In the original TV show, the catchphrase was “Scotty, beam me up”. “Beam me up, Scotty” came later from the animated cartoon version and the movie sequels.
“Beam me up, Scotty” is a catchphrase that made its way into popular culture from the science fiction television series Star Trek. It comes from the command Captain Kirk gives his chief engineer, Montgomery “Scotty” Scott, when he needs to be transported back to the Starship Enterprise.
Though it has become irrevocably associated with the series and films, the exact phrase was never actually spoken in any Star Trek television episode or film.
Despite this, the quote has become a phrase of its own over time. It can be used to describe one’s desire to be elsewhere, technology such as teleportation, slang for certain drugs, or as a phrase to show appreciation and association with the television show.
Like the transporter, the elevator is just simplified storytelling. Plus, the stage guys who opened and closed that door would mess up at times, and Shatner would splat his face. What’s not to like? Most of the stage crew hated Shatner because he was a sexual creeper of the young guest stars and female crew. One story involved a boom mike which “accidentally” pulled off his toupee after he cornered a girl and made her cry. Humiliation at its best and most deserved.
Inter-ship beaming was done in one episode. And he never said “Beam me up Scotty” ever. Close but no cigar. It was in one of my favorites, “Day of the Dove” when we finally see female Klingons.
B UTTONS about 4 years ago
Kirk is having Scotty beaming him directly into the new blond ensign’s quarters for a little captain time.
KelleySweat1 about 4 years ago
McCoy: “I’m a doctor, not an escalator!” -Star Trek, ’Friday’s Child’
nosirrom about 4 years ago
Red, don’t you mean Turbolift or Jefferies Tube?
Catfeet Premium Member about 4 years ago
Getting beamed is just another perk for being a Captain!
Calvinist1966 about 4 years ago
In the original TV show, the catchphrase was “Scotty, beam me up”. “Beam me up, Scotty” came later from the animated cartoon version and the movie sequels.
jpayne4040 about 4 years ago
Hey, it’s nice to be the person in charge, Red!
Masterskrain Premium Member about 4 years ago
“Beam me up, Scotty” is a catchphrase that made its way into popular culture from the science fiction television series Star Trek. It comes from the command Captain Kirk gives his chief engineer, Montgomery “Scotty” Scott, when he needs to be transported back to the Starship Enterprise.
Though it has become irrevocably associated with the series and films, the exact phrase was never actually spoken in any Star Trek television episode or film.
Despite this, the quote has become a phrase of its own over time. It can be used to describe one’s desire to be elsewhere, technology such as teleportation, slang for certain drugs, or as a phrase to show appreciation and association with the television show.
about 4 years ago
I beg to differ, Red.
Zebrastripes about 4 years ago
The captain knows how to delegate….
mymontana about 4 years ago
Captain Kirk will never stay fit that way
Pathfinderman about 4 years ago
Red has a lot to learn as a young space cadet.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member about 4 years ago
Hee! You’re so right, Red! Love my little darlings!
marilynnbyerly about 4 years ago
Like the transporter, the elevator is just simplified storytelling. Plus, the stage guys who opened and closed that door would mess up at times, and Shatner would splat his face. What’s not to like? Most of the stage crew hated Shatner because he was a sexual creeper of the young guest stars and female crew. One story involved a boom mike which “accidentally” pulled off his toupee after he cornered a girl and made her cry. Humiliation at its best and most deserved.
Stephen Gilberg about 4 years ago
Maybe he’s addicted to that tingly feeling.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] about 4 years ago
Inter-ship beaming was done in one episode. And he never said “Beam me up Scotty” ever. Close but no cigar. It was in one of my favorites, “Day of the Dove” when we finally see female Klingons.
whenlifewassimpler about 4 years ago
I with you Red….