I must correct myself; "The Paradise Syndrome" was the one where Kirk has amnesia and is stranded with Miramanee. The episode I was thinking of, where McCoy introduces Spock to mint juleps, is "This Side of Paradise." 
Bones is toooo annoying
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Another Bones/Pulaski/EMH fan. I guess I like grumpy doctors 
Wasn't the original doc in The Cage also a bit curmudgeonly?
My heresy is that the TOS characters I've grown to like less with time are Scotty and Chekov. Can barely stand them now... Though I liked Yelchin and have hopes for Pegg
Wasn't the original doc in The Cage also a bit curmudgeonly? My heresy is that the TOS characters I've grown to like less with time are Scotty and Chekov. Can barely stand them now... Though I liked Yelchin and have hopes for Pegg
I must correct myself; "The Paradise Syndrome" was the one where Kirk has amnesia and is stranded with Miramanee. The episode I was thinking of, where McCoy introduces Spock to mint juleps, is "This Side of Paradise."
which is too bad, because for a moment I thought someone else other than me enjoyed that one
And an ingenious bit of casting to have essentially a leading man in his own right in DeForest Kelley cast in this role.
Over the years I have come to appreciate the man's incredible talent more and more. Watch his face during any scene...he can speak volumes just with the twitch of an eyebrow. He was one amazing actor.
Personally, I couldn't imagine TOS without Kelley's magical portrayal of Bones, but, to each their own.
This thread is just so ridiculous, I'm pretending it doesn't exist.
Not like McCoy??? Blasphemy!!!
First time EVER I've heard this complaint, and I hope to never hear it again.
I second that bones is my favorite character of all time on star trek I could not believe it when I saw this thread
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The way I see it is that, even though I love McCoy, I have no problem with people disliking him. I'm not saying that's what's happening here though. I find it quite interesting to hear other people's opposing opinions about characters I love or hate. When I first started watching Star Trek, I loved Deanna Troi but I can't stand her now so it's the exact reversal of McCoy.
Well, Kelley's leading man days were long behind him at that point, and while he had been a really hot property at one point, it was very brief, before he slipped into supporting roles. It's interesting that Paul Fix, the doctor in the pilot, was also a huge supporting actor in Hollywood.
One of the things I love about TFF is his performance when reliving his father's death. How wonderful to see him act again.
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I must correct myself; "The Paradise Syndrome" was the one where Kirk has amnesia and is stranded with Miramanee. The episode I was thinking of, where McCoy introduces Spock to mint juleps, is "This Side of Paradise."
I sometimes get those two mixed up as well.
Same with "All Our Yesterdays," "Return to Tomorrow," and "Tomorrow is Yesterday."
Well, I can sympathize. I love Bones, but my intense hatred of Trip mirrors yours for Bones.
I always liked Bones, but there were times he was just plain out of line and obnoxious. Like someone thought "ooo, people like it when Bones is on the bridge and making comments" even when it wasn't necessary for him ot be there. Still, having someone who is unlikable sometimes is good and makes the character more dimensional. I love it when McCoy starts another rant and Kirk shuts him up with an annoyed "Bonnnnnes!"
I never liked Pulaski, partly because the actress always annoyed the hell out of me. But the main reason why I didn't dig her, and this may account for some fan response, is that she was a blatant McCoy clone. Cranky, spars with the "Spock" character, hates transporters, likes Old School medicine. She was McCoy with extra estrogen. I liked Bones because he was the original, but an obvious copy simply annoyed me as an idea.
I never liked Pulaski, partly because the actress always annoyed the hell out of me. But the main reason why I didn't dig her, and this may account for some fan response, is that she was a blatant McCoy clone. Cranky, spars with the "Spock" character, hates transporters, likes Old School medicine. She was McCoy with extra estrogen. I liked Bones because he was the original, but an obvious copy simply annoyed me as an idea.
I've long thought 7-of-9 a ridiculous character in how she was conceived and portrayed. But I will say that what limited exposure I've had with VOY I found her to be one of the smartest characters among the crew.
I also got some insight into fan reaction to her several years ago at a convention. I was co-chairing a panel titled Commanding Women of SF. We four panelists made our own nominations and why and then opened the floor for participation from the audience. This was at a time when I had a real hate on for VOY. One women explained why she was so drawn to 7-of-9 and I must admit I then started to think about the character differently and what she might mean or represent to some fans. After the panel I spoke with the woman who had spoken up and I thanked her personally for sharing her views. Later I came to see 7-of-9 somewhat differently than I had before.
I still don't care for VOY as a series, but at least I gained some appreciation of what others may see in it.
I also got some insight into fan reaction to her several years ago at a convention. I was co-chairing a panel titled Commanding Women of SF. We four panelists made our own nominations and why and then opened the floor for participation from the audience. This was at a time when I had a real hate on for VOY. One women explained why she was so drawn to 7-of-9 and I must admit I then started to think about the character differently and what she might mean or represent to some fans. After the panel I spoke with the woman who had spoken up and I thanked her personally for sharing her views. Later I came to see 7-of-9 somewhat differently than I had before.
I still don't care for VOY as a series, but at least I gained some appreciation of what others may see in it.
Actually, I thought Mulgrew's Captain Janeway was perhaps the best thing about that show. It showed a strong, capable woman in command who didn't have to strap on a set of balls to prove it.
Her name definately came up from the audience during the panel discussion.
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My friends make fun of TFF, but every time we watch that scene, it's so quiet you can hear a pin drop. Now, TFF is my favorite classic Trek movie, so I love it already, and it feels good to smile inside when the joking and zingers stop when McCoy's scene begins. He was a gifted actor, and if I only needed one drop of proof, that scene would be it.
Diana Muldaur did a fine job with her guest star roles on TOS. But, I never could get acclimated to her portrayal of the doctor on TNG. Maybe part of it was the overt attempt at a McCoy take II. A bit ornery. Can't stand the transporter. Always giving Data a hard time. Although she certainly didn't have a rapport with Picard as McCoy had with Kirk. I'm glad McFadden returned.
I haven't watched TFF in a very long time. I vaguely remember a moving performance by Deforest. I'll have to watch it again--thanks for the heads up, guys.
I haven't watched TFF in a very long time. I vaguely remember a moving performance by Deforest. I'll have to watch it again--thanks for the heads up, guys.
I'm the other way. I love Bones. It's Spock I find to be obnoxious as hell a lot of the time. It's not that I dislike Spock. I just get tired of the "lectures" and sometimes his tone is patronizing as hell. Yeah we get it, your human half gets in your way. Let's call the whaaaaaambulance. McCoy is just saying to Spock what's probably on the mind of a number of other people. Basically give the condescending tone a rest for a while.
i find crusher to be a bland character, and frankly i don't think gates mcfadden is the best actress. I thought pulaski played by mulgrew was much better and missed her when she left
oh and i love bones, but I do find him very annoying at times, so I can understand that. My friend who i introduced TOS to hated bones at first too, but hes grown to like him. he still finds him annoying at times.
I think when I really fell in love with Bones was in The Motion Picture. That ridiculous outfit and that beard, he looked like a 70s coke dealer pimp or something. I never looked at him the same way again for some reason. He always just seemed more "badass" when I rewatched the series.
oh and i love bones, but I do find him very annoying at times, so I can understand that. My friend who i introduced TOS to hated bones at first too, but hes grown to like him. he still finds him annoying at times.
I think when I really fell in love with Bones was in The Motion Picture. That ridiculous outfit and that beard, he looked like a 70s coke dealer pimp or something. I never looked at him the same way again for some reason. He always just seemed more "badass" when I rewatched the series.
^I should hate you for saying that since I love McCoy but instead it made me roar with laughter.
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