Some of the most beloved episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series are laugh-out-loud comedies. Although the 1966-1969 series is often lauded for its ahead-of-its-time diversity and heady science fiction concepts, what all of this serious praise leaves out is that Star Trek was really fun, and often, quite funny. In fact, for decades, the most consistently cited fan-favorite episode of them all was David Gerrold’s 1967 romp, “The Trouble With Tribbles.” And when you start looking at some of the bright spots of TOS, more and more comedic episodes start cropping up. From “Shore Leave,” to “I, Mudd,” to “A Piece of the Action,” Star Trek is often hilarious.

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Star Trek is always about boldly going and exploring the final frontier. But who said that frontier had to exist in the present? Many times, the voyages of the USS Enterprise and its sister ships in Starfleet go back to the past and sometimes to the future, where they get new perspectives on what has been and what could be.

The Best Star Trek Time Travel Stories Ever, Ranked

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The cast list behind Star Trek's Starfleet Academy series might be the strongest we've seen of any series yet in this new era.

Starfleet Academy: An Updated Cast List For The Star Trek: Discovery Spinoff

Admiral Kirk and his bridge crew risk their careers stealing the decommissioned U.S.S. Enterprise to return to the restricted Genesis Planet to recover Spock’s body. In 1984 I was still a huge Star Wars fan. Return of the Jedi was still fresh in my mind and rumors swirled George Lucas was going to make another Star Wars trilogy. (Who knew we’d have to wait 16 years to get the new trilogy)

84 From ’84: Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

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After failing to meet box office expectations with his 2023 reimagining of Disney’s “Haunted Mansion,” it seems things are starting to sour between writer/director Justin Simien and the House of Mouse. The filmmaker was set to helm a series for Disney+ centered around a young version of “Star Wars” favorite Lando Calrissian played by Donald Glover, but in a recent interview with Collider, Simien shared how despite a plethora of materials being produced, the studio chose to can the project.'M. Son of the Century' Teaser: New Series from Joe Wright Tracks Mussolini and Fascism's Rise in Italy During the 1920s



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Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

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David Loughery also worked on thrillers like 'Passenger 57' and 'Lakeview Terrace.'

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Star Trek Phase II has long been one of those "what if" ideas that fans continue to talk about. The original follow-up show to Star Trek: The Original Series was an interesting one. The idea was to continue on the adventures of the USS Enterprise and James T. Kirk but with a slightly different crew around him. Those crew members would eventually be lost to time, but two of them would end up being used in Star Trek The Motion Picture (Willard Decker and Ilia). Beyond the cast, some concepts from the show also were adapted for the film, like the wardrobe.

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

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[Note: The quotes and commentary that appear in this article are from an interview the author conducted with David White in 1989.]. Actor David White, who died in 1991, found great success for his best-known and likable performance as the devious advertising executive Larry Tate on the classic TV sitcom,Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972).

'Bewitched' Actor David White Forever Mourned the Tragic Pan Am/Lockerbie Death of His Son

In 1969, Mario Puzo's best-selling novel, The Godfather, took the literary world by storm and changed the public's view of organized crime forever. Shortly after the book's release, it was picked up by Paramount Pictures and adapted into one of the greatest movies of all time, revitalizing the classic gangster genre for a new generation. The Godfather has been regarded as Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece, followed by one of if not the best sequel films in history, The Godfather: Part II. Both the book and the films are exceptional and while it's hard to include everything from the novel into its film adaptation, some things should have stayed true to the original.

The 10 Worst Changes 'The Godfather' Movies Made From the Novels, Ranked

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Netflix’s August haul looks likely to feature more lowlights than highlights, but there are a handful of releases whetting my appetite...

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Endings can make or break a movie. Fans are getting pickier about which movies to invest their time into; they want to experience a worthwhile two hours. But a lousy ending can even ruin a good film, such as Now You See Me, making it one of the most essential parts of a movie.

The 10 Most Unforgettable Movie Endings

Buckle up, sci-fi enthusiasts! We're about to engage the hyperdrive and blast into the cosmos with our picks for the 10 best sci-fi movies with great acting. From interstellar odysseys to far-off worlds, and solemn ponderings of humanity’s relationship with the technology it has created, these films have not only dazzled us with cutting-edge special effects but also gifted cinephiles around the globe with performances that are truly stellar.

The 10 Best Sci-Fi Movies With Great Acting, Ranked

Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

Star Wars and BSG vet Katee Sackhoff just joined another beloved fictional universe.

Katee Sackhoff Is Already A TV Fan-Favorite, And She Just Joined One Of My Most Beloved Franchises

Caution! Anyone who watches these films may leave with rattled nerves! Every once in a while, Hollywood hits the extremes of our sensibilities and comes up with films that are not easy to let go of for one reason or another. Here are some films that caused quite a few scandals...

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Like the espionage organization it’s based on, the Star Trek: Section 31 movie has been shrouded in secrecy. Originally proposed as a TV series to follow Star Trek: Discovery, and later revealed to be a direct-to-streaming movie, details about the project have been vague beyond featuring the return of Academy Award-winner Michelle Yeoh, reprising her Discovery role of Emperor Philippa Georgiou. A Comic-Con panel along with a teaser trailer offered our first real glimpse of Section 31, now set for early 2025 debut on Paramount+. And some follow-up SDCC interviews are filling in a few more details.

The ‘Star Trek: Section 31’ Movie Sees A “Misfit” Crew Balancing Special Ops Mission And Starfleet Morality

The Disney+ series was set to star a major character from 'Solo: A Star Wars Story.'

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The Needs of the Many: Personal Sacrifice in Star Trek

Star Trek is full of notable occasions when heroic deeds outweighed a desire for one's own well-being. This article contains references to certain aspects of Star...

The Needs of the Many: Personal Sacrifice in Star Trek

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