Charlie X
- Episode aired Sep 15, 1966
- TV-PG
- 50m
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7.0/10
5.5K
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Captain Kirk must learn the limits to the power of a 17-year-old boy with the psionic ability to create anything and destroy anyone.Captain Kirk must learn the limits to the power of a 17-year-old boy with the psionic ability to create anything and destroy anyone.Captain Kirk must learn the limits to the power of a 17-year-old boy with the psionic ability to create anything and destroy anyone.
Robert Walker Jr.
- Charlie Evans
- (as Robert Walker)
Charles Stewart
- Captain Ramart
- (as Charles J. Stewart)
Pat McNulty
- Tina Lawton
- (as Patricia McNulty)
Bill Blackburn
- Lieutenant Hadley
- (uncredited)
Frank da Vinci
- Brent
- (uncredited)
- …
Bob Herron
- Sam
- (uncredited)
John Lindesmith
- Helmsman
- (uncredited)
Robert Metz
- Operations Division Lieutenant
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaIn the original script, Uhura was to amuse the crew by performing as a trained mimic, imitating Spock and other officers. This was changed to her singing a song about Spock, followed by a spoof of the 18th-century Scottish song "Charlie is my Darling", the best-known version of which is attributed to Robert Burns, in order to highlight Nichelle Nichols' singing talent.
- GoofsWhen the captain of the Antares is trying to warn Kirk of Charlie's abilities, Kirk is in a corridor talking to Charlie about not slapping girls on the butt. He says, "I'm on my way to the bridge now," and gets on the turbolift wearing his usual yellow shirt. When he arrives on the bridge he is wearing the green tunic.
- Quotes
Capt. Kirk: There are a million things in this universe you can have and a million things you can't have. It's no fun facing that, but that's the way things are.
Charlie Evans: Then what am I going to do?
Capt. Kirk: Hang on tight and survive. Everybody does.
- Alternate versionsSpecial Enhanced version Digitally Remastered with new exterior shots and remade opening theme song. A highlight of the new special effects is the Antares, which was never seen in the original version.
- ConnectionsEdited into Galaktische Grüße (1996)
- SoundtracksCharlie is My Darling
(uncredited)
Traditional
Lyrics adapted from those by Robert Burns
Sung by Nichelle Nichols
Featured review
A Psychotic Adolescent Run Amok
A strange young man is dropped off on the Enterprise. At first, he is just rude and childish. As time goes along, he begins to alienate the crew. The ship that left him off is destroyed. Signs are pointing to this kid having something to do with these things. As things play out, he becomes more and more impatient and reactionary. When laughed at during judo training, he makes his teacher disappear. He terrorizes the crew and needs to be controlled. Robert Walker, Jr. is startlingly spooky as Charlie. If one wants to find a bit of a comparison, think of the Twilight Zone episode where the little boy can send people off to a cornfield. People begin to speak to him differently because they are frightened. The use of creatures who know no bounds creates issues. The petulance of this person makes him ten times more terrifying. While it's an interesting episode, it depends on forces beyond the scope of the crew and the ship.
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