Great scene. But of course Stiles could have easily responded with “But, sir, you let Dr. McCoy call him an inhuman green-blooded pointy-eared hobgoblin not six feet from here every other episode.” Not that it would end well for him but he’d be right.
Kirk was the blueprint of ALL INCLUSIVE. He had, green women ,black ,white, whatever..no discrimination 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Imo, Shatner made TOS work. The air of authority he portrayed made everything else believable. A captain with his gravitas could command a crew with diverse attitudes and backgrounds by setting a tone of professionalism. He was believable as someone who could win the respect of his Vulcan first officer, tolerate his preachy ship's doctor, and allow Scotty his dramatic ways. A weaker seeming captain might have appeared to allow his officers to behave less then professionally, while with Kirk's demeanor, you could tell he put up with it only so long as they were effective at their jobs. Kirk was also believable as someone the redshirts would follow on an away team through the gates of hell. Shatner was perfect in the role.
Spock couldn't believe his ears. Neither could anyone else.
Captain Kirk may have stated that there is no room for bigotry on the ship’s bridge, but in my personal opinion I’d say there’s no room for bigots and thus bigotry anywhere.
Kirk: Do I make my self clear?
Guy: Not sure, ask Spock sir.
History repeats itself. Some things change and some things don’t. They got it right on many levels. 🙏
I love how Kirk doesn't ask him to give up his bigotry, just to keep it private
For a moment there, Spock was wondering if he'd need to break out the Vulcan Death Grip.
Scenes like this make me wish Shatner was as good a man as the captain he portrayed.
It's a shame that the US still does not meet the minimum standards set by ST 55 years ago.
"Vulcans on a starship? It taint right! "
Thanks for sharing this, would you tell me please which episode is?
"Balance of Terror" S01E14. Written by Paul Schneider, who also wrote "The Squire of Gothos" S01E17 and "The Terratin Incident" for the animated Star Trek.
It is season 1 episode 15
Best Captain ever
@xMikanNamix Totally agree with your points. Love how your first one includes Kirk's trademark "mister"
Love the clear message. Love Uhura love Kirk love Spock love Sulu love Gene Roddenberry love the writers. Love, Star Trek WITH ALL MY FRIGGIN HEART!!
Dean Frame some will call you a geek. I call you family. Seriously.
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My favorite episode of any Star Trek series.
And then Spock goes and saves his life.
OUCH!!!?? HE DEFINITELY PUT HIM IN HIS PLACE,,,,BIGGLY!!!?
An absolute master class on work ethics in 55 seconds. Kirk realizes there's an issue and walking around the console taps the crewman's workstation letting him know to keep his mind on his work, subtle with no spoken admonishment but direct. Then when the crew member speaks out, Kirk suggests he meant it as a compliment allowing the crewman the chance to save face and avoid admonishment. And when the crewman again stands his ground, Kirk lets him know in no uncertain terms that his bigotry will not be tolerated at work. But he did not tell the crewman he was wrong or couldn't feel the way he did or try to change his mind about Spock. He tells him to keep his personal beliefs to himself. And in doing so did not give the crewman any means to defend himself or his ideals and no claim that his personal beliefs were being denied. An absolutely brilliant scene.
I like how he said "leave your bigotry in your quarters" he wasnt telling him to change his opinions, he was telling him the behavior thats expected in his job. Gotta love classic trek.
57 seconds that make me hopeful for humanity.
Tapping the navigation console = "Eyes front, Mister, man your post."
Funny that I don’t recall Kirk reprimanding Bones for all the times he called Spock names. Eg: "I'm trying to thank you, you pointed-eared hobgoblin!"