Star Trek: The Original Series, Season 3, Episode 6 - "Spectre of the Gun"

In the Star Trek: The Original Series episode, "Spectre of the Gun," it's "Tombstone" meets "Forbidden Planet." It's "My Darling Clementine" meets "This Island Earth." William Shatner plays Captain Kirk playing Ike Clanton against his will. All he wanted to do was talk. Instead, he has to survive being hunted by Wyatt Earp. Hosted by John Champion & Ken Ray Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. Each week, Mission Log examines a single episode of Star Trek, diving into its ethical subtext, metaphors, and cultural significance. From the show's most iconic moments to its hidden gems, we analyze what makes Star Trek one of the greatest science fiction sagas of all time... In this Episode of Mission Log we'll... Recap the story and analyze key moments. Discuss the moral dilemmas presented. Debate whether the episode holds up and if the messages are still relevant. Join the Conversation: What are your thoughts on this episode? Share your take on the ethical questions and themes explored, and let us know how it fits into the broader Star Trek narrative. We'd love to hear from you! For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our Mission Log Discord Community while supporting our show. There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and a weekly video chat with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at: MissionLog@Roddenberry.com for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Threads Facebook Did you know Roddenberry Podcasts is on YOUTUBE? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy , Mission Log: The Orville , as well as exclusive content only available on Youtube. SUBSCRIBE NOW ! Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek , follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION Subscribe and Stay Updated: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your preferred podcast player, leave a review, and join Mission Log on the journey of weekly deep dives into the Star Trek universe. Produced by Roddenberry Entertainment | All Rights Reserved