James Fanson
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Here is a photo of Director Joe Pevney on the set of The Immunity Syndrome. He directed several of the best TOS episodes, including City on the Edge of Forever, Amok Time, and The Trouble with Tribbles. #TOSSatNight
January 11, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Here is a photo of Director Joe Pevney on the set of The Immunity Syndrome. He directed several of the best TOS episodes, including City on the Edge of Forever, Amok Time, and The Trouble with Tribbles. #TOSSatNight
Spock has a good role in this episode, much better than in The Galileo Seven. #TOSSatNight
January 11, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Spock has a good role in this episode, much better than in The Galileo Seven. #TOSSatNight
The original visual effects for the space amoeba were quite striking. I prefer them to the remastered effects. #TOSSatNight
January 11, 2026 at 5:39 AM
The original visual effects for the space amoeba were quite striking. I prefer them to the remastered effects. #TOSSatNight
Given how little time remains, its really important to record a captain’s log right now. #TOSSatNight
January 11, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Given how little time remains, its really important to record a captain’s log right now. #TOSSatNight
Grindstaff’s sound design for TOS is so good. It sounds organic. Much better than later series in the franchise, where sounds are more like synthesizers. No wonder he won so many awards. #TOSSatNight
January 11, 2026 at 5:22 AM
Grindstaff’s sound design for TOS is so good. It sounds organic. Much better than later series in the franchise, where sounds are more like synthesizers. No wonder he won so many awards. #TOSSatNight
Have never felt totally comfortable with the idea of an all Vulcan-crewed starship, given the number of times the human qualities have come to the rescue of the Enterprise. #TOSSatNight
January 11, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Have never felt totally comfortable with the idea of an all Vulcan-crewed starship, given the number of times the human qualities have come to the rescue of the Enterprise. #TOSSatNight
We hear the voice of Robert C. Johnson as the Starbase commander, the control voice from Mission Impossible. #TOSSatNight
January 11, 2026 at 5:03 AM
We hear the voice of Robert C. Johnson as the Starbase commander, the control voice from Mission Impossible. #TOSSatNight
Spoke senses a disturbance in the force. #TOSSatNight
January 11, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Spoke senses a disturbance in the force. #TOSSatNight
Who would have guessed that Shatner would be so good at comedy? #TOSSatNight
January 4, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Who would have guessed that Shatner would be so good at comedy? #TOSSatNight
I don’t want any more cracks about the Book. #TOSSatNight
January 4, 2026 at 5:09 AM
I don’t want any more cracks about the Book. #TOSSatNight
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Question: But the president’s statements that he believed the election was rife with fraud—those are statements protected by the First Amendment, correct?
Smith: Absolutely not. If they are made to target a lawful government function and are made with knowing falsity, then no, they are not.
Smith: Absolutely not. If they are made to target a lawful government function and are made with knowing falsity, then no, they are not.
December 31, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Question: But the president’s statements that he believed the election was rife with fraud—those are statements protected by the First Amendment, correct?
Smith: Absolutely not. If they are made to target a lawful government function and are made with knowing falsity, then no, they are not.
Smith: Absolutely not. If they are made to target a lawful government function and are made with knowing falsity, then no, they are not.
Remembering Carrie Fisher, the Princess of my generation, taken from us 9 years ago today, far too soon.
December 27, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Remembering Carrie Fisher, the Princess of my generation, taken from us 9 years ago today, far too soon.
“I didn’t expect to be so moved when I stood in front of this” is exactly how I felt when I stood in front of this 3,400 year old bust of Nefertiti last year at the Neues Museum in Berlin. It was very emotional. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
December 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM
“I didn’t expect to be so moved when I stood in front of this” is exactly how I felt when I stood in front of this 3,400 year old bust of Nefertiti last year at the Neues Museum in Berlin. It was very emotional. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Love hanging out in San Francisco at Christmastime.
December 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Love hanging out in San Francisco at Christmastime.
Sol Kaplan wrote an incredible score for this episode. The Doomsday Machine theme is similar to but predates John William’s theme for Jaws. It is haunting and powerful #TOSSatNight
December 21, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Sol Kaplan wrote an incredible score for this episode. The Doomsday Machine theme is similar to but predates John William’s theme for Jaws. It is haunting and powerful #TOSSatNight
William Windom gave an outstanding guest star performance here, but he didn’t think much of the gig. #TOSSatNight
December 21, 2025 at 5:26 AM
William Windom gave an outstanding guest star performance here, but he didn’t think much of the gig. #TOSSatNight
You may leave the Bridge doctor. #TOSSatNight
December 21, 2025 at 5:20 AM
You may leave the Bridge doctor. #TOSSatNight
Marc Daniels did a very fine job directing this episode. #TOSSatNight
December 21, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Marc Daniels did a very fine job directing this episode. #TOSSatNight
The Planet Killer is not unique. Here is the home planet bone yard of Planet Killers. #TOSSatNight
December 21, 2025 at 5:15 AM
The Planet Killer is not unique. Here is the home planet bone yard of Planet Killers. #TOSSatNight
Spinrad: “I had a different vision in mind of what the Doomsday Machine would look like, and so did Gene. It was just a matter of running out of budget. As far as the story went, I wasn’t displeased with the way the thing came out. I wasn’t unhappy with it at all.” #TOSSatNight
December 21, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Spinrad: “I had a different vision in mind of what the Doomsday Machine would look like, and so did Gene. It was just a matter of running out of budget. As far as the story went, I wasn’t displeased with the way the thing came out. I wasn’t unhappy with it at all.” #TOSSatNight
The Doomsday Machine is one of those perfect episodes of original Star Trek. The series was at its zenith. #TOSSatNight
December 21, 2025 at 5:00 AM
The Doomsday Machine is one of those perfect episodes of original Star Trek. The series was at its zenith. #TOSSatNight
SPHEREx completes its first all-sky spectral survey of the heavens. youtu.be/kzTH_MXwRBs?...
SPHEREx First All-Sky Map — Panorama
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December 20, 2025 at 7:00 AM
SPHEREx completes its first all-sky spectral survey of the heavens. youtu.be/kzTH_MXwRBs?...