Rating: 
Summary: Amusing but not enduring
Review: This CD is basically a recording of a performance where Spock and Q debate whether or not the Human race is worthy of existence. As one might expect, the banter between two of the greatest wits in the Star Trek universe keeps you smiling. However, I wish I'd seen the live peformance, because I don't see any real replay value in this CD. Once you've listened to it, you're done.
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Summary: Funny as a stuttering Vulcan!
Review: This is one of the funniest shows I have heard or seen. Spock and Q debate weather or not humans have a right to live. Funniest tape in the Alpha Quadrant. Nimoy and DeLancie put on a good show so I give it a *burns a five into Q's forehead* FIVE!
Rating: 
Summary: About as good as Trek gets these days.
Review: This isn't really a "book", but rather a recording of a dialog Nemoy and De Lancie have been doing at Trek cons for a while now. Although occasionally a little too cute for its own good this is worth your time if you're a fan of the series. Unfortunately it's about as creative and profound as Star Trek products get these days (can you tell I'm an estranged fan?) Although Nemoy is showing his age (sounding his age?), he and De Lancie have a great old time tearing through a thoughtful but funny (if only moderately--sorry Q, no belly-laughs here) series of quips, jabs, puns, and inside jokes. Again, it's worth your time if you are a fan, estranged or otherwise, if you are not a Star Trek fan...sorry you won't get it.
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Summary: Nemoy Vs. De Lancie
Review: This may not be what you expect. It isn't a radio drama like "The Shadow" or "The Green Hornet," but it is more like listening to Jack Benny or "A Prairie Home Companion." It is a casual and laid-back-and frequently funny-dialogue between Spock and Q. However, at times, it transcends the TV characters and becomes a verbal spar between Nemoy and De Lancie. Nemoy as Spock is calm, collected and gentle, with that grave and steady voice that is fun to listen to. Despite being unemotional, Nemoy-Spock has that dry and nuanced with that reminds of Socrates. De Lancie plays Q as that fun, bouncy, and spoiled-brat that reminds us of a cocky teenager with a drivers license and a full tank of gas. I'm not sure if the plot is weak, or if it just low-key. But it does sway before these two talented actors playing their memorable characters. I wonder if there is the germ of a TV special here? Was anyone keeping a video tape of the discussion?
Rating:
Summary: Nemoy Vs. De Lancie
Review: This may not be what you expect. It isn't a radio drama like "The Shadow" or "The Green Hornet," but it is more like listening to Jack Benny or "A Prairie Home Companion." It is a casual and laid-back-and frequently funny-dialogue between Spock and Q. However, at times, it transcends the TV characters and becomes a verbal spar between Nemoy and De Lancie. Nemoy as Spock is calm, collected and gentle, with that grave and steady voice that is fun to listen to. Despite being unemotional, Nemoy-Spock has that dry and nuanced with that reminds of Socrates. De Lancie plays Q as that fun, bouncy, and spoiled-brat that reminds us of a cocky teenager with a drivers license and a full tank of gas. I'm not sure if the plot is weak, or if it just low-key. But it does sway before these two talented actors playing their memorable characters. I wonder if there is the germ of a TV special here? Was anyone keeping a video tape of the discussion?
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Summary: Not what I expected, but still wonderful!
Review: This really isn't an audio book, if by that you think of someone reading (and to some degree) performing a book. This is more like a tape of an old radio show, with the two actors giving us many laughs and fun moments. Both I felt stayed very in character for the most part, and it was clear the audience was greatly enjoying the performance. It was considerably shorter than most audio books, only an hour in length. However, that's really the only thing that detracts from it, and made me drop it down to 4 stars. You just go away wanting it to go on much longer than it did. Otherwise, I can't imagine any Trek fan not loving this delightful CD/tape.
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Summary: Star Trek Smackdown
Review: What a great idea. Two of the Star Trek sagas greatest characters come together for a lively "discussion", a meeting of the minds if you will, between former Enterprise first officer Spock and the omnipotent Q.
Leonard Nimoy and John De Lancie know their characters so well that while listening to this recording, it's easy to imagine them in full costume in front of a live convention audience. The set up is this: An asteroid is hurtling towords Earth, Spock travels back in time to try and prevent the exstiction of all mankind and the next thing you know Q pops in for another visit. The oppotunity allows for these legendary beings to comment on the human condition. Something Star Trek at its best does very well.
The verbal sparring harkens back to those great "discussions" between Spock and Dr. McCoy (The late great DeForest Kelly) from the original series. The script by Cecelia Fannon has plenty of humor and it's a tribute to the talents of Nimoy and De Lancie that makes all of this seem natural--as opposed to something scripted.
As part of the Alien Voices series, concieved by the two actors, the program runs for nearly an hour. Who wins the match is up to the listener. Recommended.
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