Captain Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks) from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine has a touching connection to Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. In the 1990s, when Star Trek: Deep Space Nine aired, Christopher Pike wasn't the fully realized character that Star Trek: Discovery season 2 and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds made him out to be. Instead, DS9's references to Captain Pike were deep-cut nods to Star Trek history, because Pike had only appeared in two Star Trek: The Original Series stories before Star Trek replaced Pike with Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner).
After the first pilot episode of Star Trek: The Original Series, "The Cage", NBC executives wanted Gene Roddenberry to change the entire cast of Star Trek: The Original Series. The first Captain Pike actor, Jeffrey Hunter, abandoned playing Pike for a movie career, so Star Trek built a story around Hunter's unwillingness to return.
After the first pilot episode of Star Trek: The Original Series, "The Cage", NBC executives wanted Gene Roddenberry to change the entire cast of Star Trek: The Original Series. The first Captain Pike actor, Jeffrey Hunter, abandoned playing Pike for a movie career, so Star Trek built a story around Hunter's unwillingness to return.
- 9/6/2024
- by Jen Watson
- ScreenRant
Warning: Contains Spoilers for Star Trek: Discovery season 5, episode 2, "Under the Twin Moons"!
Just like DS9, Star Trek: Discovery features an expansive cast of characters, including powerful Starfleet Admirals involved in the action. Admirals Vance and Ross share strong working relationships with their captains, unlike in other Star Trek series where admirals and captains often clash. Good Starfleet admirals are rare, with many portrayed as deskbound figures who forget the essence of commanding a starship.
Despite them being 800 years apart, Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine have one thing in common when it comes to Starfleet. Discovery and DS9 have many things in common, both good and bad. On the downside, Star Trek: Discovery and DS9 were both criticized for their darker themes by more traditional fans, despite breaking new and exciting ground for the franchise. On the upside, multiple DS9 aliens have appeared in Discovery too,...
Just like DS9, Star Trek: Discovery features an expansive cast of characters, including powerful Starfleet Admirals involved in the action. Admirals Vance and Ross share strong working relationships with their captains, unlike in other Star Trek series where admirals and captains often clash. Good Starfleet admirals are rare, with many portrayed as deskbound figures who forget the essence of commanding a starship.
Despite them being 800 years apart, Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine have one thing in common when it comes to Starfleet. Discovery and DS9 have many things in common, both good and bad. On the downside, Star Trek: Discovery and DS9 were both criticized for their darker themes by more traditional fans, despite breaking new and exciting ground for the franchise. On the upside, multiple DS9 aliens have appeared in Discovery too,...
- 4/7/2024
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant
If Captain Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks) became Admiral Sisko after Star Trek: Deep Space Nine ended, he would have changed Star Trek for the better. Brooks made history by portraying Sisko, the first African-American lead of a Star Trek series, for all 7 seasons of DS9. Along with commanding Deep Space Nine, Sisko was the Emissary of the Prophets of Bajor. As Emissary, Sisko was a powerful religious figure who was destined to become a demigod rather than continue his successful Starfleet career.
Sisko began Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as the Commander of the space station. But Ben was also a widower mourning the loss of his wife, Jennifer (Felecia M. Bell), and raising their young son, Jake (Cirroc Lofton), as a single parent. Sisko was promoted to Captain in DS9 season 3, just as the Dominion from the Gamma Quadrant was beginning to threaten the United Federation of Planets. Along...
Sisko began Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as the Commander of the space station. But Ben was also a widower mourning the loss of his wife, Jennifer (Felecia M. Bell), and raising their young son, Jake (Cirroc Lofton), as a single parent. Sisko was promoted to Captain in DS9 season 3, just as the Dominion from the Gamma Quadrant was beginning to threaten the United Federation of Planets. Along...
- 5/22/2023
- by John Orquiola
- ScreenRant
Romulan ale is one of the most potent alcoholic beverages in the Star Trek universe, but this wasn't why it was made illegal by the United Federation of Planets. Despite Romulan ale being contraband, it still found its way into the hands of many Starfleet officers over the years. As a result, several Star Trek characters have nursed Romulan ale-induced hangovers, from Captain James T Kirk (William Shatner) to Lieutenant Commander Worf (Michael Dorn), but the reasons for its illegality were more political.
From the period immediately after the Earth-Romulan War to the alliance during the Dominion War, relations between the Federation and the Romulan Star Empire were fraught. As part of the Treaty of Algeron that brought an end to the war, Federation scientists were forbidden from developing cloaking technology, and the Romulan Neutral Zone was established to mark a barrier between Federation-occupied space and the Romulan Star Empire.
From the period immediately after the Earth-Romulan War to the alliance during the Dominion War, relations between the Federation and the Romulan Star Empire were fraught. As part of the Treaty of Algeron that brought an end to the war, Federation scientists were forbidden from developing cloaking technology, and the Romulan Neutral Zone was established to mark a barrier between Federation-occupied space and the Romulan Star Empire.
- 4/5/2023
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant
1967: The Doctors' Althea turned in her resignation.
1997: General Hospital's Helena returned to Port Charles.
2008: All My Children celebrated the life of Myrtle Fargate.
2011: One Life to Live's Roxy dreamed about Fraternity Row."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: On Peyton Place, Martin Peyton (George Macready) told a drunken Leslie Harrington (Paul Langton) that he had always been inferior.
1967: On The Doctors, Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) stopped by the home of Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) to give him her official resignation from Hope Memorial Hospital.
1997: General Hospital's Helena returned to Port Charles.
2008: All My Children celebrated the life of Myrtle Fargate.
2011: One Life to Live's Roxy dreamed about Fraternity Row."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: On Peyton Place, Martin Peyton (George Macready) told a drunken Leslie Harrington (Paul Langton) that he had always been inferior.
1967: On The Doctors, Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) stopped by the home of Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) to give him her official resignation from Hope Memorial Hospital.
- 12/19/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1966: The final episode of A Time For Us aired on ABC.
1968: David Selby debut on Dark Shadows.
1983: Chase found information about Falcon Crest in his grandfather's will.
1996: Another World's Jake planned to steal the Lassiter Christmas tree."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1957: On The Edge of Night, Peter Dalton (Stephen Elliott) refused Mike Karr's (John Larkin) resignation then argued that his leaving would be a disservice to the public.
1966: ABC aired the final episode of daytime soap opera A Time For...
1968: David Selby debut on Dark Shadows.
1983: Chase found information about Falcon Crest in his grandfather's will.
1996: Another World's Jake planned to steal the Lassiter Christmas tree."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1957: On The Edge of Night, Peter Dalton (Stephen Elliott) refused Mike Karr's (John Larkin) resignation then argued that his leaving would be a disservice to the public.
1966: ABC aired the final episode of daytime soap opera A Time For...
- 12/18/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
American Animals is the extraordinary and thrilling true story of four friends who brazenly attempt to execute one of the most audacious art heists in U.S. history. Written and directed by Bart Layton (The Imposter) and starring Evan Peters, Barry Keoghan, Blake Jenner, Jared Abrahamson, Ann Dowd and Udo Kier, the film is released in UK cinemas on September 7th.
Centring on unpredictable wild child Warren (Evan Peters) and aspiring artist Spencer (Barry Keoghan), two friends from the middle-class suburbs of Lexington, Kentucky, the film follows the duo through college life at separate universities, as adult pressures begin to weigh heavily on their futures. Realising their lives may never be important; they organise the brazen theft of some valuable books from the special collections library of Spencer’s college, including Audubon’s Birds of America, valued at $10 million. Enlisting two more friends, budding accountant Eric (Jared Abrahamson) and fitness...
Centring on unpredictable wild child Warren (Evan Peters) and aspiring artist Spencer (Barry Keoghan), two friends from the middle-class suburbs of Lexington, Kentucky, the film follows the duo through college life at separate universities, as adult pressures begin to weigh heavily on their futures. Realising their lives may never be important; they organise the brazen theft of some valuable books from the special collections library of Spencer’s college, including Audubon’s Birds of America, valued at $10 million. Enlisting two more friends, budding accountant Eric (Jared Abrahamson) and fitness...
- 4/17/2018
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
The first trailer has been released for the incredible heist film American Animals! I had the opportunity to watch this movie at Sundance earlier this year and it was my favorite movie from the festival. I think audiences are going to love this film! The movie tells a true story of four friends who attempt to plan and execute one of the most audacious art heists in U.S. history.
I absolutely loved the originality and uniqueness of this movie and the trailer for it was crafted so well! I'm so happy to see that this movie ended up getting a great trailer which I hope sells you on watching this movie. I love how it escalates to the point of where we see stars Evan Peters, Barry Keoghan, Blake Jenner, and Jared Abrahamson all decked out as old men and ready to execute the heist they've planned. Here's the...
I absolutely loved the originality and uniqueness of this movie and the trailer for it was crafted so well! I'm so happy to see that this movie ended up getting a great trailer which I hope sells you on watching this movie. I love how it escalates to the point of where we see stars Evan Peters, Barry Keoghan, Blake Jenner, and Jared Abrahamson all decked out as old men and ready to execute the heist they've planned. Here's the...
- 4/11/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
1967: The Doctors' Althea turned in her resignation.
1997: General Hospital's Helena returned to Port Charles.
2008: All My Children celebrated the life of Myrtle Fargate.
2011: One Life to Live's Roxy dreamed about Fraternity Row."History is a vast early warning system."
― Norman Cousins
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: On Peyton Place, Martin Peyton (George Macready) told a drunken Leslie Harrington (Paul Langton) that he had always been inferior.
1967: On The Doctors, Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) stopped by the home of Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) to give him her official resignation from Hope Memorial Hospital. Althea was pregnant and unmarried at the time,...
1997: General Hospital's Helena returned to Port Charles.
2008: All My Children celebrated the life of Myrtle Fargate.
2011: One Life to Live's Roxy dreamed about Fraternity Row."History is a vast early warning system."
― Norman Cousins
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: On Peyton Place, Martin Peyton (George Macready) told a drunken Leslie Harrington (Paul Langton) that he had always been inferior.
1967: On The Doctors, Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) stopped by the home of Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) to give him her official resignation from Hope Memorial Hospital. Althea was pregnant and unmarried at the time,...
- 12/19/2017
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1966: The final episode of A Time For Us aired on ABC.
1968: David Selby debut on Dark Shadows.
1983: Chase found information about Falcon Crest in his grandfather's will.
1996: Another World's Jake planned to steal the Lassiter Christmas tree."History is a vast early warning system."
― Norman Cousins
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1957: On The Edge of Night, Peter Dalton (Stephen Elliott) refused Mike Karr's (John Larkin) resignation then argued that his leaving would be a disservice to the public.
1966: ABC aired the final episode of daytime soap opera A Time For Us (formerly A Flame in the Wind), originally created by Raphael Hayes and Joseph Hardy.
1968: David Selby debut on Dark Shadows.
1983: Chase found information about Falcon Crest in his grandfather's will.
1996: Another World's Jake planned to steal the Lassiter Christmas tree."History is a vast early warning system."
― Norman Cousins
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1957: On The Edge of Night, Peter Dalton (Stephen Elliott) refused Mike Karr's (John Larkin) resignation then argued that his leaving would be a disservice to the public.
1966: ABC aired the final episode of daytime soap opera A Time For Us (formerly A Flame in the Wind), originally created by Raphael Hayes and Joseph Hardy.
- 12/18/2017
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
It’s not even #ThrowbackThursday, but the man formerly known as Eddie Winslow has blessed us with a Family Matters mini-reunion photo.
PhotosOriginal Aunt Viv Slams Fresh Prince Reunion Photo: ‘I Have No Interest in Seeing Any of These People’
Darius McCrary on Tuesday tweeted out a recent snapshot taken with former co-star Jaleel White, who from 1989-98 portrayed lovable nerd next door Steve Urkel on the ABC/CBS sitcom. In the post, McCrary baits nostalgics with the caption, “How many of you would love to see a Family Matters reunion?!”
How many of you would love to see a "Family Matters" Reunion?...
PhotosOriginal Aunt Viv Slams Fresh Prince Reunion Photo: ‘I Have No Interest in Seeing Any of These People’
Darius McCrary on Tuesday tweeted out a recent snapshot taken with former co-star Jaleel White, who from 1989-98 portrayed lovable nerd next door Steve Urkel on the ABC/CBS sitcom. In the post, McCrary baits nostalgics with the caption, “How many of you would love to see a Family Matters reunion?!”
How many of you would love to see a "Family Matters" Reunion?...
- 4/26/2017
- TVLine.com
A grandma's house harbors haunting secrets in The Caretaker, the new horror film from Level 33 Entertainment. To celebrate the film's VOD release, we've been provided with a free iTunes download of The Caretaker as well as a horror DVD pack to give away to one lucky Daily Dead reader.
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Prize Details: (1) Winner will receive (1) free iTunes download of The Caretaker and (1) horror DVD prize pack containing (1) DVD copy of each of the following films:
Queen of Spades The Sighting The Legend of the Psychotic Forest Ranger
How to Enter: For a chance to win, email contest@dailydead.com with the subject “The Caretaker Contest”. Be sure to include your name and mailing address.
Entry Details: The contest will end at 12:01am Est on October 6th. This contest is only open to those who are eighteen years of age or older that live in the United States. Only one entry per household will be accepted.
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Prize Details: (1) Winner will receive (1) free iTunes download of The Caretaker and (1) horror DVD prize pack containing (1) DVD copy of each of the following films:
Queen of Spades The Sighting The Legend of the Psychotic Forest Ranger
How to Enter: For a chance to win, email contest@dailydead.com with the subject “The Caretaker Contest”. Be sure to include your name and mailing address.
Entry Details: The contest will end at 12:01am Est on October 6th. This contest is only open to those who are eighteen years of age or older that live in the United States. Only one entry per household will be accepted.
- 9/30/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
A young woman wants to do right by her ailing grandmother, but a haunted house has other plans for her in The Caretaker. With the new horror film now available on VOD from Level 33 Entertainment, we've been provided with an exclusive clip from The Caretaker to share with Daily Dead readers.
Synopsis: "When aging, sickly Birdie scares off her last caretaker, granddaughter Mallorie must move into her large Victorian home to take care of her. Mallorie soon finds herself sleepwalking and envisioning spirits. With no luck finding a proper caretaker to replace her, Mallorie is forced to confront her family’s darkest secrets before the evil presence in the house overtakes her sanity completely."
Directed by Jeff Prugh from a screenplay by Jeremy Robinson, The Caretaker stars Meegan Warner, Sondra Kerr Blake, Sean Martini, Chanel Celaya, Barry Jenner, Irwin Keyes, Anna Khaja, Mike Gomez, Sophia Santi, Sadie Stratton, Wyndoline Landry,...
Synopsis: "When aging, sickly Birdie scares off her last caretaker, granddaughter Mallorie must move into her large Victorian home to take care of her. Mallorie soon finds herself sleepwalking and envisioning spirits. With no luck finding a proper caretaker to replace her, Mallorie is forced to confront her family’s darkest secrets before the evil presence in the house overtakes her sanity completely."
Directed by Jeff Prugh from a screenplay by Jeremy Robinson, The Caretaker stars Meegan Warner, Sondra Kerr Blake, Sean Martini, Chanel Celaya, Barry Jenner, Irwin Keyes, Anna Khaja, Mike Gomez, Sophia Santi, Sadie Stratton, Wyndoline Landry,...
- 9/30/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
“Star Trek: Discovery” will officially have a female lead, TheWrap has learned. The news came just ahead of series showrunner Bryan Fuller‘s appearance at the Television Critics Association summer press tour on Wednesday. No word yet on exactly who the female character will be or if she will be the captain of the Discovery, but the news is hardly surprising. Fuller has spoken at length about the importance of diversity within the “Star Trek” universe. Also Read: Barry Jenner, 'Star Trek: Deep Space 9' and 'Family Matters' Actor, Dies at 75 “There’s something wonderful about...
- 8/10/2016
- by Joe Otterson
- The Wrap
Veteran TV actor Barry Jenner died Monday of acute myeloid leukemia at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was 75. Among his many roles throughout his acting career, Jenner was best known for appearing on “Star Trek: Deep Space 9” as Admiral Ross in Seasons 6 and 7, “Family Matters” as Lt. Murtaugh, and on 25 episodes of “Dallas” playing Dr. Jerry Kenderson. Jenner also appeared on “Silk Stalkings,” “Walker, Texas Ranger,” “Remington Steele,” “Knots Landing,” “Hart to Hart,” “V: The Series” and “Days of Our Lives.” Also Read: John Saunders, Longtime Espn Host, Dies at 61 After news of his death broke Wednesday,...
- 8/10/2016
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
Character actor Barry Jenner, best known for his pivotal role as Admiral William Ross on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and with credits including recurring roles on Dallas, Knott’s Landing, Family Matters and many others, died on August 9, his family has announced. He was 75. As news of his passing spread, Jenner’s Deep Space Nine colleague Armin Shimerman, who played the Ferengi bar owner Quark for the show’s entire run, expressed his shock and sadness on Twitter. My…...
- 8/10/2016
- Deadline TV
Barry Jenner, who had roles in Family Matters, Dallas, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and several other series, died Monday of acute myeloid leukemia at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles , per The Hollywood Reporter. He was 75.
Jenner played Carl’s nincompoop boss Lt. Murtaugh for several seasons of Family Matters and DS9′s Admiral Ross in Seasons 6 and 7. He also was Dr. Jerry Kenderson for 25 episodes of the ’80s drama Dallas.
Jenner’s other TV credits include Silk Stalkings; Walker, Texas Ranger; Remington Steele; Knots Landing and Days of Our Lives.
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Jenner played Carl’s nincompoop boss Lt. Murtaugh for several seasons of Family Matters and DS9′s Admiral Ross in Seasons 6 and 7. He also was Dr. Jerry Kenderson for 25 episodes of the ’80s drama Dallas.
Jenner’s other TV credits include Silk Stalkings; Walker, Texas Ranger; Remington Steele; Knots Landing and Days of Our Lives.
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- 8/10/2016
- TVLine.com
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