Episode 5 - The Animated Series

<p>This episode is about one of the least known shows in Star Trek, but one we thoroughly enjoyed. The Animated Series holds a special place in Star Trek history, as a bridge between TOS and the films, and also as the first series to truly be freed from the constraints of what was possible to film in a live action series. The result is a strange, sometimes silly/sometimes serious batch of episodes that feel truly unique. Join us for a talk about what brought the series to fruition, what makes it so unique, and our talk about whether it's worth your time as a Trekkie (spoiler alert: we think so!).</p> <p>Episode Sponsor: The Vulcan Science Institutes Atomic Alarm Clock for Children (or VSIAACC for short). Help keep your youthful, impetuous and overly-emotional Vulcan child in check with this chronologically indestructible clock! Get one today!</p> <p>Bicks Log: Does The Animated Series stand on its own as a distinct product, or is it merely the much-vaunted fourth season of The Original Series?</p> <p>Notes:</p> <ul><li>Be sure to check out the amazing <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jyz2pVqrEkI&ab_channel=GazelleAutomations'>Next Generation</a> and <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luEDui2zAUw&t=12s&ab_channel=GazelleAutomations'>Voyager </a>reimaginings of famous scenes, in the original art and animation style of TAS. They're simply stellar. <ul><li>Also check out the <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcRzkRTlUY4&ab_channel=GazelleAutomations'>mini behind-the-scenes featurette</a> about how the team that created the series built them.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Intro Music: Chasing Stars by AG Music</li> <li>Outro Music: Idle Hands by The Impossibulls</li> </ul> <p> </p>