TNG Rewatch: 5x26 - "Time's Arrow, Part I"

[kirkfan]

Yeah, I loved that line and how Data just sort of takes it in stride, a long with pretty much everything else that is asked of him when he first arrives.

Jack London tells Data about the hotel rates.

"I'm sorry I have no form of legal tender."
"Well, that matters."
"But I am capable of carrying out a wide variety of tasks both mental and physical perhaps you would offer me a job?"
"Well, I dunno...."

And then lists off all of the filled positions. It's interesting how apparently Jack, the sole bellboy at this hotel, is also in charge of the hiring process at it and is strongly familiar with the other employees there enough to know of their value to the hotel.

As I said up-thread, I think the guy who plays Jack is a lot of fun and enjoyed his character and the building friendship with Data.

Hey, he even does a little pimping on the side too.

And illegal trade! Oh! AND abetting illegal gambling!

Was Jack London really like that?

 

[Trekker4747]

Hey, he even does a little pimping on the side too.

And illegal trade! Oh! AND abetting illegal gambling!

Was Jack London really like that?

Never met the man, but I sort of doubt it. But his abbreviated biography he gives to Twain in the second-part, and his desire to live in Alaska, are consistent with the real-world history of the man.

 

[kirkfan]

And illegal trade! Oh! AND abetting illegal gambling!

Was Jack London really like that?

Never met the man, but I sort of doubt it. But his abbreviated biography he gives to Twain in the second-part, and his desire to live in Alaska, are consistent with the real-world history of the man.

In the episode he didn't seem like much, a bellboy with a dream.

 

[Trekker4747]

Was Jack London really like that?

Never met the man, but I sort of doubt it. But his abbreviated biography he gives to Twain in the second-part, and his desire to live in Alaska, are consistent with the real-world history of the man.

In the episode he didn't seem like much, a bellboy with a dream.

Yeah, but when he talks to Data he mentions the variety of occupations he's had before his current job.

 

[kirkfan]

Never met the man, but I sort of doubt it. But his abbreviated biography he gives to Twain in the second-part, and his desire to live in Alaska, are consistent with the real-world history of the man.

In the episode he didn't seem like much, a bellboy with a dream.

Yeah, but when he talks to Data he mentions the variety of occupations he's had before his current job.

Yes he did. But I thought that the way he talked was a bit stupid. I think we should sense more depth from someone with a gift for writing.