The Lost Star Trek Spin-Off

Eddie Lucas uncovers the lost Star Trek spin-off – Assignment: Earth!

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Thanks to everyone who has commented, letting me know that Isis' human form was portrayed by April Tatro.


(This information only came to light after this video was published.)

[cannibalclown]

I remember this episode...I would have loved it as a series..

[DonaldSketas]

While working as an electronics repair technician for Harman/Kardon back in 1975, I had the privilege and honor of meeting Robert Lansing in person. He walked into our repair department carrying his own H/K receiver for service. A nicer, genuine and friendlier person you would probably never meet. He took the time to talk with me and a few other employees about his life and career and about this Star Trek episode, Assignment Earth. While you hear how many actors are full of themselves and wouldn't give you the time of day, Robert Lansing made that meeting very special for me. R.I.P. Robert Lansing and Gary Seven!

[seanmorgan]

Yes, Assignment Earth would have made a worthy Star Trek Spinoff!

[seattlepainter]

I grew up in the 1960's and that included watching the original series. This was one of my favorite episodes and I remember it very well. It would have made a wonderful spin-off show and we will never know how great it would have been. NBC never understood what it had in Star Trek and made a huge mistake in cancelling it after only 3 seasons. No other television show has ever had the impact on popular culture than Star Trek!

[tolfan]

I liked the assignment Earth episode. Teri Garr was the coolest chick back in the day

[dmnemaine]

I've always thought that "Assignment: Earth" should have been a series. The leads were perfectly cast and had great chemistry together. I think none of the networks picking up the series was a missed golden opportunity. Maybe when someone figures out time travel, somebody can go back and change history to give the series a chance. :)

[shanemcdaniel]

I love original star trek talk, please bring more

[dennisdiede]

Everything about Star Trek is GREAT. More please SMILE...

[OsbornTramain]

Boy, I'll have to tell you, I'm not a trekie but this upload got my attention. "Assignment Earth" has always been my favorite episode of Star Trek. As kid in the 60's, I saw every episode numerous times and always loved this. I was always a fan of Teri Garr as well as Robert Lansing. Loved the guy on "12O'Clock High". thanks for showing this and explaining. I wish it had become a TV show too.

[Henry-dtht]

The episode with Gary seven, was one of my favorites and still is to this day. I think it was one of the best shows that was written and produced. It had more potential and could have made a really solid hit if it were produced. It could be done today .The concept of past present and future being dynamic and fluid and happening simultaneously is an interesting concept. Thank you so much for this video . I look forward for more.

[cathymelton]

I saw this episode as a child. It was my absolute favorite, and definitely expected a spin off. Loved Teri Garr's character.

[ScoobyMystery]

This would have been a great Star Trek spin-off. At least the equivalent of Mission Impossible. Shame it did not get launched. Terri Garr was such a cutie.

[drstrangelove]

I remember watching that episode when it aired and I was amazed by it!!!

[jfjkdkjfj]

I saw this show back in the 60s. At the time I was 6 or 7 and I didn't know what it was. But when I saw it here on you tube I recognized it and it was so excellent to see it again! I love the 60s background and style. It would have been a great show. It probably would have enhanced the story of the regular Star Trek.

[geraldeh]

This had a lot of potential. Kind of a mix of James Bond and Dr Who. A sci-fi secret agent. If it was done now, (not by CBS) it could still be an awesome show.

[odysseusrex]

The voice activated typewriter is another astoundingly accurate prediction.

[droningharry]

Season 2 was really TOS's best season. "The Doomsday Machine", The Immunity Syndrome", "The Guardian of Forever", "Space Seed" and "Assignment Earth", all just well written standout classics that do hold up well today as well.

[Greg_M]

And now, in 2022, Gary Seven and the entire concept of an alien-led supervision of Earth's timeline continues in Star Trek Picard, season 2. Fascinating.

[larrydaponte]

yes, I would have liked to see Assignment Earth become its own series, one of my favorite TOS episodes