The animated series is the only star trek series without a series finale. Watch star trek the animated series season 1 full episodes cartoons online. The animated series was how comparatively dynamic it made 1966s original star trek look. The animated series is the last bit of the star trek franchise to be released on dvd and it is a worthy addition to any classic trek fans collection. The original series would train the teenage crew of a ship called excalibur about space exploration. It was also the last trek series to air in firstrun on network television until star trek. The animated series was aired under the name star trek, but it has become widely known under this. 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.
Creator gene roddenberrys animated version of star trek features the voices of nearly the entire cast of the original liveaction series, including william shatner. 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. It first aired in the nbc saturday morning lineup on september 15, 1973, and was written by veteran star trek writer d. The animated series by michelle erica green posted at november 21, 2006 11. Star trek the animated series the animated adventures of gene roddenberrys star trek format. The plague reaches the enterprise before mccoy finds an anecdote. Around april 1973, the nbc network gave the green light to filmation studios to produce 16 episodes for airing that fall.
Yesteryear is the second episode of the first season of the animated american science fiction television series star trek. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Kirk and the crew of the uss enterprise, as they explore the galaxy and defend the united federation of planets. The second series in the star trek franchise, it is the first. Consider that almost all the talent that was involved with the original series also worked on the animated series. Their efforts eventually led trek to movie theaters, paving the way for all the subsequent tv incarnations of the franchise. However, they more than made up for that with the presence of all of the original cast except walter koenig chekhov, and the writers. Dec 29, 20 here is the complete library of music recorded by filmation for star trek the animated series.
Tbonz on may 15 star trek pike and spock show is a go. This page was created by kail tescar this site was created strictly as a hobby. A few of these tracks were also used in others filmations cartoons like lassie and the rescue rangers and tarzan lord of the jungle. Join the conversation and connect with cbs s star trek. Star trek animated series 1x03 one of our planets is missing trailer by trekcore. Star trek the animated series public group facebook. This animated series continues the adventures of the uss enterprise, taking advantage of the visual freedom of animation to present stories with more alien. The animated series or tas, which ran for 22 episodes from 1973. Sneakiest episode of star trek ever, captain kirk sticks up for lucifer. Even though the show was relegated to this kids time zone, the show was anything but childish. 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 series used almost all of the original casts voices minus walter koenig, and animation allowed for more aliens and fantastical plots and sets. 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. Charming, goofy, and chalk full of spock, the animated series is as thoughtful as it is silly, channeling the best of what star trek. The animated adventures of gene roddenberrys star trek now on bluray 22 episode first season of the animated version of gene roddenberrys seminal scifi series. Nov 20, 20 but as a dyed in the wool star trek fan from almost the moment of conception onwards, number one among these was star trek. The animated series 1973 pg 2 seasons tv shows the starship enterprise takes on new adventures in this colorful cartoon series featuring the voices of the original star trek cast. The animated series 1973 starring george takei and william shatner on dvd and bluray. The animated series remains the shortestlived series of the star trek franchise, with just 22 episodes airing over a month period in 197374 on nbc.
Animated series book revealed mar 31, 2019 a new hardcover guidebook to star trek. By the way, there are a number of trek elements first introduced in the animated series which have since found their way into the mainstream canon of modern trek through homage and even direct referenceespecially in deep space nine, star trek. The animated series episode air dates and to stay in touch with star trek. The series was critically acclaimed, it was the first star trek series to win an emmy award, and the stories still hold up today. It was canon for 15 years after it first aired it was only after the first season of tng that roddenberry officially got it decanonized. With william shatner, leonard nimoy, deforest kelley, george takei. A few of these tracks were also used in others filmations cartoons like lassie and the rescue rangers and tarzan lord of the jungle sco. Trek today news new icon heroes trek themed office supplies by. The animated series is surprisingly good with tos, tas, voy, ds9 and tng all being added to uk netflix, i decided to quit my break from star trek and dive back in. New star trek animated series given the green light by cbs to air on nickelodeon. One of the best scores created for a animated series on the 1970s. The animated series wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Star trek the animated series filmation soundtrack the. The animated series next episode air date and your others favorite tv shows.
The animated series premiered in 1973 as a saturday morning cartoon four years after the original series final. Trek today news new icon heroes trekthemed office supplies by. If thats the case, why wasnt pavel chekov among the tas crew, despite the fact that he was on the crew of enterprise in the. Last summer, i decided to watch all the series in order and i just finished watching tng and was going to start on ds9, but was thinking about how i skipped tas i just dont usually enjoy cartoons. The animated series in defense of the humans youtube. On the television network nbc, 22 episodes of the animated series were aired between september 1973 and october 1974.
The animated series has been unjustly neglected by all but the most devoted trekkies for most of the 36plus years since it originally aired. Join the conversation and connect with cbss star trek. The famous humanitarian found by the crew after missing for five years turns out to not be who he claims to be. The animated series finally arrives on dvd today, with all 22. Widely regarded as one of the best episodes of the series, it was nominated for a daytime emmy award. The second series in the star trek franchise, it is the first sequel. If thats the case, why wasnt pavel chekov among the tas crew, despite the fact that he was on the crew of enterprise in the movie and therefore didnt get kicked off enterprise. Following the cancellation of star trek in 1969, the series quickly took on a life of its own thanks to syndication and fans that flat out refused to give up on the show that meant so much to them. Four years after the end of the original star trek series 196669, paramount commissioned star trek. The animated star trek series made its debut early on saturday morning september 8, 1973.
The animated series is an animated adaptation and the first spinoff from the original series, continuing the initial fiveyear mission given the reality that it was produced by filmation, the animation is typically the studios ultracheap style. The animated series is often referred to as star treks fourth season because it was created in 1973, four years after the third and final season of the original series, and because most of the original cast provided the voices. One of the remarkable things about the 1973 series star trek. Cbs considers a new animated series by trevor kimball, january 3, 2007 the original star trek series ran for three seasons on nbc and was threatened with cancellation each season.
But as a dyed in the wool star trek fan from almost the moment of conception onwards, number one among these was star trek. The animated series is often referred to as star trek s fourth season because it was created in 1973, four years after the third and final season of the original series, and because most of the original cast provided the voices. It originally aired from september 8, 1973 to october 12, 1974 on nbc, spanning 22 episodes over two seasons. I never saw the tas so i started my new trekathon with that.
The animated series was a strange experiment in bringing more adultthemed adventure programming in the animated world, back when it happened in the early 70s. In 1973, at the peak of the original series success, roddenberry made an animated version of star trek featuring the voices of nearly all of the. The animated series is disputed, but is generally considered canon except where it conflicts with the liveaction series and movies. Lower decks could learn a thing or two from the original 1970s cartoon star trek. Three library rebindings of the log series and a set of stickers from the star trek animated series fan club i got back when it started in 1974 or 75 i seem to remember.
Tbonz on may 14 stewart drops hints on picard season two by. On november 21st, 2006, paramount officially released star trek. Add the shows you like to a watchlist and let the site take it from there. The animated series introduced a threearmed, threelegged, longnecked, alien member of the bridge crew, named arex, and a catlike alien crew member named mress. This website is not endorsed, sponsored or affiliated with cbs studios inc. Star trek the animated series the animated adventures of gene roddenberrys star trek. The animated series was supposed to be chronologically between st. The star trek trademarks and logos are owned by cbs studios inc. The voice cast included william shatner, leonard nimoy, deforest kelley, nichelle nichols, geo.
The animated series, view video clips and full episodes on cbs. Sep 05, 2017 music from the star trek saga volume 2. William shatner, leonard nimoy, deforest kelley, james doohan, nichelle nichols, george takei, and majel. But often overlooked in the wake of these huge projects is an unassuming. The animated series, view video clips and full episodes on. The animated series quiz 5 questions difficult, 5 qns, rgo731, jan 24 03 this is my quiz on what some people call the forgotten star trek. While tos had a final episode, i dont know that it would have been a proper finale, because it was only meant to end the season, not the s. Star trek the animated series the animated adventures of. The series was produced by the experienced animation house filmation and the episodes were scripted by professional science fiction and star. The animated series 197374 to run saturday mornings on nbc, with the first episode debuting september 8, 1973. Watch star trek the animated series season 1 full free. Here is the complete library of music recorded by filmation for star trek the animated series.
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