Happy Birthday, TAS!

Discussion in 'Star Trek - The Original & Animated Series' started by Warped9, Sep 8, 2013.

  1. Warped9

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    Happy Birthday to Star Trek TAS that also premiered this day forty years ago.

    Whatever reservations I might have about TAS there is still a lot of cool stuff in it.

    The first episode I recall seeing was "Beyond The Farthest Star." Back then at the age of 14 it blew me away. It was everything I hoped to see in new Star Trek. Ot was soon followed by another standout episode, "Yesteryear." And other of episodes still stand out (for me): "Jihad," "Pirates Of Orion," "Slaver Weapon" and "Albatross."
     
  2. Galileo7

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    Agree.:bolian: TAS is the remaining five year mission begun on TOS.
     
  3. jpv2000

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    An excellent animated series. :techman: Especially for it's time. I also agree with your list of standout episodes. I still watch the series once or twice a year from my DVD set.
     
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  4. Redfern

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    Forgot that TAS premiered on the same date and that it was 40 years ago today.

    So forgive the rushed nature of this acknowledgement.

    Aiko 3 from DAZ
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    Sincerely,

    Bill
     
  5. BoredShipCapt'n

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    "It gave all of us a second life."

    - Sarah April (Nichelle Nichols)
     
  6. jpv2000

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    Awesome pic! Kudos to all involved. :techman:
     
  7. Praetor

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    Neat, I didn't realize. I enjoy TAS. Pretty good cartoon, especially for the 70s, especially considering that Filmation was known for its economical practices.
     
  8. Redfern

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    Thanks! Poser/DAZ based art is usually a community based effort unless the person is skilled enough to build, texture and rig all their own material in other programs. So I try to give credit where it is due.

    Sincerely,

    Bill
     
  9. Kelso

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    I love TAS! It has its share of stinkers and production limitations, but what Trek series doesn't?

    Happy 40th!