tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post2219062033652259810..comments2024-03-13T14:53:58.150-04:00Comments on MUSINGS OF A SCI-FI FANATIC: Star Trek TOS S1 Ep7: What Are Little Girls Made Of?SFFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-68557348118609456812011-12-20T22:34:34.460-05:002011-12-20T22:34:34.460-05:00Ted Cassidy returned to work with Gene Roddenberry...Ted Cassidy returned to work with Gene Roddenberry in two TV movies (unsold pilots for a proposed TV series, "Genesis II" and "Planet Earth 2133").<br /><br />It remains to be seen, of course, how the series would have proceeded had it sold as a series.dmappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17020497724406404667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-90451579278262856282011-06-03T09:44:54.650-04:002011-06-03T09:44:54.650-04:00Thanks so much L13! I'll be heading off to ch...Thanks so much L13! I'll be heading off to check it out. Thanks for bringing it to our attention here.<br /><br />best my friend<br /><br />sffSFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-60069549055770614162011-06-02T21:42:20.878-04:002011-06-02T21:42:20.878-04:00A humorous visit by the gentleman Mr. Gill. Thank...A humorous visit by the gentleman Mr. Gill. Thanks so much Sean.<br /><br />That was a fun read at the end of a long day.... ooops, there's that word "looong" again. Kirk does do that to us. : )<br /><br />Best<br />sffSFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-50256395859644653712011-06-02T19:08:05.402-04:002011-06-02T19:08:05.402-04:00SFF: I thought you and others would appreciate thi...SFF: I thought you and others would appreciate this <a href="http://youtu.be/x5NVR9z3COQ" rel="nofollow">YouTube vid</a> on the subject at hand ;-).le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-45180786598694803782011-06-02T17:42:48.324-04:002011-06-02T17:42:48.324-04:00"She rivals the hotness of Mudd's Women t..."She rivals the hotness of Mudd's Women times warp factor 5." <br /><br />Agreed, my friend! I just caught this episode the other day for the first time, and found it to be damned enjoyable, and additionally so because of Ms. Jackson.<br /><br />And, what, did Ken Russell guest-direct the sequence where Kirk is defending himself with the ginormous stone phallus?!<br /><br />Another enjoyable, comprehensive write-up, SFF!Sean Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00537515557596273876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-33407611218763074752011-05-19T22:20:28.898-04:002011-05-19T22:20:28.898-04:00Sacre Bleu Doc! [That just sounded good].
First, ...Sacre Bleu Doc! [That just sounded good].<br /><br />First, I agree, those 60s era male-female sexual politics are just in your face in play, but this is one of those nostalgic appeals for me. I kind of enjoy it in this politically correct world of culture and politics. Enjoying ST:TOS is like a retreat of fun.<br /><br />Second, I kind of like the quirky little title that also has that sexual politics appeal. I like it.<br /><br />Third, I agree with you on the emotional weight of that moment. It's not really there.<br /><br />Fourth, I agree again. I do love these even some of the lesser Trek episodes for a whole host of reasons.<br /><br />Fifth, I can't really comment on Bloch specifically with great authority, but I merely reflect on some of the ideas in the episode.<br /><br />This takes me to my final thoughts my friend. I think the episode has its problems which is why I gave it a cautious B-. I think it is imperfect. I think it isn't entirely successful, but I do think some of the ideas in play are expressive and of course it's always colorfully presented on Star Trek.<br /><br />I truly enjoyed your alternate opinion on the entry from some of the other remarks here. <br /><br />I think it's safe to say my take on the episode falls somewhere between your opinion of it and some of the others, although I clearly enjoyed it quite a bit more than your always terrific, engaging and sometime uniquely different perspective.<br /><br />We may not be as close on this one, but I love your input on the series and was looking forward to it.<br /><br />But I do say Doc, if Sherry Jackson is what these girls are made of, I'm good with that. : )SFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-66058847517419545262011-05-19T21:59:16.661-04:002011-05-19T21:59:16.661-04:00This is one of my least favorite episodes of Star ...This is one of my least favorite episodes of Star Trek, Sci-Fi Fanatic. Other than the obvious eye-candy, I honestly find “What Little Girls are Made Of” unwatchable with a 21st Century eye. The title alone is gag worthy and all the worst aspects of the 60’s era of male-female sexual politics are on display. The ending where the female android kills both herself and her artificial creator holds no emotional weight.<br /><br />I respect your joyful appreciation for even the lesser classic Trek episodes (in most cases I even share it), but to compare this lightweight fluff to “Blade Runner” or the Dick novel on which it is based… is sci-fi sacrilege! Robert Bloch was no P. K. Dick and his contributions to Star Trek are inferior science fiction and not even very entertaining Star Trek sci-fi.Fritz "Doc" Freakensteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209589620766485745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-78193619677453263122011-05-19T09:42:47.981-04:002011-05-19T09:42:47.981-04:00Thanks for your additional input there L13. Great ...Thanks for your additional input there L13. Great stuff.<br /><br />I've had Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid on my watch list for a pick up. One of these days I'll be checking it out again.<br /><br />His voice was outstanding. I loved the narration he did for The Incredible Hulk. Just awesome!<br /><br />Thanks<br />sffSFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-73529604065385276752011-05-18T13:48:01.852-04:002011-05-18T13:48:01.852-04:00Like JKM, it's one of my faves from ST:TOS. Sh...Like JKM, it's one of my faves from ST:TOS. Sherry Jackson as Andrea (love that name, btw) is in that league of hot Star Trek women that I never tire of watching (along with <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/realnichelle" rel="nofollow">Nichelle Nichols</a>, who I just started following on Twitter). Glad to see people remember Ted Cassidy -- don't forget, he portrayed Harvey Logan in BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID (he of, "<i>Rules? In a knife fight? No rules!</i>"). He had one of the all-time great voices, too. He did the voice of Balok in the CORBOMITE MANUEVER and Gorn from ARENA in the original series. As well, he did a number of voice work stints in animation programs during that period. He was a marvelous character actor. As usual, a great look at a classic episode in the venerable series, SFF. Thanks.le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-89893658089536688132011-05-18T11:17:21.588-04:002011-05-18T11:17:21.588-04:00Ivan-
I love your many variations on the Sexy Rep...Ivan-<br /><br />I love your many variations on the Sexy Replikantz posts at your site. Terrific!<br /><br />There's something about sitting home on a rainy day and watching a classic episode of Star Trek. You wish the feeling could last forever.<br /><br />John-<br /><br />We agree. These concepts and ideas are really coming together with a great science fiction entry. <br /><br />I love your point about the Lovecraftian Old Ones.<br /><br />I love Star Trek for its dramatic intensity, but I'd be lying if I didn't admit in my entries my affection for the sexual and the beauties that populated Roddenberry's classic.<br /><br />As a red-blooded male, not a Vulcan, it is just one more element to the show that never gets old.<br /><br />That image of Kirk holding the, uh-hum, rock is just classic right?<br /><br />Thanks again my friend.<br />Take care.<br />sffSFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-57078247649038969172011-05-18T05:57:45.657-04:002011-05-18T05:57:45.657-04:00SFF:
A great retrospective of "What are Litt...SFF:<br /><br />A great retrospective of "What are Little Girls Made Of." This is one of my favorite early episodes of Star Trek. <br /><br />All the ingredients are truly coming together here, from the conflict based on what it really means to be human, to the humorous Spock/Kirk relationship, to the (possible) dalliance for Kirk with space babe of the week -- whom, as you aptly note -- is smoking hot. <br /><br />Ted Cassidy makes for a great villain with Ruk, both in appearance and performance. And I love the Lovecraftian idea here of "The Old Ones" who left behind their great machines. <br /><br />Your still image and caption with Kirk holding that uhm...phallus...is great! :)<br /><br />Best,<br />JKMJohn Kenneth Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15629979615332893780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-65375585045651745602011-05-18T00:30:55.632-04:002011-05-18T00:30:55.632-04:00Oh yeah...the first of many sexy replicants...And ...Oh yeah...the first of many sexy replicants...And Robert Bloch rules! I gotta watch this episode again.<br />Thanks!<br />--IvanIvanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16443946766217092846noreply@blogger.com