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 Stories, Listed by Author
* Platos Stepchildren, (sa) Star Trek #11, Bantam 1975; screenplay by Meyer Dolinsky.
* Notes to be Left at Isolde’s Feet, (pm) With All of Love, Anamnesis Press 1995
A Dusk of Idols and other stories, Severn House 1996
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 Review of A New Birth of Freedom: Abraham Lincoln and the Coming of the Civil War. H V Jaffa.
Here are some of Jaffa's most penetrating observations, grounding his account of the struggle for a just American republicanism in the perennial arguments of political philosophy, from Plato and Aristotle to Hegel and Nietzsche.
I meet the stepchildren of these stepchildren of Taney every semester in my introductory class discussions of the Declaration.
Jaffa regards the 1800 election (discussed in chapter 1) as the pivotal precursor to the 1860 election, for it was in 1800 that a free election between bitterly rivalrous parties first resulted in a peaceful transfer of power from one to the other.
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 Star Trek
In an episode that used mind control as a ruse to break this taboo, Captain Kirk and Uhura were forced to share the first interracial kiss on American television (episode 67, "Plato's Stepchildren").
In the TNG episode " The Chase ", it is explained that many primordial worlds of the Federation were "seeded" by an ancient race of spacefarers, so that their dying race would live on in various forms around the galaxy.
The episode " Rules of Acquisition " introduced the Dominion, a ruthless empire in the Gamma Quadrant headed by a group of power-seeking shapeshifters, the Founders.
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 Star Trek
In an episode that used mind control as a ruse to break this taboo, Captain Kirk and Uhura were forced to share the first interracial kiss on American television (episode 67, "Plato's Stepchildren").
In the TNG episode "The Chase", it is explained that many primordial worlds of the Federation were "seeded" by an ancient race of spacefarers, so that their dying race would live on in various forms around the galaxy.
The episode "Rules of Acquisition" introduced the Dominion, a ruthless empire in the Gamma Quadrant headed by a group of power-seeking shapeshifters, the Founders.
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 Star Trek episodes 1967-69
Plato's Stepchildren (guest star Michael Dunn from Wild Wild West tv series)
Star Trek Episodes list (click ep title for description) on Sci-fi Channel's website
Space Seed (sequel in movie series - Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan)
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 Star Trek
In an episode that used mind control as a ruse to break this taboo, Captain Kirk and Uhura were forced to share the first interracial kiss on American television (episode 67, "Plato's Stepchildren").
In the TNG episode " The Chase ", it is explained that many primordial worlds of the Federation were "seeded" by an ancient race of spacefarers, so that their dying race would live on in various forms around the galaxy.
The episode " Rules of Acquisition " introduced the Dominion, a ruthless empire in the Gamma Quadrant headed by a group of power-seeking shapeshifters, the Founders.
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 stchr.htm
(TOS: "Plato's Stepchildren") 33 BC Birth of Philana of Sandara, another Immortal later found on planet Platonius.
Between 3834 BC and 2267 ("Requiem For Methuselah"), Akharin was a number of famous personages, including Johannes Brahms and Leonardo Da Vinci.
Around 3700 BC, the planet Sarpeidon, orbiting the star Beta Niobe, was in the midst of its last major Ice Age.
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 Star Trek
In an episode that used mind control as a ruse to break this taboo, Captain Kirk and Uhura were forced to share the first interracial kiss on American television (episode 67, "Plato's Stepchildren").
In the TNG episode " The Chase ", it is explained that many primordial worlds of the Federation were "seeded" by an ancient race of spacefarers, so that their dying race would live on in various forms around the galaxy.
The episode " Rules of Acquisition " introduced the Dominion, a ruthless empire in the Gamma Quadrant headed by a group of power-seeking shapeshifters, the Founders.
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 Contents Lists
Platos Stepchildren • James Blish • sa *; screenplay by Meyer Dolinsky.
• The Empath • James Blish • sa *; screenplay by Joyce Muskat.
• The Menagerie • James Blish • sa *; screenplay by Gene Roddenberry.
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 Moviefone: Star Trek 66: Day of the Dove Movie
Star Trek 66: Day of the Dove · Star Trek 67: Plato's Stepchildren · Star Trek 68: Wink of an Eye...
Moviefone: Star Trek 66: Day of the Dove Movie
Synopsis: The crews of the Enterprise and an enemy Klingon vessel find themselves in uncomfortably close quarters during this episode of the 1960s science fiction series.
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 William Shatner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shatner is notable for having participated in the first televised interracial kiss, with Nichelle Nichols, in the 1968 episode "Plato's Stepchildren".
William Shatner (born March 22, 1931) is a Canadian actor, author, singer-songwriter and musical performer who gained fame for his starring role as Captain James T. Kirk of the USS Enterprise in the television show Star Trek from 1966 to 1969 and in seven of the subsequent movies.
Shatner was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to Joseph Shatner and Anna Garmaise, both of whom were the children of Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe;[1] the family name was originally "Schattner".
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 Biblio: Find Books in Science Fiction & Fantasy > Movies & TV Series
The Alternative Factor, The Empath, The Galileo Seven, Is There in Truth No Beauty?, A Private Little War, The Omega Glory, What Are Little Girls Made of?, The Squire of Gothos, Wink of an Eye, Bread and Circuses, Day of the Dove, and Plato's Stepchildren.
In the third and last installment in the Jedi Academy Trilogy, a powerful remnant of the defunct Empire tries to destroy Han and Leia's Jedi twins, the next generation of Jedi Knights and the hope of the New Republic.
The blockbuster adventures of Star Wars "RM" continue in the second book of the Corellian trilogy...
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 The DVD Maniacs - Forum - Coolest Little Person
He was also in 'Plato's Stepchildren', the Star Trek episode with TVs first interracial kiss.
I haven't seen Jackass, so I didn't know about Wee Man. I'm sure there are many more little persons I should have added.
Verne Troyer, as Carl suggested, should also have been on here.
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 "Star Trek" (1966)
Trivia: Despite the controversy of the first interracial kiss of Kirk and Uhura on television in the episode "Plato's Stepchildren," they never actually kissed on-screen - Kirk turns away from the camera as they draw closer keeping Uhura in front of him, obscuring the fact that their lips stay an inch or so apart.
Goofs: Continuity: The Star Trek Universe is inconsistent in its use of measurement standards.
In the 70's, I felt in love for "Star Trek" in network television, becoming a great fan of this series.
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 The Women Of TOS: Nurse Christine Chapel
In Plato's Stepchildren, Chapel was forced by the powerful telepaths of that world to kiss Spock, but she didn't enjoy that at all, and neither did he.
Chapel was one of the regular characters and she appeared at least briefly in many episodes.
In What Are Little Girls Made Of?, she locates Korby, but at the end it is revealed that the real Korby has been replaced with an android double.
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 The Women Of TOS: Nurse Christine Chapel
In Plato's Stepchildren, Chapel was forced by the powerful telepaths of that world to kiss Spock, but she didn't enjoy that at all, and neither did he.
Chapel was one of the regular characters and she appeared at least briefly in many episodes.
Nurse Christine Chapel began her medical career aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise.
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 Stories, Listed by Author
* Platos Stepchildren, (sa) Star Trek #11, Bantam 1975; screenplay by Meyer Dolinsky.
* The Gamesters of Triskelion, (sa) Star Trek #12, Bantam 1977; screenplay by Margaret Armen.
* The Empath, (sa) Star Trek #10, Bantam 1974; screenplay by Joyce Muskat.
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 ipedia.com: Star Trek Article
In an episode that used mind control as a ruse to break this taboo, Captain Kirk and Uhura were forced to share the first interracial kiss on American television (episode 67, "Plato's Stepchildren").
In the TNG episode "The Chase", it is explained that many primordial worlds of the galaxy were "seeded" by an ancient race of spacefarers, so that their dying race would live on in various forms around the galaxy.
The episode "Rules of Acquisition" introduced the Dominion, a ruthless empire in the Gamma Quadrant headed by a group of power-seeking shapeshifters, the Founders.
www.ipedia.com /star_trek.html   (3384 words)

  
 Learn more about Star Trek in the online encyclopedia.
In an episode that used mind control as a ruse to break this taboo, Captain Kirk and Uhura were forced to share the first interracial kiss on American TV (episode #67 "Plato's Stepchildren").
Characters, especially Captain Jean-Luc Picard, often expound upon how people of the Federation now strive only to better themselves and their fellow man, often in response to a question like "But what do you do all day?".
Many episodes and films revolve around a threat to the status quo that is resolved by the crew, and usually everything is back to normal by the closing credits.
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 Michael Dunn - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dunn also gained wide exposure in his role as Alexander, a courageous court jester, in the Star Trek episode Plato's Stepchildren.
Michael Dunn (born Gary Neil Miller on October 20, 1934 in Shattuck, Oklahoma; died August 30, 1973 in London) was an American actor and singer.
Dunn was a brilliant trailblazer who eschewed the usual "cute" typecasting of dwarf actors and pursued serious roles that required real skill.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Michael_Dunn   (570 words)

  
 Learn more about Star Trek in the online encyclopedia.
In an episode that used mind control as a ruse to break this taboo, Captain Kirk and Uhura were forced to share the first interracial kiss on American TV (episode #67 "Plato's Stepchildren").
Roddenberry was an ardent proponent of egalitarian politics, and frequently used the shows to showcase his vision of a future society based on those principles.
The original series had a prominent African-American female crew member, Nyota Uhura (Nichelle Nichols).
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 LCARS COMMAND NET
In episode 67, "Plato's Stepchildren", Nichelle Nichols and William Shatner performed the first kiss between a black and a white person on television.
Uhura was a Lieutenant, head of Communications and Bridge Officer aboard the Starship Enterprise.
She did not have many lines in the first season, however, and wanted to leave the show.
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 Nichelle Nichols - InfoSearchPoint.com
In her role as Uhura, she participated in the first interracial kiss on television, with William Shatner (Captain Kirk) in the episode "Plato's Stepchildren." This provoked protest and was seen as groundbreaking, although the kiss was forced by alien mind control.
Her most famous role was playing Nyota Uhura in Star Trek.
She was the first African American woman featured in a major television series.
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 USS McNair: INTERCOM: Vol. 6 No. 2, January 6, 1999
In the original series, there was the first interracial kiss on television, between Captain Kirk and Lt. Uhura (i.e., the episode "Plato's Stepchildren).
While other network television shows were risk averse, Trek frequently explored new ground.
About 30,000 UPS shipping clerks wear a computing device with a small keyboard and display, that straps to the worker's forearm, and is linked to a barcode "ring scanner" that slides onto a user's finger.
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 Star Trek - The Original Series sets
Plato's Stepchildren — Powerful psychokinetic beings take on Enterprise in classic that features TV’s first interracial kiss and the crew being forced to sing and dance.
  Besides the archetypes of the characters, there is the overacting, the TV violence fight scenes, Shatner’s patterned speech and his sleeping around the universe.
Wink Of An Eye — Something is in the water from another planet and it is making The Enterprise crew disappear one by one.
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 Star Trek
In an episode that used mind control as a ruse to break this taboo, Captain Kirk and Uhura were forced to share the first interracial kiss on American television (episode 67, "Plato's Stepchildren").
In the TNG episode "The Chase", it is explained that many primordial worlds of the Federation were "seeded" by an ancient race of spacefarers, so that their dying race would live on in various forms around the galaxy.
The episode "Rules of Acquisition" introduced the Dominion, a ruthless empire in the Gamma Quadrant headed by a group of power-seeking shapeshifters, the Founders.
www.wikiverse.org /star-trek   (3402 words)

  
 LCARS COMMAND NET
In episode 67, "Plato's Stepchildren", Nichelle Nichols and William Shatner performed the first kiss between a black and a white person on television.
Nichelle went back to Gene Roddenberry the next monday morning, and told him that if he'd still want her, she'd be happy to return to the show for the next season.
Nichelle Nichols was the first black female in the history of television who played a non-stereotypical role.
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 Nichelle Nichols
Nichols is also credited with TV's first black/white lip-lock, a smooch with William Shatner's Captain Kirk, in the 1968 episode "Plato's Stepchildren." Many stations in America's south refused to broadcast the episode, and it was banned in England for almost 25 years.
Nichols has hinted that in a third novel, her heroine may be revealed as a distant relative of Uhura.
Grace Nichols began taking ballet lessons at the age of seven, and was considered something of a dance prodigy, earning the nickname "Nichelle" for her graceful pirouettes.
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 Star Trek
In an episode that used mind control as a ruse to break this taboo, Captain Kirk and Uhura were forced to share the first interracial kiss on American television (episode 67, "Plato's Stepchildren").
In the TNG episode " The Chase ", it is explained that many primordial worlds of the Federation were "seeded" by an ancient race of spacefarers, so that their dying race would live on in various forms around the galaxy.
The episode " Rules of Acquisition " introduced the Dominion, a ruthless empire in the Gamma Quadrant headed by a group of power-seeking shapeshifters, the Founders.
www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/star_trek   (3402 words)

  
 Stories, Listed by Author
Plato's Stepchildren, (sa) Star Trek #11, Bantam, 1975; screenplay by Meyer Dolinsky; screenplay by Meyer Dolinsky.
The Star Trek Reader IV, E.P. Dutton, 1978
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