The Star Trek: Captain Sulu Series We Never Got -- Full Pilot!

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  • @rfc812
    @rfc812 2 місяці тому +9

    I've been a Trekkie all my life, since I was born in the 1960's. I am SO glad that I got to see this. It is such a fitting addition to the Star Trek universe.

  • @nighteyeswolf
    @nighteyeswolf 7 місяців тому +73

    I'm 40 years old and I admit the ending had me wiping tears away. I also admit that at first I couldn't really take to phase 2, the choices of actors threw me a little. But, upon retrying several times, it finally clicked for me and I REALLY appreciate everything these actors brought to their roles. This is what classic Star Trek was truly in spirit.

    • @danilejai7801
      @danilejai7801 7 місяців тому +10

      Did you ever give Star Trek Continues a try?

    • @tommymarco
      @tommymarco 6 місяців тому +5

      have a look at Star Tr0ek Continues, just finished that, and the cast is more like the original cast

    • @frederickmullis3444
      @frederickmullis3444 6 місяців тому +3

      I am 70 and I too shed a few tears.

    • @jamieforrest6575
      @jamieforrest6575 5 місяців тому +2

      58yrs, in the UK, eyes misting, report ends.

    • @rfc812
      @rfc812 2 місяці тому

      Me too. It definitely had me crying at the end.

  • @shinkyto
    @shinkyto 7 місяців тому +359

    That was AWESOME. I wish CBS has picked this up for an actual show. To every one who worked on it. Thank you great job.

    • @Nobodyreallyatall
      @Nobodyreallyatall 7 місяців тому +9

      As a semi- amateur fan production it is quite good, but it is just fan service and unoriginal imitation that often borders on parody. Takei isn't particularly notable (will cut him slack for what this is) and the future scenes with Capt. Sulu and his crew are very weak and unoriginal. I'm sorry, there is nothing here to inspire a new series, or that Takei could be a lead actor at this stage of his career.

    • @SJPDurham
      @SJPDurham 7 місяців тому +8

      What a fantastic episode.
      Seen it before.
      Had me in tears again.

    • @jimmurdoch8874
      @jimmurdoch8874 7 місяців тому +2

      Yes indeed.

    • @dh2032
      @dh2032 7 місяців тому +3

      @@Nobodyreallyatall what have remember, the had rebuild all the sets, props, costumes from scrach? not big sbs, studio, back stage wardrobe, everything just as was on the last official epersode left off? only difference the budget little more that shoes string, and for what doing make? as apost SBC's multi-million bugets STD startrek, no one wanted watch if could watch happy startrek like this stuff, and why would who watches TV, feelo more misrable after watch a shosw that before, Well CBS/pamomount flowing all the toy and lawers at the makers, and why, could eally needtween here or there, alot more cash just make the poeple wanting to watch, ? but why solve problem of your making you involue lawers courts and load cash, to stop people watch better what you where making endlest time and in comparison unlimited budgets

    • @dh2032
      @dh2032 7 місяців тому +2

      @@Nobodyreallyatall it could been pilot of a sales pitch, a bit longer and more one episode, but was on a shoes string budget, the look at CBS managed the 30 times plus, and more views where watching this? mmm? CBS took the stand the viewers where wrong and misguided, in watching and supporting this instead of there offering , gloom, pain, and unhappiness', and how can anyone like warm, friendly, rehash, of a trusted show format the viewers like watching? and only stopped, because, the show was dropped by them in the first place, the moved into vouge the made them self,

  • @cecleung
    @cecleung 7 місяців тому +91

    Without a doubt, the greatest Sulu story ever told.

  • @SYLTales
    @SYLTales 7 місяців тому +325

    This is from the fan series _Star Trek: New Voyages/Phase II_ . All episodes of the series are on UA-cam.

    • @tehpw7574
      @tehpw7574 7 місяців тому +28

      Had this Mr Sci Fi had anything to do with, production wise, with STNV? I dislike his intro: it implies He Himself made this entire video.. .

    • @SYLTales
      @SYLTales 7 місяців тому +59

      @tehpw7574 I'm unaware of his involvement. The series was made at least ten years ago, during the Golden Age of Fan Films.
      If you're unfamiliar and like TOS, you _must_ watch the fan series _Star Trek Contines_ . All episodes are on UA-cam. I have a playlist that includes all episodes, bloopers, and behind-the-scenes videos, in chronological order.
      STC was show-run by Vic Mignogna, and was his passion project. As a professional, he was able to involve other professionals. There's a small cadre of voice actors, and guest stars ranging from John DeLancie to Colin Baker. Chris Doohan (James Doohan's son) plays Scotty.
      The final two episodes, "To Boldly Go ..." provides the series finale we never got. I dare you to not got the chills at one point. You'll know when.
      The Golden Age of Fan Films was extraordinarily prolific. There are a number of excellent Fan films and series that all hard-core Trekkies like me should watch. 🖖

    • @torenatkinson1986
      @torenatkinson1986 7 місяців тому +23

      @@tehpw7574 He was the writer, among other things

    • @DawnDavidson
      @DawnDavidson 7 місяців тому +21

      @@SYLTalesyes, STC is amazing. Mignona has done some regrettable things, unfortunately, which leave me feeling conflicted. But I have to say that STC was AMAZING, and some of the episodes were so good that I would personally consider them canon. And Mignona absolutely NAILS his portrayal of Kirk. He was born to play that role.

    • @JPGotrokkits
      @JPGotrokkits 7 місяців тому

      ​@@DawnDavidson don't believe the lies about Vic. Those reports were proven untrue and were made up to tear him down because he earned something the people that made them up thought they deserved. They were jealous and tried to ruin him. It's all right here on YT as much legal analysis of the case and filings that you could want, as well as interviews with the man himself, not to mention the insanity of his rivals on full display and in living color.

  • @sheltoncharles2381
    @sheltoncharles2381 7 місяців тому +143

    I’ve watched this several times and every time I’ve seen it all I can say is it’s so fantastic. It’s a shame that there was never a Captain Sulu series.

    • @drmayeda1930
      @drmayeda1930 6 місяців тому +4

      It's way too late now George Takei is old, he would need to be an admiral or above.

  • @robertflegal1735
    @robertflegal1735 4 місяці тому +6

    I am 72 years old and I have to say that this was the best episode I have seen. It is a great loss to all trekkies that this was never made into the Captain Sulu series!!!

  • @JustSayin6092
    @JustSayin6092 7 місяців тому +19

    What a tear jerker. Never thought I would use those words when in regards to Star Trek. You never disappoint. Thank you for your, dedication, Mr. Sci-Fi.

  • @davidelder756
    @davidelder756 7 місяців тому +15

    You sir, must have been touched by the spirit of the Great Roddenberry himself. You managed to recreate TOS in both spirit and substance. Great voice casting, costumes, sets, models, effects, and a story compatible with the style of the original series. Sulu was one of my favourite characters of all of the series. That VOICE! Thankyou for an exciting and most enjoyable hour's entertainment.

  • @muzmason3064
    @muzmason3064 6 місяців тому +6

    Fantastic work 60 yrs a Trek lover and not disappointed but hoping for more of these episodes.
    Giving ST OS the Ds9 treatment would be amazing, the stories of each and counter plots 🤔🇬🇧😍

  • @frank3508
    @frank3508 7 місяців тому +234

    Star Trek: Excelsior has to go down as one of the most massive missed opportunities in TV history.

    • @kaldemvor
      @kaldemvor 7 місяців тому +19

      Instead, they decided to go with Enterprise. Massive mistake.

    • @KenLieck
      @KenLieck 7 місяців тому +8

      @@kaldemvor I still give them an "E" for effort...

    • @curtb9567
      @curtb9567 7 місяців тому +7

      @@kaldemvor This was made in 2007 and Enterprize ended in 2004. So They rejected this for some other reason, Maybe they were already planning the reboot movies?

    • @kaldemvor
      @kaldemvor 7 місяців тому +6

      @@curtb9567 Yes, this was made in 2007, but there was talk of a show starring Takei as Sulu at the same time Enterprise was being considered. For whatever crazy reason, we got Enterprise instead of Excelsior.

    • @kurtwinter4422
      @kurtwinter4422 7 місяців тому +14

      ​​@@kaldemvorAnd they canceled Enterprise when it got very good. And Voyager shot a backdoor pilot for Excelsior as well

  • @grumpyoldretiredcop8382
    @grumpyoldretiredcop8382 7 місяців тому +38

    This isn't the first time I've watched that episode of The New Voyages. Every time, it has the same impact. It's probably the most thought provoking and emotionally charged episode of Star Trek that I can think of.

    • @GeorgeCarlinWasAGod
      @GeorgeCarlinWasAGod 7 місяців тому +3

      It is one of the better episodes from "ST: New Voyages." "Star Trek: Continues" is the better fan made series.

    • @stratfordbaby
      @stratfordbaby 7 місяців тому +2

      Yes, now known as Phase 2. 2004-2023 episodes were made.

  • @zeromas69
    @zeromas69 7 місяців тому +77

    Wow! The feel of the original. Great job! Thank you for this.

    • @GreenRevolution4
      @GreenRevolution4 7 місяців тому +2

      A better series is 'Star Trek Continues'. Filmed exactly how TOS was. Check it out, you won't be disappointed.

  • @KyleCowden
    @KyleCowden 7 місяців тому +34

    I'm a TOS guy, and a STC fan. The STNV was not bad but it wasn't a comfortable fit. But this episode, has always been an epic promise to what never was.

    • @MrSciFi
      @MrSciFi  7 місяців тому +6

      Thanks.

    • @randychene5130
      @randychene5130 7 місяців тому +3

      Yes...kind of like the epic promise of Sulu's daughter being beamed onboard fully once the Enterprise broke free from the gravitational field holding her in stasis. His daughter could have been there, but in the end, she never materialized. Symbolizing the parallel between her fate and this could - have - been series.

    • @mlt6322
      @mlt6322 7 місяців тому +3

      ​@@MrSciFi I've seen this episode about a dozen times since it was made and always see something new. The stasis field used in the transporter room looks like they 3d printed the handlebar controls off a motorcycle for the tops of the columns. There are several closeups when people are talking to the actress in the field.

    • @danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307
      @danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307 6 місяців тому

      @@MrSciFi Did you get permission from the copyright owner of Start Trek TM! IP!

    • @seskalarafey9285
      @seskalarafey9285 4 місяці тому +1

      sadly this kind of Story would be in TNG age, there they had more freedom of story telling. but Sulu is from the TOS era.

  • @sarahb.6475
    @sarahb.6475 7 місяців тому +38

    Allana is so beautiful and I loved how she captured the pure innocence and joy of finally seeing the "magical" world of the Enterprise that her father had told her about. To her it must have been like intering a fairy land (considering how she grew up based on Sulu's clothes + swords, etc).
    And yes I like the actor playing Kirk. He defiently had the mannerisms. Its the little stuff he did + said.
    This was so much fun to watch even though it was very sad. I had half expected some rare miracle at the very end where Sulu was captain and awaiting his guest. My guess was half correct.

    • @seskalarafey9285
      @seskalarafey9285 4 місяці тому

      my mind try to imagine now the world of "Enemy Mine" where both actors there crashed on this Planet. Just with the ruins he mentioned. if someone want to redo this episode. "Enemy Mine" Sci-fi movie 1985 from Wolfgang Petersen could fit this world where they lived here on

  • @goldenpacificmedia
    @goldenpacificmedia 7 місяців тому +16

    Thanks for posting this film. Thanks for your work, your introduction, and for James Cawley's team in NY building this capability 15-20 years ago. All the best to you all.

  • @bert2424
    @bert2424 7 місяців тому +17

    That was so well done! Nice to watch a Star Trek episode with solid writing and a great story that actually respects the history and doesn't treat the viewer like a child. I know that it was filmed years ago, but it's new to me today and brought tears to my eyes at the end. Both appropriately emotional and thought provoking. I miss this!!

  • @billygee2593
    @billygee2593 7 місяців тому +9

    I so loved this episode. Thank you very much for making it happen.

  • @manknownonlyasjeff7106
    @manknownonlyasjeff7106 7 місяців тому +28

    This is one of my favorite episodes in all of Star Trek. Great ending. Thanks.

  • @jcchandley
    @jcchandley 3 місяці тому +1

    Unbelievably wonderful. I was crying at the end. I’ve been a ST:TOS fan since it’s first airing when I was 12 and this video is on par with TOS. I’m so glad to see Sulu get his own movie. Thank you so much!!

  • @MistressValkress
    @MistressValkress 7 місяців тому +4

    Absolutely fantastic! It even made me cry at the end. CBS really missed out on this! Again thanks to the people who produced this. Applauds wildly!💌

  • @julesdecember4164
    @julesdecember4164 29 днів тому

    A blessing. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Thank you to all whom have worked on this special project. Your hard worked is recognized and very much appreciated. Really, what an awesome job ❤

  • @MatisseStLaurent
    @MatisseStLaurent 7 місяців тому +11

    This is wonderful! Thank you for bringing it to us.

  • @gossimer3
    @gossimer3 3 місяці тому +1

    I have goosebumps! As long as there are Star Trek fans, Star Trek will never cease to exist and endure. This was/is every bit as good as CBS and Paramount could have accomplished! Thank you to everyone involved in making it! ❤️🖖✨

  • @grandpacanuck1961
    @grandpacanuck1961 7 місяців тому +16

    This was amazing. Thanks so much for finally making this available. Best STAR TREK since the original series for sure. Completely unbelievable this was not picked up as a series.

  • @user-maxorlov5
    @user-maxorlov5 6 місяців тому +2

    Beautiful. No other words needed. A unique stand alone episode well worthy all superlatives of the original series and more. Well done, it sure deserves a season of its own. Watched it from beginning to end, no time up

  • @jasenspeed1906
    @jasenspeed1906 7 місяців тому +4

    That was very enjoyable, and very moving. Wonderful job at capturing the original series’ atmosphere and flavour. And it’s an absolute tragedy that we did not get a captain Sulu series. That would’ve been absolutely fantastic.

  • @bobe.3719
    @bobe.3719 7 місяців тому +29

    Wow! That was far better than I expected! Very well done!

  • @edmorgan4
    @edmorgan4 7 місяців тому +39

    This was great. Takei really has deep acting chops. Glad to have experienced this.

    • @Teleflexx
      @Teleflexx 7 місяців тому +3

      Yes I agree....we would have seen more of his deep acting, if Shantner wouldn't have been such a hater of others talent on the show.

    • @trappedkitty5335
      @trappedkitty5335 6 місяців тому

      @@Teleflexx He was cocky, young, and oblivious. He has since apologized and realized what his hubris wrought. Cut the man some slack and let the hate stop. It's certainly a lesson for all other lead actors to learn in dealing with their fellow cast members. Hell, even Patrick Stewart was a prick to everyone until he realized how alienating that was.

  • @unbelieverfreeassange1732
    @unbelieverfreeassange1732 7 місяців тому +3

    Thank you Mr. SCIFI! More emotional watching this than the past 40 years of Star Trek derivatives.

  • @maggiesplaylistmontgomery3486
    @maggiesplaylistmontgomery3486 7 місяців тому +9

    I did not expect this! It was great all around. Well done and thank you for showing this.

  • @twlightzone2065
    @twlightzone2065 3 місяці тому +1

    .Having 3 of the performers from the original cast involved in this production with an extemely well-written script makes this the BEST fan made Star Trek Video I've seen ! The acting is this episode is top notch and very emotionally moving.Thanks for sharing this excellent production !!

  • @idea2go
    @idea2go 7 місяців тому +33

    Definitely one of the best Star Trek episodes ever. With all the reaction channels out there it drives me nuts that nobody ever reacts to this episode.

  • @JohnGartland-e2p
    @JohnGartland-e2p 6 місяців тому +51

    That was the absolute best fan based episode I have ever seen of Star Trek . I hope everyone of the actors continued acting .

    • @davidcaudell6457
      @davidcaudell6457 6 місяців тому +4

      And the ending in my opinion was so Good ..

    • @MH5XXXX
      @MH5XXXX 6 місяців тому +2

      I TOTALLY AGREE with JG.

    • @garyclouse7234
      @garyclouse7234 5 місяців тому +2

      Never seen a better one myself!

    • @JonathaninEssex
      @JonathaninEssex 4 місяці тому +3

      You need to see Star Trek Continues. The very best. More like Star Trek than Star Trek, if that’s possible.

    • @MH5XXXX
      @MH5XXXX 4 місяці тому

      @@JonathaninEssex IS that on UA-cam OR WHERE?

  • @danieldare2640
    @danieldare2640 7 місяців тому +9

    Really is a testament of all your capabilities and to your dedication. Great example of all you're capable of and more I would think. Bless everything you do in the future I'll be watching and you are appreciated and loved by so many, just awesome. Really great project here thank you for sharing it.

  • @lone_puppy3539
    @lone_puppy3539 7 місяців тому +2

    I loved this fan film when it first appeared on UA-cam. It's so awesome! Great work.

  • @pauljcampbell2997
    @pauljcampbell2997 7 місяців тому +13

    Wow, just Wow! That was really great. I'm so glad this got made. Well done to all of you!

  • @JLOFlix
    @JLOFlix 7 місяців тому +8

    This was absolutely WONDERFUL!! I LOVED it!! What an absolute GEM of Star Trek!! THANK YOU, Mark for this wonderful artistic creation!!

  • @BeruKri3267
    @BeruKri3267 7 місяців тому +36

    I was skeptical... Now I agree: this is one of the best Star Trek film produced. The depth of the story is really impressive.
    Thanks to anyone involved in this project 😍

    • @richarddennis3793
      @richarddennis3793 7 місяців тому +2

      man im late 50s this is incredible the fx where brill got to admit its a 1st class epiode

    • @fuzzywzhe
      @fuzzywzhe 6 місяців тому

      Not to throw shade on a fan made project, honestly, but the acting could be quite a bit better. Also the directing, it's a bit overly emotionally acted and directed. This is constructive criticism, I'm not trying to dump on them at all. Better actors than I am, and any moron can be a critic, look at me - I'm a critic.

  • @quackerz1138
    @quackerz1138 7 місяців тому +4

    Absolutely the best fan produced Star Trek episode of them all! Takei fully deserved a Sulu series.

  • @ardathbey4150
    @ardathbey4150 7 місяців тому +4

    It took me a little while to get into... but by the end my tears were falling... you did great.

  • @CDESRTube
    @CDESRTube 7 місяців тому +4

    So good, no, so marvelous it leaves me groping for words to express my experience and feelings from the last hour. Thank You so very much ❤️

  • @Unlucky_in_Kentucky
    @Unlucky_in_Kentucky 7 місяців тому +83

    OMG. I actually watched Star Trek again. Thank you so much!!

    • @hemaccabe4292
      @hemaccabe4292 7 місяців тому +1

      Once upon a time, being the IP holder gave absolute power over a franchise. That day is done. If the IP holder insists on not bringing out new content or bringing out garbage content, we can now make our own. I invite all my fellow Trekkers to enjoy another unauthorized novel completely free. Just google Star Trek Lost Destiny Race.

    • @omega40k
      @omega40k 7 місяців тому +2

      I know right!?

    • @BongoWongoOG
      @BongoWongoOG 7 місяців тому +4

      1 million percent in agreement. Seeing Mr Sulu play himself but older was ... remarkable.

    • @ransom182
      @ransom182 7 місяців тому +4

      Live permanently in the past if you want but embracing new ideas and adventures is what Star Trek is all about.

    • @omega40k
      @omega40k 7 місяців тому +2

      @@ransom182 Hello Mr Troll. Here to spark an angry response are we?

  • @barneyevans6940
    @barneyevans6940 7 місяців тому +7

    Have always enjoyed World Enough and Time. One of my favorite Trek fan films.

  • @ronimation
    @ronimation 7 місяців тому +3

    A friend of mine told me about this episode years ago but I never saw it. Thanks for putting it up.

  • @seanprater1795
    @seanprater1795 5 місяців тому +1

    This pilot was excellent ! I sat, riveted as the story unfolded !
    The ending was heartbreaking, definitely a tearjerker .....
    Cheers to George Teki, and the other actors who breathed life into these characters !

  • @gravefiller4481
    @gravefiller4481 7 місяців тому +3

    WOW! Got a chill at the end. Amazing work!

  • @datathunderstorm
    @datathunderstorm 7 місяців тому +2

    That was beautiful.....and in the true spirit of the original Star Trek Series as we knew it. Well done!

  • @davidnicholson4136
    @davidnicholson4136 7 місяців тому +32

    Back in the day, Star Trek was the only quality sci-fi game in town and now, it is again. Thanks :-)

    • @Christian_Ada1
      @Christian_Ada1 7 місяців тому +1

      It was cancelled by its third season it wasn’t good

    • @BWinced
      @BWinced 7 місяців тому +8

      @@Christian_Ada1 if it wasn't good it would not have been resurrected. The TOS production was sabotaged by Paramount.

    • @jorgegonzalez-larramendi5491
      @jorgegonzalez-larramendi5491 7 місяців тому +6

      ​@@Christian_Ada1ok. Now in Shatner voice: " you... must..have something better..... to.. do.."

    • @michaeldriggers7681
      @michaeldriggers7681 7 місяців тому +2

      ​@@Christian_Ada1if you don't like this or Star Trek TOS, maybe this video isn't for you.

  • @CharlesPonsford
    @CharlesPonsford Місяць тому

    Really appreciate the effort you have made over the years in binging great stuff to our attention

  • @cadmusrey5860
    @cadmusrey5860 7 місяців тому +11

    This episode was amazing. Great job to everyone who created it!!!

  • @acapellaguardianOfficial
    @acapellaguardianOfficial 2 місяці тому

    This was one of the BEST Star Trek videos I have ever seen. Kudos to everyone involved in making it 😁💯.

  • @AlanDietz-l3m
    @AlanDietz-l3m 7 місяців тому +53

    Very well done! I’m almost 46 years old and wiping tears away.

    • @draconis3606
      @draconis3606 7 місяців тому +5

      What should I say? I am 60 and this story goes right through my heart.

    • @datathunderstorm
      @datathunderstorm 7 місяців тому +1

      63 year old here, and was fighting back the tears at the end. I failed. Amazing episode in the true spirit of the original Star Trek. Well done.

    • @burtonwilliams5355
      @burtonwilliams5355 6 місяців тому

      65 here, and ditto.

    • @Starlight-AG
      @Starlight-AG 6 місяців тому

      Same here and I'm 71.

  • @williamjames305
    @williamjames305 6 місяців тому +1

    THIS was an awesome Star Trek segment!! This was a top notch episode!! I especially liked the ending!! Really great job by all involved!!

  • @vapoet
    @vapoet 7 місяців тому +22

    I was watching these episodes as they were being made and occasionally, they nailed it. A few were a little too much fan fiction, revisiting other stories, but this one hit the mark perfectly. It was one I was truly impressed with. There were two production groups out there making these, using the original characters, and both had occassional moments of brilliance.

  • @ChuckstaGaming
    @ChuckstaGaming 6 місяців тому +1

    Excellent stuff! As a young child (1970s), my favourite characters were Sulu and Chekov. These days I lean more towards McCoy and Spock, but there will always be a special place for Sulu and Chekov.

  • @alphaomega4848
    @alphaomega4848 7 місяців тому +7

    Thank you so very much GREAT work LOVED EVERY MINUTE of it.

  • @captainmotion4524
    @captainmotion4524 5 місяців тому +1

    This was FANTASTIC, i got emotional during this, well done and please more, LOVED THE SHOW 🙂

  • @masere
    @masere 7 місяців тому +12

    🎶 "Suuuuuuluuuuuuu he's star of the show, other guys, just along for the ride." 🎶

  • @jrcarclay1944
    @jrcarclay1944 3 місяці тому

    This was AMAZING! i was born in 1976 10 years after TOS had first aired and i was hooked as a young boy after my father introduced me to one of his old favorite shows, some years after he showed me TOS i caught him watching the new TNG show which was only a few months running at the time. The ending to this was magical especially when you heard the voice of demora sulu the same very actress that played her initially. THANK YOU FOR THIS!! I only wished we got the sulu series or series based around the enterprise B and the enterprise C.

  • @daishikaze3986
    @daishikaze3986 7 місяців тому +7

    Now that's how it's done! Great Sci-fi :)

  • @74raaaten
    @74raaaten 6 місяців тому

    OMG I 😢 at the end! This was Amazing, thank you so much to all involved in producing this.

  • @vapoet
    @vapoet 7 місяців тому +19

    There are a few Forbidden Planet references in this. I'm impressed given that the movie was also based on The Tempest and was the inspiration Gene had for Star Trek.

    • @RodgerDodger196
      @RodgerDodger196 7 місяців тому +3

      There a commentary Mr Sci Fi & his Late friend made-pretty sure he said Forbidden Planet /Tempest in there. Other fun things like Bones Really is a Doctor & the actress who played Alana had a Fever while doing this( and you never could tell!
      The passion for his characters shines in his Commentary.

    • @terryz935
      @terryz935 3 місяці тому

      So it wasn't just me. When I saw that the shuttle-craft's name was "Bellerophon" I thought, "Wasn't the Bellerophon destroyed trying to lift off from Altair-4?".

  • @voicetube
    @voicetube 6 місяців тому +1

    Wow, Just finished watching this. The only other time I saw this was at the world premiere in LA (actually sitting next to George Takei, which was a bit of an out of body experience in and of itself) and I thought maybe a good part of the love and wonder I felt about this episode was due to my circumstances (of being at that premiere). Now seeing it over 15 years later, I can tell you that this is, for me, one of the best episodes of Star Trek. Amazing... Absolutely amazing! This is what the best of Star Trek is about - thought-provoking, emotional, great writing, etc.

  • @uncoverdatruth6634
    @uncoverdatruth6634 7 місяців тому +4

    Wow! Captivated and engaged from start to finish. To simply say "well done" is an understatement. Thank you!

  • @albertross2322
    @albertross2322 5 місяців тому +1

    I had all but forgotten how incredible the original series was. Great job and wonderful script!

  • @jpackerfan88
    @jpackerfan88 7 місяців тому +25

    I'm not crying. I'm bawling. Sheeeeesh
    So fun.

  • @TroyBernier
    @TroyBernier 5 місяців тому +1

    Now, that was a gem. Thanks for sharing. Very enjoyable ❤

  • @GenIsysGames
    @GenIsysGames 7 місяців тому +10

    Wow, what an awesome episode. Thank you.

  • @jorgemarquez837
    @jorgemarquez837 2 місяці тому

    Well done by everyone who partook in this project and thank you for taking us back in time, somewhat, and reliving our memories of the original series 🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
    #LLAP 🖖

  • @techfixer1543
    @techfixer1543 7 місяців тому +7

    Immense grtatitude to George Takei and the cast for simultaneously bringing cherished past memories of classic Star Trek...and yet, making the experience of being there, on the deck of the Enterprise, anew!

  • @jarniwoop
    @jarniwoop 6 місяців тому +2

    I had heard of this. Nice to finally see it. As an old Trekkie it's nice to see Sulu get his props.

  • @rogereaston1188
    @rogereaston1188 7 місяців тому +3

    Hey my friend. That was a great story! Thank you.

  • @ChipsNCellos
    @ChipsNCellos 7 місяців тому +2

    Wow, really interesting! Thanks for sharing.

  • @deadmeat8754
    @deadmeat8754 7 місяців тому +7

    Well done and thank you for sharing this gem!

  • @LeenieVibes
    @LeenieVibes 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you on behalf of the TriFi screening (Tri-Cities, Washington State) of your original films years ago. Hooked me. Am now a Kickstarter supporter.

  • @SixLowa
    @SixLowa 7 місяців тому +5

    It goes to show you Sulu deserved way more screen time💯👍

  • @NeathSpadge
    @NeathSpadge 3 місяці тому

    Wow. Nothing more that I can think of to say.
    That ending was just beautifully done.

  • @TexasTweed
    @TexasTweed 7 місяців тому +7

    That was a Fantastic Movie/ Pilot Episode !!! Sorry the Show didn’t get picked up by the Network. They missed out on a Great Show . It held me to the end of the credits !

  • @johnweaver6297
    @johnweaver6297 3 місяці тому

    Wow. Should have been a mini-movie. I'm in tears. Well done. Great story. The characters were basically always in line with TOS. The only thing I would change angry Mr. Cawley looks when he's attempting to look serious. It would be nice to see this episode shared with the masses via other media as well. Thank you for the fine work you all did.
    Later comment: Wow! Nice twist! I should have seen that coming. Again, well done. Very Star Trek (The Original Series).

  • @seancasey6697
    @seancasey6697 7 місяців тому +45

    One of the best OG star trek episodes I've ever seen ❤❤❤

    • @hemaccabe4292
      @hemaccabe4292 7 місяців тому +1

      Once upon a time, being the IP holder gave absolute power over a franchise. That day is done. If the IP holder insists on not bringing out new content or bringing out garbage content, we can now make our own. I invite all my fellow Trekkers to enjoy another unauthorized novel completely free. Just google Star Trek Lost Destiny Race.

  • @gregorysmull8068
    @gregorysmull8068 7 місяців тому +2

    Excellent work. Riveting episode, good writing and acting. Consistent with canon. The actress playing Allanna stood out with a stellar performance. What happened to her character was poignant, reminding me of how I felt at the end of The Wrath of Khan.

  • @jonathanroberts1328
    @jonathanroberts1328 7 місяців тому +4

    This was awesome , and makes me wish for a Sulu series set aboard Excelsior!

  • @suemchenry7680
    @suemchenry7680 6 місяців тому

    Beautifully written. Beautifully acted. I believed all the characters even though they weren't "my" actors. Kudos to Mr. Sulu. Thank you for sharing this with us!

  • @NigelBassman
    @NigelBassman 7 місяців тому +9

    I remember seeing this episode for the first time years ago. Watching brought tears to my eyes each time.

  • @sparkyblazeup1
    @sparkyblazeup1 7 місяців тому +24

    George Takei was superb. And Alana was very enjoyable.

  • @MikeGospe
    @MikeGospe 6 місяців тому +1

    This was fantastic. Such a great story in true Start Trek fashion. Well done to the cast and crew. And so good to see George Takei in action again.

  • @TheLSK
    @TheLSK 7 місяців тому +3

    George Takei and Grace Lee Whitney played these characters to perfection on this. Despite the rank differences, Sulu and Rand had served together so many years they were almost family themselves.

  • @bettyleeist
    @bettyleeist 14 днів тому

    Yes,I agree,here!A fitting addition ➕ to the original show!And,it feel’s like the original series that we know and love 💗!😊

  • @jlk311
    @jlk311 7 місяців тому +8

    That was unbelievably AMAZING!

  • @pianobypc1031
    @pianobypc1031 3 місяці тому

    How extraordinary to see an EXTENSION of TOS with actors from the series and movies! THANKYOU. Long live the Gene Rodenberry Star Trek that was created long ago. I stop here to not offend.

  • @johnhill8958
    @johnhill8958 7 місяців тому +5

    Interesting that the shuttlecraft sound effects were the same as the Jupiter 2.
    This was a very touching episode, with as much emotion as the ending of ST2: Wrath of Khan.

  • @Fred1222
    @Fred1222 3 місяці тому +1

    Pleasantly surprised....the "Edith" reference to Kirk brought a tear to my eye,his true love forever.

  • @dukeofmilpitas
    @dukeofmilpitas 7 місяців тому +3

    I for sure would have watched this! Looks totally fun.

  • @AlienLegendmovie
    @AlienLegendmovie Місяць тому

    This is the second fan made movie I've stumbled across on the tube. I'm 75 and saw the original ST. I must say that this one was quite impressive. The ending is a tear jerker. The actors did their jobs. This was a great storyline. I had the feeling of the original cast. I hope the actors went on to more success. I will pass the link to my other ST friends. I'm wowed.

  • @KirbyHockaday-i3c
    @KirbyHockaday-i3c 7 місяців тому +4

    Thanks for letting us have this TREK 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌜😥👍👍👍

  • @haroldj.kennedy7300
    @haroldj.kennedy7300 4 місяці тому

    Incredible story and filming ! My compliments to the entire studio team. It's so good to see Sulu again.

  • @saabjunkieSPG
    @saabjunkieSPG 7 місяців тому +8

    I watch this over and over, it’s a great episode, Star Trek at its greatest

  • @adriandrenalin6716
    @adriandrenalin6716 6 місяців тому

    In all the years that I,ve watched Star Trek from the very begining in 1968, this is the true foundation of Star Trek. an excellent video. Paramount, eat your heart out.

  • @nosenhose
    @nosenhose 7 місяців тому +4

    Omg 😢that was so epic . The writhing and the passion and story was top notch . That was quality work . Kudos to all the actors