The Deadly Years
- Episode aired Dec 8, 1967
- TV-PG
- 50m
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7.3/10
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A landing party from the Enterprise is exposed to strange form of radiation which rapidly ages them.A landing party from the Enterprise is exposed to strange form of radiation which rapidly ages them.A landing party from the Enterprise is exposed to strange form of radiation which rapidly ages them.
Frank da Vinci
- Lt. Brent
- (uncredited)
Roger Holloway
- Lt. Lemli
- (uncredited)
Eddie Paskey
- Lieutenant Leslie
- (uncredited)
Frieda Rentie
- Enterprise Lieutenant
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaThe cast wore oversized versions of their costumes as their characters aged in order to give the impression that they were shrinking.
- GoofsAt the start of the competency hearing, Spock states that Captain Kirk is entitled to question the witnesses after the board has finished examining them. He then questions four witnesses as well as the ship's computer without ever giving Kirk an opportunity to do so. He even dismisses one of the witnesses from the hearing immediately after her direct examination.
- Quotes
Chekov: [darkly] Give some more blood, Chekov. The needle won't hurt, Chekov. Take off your shirt, Chekov. Roll over, Chekov. Breathe deeply, Chekov. Blood sample, Chekov. Marrow sample, Chekov. Skin sample, Chekov. If-if I live long enough, I'm going to run out of samples.
Sulu: You'll live.
Chekov: Oh, yes, I'll live, but I won't enjoy it.
- Alternate versionsSpecial Enhanced version Digitally Remastered with new exterior shots and remade opening theme song
- ConnectionsEdited from Star Trek: Balance of Terror (1966)
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Try not to think too much! The crew of the Enterprise is infected by a virus that causes rapid aging after visiting a strange planet (only Chekhov manages to avoid this). There are some problems with this portrayal. First of all, the characters look really weird as they age. Secondly, even if their bodies age, why are their minds suddenly compromised. For instance, their speech patterns and vocal qualities begin to morph into stereotypical geriatric grumblings. McCoy sounds like a character out of a Mark Twain novel. The old country doctor. Kirk is doddering and forgetful. These are things that grow out of life experiences, not a few days of aging. If you turned from 40 to 80 overnight, your body would change, but your mind would continue to function as usual. As is usually the case, the conclusion is pretty much standard fair. I won't ruin it for you, but suffice it to say that there isn't much new here.
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