Star trek the animated series tas, a lou scheimerfilmation production, was, in essence a continuation of the prematurely cancelled original series tos. Lucien takes kirk, spock and mccoy to the magical, alternate dimension planet of megastu. The animated series was the only star trek series not to be produced with a cold open teaser, instead starting directly with the title credits sequence. The animated series premiered in 1973 as a saturday morning cartoon four years after the original series final. The lost frontier is a look at a dark time in the future of star trek. The animated series remains the shortestlived series of the star trek franchise, with just 22 episodes airing over a month period in 197374 on nbc. A few of these tracks were also used in others filmations cartoons like lassie and the rescue rangers and tarzan lord of the jungle. Also, the novelization of that episode which was published in star trek log 3 and repeatedly refers to lucien to as the goatman refers to the satyr child who. Kirk and the crew of the uss enterprise, as they explore the galaxy and defend the united federation of planets.
The animated series is the last bit of the star trek franchise to be released on dvd and it is a worthy addition to any classic trek fans collection. See more ideas about star trek, animation series and trek. One of the remarkable things about the 1973 series star trek. But lucien reappears and tells them to stop all the mental energy they are using can be traced and they will be found out, but its too late the other megans have found them. Star trek the animated series s 1 e 8 the magicks of megas tu. Drawn to the final frontier the making of star trek. It was also the last trek series to air in firstrun on network television until star trek. At the creative center of the galaxy, a magical race. The second series in the star trek franchise, it is the first sequel. Star trek tas the magicks of megastu the agony booth. He claims to be happy to have them finally come visiting, but preaches caution. It first aired on nbc on october 27, 1973, and was written by larry brody, who had originally pitched the idea for the third season of star trek. The animated series, tas dvd in fact, he had unsuccessfully pitched the story for the third season of the original star trek series, in 1969. The magicks of megastu is the eighth episode of the first season of the american animated science fiction television series star trek.
Licensed to youtube by music video distributors on behalf of bsx records, inc. He introduces himself as lucien, which doesnt ring any bells. George takei nichelle nichols majel barrett james doohan ed bishop as asmodeus. The story of lost frontier focuses on the crew of the new enterprise f as they go forth to unit the lost worlds of the federation. On this planet, what we would consider to be magic is normal. Jan 17, 2017 the magicks of megastu written by larry brody directed by hal sutherland animated season 1, episode 8 production episode 22009 original air date. One of the best scores created for a animated series on the 1970s. Everything you need to know about star trek the animated series duration. The animated series, originally aired as star trek and as the animated adventures of gene roddenberrys star trek, is an american animated science. Star trek the animated series public group facebook. The story is quite silly even by the standards of a saturday morning cartoon.
Tas, originally aired as star trek and as the animated adventures of gene roddenberrys star trek, is an american animated science fiction television seriescreated by gene roddenberry. The next generation debuted in 1987, there was an earlier star trek spinoff series. The first episode the magicks of megustu is an episode that hardcore trekkies point to as proof that the animated shows werent a bonafide part of the star trek canon. It originally aired from september 8, 1973 to october 12, 1974 on nbc, spanning 22 episodes over two seasons. May 12, 2016 the wonderful animated version of the original star trek that was produced after the series went off the air. Star trek the animated series filmation soundtrack the. The animated series in defense of the humans youtube. Listed also are a few key historical points that are related to the animated series, such as the birth years of certain characters. The animated series originally known simply as star trek but also known as the animated adventures of gene roddenberrys star trek is an animated science fiction television series set in the star trek universe following the events of star trek.
The creature introduces himself as lucien and takes the senior crewmembers to. The series spanned a mere 22 halfhour episodes, but a wealth of past history was revealed in those few adventures. Charming, goofy, and chalk full of spock, the animated series is as thoughtful as it is silly, channeling the best of what star trek. The magicks of megastu episode memory alpha fandom. The magicks of megastu february 4, 2017 leave a comment the crew of the enterprise meets satan in a universe where magic exists. Filmation, the production company that created the animated star trek series, had plenty to do at the same time that star trek was being produced for airing on nbc. So you can anticipate luciens joy of meeting humans again after six centuries. With william shatner, leonard nimoy, deforest kelley, george takei. Suddenly, lucien panics and then sends kirk, spock, and mccoy back.
Spock and kirk defended luciens actions, but their words did nothing to. Filmation, the animation house behind fat albert and the cosby kids and the archie show, outdid itself with ambitious, elaborate painted backgrounds and alien character designs that outstripped the liveaction trek, and the series still looks. Lucien was a male megan who lived during the mid23rd century lucien was the second character added to the game from star trek. And now, i continue my look at the animated star trek episodes that my colleague thomas stockel refuses to write about with the magicks of megastu, which originally aired on october 27, 1973. At the creative center of the galaxy, a magical race puts the enterprise crew on trial for past grievances. Three library rebindings of the log series and a set of stickers from the star trek animated series fan club i got back when it started in 1974 or 75 i seem to remember. Charming, goofy, and chalk full of spock, the animated series is as thoughtful as it is silly, channeling the best of what star trek has to offer into its condensed runtime. However, they more than made up for that with the presence of all of the original cast except walter koenig chekhov, and the writers. Voyager debuted in 1995 on upn however, the franchise creator, gene roddenberry, later insisted that the animated show be kept out of continuity since. The enterprise accidentally breaks into an alternate universe. The animated series is an animated adaptation and the first spinoff from the original series, continuing the initial fiveyear mission given the reality that it was produced by filmation, the animation is typically the studios ultracheap style.
Definitely worth checking out if you have never seen it. Join the conversation and connect with cbs s star trek. William shatner, leonard nimoy, deforest kelley, james doohan, nichelle nichols, george takei, and majel. Exploring the center of the galaxy, the very heart of creation, the enterprise is caught inside an energymatter tornado and all computer systems fail. On the television network nbc, 22 episodes of the animated series were aired between september 1973 and october 1974. Images of the voice actors who play the voice of lucien in star trek. Still star trek cartoon series give the enterprise another year on tv i. May 09, 2017 star trek animated series original air dates. The idea that ultimately became this episode was larry brodys favorite of the three storygerms that he pitched. The animated series was how comparatively dynamic it made 1966s original star trek look. This page was created by kail tescar member of the internet link exchange.
Then, some puritans show up to put them on trial for past misdeeds and reveal that the jolly lucien has another name thats more familiar to them. They are rescued from total system collapse and death by a satyrlike creature named lucien. However, some overseas versions of the original live action series, such as those aired by the bbc in the u. The animated series originally known simply as star trek but also known as the animated adventures of gene roddenberrys star trek is a 1973 animated science fiction television series set in the star trek universe following the events of star trek. The animated series was the only star trek series to not feature a cold open teaser and started directly with the title sequence although some overseas versions of the original live action series, such as that run by the bbc in the u. Dec 29, 20 here is the complete library of music recorded by filmation for star trek the animated series.
The animated series episode guide season 1 may 06, 2019 04187. A few of these tracks were also used in others filmations cartoons like lassie and the rescue rangers and tarzan lord of the jungle sco. This website is not endorsed, sponsored or affiliated with cbs studios inc. The animated series episode the magicks of megastu 1x08. The magicks of megastu written by larry brody directed by hal sutherland animated season 1, episode 8 production episode 22009 original air date. At the end of the trial, kirk offers his life to save luciens and the megans are so. The second series in the star trekfranchise, it is the first. This page was created by kail tescar this site was created strictly as a hobby. The animated series, view video clips and full episodes on. The animated series wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Here is the complete library of music recorded by filmation for star trek the animated series. The animated series was aired under the name star trek, but it has become widely known under this. Star trek the animated series s 1 e 8 the magicks of megas.
Star trek the magicks of megastu tv episode 1973 imdb. The series was produced by the experienced animation house filmation and the episodes were scripted by professional science fiction and star trek writers, including larry niven, d. The animated series is often referred to as star treks fourth season because it was created in 1973, four years after the third and final season of the original series, and because most of the original cast provided the voices. To be honest, i dont know the exact reason tom has no interest in this one, but the following detailed breakdown might just provide a few clues.
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