Bread and Circuses
- Episode aired Mar 15, 1968
- TV-PG
- 50m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
3.3K
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The Enterprise crew investigates the disappearance of a ship's crew on a planet that is a modern version of the Roman Empire.The Enterprise crew investigates the disappearance of a ship's crew on a planet that is a modern version of the Roman Empire.The Enterprise crew investigates the disappearance of a ship's crew on a planet that is a modern version of the Roman Empire.
Bart La Rue
- Announcer
- (as Bart Larue)
Paul Baxley
- Policeman #1
- (uncredited)
Bill Blackburn
- Lieutenant Hadley
- (uncredited)
Frank da Vinci
- Lt. Brent
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe caves where the Children of the Sun hide out are one of the most-used locations in television and movies. In addition to being the entrance to Batman (1966)'s Batcave, they are also seen in Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Kung Fu (1972) and various police and western shows. They are located right below the famous Hollywood sign.
- GoofsDr. McCoy says ancient Romans were not sun worshipers. Several Roman religions included solar deities, including Apollo, Mithra, and Sol Invictus.
- Quotes
Dr. McCoy: You know why you're not afraid to die, Spock? You're more afraid of living. Each day you stay alive is just one more day you might slip, and let your Human half peek out. That's it, isn't it? Insecurity. Why, you wouldn't know what to do with a genuine, warm, decent feeling.
Spock: Really, Doctor?
Dr. McCoy: [after a pause] I know. I'm worried about Jim, too.
- Alternate versionsSpecial Enhanced version Digitally Remastered with new exterior shots and remade opening theme song
- ConnectionsFeatured in Star Trek Logs: An MTV Big Picture Special Edition (1991)
Featured review
You bring this network's ratings down...
While this is an enjoyable episode, one of the things that sets it apart is that it has some great lines in it.
"Doctor, if I were able to show emotion, your new infatuation with that term would begin to annoy me."
"Really, Doctor? I had no idea they were trained. Watching you, I assumed it was trial and error."
"You bring this network's ratings down and we'll do a special on you!"
"Fight, you pointed-eared freak!"
"I'm trying to thank you, you pointy-eared hobgoblin!"
"Oh...we've preempted 15 minutes on the early show for you...in full color. I guarantee you a splendid audience."
If nothing else, this episode gets high marks for the script.
"Doctor, if I were able to show emotion, your new infatuation with that term would begin to annoy me."
"Really, Doctor? I had no idea they were trained. Watching you, I assumed it was trial and error."
"You bring this network's ratings down and we'll do a special on you!"
"Fight, you pointed-eared freak!"
"I'm trying to thank you, you pointy-eared hobgoblin!"
"Oh...we've preempted 15 minutes on the early show for you...in full color. I guarantee you a splendid audience."
If nothing else, this episode gets high marks for the script.
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