The Savage Curtain The Savage Curtain "The Savage Curtain" is a episode of the American science fiction television series "", first broadcast on March 7, 1969, and repeated July 1, 1969. It is episode #77, production #77, written by Gene Roddenberry and Arthur Heinemann, based on an original story by Gene Roddenberry, and directed by Herschel Daugherty. In the episode, aliens force Captain Kirk and First Officer Spock to join forces with "Abraham Lincoln" and "Surak" to battle villains in a contest between good and evil. The Federation starship "Enterprise" arrives at the volcanic planet of Excalbia to conduct a geological survey. Sensors
The Last Voyage of the Starship Enterprise him to perform an effective parody. Belushi's dress rehearsal performance had worried executives so much that they had discussed canceling the entire sketch altogether. "The Last Voyage of the Starship "Enterprise"" first aired during episode 22 of the first season of The NBC variety show, "Saturday Night Live" on May 29, 1976. Immediately upon the conclusion of the sketch, writer Michael O'Donoghue immediately knew it was a success. He had been watching the "Saturday Night Live" performance from beside the set, off-camera. He felt that Belushi had performed his role as Captain Kirk perfectly. As soon as Belushi left the