"For the World is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky" Full Reaction! - Star Trek: TOS Season 3
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I know all of those films. All great and roughly the same era as Star Trek. All would be good watches for Bunny. With the reading list as it is, I think watching the films would be better. AND, if we're REALLY lucky, Bunny will do full length reactions to theml No spoilers, but I believe Bunny will enjoy and be inspired by all three as they do hold up well even today.
John DiGiantomasso
2024-10-01 02:54:55 +0000 UTCThe Andromeda Strain... Written by the same guy who wrote the book Jurassic Park: Michael Crichton. Honestly, I might recommend watching the movie first.
Carlos Stevens
2024-09-28 04:05:10 +0000 UTCI know you don't necessarily have to add to your reading list, Bunny. But the novel 'Ex Machina' by Christopher Bennett serves as an excellent sequel to both this episode as well as Star Trek: The Motion Picture (after you've recorded the reaction video for it, of course!).
Mark Simon
2024-09-25 13:37:56 +0000 UTCThanks for the recommends! Though I have a lot to read before I purchase anymore for a while I think
bunnytails
2024-09-22 20:41:58 +0000 UTCNice! Hope you enjoyed it!!
bunnytails
2024-09-22 20:41:10 +0000 UTCI will always welcome a McCoy centered episode 😁
bunnytails
2024-09-22 20:40:46 +0000 UTCThanks Mark 😊
bunnytails
2024-09-22 20:36:22 +0000 UTCHopefully the season continues to be great!
bunnytails
2024-09-22 20:35:34 +0000 UTCThanks, I’m glad to hear it!
bunnytails
2024-09-22 20:34:52 +0000 UTC“The rules are only valuable if they protect human life” Fantastic point!!!
bunnytails
2024-09-22 20:33:57 +0000 UTCThanks, will!
bunnytails
2024-09-22 20:32:20 +0000 UTCThanks Dave 😁
bunnytails
2024-09-22 20:31:42 +0000 UTCI’ve never really considered acting in any capacity but many people have said I should get into voice acting when I read out dialogue for certain video games.
bunnytails
2024-09-22 20:31:24 +0000 UTCYou don't think Bones would be happy slipping the "bone" to Natira whenever they feel like it?!?!? Sometimes I worry about you 🐰! 🤪🤪🤪 Another interesting episode and of course TOS's trademark Hot, Hot, Hot female co-star in Katherine Woodville to pique an adolescents interest along with Bones. I really miss the shows from this era when the women were actually hot and not the ( ) that are being shoved down our throats as "beautiful" today...
Anthony Silva
2024-09-21 22:32:57 +0000 UTCOh, I forgot to mention. Thanks for gifting the game! I can play it after I read the book 😁
bunnytails
2024-09-21 15:56:40 +0000 UTCOOOOOOOO Bunny is on a reading stent. If Bunny likes Science Fiction, may I throw out a couple of suggestions? Two books that were made into excellent movies. 1. 2001, A Space Odyssey. 2. Colossus, The Forbin Project. Both of these I'm kinda torn if you should watch the movie or read the book first. Both also have kinda the same premise, but they go in entirely two different directions. OK, one more book recommendation (also a great movie...the original, not the remake)... The Andromeda Strain.
Carlos Stevens
2024-09-21 04:47:43 +0000 UTC"FTWIHAIHTTS" only beats the longest song name by 1 word. Who knows what the longest song name is. Here's a hint... "IDBYWTGUAD." And... after a short review, I must agree. The 3rd season was not as egregious as I remembered. Next episode is, IMHO, one of the best of TOS.
Carlos Stevens
2024-09-21 03:38:17 +0000 UTCNever seen this one, that's 2 or 3 I've discovered watching these here. I liked it a lot, very well written. Thank you, Bunny!😋
ded cowbowee
2024-09-21 02:00:48 +0000 UTCThe only knock I have for "FTWIHAIHTTS" (even the abbreviation is long) is it always reminds me of "The Paradise Syndrome:" the asteroid that has to be diverted/returned to its proper course, the hidden control room from which the correction is made, and the spiral staircase leading to/from the room (which is a re-use from the other episode). Thankfully, this one has enough new elements that set it apart and make for an enjoyable story. Having McCoy get the lion's share of attention makes it even better. We have a couple of returning actors: Jon Lormer (the old man) previously appeared in "The Cage" as the leader of the survivors' encampment and in "The Return of the Archons" as Tamar, the unfortunate man who is killed by the lawgivers. (Coincidentally, all three of his characters are dead by the end of the episodes, although he was long dead in "The Cage.") The other actor making a comeback is Byron Morrow as the Starfleet admiral. He previously appeared in "Amok Time" as a differently-named admiral. (Coincidentally, in both cases, Kirk wound up disobeying his orders!) As several commenters have noted, we've had a solid run of good episodes, with a few great ones mixed in, and only one real stinker. This would seem to indicate that the conventional wisdom regarding the general quality of Season 3's episodes might not be correct. All I can say without spoiling anything is stay tuned and manage your expectations. Edited to add: I was going to make a joke about Kirk and Spock opening the Fabrini Book of the People and finding out it was just another printing of Chicago Mobs of the Twenties, but the Memory Alpha entry for this episode revealed that it was the same prop book! So I guess truth wins... this time.
Lee
2024-09-20 23:30:37 +0000 UTCCharming. An apt word for this installment. I really like this episode. Something, romantic about it. You’re right; the colors are great. Kudos again to the costume department and set designers. I can only image the frenzied set construction. Very good character development for McCoy. Overall entertaining. A season 3 jewel. So, season 3 is not as bad as you might think. Although, we do have the stinkers. Of which, to wit, some I have already groused about. This is so entertaining that one loses track of time. Someone else mentioned flaws; easily done retrospectively. Why in the world (hollow world) would you design heating elements in the Oracle room?! What sick puppy would do that? Why didn't the oracle just zap them instead?
Mark Gosine
2024-09-20 23:13:20 +0000 UTCWe're only a third of the way through Season 3. Things can change in a hurry. :)
Lee
2024-09-20 22:52:48 +0000 UTCMcCoy's romance wasn't just fast, it was instant... BUT it is remarkable how fast a relationship can progress when you're completely honest AND your mortality is staring at you in the face. In the same way that sometimes we can instantly hate someone because of something they did or said, there are times when its the exact opposite. About half of season 3 I'm unfamiliar with, so it's my first time watching this episode. Why is this season so far much better than people say? :/
SuicuneSol
2024-09-20 22:32:18 +0000 UTCNatira and McCoy both had responsibilities, but it was clear they made each other happy. Another great episode and reaction, thank you, you made a rough week so much better, you have no idea!
Trilogian
2024-09-20 22:26:44 +0000 UTCYour take is very close to mine Bunny. IMO pretty much the only flaw in this episode is that the romance feels rushed. However, in my head cannon, I just figure maybe it’s a cultural thing for Natiras people. She does mention how critical honesty is to their culture so maybe in their society when people are attracted to each other they just go for it quicker than we would. As for McCoy, he’s facing a death sentence which can very much prompt a “live in the moment“ perspective. I think a lot of credit should go to both deforest Kelly and the Natira actress that it works as well as it does. Beyond that I appreciate the episodes themes of the importance of objective truth, and not being blindly restricted by dogma or rules. It starts early on with Spock bringing up the prime directive and Kirk basically saying “yeah I’d rather break the rule then let people die.” and the theme continues on through the rest of the Episode, Emphasizing that rules are only valuable in that they protect life. Good stuff, Great episode.
Matthew Graves
2024-09-20 22:19:33 +0000 UTCThanks bunny for another great episode! You're on to the whole super-computer thing, but unfortunately there was not a Kirk v. Oracle showdown at the end. I tried to find out about the title as well and it was very sharp of you calling up Harlan Ellison. The lighting and costume on Natira and Christine Chapel showed them to best advantage and when Natira leaned wayyyy over McCoy, well, exceptional 😍 The plot was unique and relevant as without a federation or warp drive, the Fabrinis could be us when the sun becomes a gas giant. McCoy predictably takes the escape hatch at the end, as Natira sounds like she's going to be pretty busy for the near future. Hope he got one of those nifty hats for a souvenir.
William Terry
2024-09-20 20:06:18 +0000 UTCGood episode - McCoy's love affair- last half of this season is excellent -How do they withstand 10 min. of being zapped ? anyway peace and love ♥️
dave zink
2024-09-20 19:56:01 +0000 UTCTouching episode. The music by George Duning was written for another episode but works perfectly here too. Looking forward to hearing it again ; ) The themes of truth and what is perceived as truth is powerful and resonates today. What strikes me, watching this episode in particular, is how the actors in TOS just totally sell almost any crazy idea and it's what anchors most episodes. I love listening to their careful delivery and, in kind, I like the way the editors give space to that same acting, deliberately cutting to a character simply reacting off of another character's lines. So, the pacing, to me, feels natural and creates additional meaning. Bunny, your reaction "that's a long time being zapped" - LOL. Too funny. I love your dry delivery. Ever considered acting? Agree with you yet again: this was a good episode in a string of good 3rd season episodes. Hmm... feels like a trend? ; )
Skyman's Follies
2024-09-20 19:38:48 +0000 UTCI've always really enjoyed this episode, for the reasons you mentioned. In fact, this is on my Top 10 list and my personal favorite episode of the third season. A lot of the reviews don't agree with me, but I just love the premise, the wonderful guest acting as always, about having a episode focused on McCoy for a change and learning more about him, and a peaceful resolution to the problem. Sure, it's high on talk and light on action like a lot of third season episodes, but it works very well here. Yes, the romance and marriage -- as I do think at least by the laws of the Fibrini that they were married -- did proceed fast, as you noticed. However, it was clear they had a instant attraction to each other and she wasn't afraid to make her feelings known (I wish more women were brave enough to do that, but that's for a whole different topic). They were both lonely, going about their jobs and day to day lives, rich with friends and the quality of their work, but still feeling an emptiness in their souls -- comparable to the empty asteroid they were traveling in. McCoy saw this as a win-win - a chance for love and to live out the remainder of his short life with love and happiness, and she was content with those terms. It's easy to imagine a different outcome where, although Kirk and Spock were able to correct the engine issues and get the asteroid back on course, they didn't find (or it wasn't there) the medical knowledge needed to cure McCoy so he decided to stay there. The one big flaw with this episode for me -- well, there's two -- was: 1) Why was the Enterprise attacked anyway at the start of the episode? All that did was attract attention to the asteroid. If they hadn't been attacked, they would have just resumed their mission and nobody would be the wiser. 2) What's going to happen to the Fibrini when they get to their world? I always had the impression the inhabited world they were going to impact WAS their destination, based on what Kirk said at the end of the episode. It makes sense the ancestors didn't know that was a inhabited world when they launched the asteroid 10,000 years ago, but are the people there just going to make room for them? It's not exactly the 'promised world' for them. I'm not totally sure that the Oracle is a computer -- it seems far smarter and capable then that. It's possible the Oracle is like the mind or spirit of someone, one of the creators, who can't really control the asteroid but just serves as the guide for the people and to help them along. After all, the control room didn't show a massive central computer. It was just the 'bridge' of that asteroid. It's a shame the show didn't continue, a follow up episode would have been great. Yes, Star Trek really used a lot of vibrant colors, NBC pushed for that as they then used it to advertise their network and all of the pluses of color TV, which was still fairly new in those days. Once again you were spot on with your predictions, which always makes watching this such a joy. I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream is a hard read -- but it's a good story, it really sticks with you for it's images and the impact. A number of years ago a computer game was made also based on the story, it's a adventure game, point and click style, like the older Sierra/Lucasfilm games and is very good. Thanks as always Bunny!
Greg Polander
2024-09-20 19:28:04 +0000 UTC
