The Ready Room 59: Self-Imposed Zombiness

The Return of the Archons.

We’re up for the Red Hour as we take on the classic TOS episode “The Return of the Archons.” In addition to the original story, the Star Trek universe has put a new twist on Landru and the mysteries of Beta III through IDW’s Star Trek Ongoing comic series. As part of the development of the Abramsverse, this series—overseen by Robert Orci and Bad Robot—has been re-imagining classic episodes; and the most recent two-part release sheds new light on Landru. In this episode of The Ready Room we’re joined by David Taylor and Drew Stewart to discuss both the original TV episode and the IDW comic version.

In news we cover Patrick Stewart and the Olympic torch, the Star Trek Las Vegas event schedule, Star Trek Night at Dodger Stadium, and Greg recounts his night at the TNG theatrical event. Plus, we get into the spirit of summer competition with an event known to few humans—the Edo Olympics.

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Running Time: 2 hours 7 minutes
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Hosts

Christopher Jones and Greg Harbin

Guests

Drew Stewart and David Taylor

Show Notes

Patrick Stewart Carries the Olympic Torch
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Star Trek Las Vegas 2012 Event Schedule 
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Star Trek Night at Dodger Stadium
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Movie News and Rumors
Karl Urban Says Crew Will Be Tested Like Never Before in Star Trek 2013
Bruce Greenwood Talk About Star Trek 2013 Set and Secrecy 

Feature: The Return of the Archons

I’m up for the Red Hour, Baby!
Self-Imposed Zombiness: The Will of Landru
The Prime Directive: You’re On Your Own… I Hope You’re Up to It
The IDW Comic: A Darker Starfleet? 

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