Series: Star Trek: The Next Generation
Season 6, Episode 1
Original Air Date: September 21, 1992
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The conclusion of the previous episode, bridging the end of Season 5 with the beginning of Season 6. This time, the whole gang (minus Worf for obvious reasons) goes back to 19th century San Francisco to rescue Data. In a time travel switch, Mark Twain gets to see the Enterprise, too.
It's a fun episode, a spirited kickoff for the new season. The highlights:
- The Jack London cameo
- The exchange in the turbo lift between Twain and Counselor Troi regarding the future (Troi's past) of human civilization.
- The time-twisty interplay between Picard and Guinan. The full depths of their relationship are never fully explained in the series but this story gives meaningful clues. I also enjoy the genuine warmth between them.
Acting Notes
Pamela Kosh played the role of Mrs. Carmichael, the proprietress of the hotel where our friends find lodging while in the 19th century. Kosh was born March 13, 1930 in Crayford, Kent, UK. She's had a lot of television guest work including Northern Exposure, Alias and The King of Queens. She is best known for the role of Miss Simpson in Saved by the Bell. This was her first of two appearances on NextGen.
Love this 2 part episode. It really does a mind bend. I enjoyed the fun interplay between Picard and the hotel lady. I loved the guy who played Twain.
ReplyDeletePlaying Twain became a bit of a hobby/side career for Jerry Hardin after portraying the great writer on Star Trek.
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