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Qpid
"Qpid" is the 94th episode of the syndicated American science fiction television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', the 20th episode of the fourth season. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the Starfleet crew of the Federation starship Enterprise-D. In this episode, Captain Picard and Vash are reunited when the ''Enterprise'' hosts an archaeology symposium, but their disparate personalities soon have them sparring. Q arrives and offers to do Captain Picard a favor by getting him and Vash back together again. When Picard rejects the notion, Q transforms the captain into Robin Hood and sends him, Vash, and several members of Picard's senior staff to Sherwood Forest. Plot Captain Picard is working late on a speech that he will present to visiting archaeologists when Counselor Troi tells him that the council members have arrived and been assigned quarters. Picard returns to his quarters and finds Vash waiting for him, and the two kiss. The nex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Drumhead
"The Drumhead" is the 95th episode of the syndicated American science fiction television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' and the 21st episode of the program's fourth season. The episode was directed by cast member Jonathan Frakes. It takes the form of a courtroom drama. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the Starfleet crew of the Federation starship Enterprise-D. In this episode, an explosion aboard the ''Enterprise'' leads to a high-level investigation headed by Admiral Norah Satie (played by Jean Simmons), a retired officer renowned for her skill at exposing conspiracies. Plot When an explosion within the dilithium chamber of the Federation starship ''Enterprise''s main engineering appears to be the work of sabotage, Starfleet Command dispatches a retired rear admiral from the Legal Division of its Support Services Section, Norah Satie (Jean Simmons), to lead an investigation to uncover the cause. Worf (Michael Dorn) discovers that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Q (Star Trek)
Q is a fictional character, as well as the name of a race, in '' Star Trek'' appearing in the '' Next Generation'', ''Deep Space Nine'', ''Voyager'', '' Lower Decks'', and '' Picard'' series and in related media. The most familiar Q is portrayed by John de Lancie. He is an extra-dimensional being of unknown origin who possesses immeasurable power over time, space, the laws of physics, and reality itself, being capable of altering it to his whim. Despite his vast knowledge and experience spanning untold eons (and much to the exasperation of the object of his obsession), he is not above practical jokes for his own personal amusement, for a Machiavellian or manipulative purpose, or to prove a point. He is said to be almost completely omnipotent and he is continually evasive regarding his true motivations. The name "Q" applies to the names of the individuals portrayed (all male and female characters refer to each other as "Q"); it also applies to the name of their race and to the " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sir Guy Of Gisbourne
Sir Guy of Gisbourne (also spelled Gisburne, Gisborne, Gysborne, or Gisborn) is a character from the Robin Hood legends of English folklore. He first appears in "Robin Hood and Guy of Gisborne" ( Child Ballad 118), where he is an assassin who attempts to kill Robin Hood but is killed by him. In later depictions, he has become a romantic rival to Robin Hood for Maid Marian's love. Textual background The Child ballad "Robin Hood and Guy of Gisborne" dates from 1650 but its origins are much older than that, judging from the similarities with the 1475 play, a fragment of which is preserved in the library of Trinity College, Cambridge. Summary of the Child ballad Robin Hood and Little John walk through the forest. Robin speaks of a bad dream he had, of two men attacking him. While talking, they spot a distant stranger leaning on a tree. Little John tells Robin to wait while he approaches the stranger, but Robin objects as if accused of cowardice, telling John he'd like to break his he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ira Steven Behr
Ira Steven Behr (born October 23, 1953) is an American screenwriter and television producer, best known for his work on '' Star Trek'', especially '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'', on which he served as showrunner and executive producer. He was the executive producer and showrunner on '' Crash'', executive producer on Syfy's '' Alphas'', and a writer and co-executive producer on '' Outlander''. Biography Behr was born in New York City to a Jewish family. He studied at Lehman College in New York City. After graduating, Behr moved to Los Angeles to pursue a screenwriting career. He intended to pursue a career writing comedies for television and film. Behr married Laura Feder. Laura Feder Behr is credited as choreographer on three episodes of ''Deep Space Nine'' and one episode of ''Voyager''. Career Early work Behr's first writing job was on the dramatic series ''Bret Maverick.'' Behr continued to work on television dramas, throughout the 1980s, among them: * ''Jessica Novak' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheriff Of Nottingham
The Sheriff of Nottingham is the main antagonist in the legend of Robin Hood. He is generally depicted as an unjust tyrant who mistreats the local people of Nottinghamshire, subjecting them to unaffordable taxes. Robin Hood fights against him, stealing from the rich, and the Sheriff, in order to give to the poor; it is this characteristic for which Robin Hood is best known. The Sheriff is considered the archenemy of Robin Hood, as he is the most recurring enemy of the well-known outlaw. It is not known whom this character is based on. The legend of Robin Hood (which is at least as old as the 14th century), traditionally referred to the Sheriff of Nottingham only by his title. There has in fact never been a Sheriff of Nottingham, as such. However, there was from very early Norman times been a High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and the Royal Forests, appointed by the king. The character in the legend could therefore have been based on the notional royal appointee resp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jennifer Hetrick
Jennifer Hetrick (born May 12, 1958) is an American actress. She is known for playing Vash in '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' and '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'', and Corrinne Becker (the ex-wife of Arnie Becker) on ''L.A. Law''. Prior to her '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' appearances, she had appeared in a series of Oil of Olay Olay, previously Oil of Olay, Oil of Olaz, Oil of Ulan or Oil of Ulay, is an American skin care brand owned by Procter & Gamble. For the 2009 fiscal year, which ended on June 30, Olay accounted for an estimated $2.8 billion of P&G's revenue. Ear ... commercials. Filmography Film Television References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Hetrick, Jennifer 1958 births Actresses from Ohio American film actresses American television actresses Living people People from Westerville, Ohio 21st-century American women ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clive Revill
Clive Revill is a New Zealand actor, best known for his performances in musical theatre and the London stage. A veteran of the Royal Shakespeare Company, he has also starred in numerous films and television programmes, often in character parts. He is a two-time Tony Award nominee; Best Featured Actor in a Musical for ''Irma La Douce'' and Best Actor in a Musical for ''Oliver!'' He was also nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Billy Wilder's ''Avanti!'' (1972). A distinguished voice actor, his roles include voicing the Emperor in the original theatrical edition of ''The Empire Strikes Back'' (1980). Early life Revill was born in Wellington, the son of Eleanor May (née Neel) and Malet Barford Revill. He attended Rongotai College. Career Stage He originally trained to be an accountant in New Zealand, but decided to change his career path in 1950 when he made his stage debut as Sebastian in ''Twelfth Night''. He moved to London ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John De Lancie
John Sherwood de Lancie, Jr. (born March 20, 1948) is an American actor, director, producer, writer, and comedian, best known for his role as Q in various ''Star Trek'' series (1987–present); beginning with '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' and leading right up to the second season of '' Star Trek: Picard'' in 2022. His other television series roles include Eugene Bradford in ''Days of Our Lives'' (1982–1986; 1989–1990), Frank Simmons in ''Stargate SG-1'' (2001–2002), Donald Margolis in ''Breaking Bad'' (2009–2010), Agent Allen Shapiro in ''Torchwood'' (2011), as well as the voice of Discord in '' My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic'' (2011–2019). De Lancie has become an outspoken secular activist and was a featured speaker at the 2016 Reason Rally and at CSICon 2019. Early life and education De Lancie was born John Sherwood de Lancie, Jr. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 20, 1948, one of two children born to John de Lancie, Sr. (1921–2002), princip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sherwood Forest
Sherwood Forest is a royal forest in Nottinghamshire, England, famous because of its historic association with the legend of Robin Hood. The area has been wooded since the end of the Last Glacial Period (as attested by pollen sampling cores). Today Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve encompasses , surrounding the village of Edwinstowe, the site of Thoresby Hall. It is a remnant of an older and much larger royal hunting forest, which derived its name from its status as the '' shire (or sher) wood'' of Nottinghamshire, which extended into several neighbouring counties (shires), bordered on the west by the River Erewash and the Forest of East Derbyshire. When Domesday Book was compiled in 1086 the forest covered perhaps a quarter of Nottinghamshire (approximately 19,000 acres or 7,800 hectares) in woodland and heath subject to the forest laws. The forest gives its name to the Sherwood Parliamentary constituency. Geology Sherwood Forest is established over an area ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deanna Troi
Deanna Troi is a main character in the science-fiction television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' and related TV series and films, portrayed by actress Marina Sirtis. Troi is half-human, half- Betazoid and has the psionic ability to sense emotions. She serves as the ship's counselor on USS ''Enterprise''-D. Throughout most of the series, she holds the rank of lieutenant commander. In the seventh season, Troi takes the bridge officer's examination and is promoted to the rank of commander, but continues as counselor. Troi appears in all four ''Next Generation'' theatrical films, and also made guest appearances on ''Voyager'', ''Enterprise'', '' Picard'', and '' Lower Decks''. Her romantic interests, family, and personal life are plot elements in many ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' episodes. Depiction Deanna Troi was born on March 29, 2336, near Lake El-Nar, Betazed. Troi’s parents are Betazoid Ambassador Lwaxana Troi (portrayed by Majel Barrett) and deceased ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beverly Crusher
Beverly Crusher is a fictional character in the ''Star Trek'' franchise played by Gates McFadden. Debuting in the television series, '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', McFadden appeared in every season except for the second, as well as its spin-off feature films: ''Star Trek Generations'', '' Star Trek: First Contact'', '' Star Trek: Insurrection'', and '' Star Trek: Nemesis''. McFadden returned to the role for the filming of the third season of '' Star Trek: Picard. Crusher was the chief medical officer of the ''Enterprise''-D and ''Enterprise''-E, two starships in the Star Trek universe. Casting Gates McFadden was reluctant to accept the role of Dr. Crusher because of her commitment to appear in the play ''The Matchmaker'' at the La Jolla Playhouse.Adam Schrager, ''The Finest Crew in the Fleet: The Next Generation Cast On Screen and Off''. New York: Wolf Valley Books (1997): 126 During the second season, the character was written out of the series, with the explanation tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deja Q
"Deja Q" is the 13th episode of the Star Trek: The Next Generation (season 3), third season of the American science fiction on television, science fiction television series ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'', and the 61st episode of the series overall. This episode aired on syndicated television in February 1990. In this episode, as the 24th-century crew of the starship ''USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D), Enterprise D'' struggles to prevent a moon from falling out of orbit, their situation is further complicated by a visit from a powerful nemesis named "Q (Star Trek), Q" (John de Lancie), who informs them that he has been stripped of all his powers and must live out a mortal life. The episode is noted for its comedy and exploration of humanity and morality. Plot The United Federation of Planets, Federation starship ''USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D), Enterprise'' arrives at planet Bre'el IV to prevent the looming disaster of the planet's asteroidal moon falling from its orbit and crashing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
