The first time Bones said "He's dead, Captain."
"He's dead, Captain."
Whenever fans of the original Star Trek hear that line, they will forever remember Deforest Kelley who played Dr. Leonard McCoy on the show.
The line was used so often on Star Trek, it became part of a college drinking game back in the day. The rules were simple: While watching the show, every time a character said "Captain" or "Jim," each contestant would down a swallow of beer. Whenever McCoy said "He's dead, Captain," contestants had to drain their glasses. There were no winners, really. The goal was to finish the show while still conscious.
When did Kelley first say "He's dead, Captain" onscreen? The answer will surprise you. Because it was not on Star Trek at all.
I discovered the answer for myself while watching The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit, a few days back.
In a scene from a WWII Pacific battle, hero Gregory Peck brings a wounded buddy to a first aid station. After examining Peck's comrade, the medic says, "He's dead, Captain." That medic was none other than Deforest Kelley. The film was made in 1956, ten years before the first Star Trek episode aired.
After Googling YouTube, I found MrKelley68's channel had captured this incredible coincidence in the clip below. Hope you enjoy this special bit of entertainment trivia.
Raul Ramos y Sanchez
[image error]
Whenever fans of the original Star Trek hear that line, they will forever remember Deforest Kelley who played Dr. Leonard McCoy on the show.
The line was used so often on Star Trek, it became part of a college drinking game back in the day. The rules were simple: While watching the show, every time a character said "Captain" or "Jim," each contestant would down a swallow of beer. Whenever McCoy said "He's dead, Captain," contestants had to drain their glasses. There were no winners, really. The goal was to finish the show while still conscious.
When did Kelley first say "He's dead, Captain" onscreen? The answer will surprise you. Because it was not on Star Trek at all.
I discovered the answer for myself while watching The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit, a few days back.
In a scene from a WWII Pacific battle, hero Gregory Peck brings a wounded buddy to a first aid station. After examining Peck's comrade, the medic says, "He's dead, Captain." That medic was none other than Deforest Kelley. The film was made in 1956, ten years before the first Star Trek episode aired.
After Googling YouTube, I found MrKelley68's channel had captured this incredible coincidence in the clip below. Hope you enjoy this special bit of entertainment trivia.
Raul Ramos y Sanchez
[image error]
No comments have been added yet.
