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Subcommander Tal

@subcommandertal.bsky.social
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Mostly here to riff on Original Series Star Trek.

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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Coming in Fall 1983 to the NEW Paramount TV Network!! Star Trek: The Next Gen—oh wait never mind…
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Mister Leslie @misterleslietos.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Stardate 2495.3 I like that everyone has hobbies on this ship: sulu likes fencing, uhura likes singing, chekov knows russian history, and scotty’s an alcoholic
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Mr. Sulu, Man of Many Hobbies
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
they had no idea what they were getting into…
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Through Space I fly my Bird of Prey, Through endless Night unlit by Day, And land upon a thousand Worlds ‘Round scattered Stars like gleaming pearls.
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
“Sorry Bill, we’ve got to wait til next season to kiss”
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Jayce @jayceb.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
I know being a strict TOS purist and not really giving much of a care for the rest of Trek makes me VERY annoying but, God, fucking look at it.
A dramatic shot of Kirk and Spock, both in profile, both sliced with a searing pink light Dr. McCoy looking at Spock with a smirk while half-shadowed in moody lighting, Spock looking at him unimpressed and Spockly Kirk’s lying in bed, not a lot interesting in the shot, but the color is full Bava and Argento red A dramatic shot of Kirk in the blurred background, framed in the doorway, looking at a crying woman in halo lighting in the foreground
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Labor Day Weekend 1966, Cleveland OH. The 24th World Science Fiction Convention (or “Tricon”) was taking place. Gene Roddenberry was in attendance and gave a sneak peek of Star Trek by presenting both pilots, as well as a look at some of the show’s costumes.
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Well, Happy Star Trek Day! I first started really becoming a fan of this show around its 20 year Anniversary, and now somehow that was 40 years ago... anyway, I wanted to share a few pics and mementos yet again... 1/
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Sixty Years Ago today…
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Looks like he could use a Savage Shower Curtain
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Leslie Parrish (Carolyn Palamas) died recently. I’ll always remember this scene she played with Shatner in “Who Mourns for Adonais?” I’m not sure I agree with Kirk’s message, but I love the language of this speech, the romantic music, and the earnestness of the delivery. R.I.P.
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
A friend of mine stopped by today with a bunch of old Star Trek stuff her cousin was unloading. It’s giving nice nostalgia for what it was like being a Star Trek fan in the 90s…
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
me when someone asks aren’t you bored of star trek yet
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
“Balok again, Sam”
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
ok captain it’s getting late so put the phone away and stop doomscrolling…
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
DeForest Kelley was a much taller and more physically dynamic actor than is generally known. Watch this rare behind-the-scenes clip of him losing his temper with Shatner for stealing his lines!!
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
I had this poster on my college dorm wall in 1993. I knew it was kind of dopey then, but I couldn’t help myself.
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
I love how Vulcans use their extremities, and the idea that fingers can be exquisitely erogenous…
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Bill Kobylak @yimyames.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
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Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡 @shelfnerds.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
We want YOUR picks for the episodes of #StarTrek that most embody HOPE for our upcoming episodes celebrating Trek’s 60th anniversary. DM or email us a 90 second or less audio clip stating your name, location, and episode(s) that embody HOPE! firstflightpod@gmail.com
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Just another fun day of Transporter Room duty for Mr. Kyle…
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
When as a manager you’re a total jerk but you kind of love it
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
NERD UPDATE. I bought this Dickel Whiskey bottle a while ago and finally got around to painting the leather portions red so it looks like the Saurian Brandy bottle seen in Star Trek. I’m happy with the final product, but it is kind of a pain to pour from…
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
These are two very different bridges. The elevation of the Captain’s seat and the introduction of the color red make a big difference…
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Friday afternoon
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
the beauty of these colors
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Mister Leslie @misterleslietos.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Stardate 2430.7 the captain keeps reporting I died in the line of duty
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
I’m feeling glum because my recent diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome means I have to take a break from playing oboe, one of my cherished hobbies. Anyway here’s a video of me honking away on that wacky instrument which I hope to get back to next year.
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
No one knows for sure, but I’ve always assumed Shatner had hair transplants done in the 70’s, possibly using hair from his body which is why he seemed to get curlier in the movies. I’ve always wondered what he would look like if he had the same hairstyle from the tv show…
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Nichelle would’ve made a great Catwoman
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Gotta love a simple user interface…
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Mister Leslie @misterleslietos.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Stardate 2419.3 mr. kyle asked me how could I be in starfleet for ten years without a single promotion and I told him he overlooked one fact: inferior ability breeds inferior ambition
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
It’s well known that Mark Lenard, in addition to playing Sarek and the Romulan commander, was the Klingon captain in Star Trek: The Motion Picture. I can’t help wondering how he ended up being cast for it, especially since he’s unrecognizable in the makeup.
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness.
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Nice long article about Shatner below, with a great quotation about Nimoy. nationalpost.com/feature/will...
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
How it felt on the East Coast today
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
One cute detail from the episode “Friday’s Child”: the Enterprise under Scotty’s command is lured away by Klingons pretending to be a Federation ship called the SS Dierdre. Dierdre is the name of one of James Doohan’s daughters…
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Mister Leslie @misterleslietos.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Stardate 2317.9 thought I found a tribble on board but it was just chekov’s wig
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
I’ve seen The Cage and this scene a million times over the years but Susan Oliver is so mesmerizing I never really noticed the weird gryphon sculpture she’s clinging to until very recently.
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
I thought they were old at the time this picture was taken but now they seem young.
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Eventually Lt. Riley sang “Kathleen” one more time too many…
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Shatner had every reason to phone this speech in: the end of a long season with no promise of renewal, and a subpar script that had been kicked around for years, but he nails the performance with total commitment!
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
I brought Mr. Leslie over to Bluesky a few days ago if anyone’s interested :)
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
I had such a pleasant time at the Star Trek Set Tour today. I got to meet Barbara Luna (Marlena Moreau from Mirror, Mirror). She was very nice, and at age 88 was sharp as a tack and quite sassy… 1/
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
OMG I can’t wait to get my Dr. Richard Daystrom action figure!!!
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Looking forward to spending a couple days at Ticonderoga this weekend and visiting The Star Trek Set Tour! Hope to meet up with a couple other online Trek pals while I’m there.
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Subcommander Tal @subcommandertal.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
“used to have to cut and sew people like garments!”
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