Ralph Senensky had a huge collection of golden age movie posters in an upstairs bedroom. Hundreds of them. Disappointed at how few of the classic movies I had seen, he rattled off a list of “must see” movies, which I scribbled down as fast as I could. Here is his list. #TOSSatNight

Same split second timing of the transporter during an explosion as Doomsday Machine. Have to think that some atoms are out of place when they finally materialize. #TOSSatNight

Always loved the idea of the “anti-gravs.” #TOSSatNight

I don’t grok what evidence there is that the creature has come to “spawn” and why it would want to return to the scene of the attack on the Farragut. #TOSSatNight

Kirk is finally letting himself off the hook for events 11 years before. #TOSSatNight

Fabulous colors. #TOSSatNight

Ralph described his working relationship with Jerry Finnerman as unspoken. He would stage the scenes and Jerry would light them. They harmonized without needing to speak to each other. #TOSSatNight

Love the purple lighting in Kirk’s quarters, a calming color to contrast with his growing emotional state. #TOSSatNight

A little bit of Captain Queeg from Kirk here. #TOSSatNight

Shatner gives a bravura performance in this episode, slowly teasing out his past experience with the “creature” while his obsession with it grows. #TOSSatNight

This was the 14th time Ralph Senensky had worked with Stephen Brooks, who was also cast as the #2 to Efrem Zimbalist Jr. on The FBI, which Ralph also directed. #TOSSatNight

Cinematographer Jerry Finnerman outdid himself with colored lighting on this episode. #TOSSatNight

This is one of very few original Star Trek stories where the “alien” encountered is declared a monster that must be destroyed and there is no attempt to communicate with it. #TOSSatNight

Am crushed by the passing of Ralph Senensky. I was honored to know this great man, enjoying many hours of conversation at his home in Carmel. I loved his stories of working in Hollywood, including directing Star Trek. He was warm, witty, and fun. The world is a lesser place without him. #TOSSatNight

Was in Carmel this week looking forward to another visit with Ralph, but was unable to reach him. When there was no response to a knock on his door, I feared the worst. A member of his family informed us he was recovering from a recent illness. Am crushed by the news of his passing. #TOSSatNight

Just read that Ralph Senensky has died aged 102. I’ve had many hours of wonderful conversation with this great man. He was a joy. I could not reach him by phone this weekend, and when there was no answer at this door, I feared the worst. His great legacy will live in our hearts and on the screen.

Beautiful walk in the cypress grove today.

RIP June Lockhart. I met her several times. She was a wonderful human being.

Don’t let her touch the wand, Captain. #TOSSatNight

A bit more alacrity if you please. #TOSSatNight

You can still buy them though. #TOSSatNight

It's not lost on me that the part of the White House we are destroying is the part that has to do with women's history in the White House.

“Despite years of costly lawsuits, oversight measures and promises by leaders to rein in indiscriminate use of force during protests, the LAPD faces sharp criticism, fresh litigation and questions about tactics used by officers over the past two weeks.” www.latimes.com/california/s...

The melting of the temple always impressed me when I saw this as a kid. As an adult I really appreciate the interplay between the Apollo and Enterprise themes in Fred Steiner’s music score for this scene. #TOSSatNight

What an actress and what a role. #TOSSatNight

She has that “glow.” #TOSSatNight

A monotheistic prejudice. I’m surprised Roddenberry let that in. #TOSSatNight

What a costume by Bill Theiss! #TOSSatNight

You seem wise for a woman. Oy #TOSSatNight

Scout around with your tricorders! #TOSSatNight

Leslie Parrish was a true bombshell from the 60s. Still with us at age 90. #TOSSatNight

Visited the Academy museum’s exhibition celebrating JAWs, which premiered 50 years ago. They’ve assembled a large collection of artifacts, including the buoy from the first shark attack, the fighting chair & rod, Joe Alves’ pre-production art, Brodie’s badge, and a mechanical shark you can control.

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“America is now in a dangerous period, in which the president can order investigations and indictments against his enemies. Mr. Trump is criminalizing Americans’ ability to challenge their leaders.” www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/o...

Took a ride in a restored WWII B-29 Superfortress yesterday. They found her in the Mojave desert at China Lake as a target for strafing practice. Nearly two decades of effort followed to restore her in to flying condition. This is “Doc.” What an experience to fly in this remarkable machine!

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Best quote in the episode. “After a time, you may find that having is not so pleasing a thing after all as wanting.” #TOSSatNight

Kill him Jim… kill him Jim… #TOSSatNight.

Spock is a killing machine in this scenario. #TOSSatNight

Oy, this is awkward. To select Kirk as champion. #TOSSatNight

What a collection of relatives and friends. #TOSSatNight

DC Fontana fleshed out the back story of Spock and the traditions of Vulcans. #TOSSatNight

The video monitors appear to be made of cardboard. #TOSSatNight

Amok Time is a great, great episode, and produced some of the best music in all of Star Trek, composed by Gerald Fried, and recorded on July 19, 1967. #TOSSatNight

“The dismissals are part of a long-running purge of the nation’s premier law enforcement agency since President Trump returned to the White House. Bureau veterans say high-performing agents are being fired without cause or due process” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/27/u...

“I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me a magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.” —Jack London

Enjoying the newly released score for Thunderball. Great release! @nsbulk.bsky.social