I am 68. It's amazing to me that 68 is the same age as some old people. :) Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Every day is a gift. That's why it's called the present. Live long and prosper!

And William Shatner has beaten the odds having turned 93 years old in March. 🙂

For playing such a famously grumpy curmudgeon DeForest Kelly, Bones, was known as a sweetheart who wrote poetry for his friends and kept peace between the sometimes feuding Shatner and Nimoy.

The moment Kirk walks back onto the bridge fully recovered is such a cool moment... That sells how good Shatner was as the Captain. He utterly nailed the role. It's amazing in real life he's now 93 and even went into space last year. How cool was that...... Yep old age is a bitch but at 62 I'm resigned now to being an old fart....

I am an original viewer of Star Trek and watch your reactions because I can never see Star Trek for the first time again. It is just so much fun to watch you watching Star Trek for the first time. Star Trek was magic for a ten year old boy. Now the magic is watching you. There is also the magic of reading Shatner’s, Sulu’s and Adam Nimoy’s tweets and if I want, tweeting back and them and the hope they will actually read my tweet. Keep up the good work.

As someone that is in the upper end of your demographic, your outro was very interesting and thought provoking. Not many "reactors" take the time to really think about what they are watching. I'm glad you do.

i turned 63 last thursday. i remember being a kid thinking people in their 60s were old. now that i'm here i don't feel old,but i am aware i have far fewer years ahead of me than i have behind me. my goal now is to make the most of the time i have left,however long that may be. every day you wake up is a blessing.

I'm part of your biggest demographic, Bunny. I'm 61, and the arthritis is getting me on rainy/cold days, and I'm starting to forget things I never had any trouble remembering before ( although I can still quote every line of dialogue from WRATH OF KHAN). Most days I'm still feeling pretty well, though! You'll always be my favorite STAR TREK reactor, Bunny!!! ✌️❤️ I love your movie reactions, too!!! ✌️

These original Star Trek reactions are some of my absolute favorite reactions on all of KZfaq. Thanks for doing them!

It isn't a good Saturday without Bunny and Star Trek. A classic episode. Loved those Fotonovels as a teen in the '70's. I don't think I had the entire set but I had quite a few.

My mother passed away two weeks ago at the age of 93. My father had passed away six years ago at the age of 86. As their primary care giver I had a ringside seat to see how advanced age can affect people as they struggle to adapt to their physical and mental abilities growing ever more limited.

Phew! That was a close call. I checked my bookshelves to make sure no "well meaning" relative or friend didn't take my copy to send it to Bunny. Fortunately, my collection remains intact. Also, bravo to Bunny for appreciation of physical media.

Hi Mrs. Bunnytail, my name is Billy, 56yo and I enjoy the way you combine innocence with intelligence and the way you see and put yourself emotionally inside the characters and story as it unfolds. Thank you for your natural insight and podcast.

You have a great vocabulary as a reactor and deep understanding of people. At 62 years of age, with almost 34 years as a truck driver, I sometimes rely on Aleve and 5 hour energy for my body. However, I have an interest in many hobbies and my Spiritual faith which helps keep me feeling young and hopeful for the future. Thank you for your excellent reactions.

You're such a sweetheart. We all really appreciate you and this journey you're taking us on. Every time I see a Star Trek reaction from you - pop up in my feed - I instantly smile. Bless you, Bunny.

I am 60, and although I have started to feel some aches and pains here and there, I do feel fortunate that for the most part I still have the agility and cognitive ability of someone much younger. I have been working out and eating mostly well since my twenties and it does make a big difference and I am always looking for ways to improve my diet and to stay in shape both mentally and physically. But yes, the years do fly by incredibly fast. When the topic arises, I always tell younger people to really enjoy and cherish the present time because one day you wake up and realize that decades have gone by "In the wink of an eye" to quote a Star Trek episode. You have already realized this at your young age so you're ahead of the curve. Live long and prosper !

I turn 65 in a couple of weeks. I watched a few episodes live, but was able to catch all the movies on the big screen opening night. My body and my mind are not what they once were. Two thoughts. "Reaching old age beats the alternative." And, as Mark Twain said, "Youth is a quality wasted on the young." So appreciate what you have, and cherish it.

You are such a sweetheart! I savor your expression of genuine emotion. You are the perfect Star Trek fan!

Her: “These were printed in 1978, so they’re very old” Me: Born in 1977. -That hurt 😝

The more I have rewatched TOS and the movies over the years the more I've come to appreciate just what a terrific actor DeForest Kelley (Bones) was. I just rewatched Star Trek 5 today and whatever one may think of that film there is a dramatic scene in it which DeForest absolutely slays.

The hearing was for dramatic effect. McCoy might understand the why, but his loyalty would probably refuse to relieve the Captain. It took Spock's logic to hold the hearing. It also created a rift between Spock and Kirk. Old age scares everyone. Thanks Bunny, hope for a long and happy life for you and the ones you love.

This is one of those episodes that hits harder after so many years. With so many of the crew passed on. 😢.

This episode probably means more to me now certainly than when I was younger. I am 53 now and already have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Which my mom also had. And I am in allot of pain now pretty everyday from it. I certainly hope by the 23rd century that they will find a cure for that. So I appreciate your comments at the end of your video. But I am glad to say for now that I still have allot of mental clarity. So I am afraid I am not one of your fans who is happy and well. But I can say for sure I feel more happy and well bunnytails when I watch your videos! It's been a real delight to see your enjoying Star Trek TOS so much all these many months. As well as your other reviews. Star Trek TOS was a show that inspired millions of us when we were young and helped us dream of a better tomorrow! And yes I will keep eating my veggies and getting my vitamin D! Keep Trekking!

This episide had the most prophetic and profound quote in the entire series: McCoy saying "You can't argue with a machine."

Thank you for your empathy towards your viewership : ) Everyone's timeline and path is different. My body stopped working normally at age 30. I often wish I could go back and feel normal again, or have had a normal life until much later. My grandparents were vibrant until their 90s. A friend died at age 35 of cancer. So if you are young and healthy, or just healthy, enjoy it, appreciate it. We don't know when our lives will diminish or stop. For now, I try to appreciate small blessings, and accept my lot without despair. In the meantime, it's nice to see a younger generation enjoying Star Trek, and hopefully the love we feel for it will live on, forever.

Fun episode. Chekov gets one of his best scripts.

We enjoy your company too! 🥰 Thanks for the fun of getting to know this series all over again! 👍

Once again, we have an episode pitting the commodore vs. the captain and once again putting Spock in the middle. The only problem with the writing in this one (which was likely fudged for dramatic purposes) is that Commodore Stocker is not a line officer. According to Kirk he has never had a field command. In any "naval" service it is possible to have high ranking officers, even flag officers like Stocker, who are trained and guided into administrative roles, medicine, the chaplain's corps, Judge Advocate General's office etc. However, only a line officer can assume command of a vessel on duty, regardless of rank. There's a similar regulation in naval aviation. Both the captain and the XO (and of course, the commander air group) aboard a carrier must have flight service. Even a line officer of equivalent or higher rank cannot command a carrier if they don't have their wings. This is one among many reasons you never see McCoy in command. Despite the fact he is one of the highest ranking officers on the ship, his rank is the result of his position as a department chief and because he has an M.D. He likely has only rudimentary command training and he definitely isn't a line officer. Therefore he can never competently command the Enterprise. As afflicted as Kirk was in this episode he's exactly right. Sulu should have been given command. Granted, he's only a lieutenant, but he is qualified. Stocker isn't.

Absolutely loved 🥰 your heartfelt reaction, ty

i cannot stress enough how much i enjoy your reactions. i'm 56, these shows were in re-runs when i was small and i watched them with my dad, and later by myself. you don't just watch them. you think about them, their relevance. how they may have been received then, what they mean now. and today you proved once again that you are an amazing and insightful person, with a warm heart - and a courageous willingness to share some deep and personal thoughts. you are doing amazing things here, keep it up!

Aging is difficult because there is a part of your awareness that always sees things through a younger perspective.

I am 54 and the years are definitely catching up to me physically, my brain is currently functioning as normal but I watched my father who was an intelligent man lose his mental faculties 3months prior to his passing and it was the most heart wrenching part of his passing for me. The problem with growing older is not so much wanting to do those things to keep you healthy it's also the time we have to do them. I was told the last 3months of my fathers life he was going thru what is known as the sundown effect and it varies from person to person, in addition to memory problems and general awareness issues he became quite angry and unfortunately took that out on me verbally, but what could I do accept take it as best as could but it was difficult seeing him and being verbally abused during the final months of his life I tried not to take it personally understanding what was going on in his brain but it was the toughest emotional thing I had to endure nothing can prepare you for such a thing but like other things in life you do the best you can, my advice don't think about such things too much and enjoy the time you have with loved ones while you can

Loved this reaction!!! Thank you Bunny!!!! "Sweet child of innocence, living in the present tense. "Father time will take his toll... wrack your body and steal your soul. "What became of all the years, are you drowning in your tears? "Who will catch you when you fall. "Who will hear you when you call? [Chorus] "I will comfort you, take your hand and see you through. "I will take you through the door. "Who do you think you are? "Try to live forever and you won't get far. "I wait behind your door, "Makes no difference if you're rich or poor. "Though you're weary and afraid, "Still you try to flee my blade. "Come and walk in my new land "If you'll only take my hand [Chorus] "In the image of those who have walked before me, "I am cast in the web of an ancient spell. "I am holding on to life, I'm drifting in the stream. "Everything's much clearer now, "We live within a dream and never wake. "Judge not by what you see, "More than you can count are here with me. "Give up your foolish pride, "All that walk the earth have died! Kansas - 1975 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n8V2lqt0la2-qqs.htmlfeature=shared

Having seen this the first time in the 70's, I can tell you this episode hits differently now. I'm 57 now and recently lost both parents. You are so sweet and appreciated.

Bunny, your comments in your conclusion segment were so thoughtful, especially the very last five minutes. I wish you comfort, peace, rest, the best of health, and great strength. I get the impression that you are focusing on taking your diet, exercise, medical and overall health quite seriously. That is such a good thing to be getting organized at now, at your still young age. Early rather than later. Smart girl. It will serve you well in the future. Please get your rest and take good care of yourself. Thanks for having this reactions channel. You and it are top notch. Thanks.

I believe this was the first full episode I ever watched of Star Trek. I was around 10 or 11, and started watching it farily regularly. It was only after my family moved from Montreal to Halifax when I was 13 and I left all my friends behind that I absolutely fell in love with the show. Back in Montreal, it was on in re-runs in the weekday afternoons on one of the stations we got (I think it was the NBC station, but I'm not positive) when I first started watching. It was also on Saturdays around noon on CBC. Later, it was on an ABC station in the evenings. The cool thing about the ABC one is that, while most people in our neighbourhood had cable, and got their ABC station from Burlington, we had an aerial on the roof that picked up an ABC and a PBS station from Boston. Meaning, I was the only one who got Star Trek at 7:00 every weekday evenings. I had friends who would come over to watch it with me. Your reactions remind me of some of mine back then, although you obvioulsy have a much more mature perspective on life than I did in my early teens. Thanks for sharing these with us.

if someone wasn't paying attention when hearing the title, they could think this is an episode where Spock's pointy ears go rogue! ps: one day, in the far distant future, a wise old Bunnytails will look back on this video reaction and chuckle at the apparent anxiety about aging. I think anxiety about aging comes from regrets.

Terrific video, thanks. To answer one of your questions, Commodore Stockard couldn't afford to let a junior officer take command when he was right there with so much greater rank--it'd have been an admission that he believed he was incapable of field command, which would tend to disqualify him from further promotion. But yes, he should have anyway

One good thing about getting old is you’re not as resistant to eating your vegetables as you were as a kid 😊 Best advice about handling aging; don’t sweat it. It’s all just experience. Even the not so great stuff like arthritis and memory loss. You’re still young, enjoy it ❤.

I'm only 52, but went a few rounds with cancer a few years ago. Aches and pains become a lot more normal, and grieving the loss of loved ones gets more common, but most of all aging just isn't as scary as it once was. The worst case scenarios are definitely horrible but the general fear of it all is just a lot less and I think that's the natural way of things. If we're lucky we live long enough, and well enough, to be ready when our time comes.

Courtroom Drama as a staple of 60's & 70's TV. The writers did what came natural.

Excellent comments on your part, BT. I had medical power of attorney for my half-brother when got Alzheimer's. To watch someone deteriorate in that way is horrible. The worst was when he was still "there", but realized he was fading. He would say word-salad words, and know it wasn't what he wanted to say. He would get so frustrated. I turned 61 this week and my worst fear is not cancer anymore. It's dementia. I've told my wife and kids that if I ever get dementia, when it becomes painful for them to see me that way, to stop visiting me (assuming I'm in a community become at that point). I don't want them to watch and experience what I saw happen to my half-brother. As for getting older, it's actually not that bad. I've stopped worrying about the small stuff. I appreciate things more and stop to appreciate them now. I have decades old friendships that I cherish. To anyone under 40, please exercise and open a Roth retirement account NOW, if you haven't already. And stop worrying about things that will mean nothing a week from now! And for God's sake, see your doctor for a yearly checkup to catch any health problems before they become a big problem! As usual, BT, it's always a pleasure to experience Classiic Trek through fresh eyes. Thanks, again 😁😅

Thank you for caring about us and helping us relive the wonder of Star Trek from our youth.

Love that you get Star Trek. Each episode was a Shakespeare play with a message of humanity

So glad you are back.

My former landlord (before I moved) was 90 years old. I got sick one evening. He drove me to the hospital: best driver ever.

I watched all these episodes when I was a kid in the 70s as reruns. My dad, brother, I watched it every week on our 14” black and white tv with the old rabbit ears on top.

As someone who falls into your majority demographic, I appreciate your empathy. Yes, my body used to be able to tolerate anything. Hot, cold, junk food diet, wounds etc. Now it recovers much slower, the processes are different and more sensitive and I require a lot more maintenance than I used to. I have a lot more doctors than ever before and the meds...argh! It is depressing at times, but I realize that everyone goes through it at some point. All you can do is the best you can; limit what you have to, but try to keep doing as much as you can. Thanks for caring. This is a good episode particularly for the heroic finale with Kirk swooping in and saving them all. Stocker was right to relieve him, but he was wrong to assume command himself. Vulcans live to about 200, I believe; if you can pick of the Star Trek Concordance somewhere by Bjo Trimble, it has TONS of Star Trek trivia and is a wealth of knowledge. Trimble and her hubby basically saved Star Trek from cancellation back in 1968. Thanks for another great reaction, and see you next week!

I like this episode, if for no other reason than to have some good fun with many of the ironies between the storytelling and real life. The cast aged far more gracefully than the episode depicts them, while Beverly Washburn (the ill-fated Lt. Galway) is eighty years young and has thus far outlived everyone but Shatner and Koenig. Even Felix Locher, who plays "29-year-old" Robert Johnson at the beginning of the episode, is the earliest-born "Star Trek" performer ever, being born in 1882!

I think you are right, Sulu should have been in command. I know what you mean about health, my father has become more forgetful, often phones me a few times a day asking the same questions. i just have to show him compassion, patience and understanding.

I really like your channel and the way you think. You talked about utopia after one of the episodes and it really helped me see another side. I'm in my 70's and I am glad to be alive. I have many physical frailties but I enjoy learning about new things and reminiscing about old things. I am more likely to see my college friends now at a funeral rather than a festival. You can only do so much... Enjoy each day, smile and be kind.

In the 70s, as I grew up as a young Star Trek fan, you could only watch the episodes as your local station aired them, so the books were the only thing you had for on demand entertainment, such as the series written by James Blish, in which he would take the screenplay and write short story versions of them. Buy a suggestion from my mother, I started to cassette record the audio of all the episodes as they would play on TV so I could revisit them anytime. I would listen to them and let the scenes play out in my mind .The photo novels came out at a time when even though the VCR now existed, they were still simple and very expensive. I have a number of the photo novels from that time, but not the complete set. I would take these and read through them as I listen to my audio recordings and then I had the scenes right there in front of me. I have the photo novel of the first movie. At the time I had hoped they would produce a photo novel for every episode in this series, but that did not come to pass as VCR’s became more popular and less expensive. Thank you for sharing your purchase of the photo novels. It brings back great memories.

I had one of those books that I had my mom buy me from the Safeway supermarket. 1978 sounds about right as I was about eight years old. Mine was a copy of "Where No Man Has Gone Before". I remember the book coming apart at the binding into many sections. Bad glue job vs. an eight year old boy. If you already didn't know, there are tons of Star Trek the Original Series novels available on Amazon. They keep writing them so we can continue the voyages with our favorite Starship crew. I recently read one and really enjoyed it. The characters and voicing are really well done. Its the next best thing to watching the series or movies. Thanks for your hard work, love the show.

Hi Bunnytails, I am 63 and aim to keep watching your Star Trek reactions until I am 103. I enjoy your reactions immensely. And Star Trek has been around almost 60 years now, so I am confident it will be around for a full century.

Your ST:TOS reaction videos are the best I've seen. You truly enjoy these episodes for what they are, and your kind and sincere demeanor make these videos a pleasure to watch.

That bit at Kirk's hearing about "ask me anything" -- I think that's a reference to The Caine Mutiny.

You are very sweet in your sentiments. I am 58 and have end stage kidney failure and heart failure. I had typhoid fever in my 20s living in South America which accelerated my memory loss. Despite all I am going through with dialysis and such, I stay positive and treat everyone kindly, all my nurses etc. They go through a lot of grumpy people but I am so grateful for them and don’t want to make things hard for them. We joke and talk, I learn about them and we get along swimmingly. The key to it all is being positive, kind and grateful. Any time you wake up above ground is a good day. Our life is not guaranteed.

Remember when you watched "Journey To Babel"? Spock's Father was said to be 102 (I believe) - the Music Loving Klingon

I think this episode was written just to give the actors the opportunity to show their acting skills. Shatner, Nimoy, Kelly and Doohan had to be "OLD". The competency hearing did seem a bit out of place.......and who was commanding the bridge at the time?! 😲 Growing "old" can be great or it can be miserable. It's all about your attitude and your desire to enjoy life rather than just exist. If you choose the latter, time will fly by, and you wake up one day realizing that you missed it all. I let my past go too fast No time to pause If I could slow it all down Like some captain, whose ship runs aground I can wait until the tide comes around I'm not looking back But I want to look around me now See more of the people And the places that surround me now Time stand still -- Neil Peart ("Time Stand Still", 1987)

Whenever I feel old, I just flip myself off in the nearest mirror

I am really enjoying you sharing your reactions to these episodes I always have found memories of my Father and I watching these together when I was a kid. Sending love ❤. Thank you so much!

As for ageing, the advice I was given on it was to remain child like, not childish, there's a stark difference. If you can hold on to being child like, seeing every new experience as something to relish or at least some new adventure, be they the challenges of ageing or experiencing new things, then old age will be better sailing, less a burden, don't lose the mystery of exploring new things as you age, getting stuck in your old tired habits, go out, explore, discover "strange new worlds."

I just turned 55 a few weeks ago. Thanks for taking time out to talk about these issues.

Who else noticed that the actor who played the Commodore was the doctor in the movie Harvey who wanted to lock up Elwood?

You ask some great questions! This episode was about loyalty, duty, competency, and insight only Star Trek can bring. This is the 2nd time Kirk relieves a Commodore out of the captain's chair.

I have all the Star Trek TOS photo novels myself! Mine are all in pretty much mint condition! And we all enjoy your company very much too bunnytails!

I've been saying for a while that getting old sucks, but it beats the alternative, at least up to a point. I'm 58, youngest of three. My oldest sister is 63, and in great shape. She and her husband stay connected to their community and their garden. My brother, 61, is really struggling, but that is because he has been ignoring his health for 25 years, and it's a bit late to catch up. We all do the best we can.

Interesting episode. I consider myself to be a soon to be 76 yo container with a 39 yo living inside it.!! I am an engineer. In the past 2-1/2 years, after leaving my last position I have interviewed for work with probably 25 companies, through fantastic phone interviews. But when meeting the, "team" I would be working with, via different video methods, I get, "We've decided to go with another candidate", or, "We've decided not to fill the position at this time!" . That is literally the only two rejections I have gotten. Really disappointing. As we say in Texas; y'all be safe.

That's how good this show is. It tackles every issue you can imagine. And the shocking thing to many younger people ... ALL of these things were issues LONG before you were even born. Long before I was even born (a guy in his 50s). Food for thought ... as a 50+ year old man who HAS taken care of myself over the decades, the most interesting thing about aging is, your brain does not really recognize your age. knowledge and experience aside, i still feel like I'm in my mid 20s (when a became a full ADULT). Mentally I don't "feel" any older. The body starts acting up in your 40s (ask anyone) if you are generally in good health. Earlier if you had no respect for your body up to that point. Keep that heart pumping (a "walk" does not count) and get lifting some weight (again ... if it's not hard it does not count). Muscle is EVERYTHING. My photographic memory is not what it used to be. My instant recall of information is not there anymore (it takes time) but those are minor inconveniences. You work around it. Recovery time is slower ... muscles and joints hurt more than they used to, but there are things to help with that. I'll stop now. Getting long-winded in my old age ... 😂🤣 The most important take-away, STAR TREK is timeless (original series) and we can ALL relate to it 😁

Bunnytails, such an angel. That's right, eat right, exercise daily, even if it's only 5 minutes. Do it! In fact, 5 minutes is better because you have no excuse not to. Also, I saw an article about taking a teaspoon of olive oil daily. I'm 67 and I'm not going down without a fight. :) Live long and prosper!

I never expected to be alone in my old age but here I am, the last friend I had just took my key to her place. I don't miss her but I deeply miss Derby, her cat. I finally understand how Captain Kirk felt when he was relieved of his command.

There was a time when Star Trek TOS would run 5 days a week on your local TV network usually around 5 PM. There was both a sense of nostalgia plus comfort to have the show reliably broadcast daily. But also, it was always a surprise which episode would air.

I’m 67 and have been watching the Star Trek franchise almost since its inception. There isn’t a whole lot we can do, except put in the effort to take care of ourselves.

Always enlightening to ponder the predicted old person versus the actual older person. Something I've enjoyed since _Citizen Kane_ for Orson Welles.

I like to think of this as a villain origin story. Checkov was so traumatized by these experiences that, years later, he changed his name to Bester, and turned into a total bestard.

To quote another famous captain "Live now. Make now always the most precious time." Keep physically and mentally active, and don't dwell on it.

Missed you last week. Appreciate your outtro today and your sense of humor very much. BTW, I wanted to say until the 80s w/ VCRs most ppl in the 60s had only seen TOS episodes twice, original airdate & summer re-runs. Syndication on local TV stations after school started in the mid-70s but your top demographic had already started extracurriculars, jobs and only could occasionally catch them on TV until VHS was popular. Watching your spin on these episodes make them seem completely fresh again. Thank you for what you do Bunny.

Great reaction, Bunny. And Shatner is still looking and sounding pretty damn good at 93. As to the aging thing... My 2 grandmothers, my Dad, my MIL all went through dementia. Not a good way to go... at all. All had paranoia (got nasty to loved ones) and my dad got quite aggressive and threatening - something more common with men. The wandering, the sundowning, the delirium, can be awful to witness, and I'm sure horrible to experience. There are new drugs that can slow and slightly reduce some of the confusion and disconnectiveness. My dad was on a new one prior to his passing and it was great to see him respond to me after having no luck for months. I think the future will be better with all the research ongoing. Oh, and repeatedly saying "I love you" to my dad as he was getting angry or scared or sad, was one way I was able to connect to him through many of his difficult hallucinations. As for me, I have two kids and won't put that burden on them if dementia comes to pass. I'm trying to prevent that outcome by exercise, diet, and keeping connected to others and the world at large. Hearing is very important as well... there's a correlation between dementia and untreated hearing loss. Again, great video, and thanks for adding your own personal reaction to the subject matter. It's something people should consider and plan for. I've now got to go do a meditation. Peace.

FYI: A diet that is heavy into ingredients that fight inflammation (fatty fish, tomatoes, olive oil, many kinds of nuts, etc) counters MANY of the aging effects, including heart problems, mobility issues and some cancers, can be slowed and even reversed by what you eat. Mental issues can be further delayed with reading, puzzles and/or always having productive goals. (Issues that seemed to be starting several years ago disappeared when I did those things.)

Time is a enemy to us all, you can't escape it, destroy it or negotiate with it. 😊

Bunny, I'll be 61 in a few months, have a disability and other health problems, and am trying to recover from a back injury. This episode hits a lot differently than it used to.

You said "where did the time go" - brought to my mind my favorite song by a long dead and never fully recognized Folk-Rock singer Sandy Denny's song "Who Knows Where the Time Goes" She was fab, even an old guy like me did not know of here until 20 yrs ago - she sang and died decades prior to 2000. And never assume you have years to live, one of my best friends died at 24 in 1989 because the coke machine at KU robbed him of the coke. He rocked the machine to get his coke and it fell on him and killed him 3 days later in the hospital. Lance was a good man, died far to young for no reason, he acted without wisdom and it costed him his life. His death was the first step for me in learning about Gratitude. Value each day you have, and never assume you will have many more in the future. 2-cents

22:47 Under those circumstances, Sulu would have been in command. The existence of a FLAG officer aboard changed that. He was the ranking officer on board (Commodore) and regulations allowed him, and his ego, to be in command. Unlike in The Doomsday Machine, there were no extenuating circumstances that would allow Kirk to declare a subordinate to be in command, or at least advise, because he was already found to be incompetent and relieved of duty. 25:00 Unfortunately that is a realistic view. I am 58, as of last Jan 1st, and I have back issues, shoulder issues, knee issues and have a damn pharmacy I have to take every day. In addition to diabeties and arthritis I have noticed that things, technical skills mostly, take more time to recall when I have not used them in a long time.

You point out an interesting issue about the competency hearing. The only thing I could come up with is the time constraints in telling the story. Trying to show how the aging process was affecting our heroes and pushing things to the limit. Especially with the Romulans attacking. Good point though. And thanks for your concern for your viewers! Very cool.😎

One of my favorite quotes from the entire series: "There's more to running a starship than answering a lot of fool questions". On a more serious note, I have seen someone go through the decline of dementia, and death, and it is hard on them and everyone around them. There are things people can do physically, mentally and in daily routines to stave off many of the negatives of getting older. Part of the key is to start while you are younger and maintain those practices throughout the years. There are no guarantees against surprise illnesses or injuries, but you can stack the deck in your favor.

I had 3 photonovels, they were great for pre-VHS era. Thanks Bunny!

I have those. That is a good snag for you. When we were all so desperate to find ANYTHING Star Trek. Also, I'm 71 the same age as Kirk is, and I'm nowhere near his condition. Someone has not been eating their vegetables.

Great purchase, Bunny!!! ✌️ The Fotonovels are absolute gold!!! 👍 I've owned them myself. Unfortunately, I don't have them anymore. 😥

I like your reactions because you are able to enjoy the episodes for what and ‘when’ they were. As for being in your older demographic (54) don’t be sad for us! Some pain and loss sure, but the secret to youth is never losing your dreams and having a capacity to play! Inside I am still that 8 year old boy who made a cardboard phaser and played Captain Kirk … but with work I like, people I love and so many things left to explore! Thanks for what you do!

Wow! best commentary.. Thank you. I was always a fan of T.O.S., but it wasn't until I met my now wife, who dragged me to Star Trek conventions, did I realize the gift that Gene Rodenberry had given us.. A hopeful future were we get better at being human. All other Sci-Fi, even newer Trek doesn't give us that. These will remain meaningful shows for as long as people watch them. Thank goodness people are still watching.. that gives me hope for our future. ❤ Love Next Gen too.

Bunny, thank you for your kind and sweet words. Yes, I do think that Star Trek has managed to bring generations together in community. Seeing your reactions to a show which so many of us of the older population have cherished for so long is heartwarming. You truly belong to the Star Trek family. This speaks volumes to the enduring legacy which is Star Trek.

Just always remember that there is rain in every life, but there are rainbows too. To quote an old Moody Blues song: "Never blame the rainbows for the rain." I don't know what they meant it to mean, only what it means to me, but that is that as life takes the inevitable tough turns, keep your focus on the good in it, not the problems.

You have insight and an inquiring mind, Bunny. You are intelligent and sensitive and ahead of most people your age. I am glad the deeper themes of Star Trek and life itself are not wasted on you. You go right ahead and remind your audience to eat their vegetables and train with weights. We forget sometimes. Check out a book by the title of "Younger Next Year" sometime. You'll like it. Gene Roddenberry had faith that Star Trek would live on in the hearts of generations yet to come. Thanks for proving him right. 😊

I love when you get sappy! I too am in your largest demographic …. You are a wonderful person and i thank you for your reactions and more so your observations which are thoughtful and often tugs on my heart strings…. Keep up the great work……

Gotta say something here....I'm a 56 y/o man who spent a large part of his life in the military. I don't have aches, pains, memory issues, etc., and don't take any kind of medications. I can still remember my neighbor's license plate from when I was 16. The USAF wants me to come back on active duty to work on nuclear weapon systems, and I'm totally down for it. I might not run the mile and a half as fast as I used to, but I can outthink, outwork, and outlast any 25 year-old on the flight line today. I've proven that all the way up until just a couple years ago when I was still out there working in civil service. Yesterday's 55 is not today's 55, or 65.

6:55.....The Vulcan lifespan is about 250 Earth years, Bunny! 😄

Yes, Photonovel's 😄 I had one for original Battlestar Galactica, and Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind. As a youth in the 1970's, pre-video -a way to re-experience favorite media 🤗

Good episode... William Shatner is 93 now and I might say he looks better at 93 than 67 on the TOS show...

I had a handful of Trek photo books when I was a kid. They didn't survive the childhood years, so I don't remember which ones. But I came across remains of "The Trouble with Tribbles" book, so I know I had that one.

Im in that category of viewers, Bunny. Im the same age as Star Trek, actually. My wife is a couple years older than me and in the midst of severe Dementia. Last month was our 34th anniversary but shes been ill for about 7yrs now. It doesnt matter what exercise she would have done. Doctors tell us in most cases its random or genetic. I wish I could tell u how it feels getting older but i cant take the time to think of that. I care for my wife and thats all i have time to think about...and going to work. Right now i have just a bit of free time and I love spending it with ur channel and ur reactions to Star Trek: TOS. My only wish is that u eventually u get to 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' and that my wife and I will still be alive when u do get to it. LOL!!!!