Guests stars we never got....

[NTRPRZ]

Even though someone posted shots of Dr. Zachary Smith on the Enterprise, I think Jonathan Harris would have made an excellent guest star.

IMHO, he could have played Ambassador Petri in "Elaan of Troyius". He and Jay Robinson shared many of the same mannerisms, even vocal inflections. And, since it was in Trek's third season, the year after Lost in Space was cancelled, he would have been available.

And now that I think about it, Bill Mumy could have played Tommy Starnes in "And the Children Shall Lead." He and Mumy were both redheads and about the same age. And, of course, with LIS not on the air, he also would have been available.

Those were mine!

Hey, Daddy Zach!
How'd you get on the Enterprise? My guess is you probably stowed away on a shuttlecraft!

Seriously, dude, as a longtime Lost in Space fan, that's a great avatar.

Jeff
I was Lost in Space long before I went on a Star Trek.

 

[M'Sharak]

^ ^ I was going to come in here and correct my Ross Martin post up there, but it was too late. I noticed I spelled Artie's name wrong: it's Artemus Gordon, instead of Artemis.

I was just browsing at Wiki and found this quote:

Ross Martin once called his role as Artemus Gordon "a show-off's showcase" because it allowed him to portray over 100 different characters during the course of the series, and perform dozens of different dialects. Martin sketched his ideas for his characterizations and worked with the make-up artists to execute the final look. Martin was nominated for an Emmy in 1969.

Make no mistake, I loved the "Wild Wild West" and Jim and Artie. Even as a kid though, Gordon's make-ups seemed phoney and obvious to me. And I always found it funny he would put on an OBVIOUS disguise and go into a town where NO ONE KNEW HIM. I thought it was hilarious because I always imagined every one was wondering about that "stranger wearing the weird disguise".

It was always more about the characterization than the disguise, though. Often the characterization was over-the-top and the dialects and accents outrageous; the "disguises" were merely props. Gordon the character was an actor, and his "acting" was Martin being allowed to go nuts with it: license to chew scenery.



It just occurred to me that Joe Flynn would have been a good guest, and also that it's kind of surprising that Benson Fong never appeared on Star Trek.

 

[Captain Robert April]

Commodore Binghamton?

Well, he did always want that fifth stripe...

 

[Nerys Myk]

His talents are better suited playing Commisioner/Ambassador Binghamton. With Bob Hastings as his toady assistant.

 

[Gary7]

That's an amazing editing job! It looks so natural. The lighting is nearly spot-on (the light from behind on Smith's hair is the giveaway). His right shoulder looks a little peculiar, and his head is just a tad big... But overall, very good work. Did you overwrite Kirk from the chest up and then change the color of his shirt? Or are the hands also belonging to Smith?

 

[Gary7]

Even though someone posted shots of Dr. Zachary Smith on the Enterprise, I think Jonathan Harris would have made an excellent guest star.

IMHO, he could have played Ambassador Petri in "Elaan of Troyius". He and Jay Robinson shared many of the same mannerisms, even vocal inflections. And, since it was in Trek's third season, the year after Lost in Space was cancelled, he would have been available.

And now that I think about it, Bill Mumy could have played Tommy Starnes in "And the Children Shall Lead." He and Mumy were both redheads and about the same age. And, of course, with LIS not on the air, he also would have been available.

I agree. Harris would have made an excellent Petri. Very similar persona's. And yes, Bill Mumy would have worked even better in the Children Shall Lead. The actor who played Tommy was a bit too old for the part, IMHO.

 

[Gary7]

Oh yeah, she'd be great for introductions to new alien lifeforms.

Btw, what's that bug on her shoulder? Looks like a giant ladybug.

 

[Captain Robert April]

This one:

Mmmmmm..............yeah‼

The young version of Rhonda Fleming.

The young Tina Louise is a young version of Rhonda Fleming?

 

[Zachary Smith]

That's an amazing editing job! It looks so natural. The lighting is nearly spot-on (the light from behind on Smith's hair is the giveaway). His right shoulder looks a little peculiar, and his head is just a tad big... But overall, very good work. Did you overwrite Kirk from the chest up and then change the color of his shirt? Or are the hands also belonging to Smith?

In a nutshell, I edited Kirk out and overlayed Smith. I used the cloning tool in Photoshop to make the arms, using the fabric in Zach's shirt as a template. That's why they look a bit funny--they're essentially "drawn" in. Hands and legs are Shatner's.

I'm a rookie a photoshop. I'm sure someone with real knowledge and skill could make my work here look amature.

 

[M'Sharak]

Oh yeah, she'd be great for introductions to new alien lifeforms.

Btw, what's that bug on her shoulder? Looks like a giant ladybug.

That shot is from the Gilligan's Island ep "Don't Bug the Mosquitoes," in which a Beatles-type pop band trying to get away from it all lands on the island. In response, the girls form their own singing group called... "The Honeybees". Much hilarity ensues (but they still don't get off the island.)

 

[Zachary Smith]

Oh yeah, she'd be great for introductions to new alien lifeforms.

Btw, what's that bug on her shoulder? Looks like a giant ladybug.

That shot is from the Gilligan's Island ep "Don't Bug the Mosquitoes," in which a Beatles-type pop band trying to get away from it all lands on the island. In response, the girls form their own singing group called... "The Honeybees". Much hilarity ensues (but they still don't get off the island.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hGSOjoz6Mc

One of the reasons I STILL love Gilligan's Island . . .

 

[Tan Ru]

Lee Van Cleef as a war-weary Klingon escaping and seeking asylum in the Federation aboard the Enterprise. Kirk has to assist him but hates him at the same time. Plenty of fist fights there.....

Came to me while watching some classic spaghetti-westerns the other night.

 

[John Picard]

Lee Van Cleef as a war-weary Klingon escaping and seeking asylum in the Federation aboard the Enterprise. Kirk has to assist him but hates him at the same time. Plenty of fist fights there.....

Came to me while watching some classic spaghetti-westerns the other night.

That idea totally rocks! Lee Van Cleef is teh awesome antagonist.

 

[Harry]

Lucille Ball as Spock's mom!

 

[Steve67]

Anthony Zerbe!!!!

On a somehwat related note, it's mind boggling that Shatner never appeared on Bonanza.

 

[trevanian]

^ ^ I was going to come in here and correct my Ross Martin post up there, but it was too late. I noticed I spelled Artie's name wrong: it's Artemus Gordon, instead of Artemis.

I was just browsing at Wiki and found this quote:

Make no mistake, I loved the "Wild Wild West" and Jim and Artie. Even as a kid though, Gordon's make-ups seemed phoney and obvious to me. And I always found it funny he would put on an OBVIOUS disguise and go into a town where NO ONE KNEW HIM. I thought it was hilarious because I always imagined every one was wondering about that "stranger wearing the weird disguise".

It was always more about the characterization than the disguise, though. Often the characterization was over-the-top and the dialects and accents outrageous; the "disguises" were merely props. Gordon the character was an actor, and his "acting" was Martin being allowed to go nuts with it: license to chew scenery.

That was true with Shatner and BARBARY COAST as well (he was a gov't agent who was always in disguise, I guess his answer to Nimoy playing Paris on M:I); I remember these moustaches Shatner wore that seemed to travel out in front of him like a 3D movie, the hairwear was so OTT.

Doug McClure and Shatner were a good paring on the short-lived BARBARY; McClure (who according to Ellison could have been the next Cary Grant if people went to the trouble of writing to exploit his talent) was a good-looking guy who could play comedy and didn't really seem to care about appearance, and he was coupled with a guy who was too concerned with his appearance.

 

[M'Sharak]

Anthony Zerbe!!!!

On a somehwat related note, it's mind boggling that Shatner never appeared on Bonanza.

It's also kind of surprising that Zerbe never appeared on Star Trek; he was on so many other shows during that time, he seemed to be everywhere.

Make no mistake, I loved the "Wild Wild West" and Jim and Artie. Even as a kid though, Gordon's make-ups seemed phoney and obvious to me. And I always found it funny he would put on an OBVIOUS disguise and go into a town where NO ONE KNEW HIM. I thought it was hilarious because I always imagined every one was wondering about that "stranger wearing the weird disguise".

It was always more about the characterization than the disguise, though. Often the characterization was over-the-top and the dialects and accents outrageous; the "disguises" were merely props. Gordon the character was an actor, and his "acting" was Martin being allowed to go nuts with it: license to chew scenery.

That was true with Shatner and BARBARY COAST as well (he was a gov't agent who was always in disguise, I guess his answer to Nimoy playing Paris on M:I); I remember these moustaches Shatner wore that seemed to travel out in front of him like a 3D movie, the hairwear was so OTT.

Doug McClure and Shatner were a good paring on the short-lived BARBARY; McClure (who according to Ellison could have been the next Cary Grant if people went to the trouble of writing to exploit his talent) was a good-looking guy who could play comedy and didn't really seem to care about appearance, and he was coupled with a guy who was too concerned with his appearance.

I watched Barbary Coast for the short stretch it was on the air, and that's a pretty good assessment, from what I recall of it.

 

[Steve67]

Anthony Zerbe!!!!
It's also kind of surprising that Zerbe never appeared on Star Trek; he was on so many other shows during that time, he seemed to be everywhere.

The strange thing is that Zerbe often appeared on Mission: Impossible, right on the Desilu/Paramount lot! So he was literally right next door! He would've been perfect as a Trek baddie. He's always had a knack for delicious, over-the-top villainy.

 

[M'Sharak]

Anthony Zerbe!!!!
It's also kind of surprising that Zerbe never appeared on Star Trek; he was on so many other shows during that time, he seemed to be everywhere.

The strange thing is that Zerbe often appeared on Mission: Impossible, right on the Desilu/Paramount lot! So he was literally right next door! He would've been perfect as a Trek baddie. He's always had a knack for delicious, over-the-top villainy.

That he did. I still remember his turn on The Wild Wild West as the ambitious mastermind behind a territorial governor's campaign for the presidency. Great stuff and some outstanding scenery-chewing.

 

[Brannigan]

Frank Sinatra as a lounge singer!