Why didn’t Spock just stun both kirks In whom god’s destroy

[picards bald cap fitter]

It would of been easier if Spock just stunned both kirks as Garth would of just turned back into Garth and Kirk would of just been stunned

 

[LAFR]

Pretty logical, huh?

 

[picards bald cap fitter]

Pretty logical, huh?

Hmm yes very logical

 

[fireproof78]

Assaulting your captain might be a deterring factor.

 

[Rowdy Roddy McDowall]

Leonard Nimoy had very understandable objections filming this scene.
Shatner had no evident objections, as his ham had once again been squared.

 

[BillJ]

It would of been easier if Spock just stunned both kirks as Garth would of just turned back into Garth and Kirk would of just been stunned

TV show. Life and death only choices are more entertaining.

 

[picards bald cap fitter]

Assaulting your captain might be a deterring factor.

Yeah that’s true

 

[picards bald cap fitter]

TV show. Life and death only choices are more entertaining.

Thanks also true

 

[hbquikcomjamesl]

The early script (the one Blish got) had GARTH suggesting that he shoot both of them, but KIRK ordering Spock to shoot to kill, because it was the only way to assure the safety of the Enterprise.

Which was "Doc Smith ludicrous." "Salt Vampire ludicrous."

 

[picards bald cap fitter]

The early script (the one Blish got) had GARTH suggesting that he shoot both of them, but KIRK ordering Spock to shoot to kill, because it was the only way to assure the safety of the Enterprise.

Which was "Doc Smith ludicrous." "Salt Vampire ludicrous.

Fascinating

 

[Qonundrum]

Spock would probably say "I apologize captain, but given the unique circumstances of this"... I still prefer Spock's line about waiting it out because Garth could only sustain his altered form for only so long, anyhow. With all of the tantrums expending that much more energy... I do need to rewatch the episode, but zapping both would rob the tension of the scene and require a different set of circumstances to end the story with Plus, Kirk saying "Shoot us both" does nail it:\

KIRK: (on floor) He's right, Spock. You must shoot, but shoot both of us, it's the only way to ensure the safety of the Enterprise!

Definitely irons out the wrinkles.

 

[picards bald cap fitter]

Yeah that’s true

Spock would probably say "I apologize captain, but given the unique circumstances of this"... I still prefer Spock's line about waiting it out because Garth could only sustain his altered form for only so long, anyhow. With all of the tantrums expending that much more energy... I do need to rewatch the episode, but zapping both would rob the tension of the scene and require a different set of circumstances to end the story with Plus, Kirk saying "Shoot us both" does nail it:\



Definitely irons out the wrinkles.

yeah I guess it does make sense for the tension of the scene

 

[blssdwlf]

The early script (the one Blish got) had GARTH suggesting that he shoot both of them, but KIRK ordering Spock to shoot to kill, because it was the only way to assure the safety of the Enterprise.

Does that mean the writers originally were going with the idea that Garth could maintain his form even when stunned and therefore stunning both would not work?

 

[Esteban]

Why? Because it was a poorly written scene, supervised and emended, if at all, by overloaded and under-talented hacks.

Thank the stars for the stars: Ihnat and Craig added a little something to this 3rd season POS.

 

[hbquikcomjamesl]

Why? Because it was a poorly written scene, supervised and emended, if at all, by overloaded and under-talented hacks.

Thank the stars for the stars: Ihnat and Craig added a little something to this 3rd season POS.

Don't mince words, Esteban. What do you really think?

Does that mean the writers originally were going with the idea that Garth could maintain his form even when stunned and therefore stunning both would not work?

You got me. Esteban is right; the scene was poorly written. Although not as poorly written as in the draft Blish worked from. Perhaps there's a reason why Lee Erwin didn't write any other ST scripts. Maybe he was just a poor fit.

 

[Phaser Two]

I'm not sure Spock knew that Garth would revert upon being stunned. Additionally, he may have been worried about stunning Kirk in his weakened condition. "The stun effect is not very pleasant."

 

[picards bald cap fitter]

Don't mince words, Esteban. What do you really think?


You got me. Esteban is right; the scene was poorly written. Although not as poorly written as in the draft Blish worked from. Perhaps there's a reason why Lee Erwin didn't write any other ST scripts. Maybe he was just a poor fit.

Yeah it wasn’t the best episode but I didn’t mind it

 

[Frontis]

Spock acted quite human or was it Vulcan instinct?

 

[fireproof78]

Don't mince words, Esteban. What do you really think?

I don't think he likes it.

 

[Nerys Myk]

Spock acted quite human or was it Vulcan instinct?

Spock has a rationalization at the ready.