Tag Archives: Star Trek

My Weekly Spock– Some Sublime Spock Lighting

I got to looking at some stills from Season 1 of Trek and I gotta tell you, I think the lighting in season 1 was some of the most beautiful in the history of television.  The lighting had film noir  quality with lots of shadows and ‘baby’ spotlights on the eyes.   By Season 3, the budget was tighter than ever and the lighting just wasn’t as ethereal and painterly as it was in the first two seasons.

Anyway, here’s some sublimely lit Spock for you…

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By the way, have you ever wondered why the background color on this site is lavender purple? Now you know! All the walls of the Enterprise sets were painted gray, but the lighting gave them their beautiful pastel shades. Kudos to Director of Photography Jerry Finnerman for his light artistry.

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Wideo Wednesday 2/5/14 Spock Quotes by Becky the Trekky

Hey Kids,

I gotta be honest, it’s been quite a while since I’ve watched an entire original Star Trek Episode. I’ve seen bits and pieces in YouTube mash-ups and occasional documentaries.  Once in a while I get an urge to watch an oldie (This Side of Paradise and Mirror, Mirror come to mind), but in the shuffle of real life, I had forgotten about how much insightful writing was done on the show, and this is well evidenced in this great collection of Spock quotes. Many of the quotes are about his annoyance with humans, but ironically these quotes bring out his human side too!  (Not to mention how wonderful it is to hear Nimoy’s silky baritone delivery). Thanks to “Becky the Trekky”  for creating this, nice job!

I have ideas for some videos on my own whenever I get around to it!  Enjoy!

FArFri 1/13/14 — Orgy of Tribbles by Sara Manca (heiligerShadowfax)

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Hello Everyone! Welcome to Newbies!

oh myWell, well, it seems my viewership here has grown exponentially since yesterday!  I just want to take a moment to say Hi and thanks to all my new subscribers and for your wonderful comments here!

I started this blog in 2011, and have filled it with my clippings, anecdotes and art related to the original series of Star Trek.  So far I have posted entries from my three original Star Trek scrapbooks (hence the blog title) that I collected in the 1970’s.  I do have a fourth scrapbook somewhere but haven’t found it yet!  You may have noticed that my blog is somewhat Spock/Nimoy centric 😉 , since I’ve been in love with the man for 40 years now!  I hope you’re enjoying it and I hope you will explore the many different categories. I am especially fond of my original ‘StarTreKomics‘ that I post from time to time, and I also have been working on a series of Star Trek Posters that present the original 79 episodes as old style movie posters, among other things.  There is also ‘My Weekly Spock’ segment every Monday that presents one or  photos of Nimoy as Spock, himself, or as the many other characters he’s played. (for more pics, see my original version ‘My Daily Spock‘)  Often on Wednesdays I have Wideo Wednesday where I post a fun video of whatever strikes my fancy (sometimes Trek) Every Friday I have FArFri, which stands for ‘Fan Art Friday’ where I  showcase the unique and marvelous Star Trek art I have found on the net.

Of course I have many interests outside of Star Trek, (see categories on right) and they get mentioned here from time to time. If you should need any more info about me, just click on the “ABOUT” link at the top of the page. (where you’ll see a silly 20 year old picture of me in my home-made Trek uniform!) If needed, you can also Contact me here.  Keep those cards comments and letters e-mails coming!

BTW, I produce this blog in the most old fashioned of ways — on my Desktop Computer with an old IBM keyboard!  I have a fun time  posting and creating, and nice way to say “Hi!” to Trek fans from all over.  Of course, I don’t post every day, and am very busy with my work and family, but if I can bring a little smile to you, my work is done!  Knowing that anyone even reads this is a pleasure to me, Enjoy, and I wish you all Peace and Long Life! -Therese 🙂

Actress, Trek Guest Star, Sarah Marshall (Dr. Janet Wallace) Passes

I just read that actress Sarah Marshall passed away on January 18th.  Trekkies remember her as Dr. Janet Wallace in the Star Trek episode The Deadly Years. Another of her famous roles was as the mother in the classic, suspenseful Twilight Zone episode “Little Girl Lost”.  Born in Britain, Ms. Wallace made her film debut in The Long Hot Summer.  As Janet Wallace on Trek, she flirted and fretted over the rapidly aging Captain Kirk, and I admire her for wearing what have been an awfully uncomfortable burlap pink and yellow pantsuit in that episode!

Alas, she was only 80, and sadly died from stomach cancer. She’s survived by her husband and son.  May she rest in peace.   l leave you with these stills of this lovely actress.

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Film Debut in The Long Hot Summer

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Sarah, with actor Robert Sampson in “Little Girl Lost” on The Twilight Zone

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Publicity Still, 1961

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As Dr. Janet Wallace, in Star Trek (The Deadly Years)

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FArFri – “James T” by rflaum

For this week’s fan art, here’s a gorgeous portrait of Jim Kirk by artist Rebecca (rflaum) . Wow. It certainly captures his dashing charm!

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, Everyone! May 2014 bring you joy, health, and great blessings! Love, Therese

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Happy 81st Birthday Nichelle Nichols!!!

Today, December 28th, is the 81st Birthday of our Beloved Lt. Uhura – Nichelle Nichols!   Happy Birthday Ms. Nichols!!! Thank you for all the joy and Music you have brought into our lives!  (Not to mention the mad crush my late Dad had on you all those years ago!)  With love and Blessings, Therese Nichelle Nichols 81st bday 2013

FArFri — Jim’s Mistletoe Express (by Me!)

Here’s the belated Christmas TreKomic I promised! Happy Holidays from trekkerscrapbook!  christmas party 2And I may be a Spockie, but I’d be happy to take a ride on the Jim Kirk Mistletoe Express!

FArFri- “Teddy with Fangs” by natnatTOS

I bet a lot of  little kids want a dog or cat for Christmas — But Spock was just as happy with his Sehlot!  A sweet piece by natnatTOS on DeviantArt.

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