Star Trek Timeline
The 2nd season of "Star Trek" began with three less episodes and mediocre feedbacks from nit-pickers. The ratings for completion of its first season were low and the production expenditures were substantial. None of this make a difference to fans of the show as they followed the crew into untouched regions of outer space. Ironically, season two kept some very iconic moments and was a vital aspect in the growth of the culture that succeeded it for generations to come. The highlights of season 2 featured the launch of some of "Star Trek's" fundamental characters. Check here for more info.
It also made it possible for viewers into Spock's world just a little more with a glance at Vulcan, Spock's home planet. Episode one of season two was iAmok Timei. In it audiences were introduced to the Vulcan custom of marriage. Spock is bound to his bride-to-be so strongly that he is required to go to Vulcan to marry her or die. The story takes a turn, however, when Captain Kirk has to fight Spock because his bride-to-be favors Kirk over her betrothed. Also, episode ten, named "Journey to Babel", featured the debut of Spock's parents, Amanda and Sarek. In these two episodes, viewers were able to see Vulcan for the first time while getting a taste of Vulcan culture.
"iAmok Timei" also launched the character of Pavel Checkov, played by Walter Koenig, the Russian navigator that took on major parts in future missions. Koenig, as Checkov, went on to play in the Star Trek movies and as a guest star in 12 episodes of "Babylon 5". This introduced newer, younger sci fi audiences to a veteran and key figure in sci fi history.
Episodes from season two have aided carry the "Star Trek" legacy into modern culture. In episode three, "The Changeling", the crew of the starship Enterprise had to deal with Nomad, a space probe that was created to destroy the entire planets. Captain Kirk is challenged with a challenge when he realizes the probe views him as its owner. In "Star Trek: The Motion Picture", this episode is revisited and looked into.
In episode 6, "The Doomsday Machine", Kirk is outranked by a crazy commanding officer that intends to take the Enterprise as an equipment against a planet-destroying machine. This episode acted as the groundwork for Game Boy's Star Trek 25th anniversary game, making certain that the next generation has the prospect to be incorporated in "trekkie" culture.
Episode 15, "The Trouble With Tribbles", introduces cute, vexing little creatures that are covered in fur and purr. These apparently harmless little creatures cause trouble as the Federation and the Klingons come near to war over the rights of a singular planet. This episode was referenced in the animated 'Star Trek" series of 1973 and in the "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" episode that aired in 1996. Just click here for more info.
Yet another helpful truth about these episodes is that the network had clipped the production budget. This left the cast and crew with less money to work with and the need for real looking props and costumes since the fan base for the show was thriving.
By the end of season two, NBC had opted to discard the show. Had it not been for the endeavours of one of the show's fans, viewers never would have seen a season three. Betty Jo Trimble, who has become known as Bjo, helped disperse the word about the show's coming cancellation. Right thereafter, NBC started receiving letters and fan mail for the show demanding that the network continue to keep it on the air. After more than 100,000 letters, NBC caved and fans got to see "Star Trek" for a third season.
It also made it possible for viewers into Spock's world just a little more with a glance at Vulcan, Spock's home planet. Episode one of season two was iAmok Timei. In it audiences were introduced to the Vulcan custom of marriage. Spock is bound to his bride-to-be so strongly that he is required to go to Vulcan to marry her or die. The story takes a turn, however, when Captain Kirk has to fight Spock because his bride-to-be favors Kirk over her betrothed. Also, episode ten, named "Journey to Babel", featured the debut of Spock's parents, Amanda and Sarek. In these two episodes, viewers were able to see Vulcan for the first time while getting a taste of Vulcan culture.
"iAmok Timei" also launched the character of Pavel Checkov, played by Walter Koenig, the Russian navigator that took on major parts in future missions. Koenig, as Checkov, went on to play in the Star Trek movies and as a guest star in 12 episodes of "Babylon 5". This introduced newer, younger sci fi audiences to a veteran and key figure in sci fi history.
Episodes from season two have aided carry the "Star Trek" legacy into modern culture. In episode three, "The Changeling", the crew of the starship Enterprise had to deal with Nomad, a space probe that was created to destroy the entire planets. Captain Kirk is challenged with a challenge when he realizes the probe views him as its owner. In "Star Trek: The Motion Picture", this episode is revisited and looked into.
In episode 6, "The Doomsday Machine", Kirk is outranked by a crazy commanding officer that intends to take the Enterprise as an equipment against a planet-destroying machine. This episode acted as the groundwork for Game Boy's Star Trek 25th anniversary game, making certain that the next generation has the prospect to be incorporated in "trekkie" culture.
Episode 15, "The Trouble With Tribbles", introduces cute, vexing little creatures that are covered in fur and purr. These apparently harmless little creatures cause trouble as the Federation and the Klingons come near to war over the rights of a singular planet. This episode was referenced in the animated 'Star Trek" series of 1973 and in the "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" episode that aired in 1996. Just click here for more info.
Yet another helpful truth about these episodes is that the network had clipped the production budget. This left the cast and crew with less money to work with and the need for real looking props and costumes since the fan base for the show was thriving.
By the end of season two, NBC had opted to discard the show. Had it not been for the endeavours of one of the show's fans, viewers never would have seen a season three. Betty Jo Trimble, who has become known as Bjo, helped disperse the word about the show's coming cancellation. Right thereafter, NBC started receiving letters and fan mail for the show demanding that the network continue to keep it on the air. After more than 100,000 letters, NBC caved and fans got to see "Star Trek" for a third season.