gul_nodrog 2 Posted February 4, 2006 We are watching TOS in its entirety (as stated previously we got the series for Christmas). I am finding that you simply cannot watch two or three episodes back to back like you can with TNG, DS9, VOY or that other one. It takes a lot more time to get your mind around a TOS episode. Plus, they seem longer than a typical one-hour show. I find myself amazed at how far ahead of its time TOS was .... its well-written, very decently acted, not bad special effects considering when it was made. I'm not at all surprised it only had a three-year run! Not because it wasn't a good show, but because I'll bet there were a limited number of television watchers back then who were even ABLE to truly appreciate it. I dunno ... I'm rambling. I just think that it is an extremely GOOD show and really stands up to the test of time. Hokey SE aside, the stories and acting are top-notch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stoned_vulcan 0 Posted February 18, 2006 Yeah, I don't know. I love TOS, I find the episodes longer as well. I don't know whether or not the episodes seeming longer are a good thing or a bad thing. But I agree the writing in most episodes of TOS was great (I say most because there were a few episodes where it was pretty 60's-ish). But yeah TOS was by far the best show to ever come out of that decade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APW 0 Posted February 18, 2006 (edited) I love TOS. I think TOS and even TAS offer some awesome science fiction stories. One of these days, when I do finally start buying seasons sets I'm probably only going to buy TOS and The Animated Series. Love 'em, Love 'em. Love 'Em! Edited February 18, 2006 by APW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Data 0 Posted February 19, 2006 The best part about TOS was the character development. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted March 22, 2006 I'd have to check on my DVD's to be sure but I believe an unedited episode back then was around 50 minutes while an unedited episode now is about 44 minutes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odie 0 Posted March 22, 2006 There less commerical time back in the sixes. Wow, just 10 minutes worth of commericals. That would give them more time develop the story line and characters on the show. Now its about 22 minutes and some of the shows are rushed to develop with less time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites