MM> I think TMP was simply the product of a lengthy series of compromises,
 MM> including the fact that the script was originally prepared for
 MM> television.  The production was switched to a theatrical movie fairly
 MM> late in the game.
True enough.  Have you read the original draft in "Star Trek Phase II" yet?  
The differences and similarities between it and TMP are pretty interesting.
 MM> Were TMP 15-20 minutes shorter, it would be a better story, although a
 MM> pretty short movie.  ;-)
Agreed.  It could use a lot less looking out the windows.
Victoria Aeron Mackey
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