After passing through it the ships computer begins acting in a bizarre fashion. If you are experiencing problems, please describe them. It first aired in the nbc saturday morning lineup on september 21, 1974, and was written by american television writers chuck menville and len janson note 1 who together also wrote the. The practical joker written by chuck menville directed by bill reed animated season 2, episode 3. Our present mission, a routine geological survey of type four asteroids, is nearing completion. May 09, 2017 the holodeck seen in tng was first seen on the animated series in the practical jokers rec deck, and yesteryear and the time trap would both later be cited on tng and ds9. Also, writers such as peter david have used some elements from t.
The animated star trek transcripts the practical joker. The animated series originally known simply as star trek but also known as the animated adventures of gene roddenberrys star trek is an animated science fiction television series set in the star trek universe following the events of star trek. Kirk and the crew of the uss enterprise, as they explore. She also voiced the main computer in the original series, star trek. The computer of the enterprise gains partial sentience and starts playing practical jokes on the crew. This episode also includes the first appearance of a holodeck in star trek history and. The practical joker is the third episode of the second season of the american animated science fiction television series star trek, the 19th episode overall. The enterprise explores a mysterious cloud in space. The cruise has been uneventful and we are now approaching the final asteroid in our assigned sector, a full. The second series in the star trek franchise, it is the first sequel. The animated series tas, originally aired as star trek and as the animated adventures of gene roddenberrys star trek, is an american animated science fiction television series created by gene roddenberry. Low cell counts with jerky, robotic movements and ugly drawings are the norm for this series and. The animated series originally known simply as star trek but also known as the animated adventures of gene roddenberrys star trek is a 1973 animated science fiction television series set in the star trek universe following the events of star trek. The ship then plays a practical joke on the romulans by creating a giant balloon shaped.
However, elements of the animated series have been used in subsequent shows sarek refers to the events of yesteryear in tngs reunification pt. The animated series screencaps the practical joker season 2, episode 3 121 screencaps online episode details. The practical joker written by chuck menville directed by bill reed. Every true trek fan should include the animated series in their collection. In season 2 of this animated series, the crew of the enterprise finds itself stuck in a universe where time runs backward. As i always point out, the animation for this show is pure crap. On the television network nbc, 22 episodes of the animated series were aired between september 1973 and october 1974. The holodeck seen in tng was first seen on the animated series in the practical jokers rec deck, and yesteryear and the time trap would both later be cited on tng and ds9. External link the practical joker article at memory alpha, the wiki for canon star trek. Written by russell bates, author of the animated star trek episode how sharper than a serpents tooth. The animated series season 2, episode 3 the practical joker series. The practical joker written by chuck menville directed by bill reed animated season 2, episode 3 production episode 22021 original air date. It is actually able to pulloff some of the special effects and tell some of the stories that would have otherwise been impossible with 70s movie technology. The animated series season 2 episode 3 online the practical joker.
With william shatner, leonard nimoy, deforest kelley, george takei. The computer of the enterprise starts playing practical jokes on the crew. It originally aired from september 8, 1973 to october 12, 1974 on nbc, spanning 22 episodes over two seasons. The next generation, was insistent that the tng writing staff didnt remember this episode when conceiving the holodecks. When buying multiple cards, do you top load each item if you wish to have all of your cards top loaded it is a paid service and can be arranged. In alan dean fosters tale, the inflatible ship created by the practical joking ships computer was a dreadnought, not a large version of the enterprise as in the aired episode. The practical joker memory beta, noncanon star trek. The enterprise is on a routine geological mission exploring asteroids. Fontana, who had worked on the first season of tas but left for its second and later returned to star trek to assist with the inaugural season of star trek.
The animated series tv bluray 19731974 the further adventures of captain james t. One question involving the animated star trek series was whether they ever were broadcast along with a public service announcement psa. After passing through an unusual energy field, the enterprise computer develops a playfuland potentially lethalpersonality. The practical joker was novelized by alan dean foster in star trek log six published by ballantine books in march 1976. The starship enterprise takes on new adventures in this colorful cartoon series featuring the voices of the original star trek cast. Several animated saturday morning series beginning in the 1970s had a 30second message aimed at teaching the children viewers a lesson, like staying away from downed power lines and not being a bully. Mress majel barrett as the voice of the enterprise computer. Star trek the practical joker tv episode 1974 imdb. The computer of the enterprise gains partial sentience and a taste for playing practical jokes on the crew. In alan dean fosters tale, the inflatible ship created by the practicaljoking ships computer was a dreadnought, not a large version of the enterprise as in the aired episode. The next generation, was insistent that the tng writing staff didnt remember this. Star trek the practical joker tv episode 1974 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. After passing through an unusual cloud, the enterprise computer develops a playful, and potentially lethal, personality. The animated series the animated adventures of gene roddenberrys star trek is not rated.
Each episode features background information plot trivia interviews behind the scenes info and a media collection dvd screencaps audio caps exclusive next voyage trailers. Even though this series is animated, the stories are just as thoughtful and entertaining as the original tv series. Kirk and the crew of the uss enterprise, as they explore the galaxy and defend the united federation of planets. When the animated series began development, filmations original proposal included kids serving aboard the enterprise as cadets, as a way to. Star trek the animated series episode guide trekcore. The animated series weve got a practical joker cbs. You must be a cbs all access subscriber to enjoy this video. The animated series season 2 episode 3 the practical joker add to watchlist after avoiding a romulan ambush by entering a strange energy cloud, the enterprise finds itself at the mercy of an insane ships computer that indulges in a series of increasingly aggressive practical jokes. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is. The animated series star trek mix play all mix cbs youtube the interrogator from the carol burnett show full sketch duration.
The pirates of orion the practical joker vhs william shatner actor, leonard nimoy actor rated. Soon, the altered computer has become a practical joker, first by ruining a diner for the command crew by providing leaking glasses and bendable utensils, then by placing a microscope on spocks duty station that gives him inky black eyes, and even by pelting scotty with food and a cream pie from the food dispenser. The series was produced by the experienced animation house filmation and the episodes were scripted by professional science fiction and star trek writers, including larry niven, d. The kirk is a jerk moment from the practical joker. Psa epilogue for the practical joker dont play practical jokes on others. This show basically continues the adventures of the original series presumably in the fourth year of the fiveyear mission, but takes advantage of the unlimited special effects provided by animation to introduce more alien crewmen the felinoid mress and the tripedal arex as well as introduce more. The animated series was aired under the name star trek, but it has become widely known under this. The animated series has been unjustly neglected by all but the most devoted trekkies for most of the 36plus years since it originally aired. Skip for the animated series we use a simpler watch or skip rating. Star trek the animated series episode guide our episode database profiles every episode of star trek. After the ship traverses an odd cloud, the enterprises computer. This is the further adventures of the star trek series in a halfhour animated form. Apr 11, 2017 the practical joker written by chuck menville directed by bill reed animated season 2, episode 3 production episode 22021 original air date. After passing through an unusual cloud, the enterprise computer develops a playful, and potentially.