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WHO MOURNS FOR ADONAIS?
GUEST STARS...
Michael Forrest, Leslie Parrish
PLOT SUMMARY...
On the planet Pollux lV, Kirk and company encounter
the Greek god Apollo.
QUICK SCAN...
This episode features fascinating special effects.
This episode offers a rare example of Scotty's romantic life, in this
case his involvement with Lt. Palamas (Leslie Parrish from "Perry
Mason"). As Apollo, Michael Forest ("Gunsmoke") commands
the screen. A storm scene on the planet is particularly well executed.
SYNOPSIS...
Near the planet Pollux IV, the Enterprise encounters
a giant hand on the plamet. Beaming down, Kirk and gang encounter the
Greek god Apollo.
Apollo, the lone surviving Greek god, the last of those who once dwelled
on Mount Olympus. Apollo wants Kirk and company to stay on the planet
and worship him.
The god becomes hung up on a female crewmember. The Enterprise destroys
Apollo's temple. Apollo disappears.
The Review...
Director Marc Daniels,' "WHO MOURNS FOR ADONAIS?," is a thought
provoking episode. Daniels also directed these Classic "Trek"
episodes: "The Naked Time", "Space Seed" and "I,
Mudd", among others. He also directed the Gene Roddenberry Television
movie, "Planet Earth" (1972).
This episode's script, (Teleplay by Gilbert A. Ralston, Gene L. Coon;
Story by Gilbert A. Ralston), contains some intriguing ideas. The concept
that the gods of Ancient Greece were actually visiting aliens is rather
clever.
As Apollo, Michael Forest is both powerful and sympathetic. Forest also
appeared on the TV shows, "Gunsmoke" and "The Rifleman".
Leslie Parrish makes a strong impression as Lieutenant Carolyn Palamas,
who is desired by both Scotty and Apollo. She also appeared in the feature
film, "Li'l Abner," and many television shows, including "Perry
Mason".
This episode offers one of the rare instances of Scotty displaying a
romantic interest in a female, as opposed to his engines. Considering
how beautiful Parrish is, Scotty's uncharacteristic interest is understandable.
The Special Effects in this episode are quite good. "Scenes of
Apollo" growing to giant proportions are particularly well done.
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