<p>A spacecraft travels to a distant planet to discover the fate of a group of scientists sent there decades earlier. When the commander and his crew arrive, they discover survivors and one of them, a beautiful young woman. But this planet hides a dangerous secret…we are of course discussing the 1956 classic <em>Forbidden Planet</em>. This week we are discussing the similarities between The Cage and <em>Star Trek</em> in general and <em>Forbidden Planet</em>.</p>
<h2>Topics</h2>
<ul>
 <li>a young Leslie Nelson</li>
 <li>the flying saucer</li>
 <li>first instance of cinematic faster than light travel</li>
 <li>first contact</li>
  <li>Robbie the Protectron</li>
  <li>problematic stuff</li>
  <li><em>Star Wars</em> vibes</li>
  <li>footprints in the sand</li>
  <li>even smart people can be taken in</li>
  <li>no new adventures</li>
  <li>inside the ship</li>
  <li>comparison with The Cage/Menagerie</li>
</ul>
<h2>Links</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TimeWarpAshland">The Time Warp Ashland's Facebook page</a></p>

Kelvin Timeline Pike - SNT005

Strange New Trek is a podcast about Star Trek – specifically the legendary Captain Christopher Pike's era. Hosted by two of his fans, Jeremy Vilmur and Chris Noonien Singh, we talk about everything from Talos IV to Strange New Worlds and discuss them over a glass of Saurian brandy and finger food.