| "The Magicks of Megas-Tu" | |
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| Series Star Trek: The Animated Series Season 1, Episode 8 | |
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| Air date | October 27th, 1973 |
| Writers | Larry Brody |
| Director | Hal Sutherland |
| Producers | Norm Prescott; Lou Scheimer; D.C. Fontana |
| Starring | William Shatner; Leonard Nimoy; DeForest Kelley |
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"The Magicks of Megas-Tu" is the eighth episode of season one of Star Trek: The Animated Series and is the 88th episode released of all programs combined. The episode was directed by Hal Sutherland with a teleplay written by Larry Brody. The series was produced by Norm Prescott and Lou Scheimer of Filmation Associates with Star Trek regular D.C. Fontana serving as associate producer. The episode stars original cast members William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and DeForest Kelley reprising their classic roles as Captain Kirk, Mister Spock and Bones. It first aired on NBC on October 27th, 1973.
Cast[]
Starring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| William Shatner | Captain James T. Kirk |
| Leonard Nimoy | Mister Spock |
| DeForest Kelley | Doctor Leonard "Bones" McCoy |
Guest Starring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| George Takei | Ensign Hikaru Sulu |
| Nichelle Nichols | Lieutenant Nyota Uhura |
| James Doohan | Scotty/Lucien |
Co-Starring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ed Bishop | Asmodeus |
Notes & Trivia[]
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- This episode is included on disc two of the Star Trek: The Animated Series – The Animated Adventures of Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek DVD collection.
- Majel Barrett is credited in this episode, but does not lend her voice to any of the characters.
- Voice actor Ed Bishop is uncredited for his participation in this episode.
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Quotes[]
- Doctor McCoy: You think Lucien really was the demon some men call Lucifer?
- Captain Kirk: Does it really matter, Bones?
- Mister Spock: It just might, captain. If he was, this would be the second time Lucifer was cast out. And thanks to you, the first time he was saved.
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- Mister Spock: Apparently, the natural laws of our universe don't operate here, Captain.
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- Mister Spock: My readings indicate we are not in time and space as we understand it.
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- Montgomery Scott: Captain, there's no reason for it but the engines are fading out.
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- Montgomery Scott: Captain, I don't know how much more emergency power we can take before we start to break up.
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- Doctor McCoy: Jim, Spock, what in the name of sanity is going on?