I agree totally with the other posts. In my opinion, it is in the top three, along with 'An Errand of Mercy', and, of course, 'The Trouble with Tribbles,' which took the #1 spot in an audience choice-pick on (I think) the Sci-Fi Channel. In any event, I can't add anything to the excellent accolades already posted on 'City..', but I can't say I'm surprised, because, after all, despite its extensive re-writes (which I knew nothing about until now), it's still a Harlan Ellison piece, which is to say -- superb. I particularly agree with the person who gave kudos to Joan Collins. I'm not that familiar with her work -- she seems to be cast mostly in fluff roles, meant to extol her beauty -- but this was a terrific performance. Another post alluded to Shatner's acting ability, with which I also agree -- check out 'The Brothers Karamazov', and you'll see what I mean. And Spock, of course, was Spock, except, once again, recognized the depth of human emotion despite his mythic Vulcan stoicism. 'City...', in short, is extraordinary, both as sci-fi AND drama.
Review of The City on the Edge of Forever
