The Nexus Nuptials
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Where did you find that pic?
I'm sure I've never seen that before. It's in color, too. Judging by the clothes and Nimoy's face, I want to say circa 1977.
Edit: I found this page that says 1976, but without citation:
https://trekkerscrapbook.com/2014/08/12/arlene-martel-1936-2014/
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I did a quick color tweak to remove most of the red color cast flooding the photo (though I'm certain the ceiling is a less muddied white) - didn't realize the bag was sky blue, thought the far intersection wall had green wallpaper... the wall behind Nimoy might be the same. Those colors do sorta scream "Hi there! We're mid-70s Earthy hues! Miss us yet?"
Their ages compared to TOS do suggest almost a decade's worth of atomic aging going on...
That and I think I saw a lady on Match Game 75 with the same shirt pattern?
Their ages compared to TOS do suggest almost a decade's worth of atomic aging going on...
That and I think I saw a lady on Match Game 75 with the same shirt pattern?
I'm an 80s kid, a 90s teenager, but every time I see photos or videos from the 1970s I... I dunno, I just find they draw me in. I'm fascinated by the decor of the period, by the fashion (nothing turns me on like a lady with that particularly 70s bohemia chic in clothing and hairstyle
), I find the era exotic somehow, I think there's a little bit of me that just wishes I'd lived that little bit earlier? Modern design is so drab and functional, I find it boring, but that Earthy 1970s look always hits a sweet spot for me? 
I'm an 80s kid, a 90s teenager, but every time I see photos or videos from the 1970s I... I dunno, I just find they draw me in. I'm fascinated by the decor of the period, by the fashion (nothing turns me on like a lady with that particularly 70s bohemia chic in clothing and hairstyle
Pretty much same here, TBH. Though the 60s often appeal to me more for sartorial, entertainment, and decorative tastes. Given the social unrest of the time, the 1970s did seem to fall back on more muted, "Earthy" tones to help promote an aura of relaxation. I'll concede there is a certain comfort, though bright bold orange as a contrast to woodsy browns and greens might be an exception to that... Unless you see it as applied here:
https://www.buzzfeed.com/juliegerstein/this-house-hasnt-been-touched-since-the-70s-and-its-for-sale
Somehow, that shiny happy orange works. Not all the rooms do...
And some more:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...untouched-1970s-hits-market-just-158-000.html
Amazing what still looks good and what could be good despite the excessive level of patterning... (IMHO, YMMV)
Modern styles are so much grey and beige and laboratory white that even the "1701-D Hilton In Space" is blushing (pale red) in envy over it. Which is a feat in of itself. The last I'd read, at least for now, the "DIY lab experiment-themed" kitchens are on their way out (thank goodness):
https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/all-white-kitchen-design-update-ideas/
That photo comes from one of the Trek books I have which came out in 1978/79 but it was in b/w! 
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It was a different time. Women weren't encouraged to be so sensitive and brittle back then. Adults who knew and liked each other were allowed some physical contact, within the timeless boundaries of avoiding sensitive body parts. It was just assumed that if a woman felt intruded upon, you'd hear about it from her.
The trouble came in when powerful men in Hollywood pushed their luck, knowing that young women afraid of hurting their careers would probably shut up and take it. You could say those men spoiled it for everyone.
There's another convention photo that made the rounds lately, of Nimoy leaning over Nichelle Nichols and apparently pushing her down on a couch. Harlan Ellison is in the photo and he's touching her too. Was it an infraction? Was it wrongdoing? Only the woman can say, and only according to her own subjective judgement. That's what makes touching people so dangerous now.
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You say that but Guy Williams and June Lockhart weren't allowed to have any real physical contact together on Lost in Space back in the sixties even though they were supposed to be married on that show! 
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You say that but Guy Williams and June Lockhart weren't allowed to have any real physical contact together on Lost in Space back in the sixties even though they were supposed to be married on that show!
JB
Well, Irwin Allen wanted it to be a kid's show, and mothers were sacred. If I recall correctly, Guy was allowed to freely put his (fatherly) hands on Angela Cartwright's shoulders many times, and nobody batted an eye.
It was ridiculous really as they were married in the show!!! 
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True but people in committed relationships on TV should be able to kiss and cuddle without any restrictions! We're not robots yet even if that's the wish of our leaders! 
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I wasn't expecting a reactionary essay about changing social rules. I was pointing out that he's gripping her arm with his right hand very tightly in an odd way. It was just as strange back then as it would be today. He's draping his left hand on her shoulder in a more normal way.
By the way, I'm glad that the rules are changing and we're becoming more conscious of male privilege.
Maybe the grip is deceiving and he hasn't put much weight behind his grip?
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