That’s funny 😆 lol

Martial ties? Did they divorce? Marital ties, perhaps.

Just glancing at her pic, I would have bet she was DANA DELANEY!
Do I need to put on my glasses?
Check the 3rd photo in the lineup at
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001127/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm

The movie trivia and backstory came from these links:


https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/518114/10-fascinating-facts-about-birds

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056869/trivia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Birds_(film)

Reading about this movie did make it seem like Mr. Hitchcock was more weird than usually noted. He had some peculiar notions working on this movie. I think more over the edge than Psycho. The opening scene of course was in San Francisco using the exterior of an actual pet shop (that I've gone by myself). Mr. Hitchcock (for his cameo) was walking is own dogs. Walt Disney Labs worked on some of the effects, which of course were accomplished long before CGI. Most all of the birds were real, trained to some degree and a mixture of ravens, crows and seagulls. The leading Lady never changed clothes (or maybe once, it's been a long time since I've watched). The movie was unique for not having music or a Card saying "The End" (until it was released later on). The sequel was horrible. One of the little girls at Cathy's party was Morgan Brittany (of Dallas fame). Suzanne Pleshett and Veronica Cartright appeared in Will & Grace. At the time, the movie made the town (city) of Bodega Bay famous, and also the dinner. The short story was set at an English Farmhouse, but Mr. Hitchcock chose the coastal town instead. The seagulls were fed a mixture of wheat & whiskey which (apparently) helped quiet them down when needed. It was said that ASPCA was on site supposedly to insure humane treatment of the birds (but my hunch is they might've missed a few) considering Tippi Hedren was absolutely freaked out about them. In the movie it was never explained why the birds attacked the people. In theory however, freaks of nature can cause mass panic attacks, aggravating situations to begin with.

Calling all Quiz Club members!

While folks are preoccupied with the holidays, last minute shopping. (Oh and don't forget the upcoming cartoons schedule in 2021 which I highly recommended. These Cartoon Buffs have been begging MeTV to air them for years! So be sure to check out the Cartoon Coming Attractions Thread!). In the meantime, thought I'd tuck a sneaky weekend quiz in between the Tullies!

Again, the clues are very specific so don't expect much help. Once you figure it out the answer will fit all of them! Here's a tip though, be careful about getting stuck on any single clue, which could lead you astray. More like puzzle pieces that will fit together nicely in the end.

1) Particularly for the day, considered a technical marvel

2) Probably one of the most unique applications of the genre

3) The adaptation of a short story but kept little from the original except for the protagonists

4) One of the opening scenes includes a shot done in San Francisco, at an actual location

5) Before CGI, the movie was nominated for Best Special Effects

6) The location of filming helped put this place on the tourist map

7) There were few costume changes needed in the film

8) One of the supporting actors later appeared in Dallas

9) Included among the 1001 movies to see before you die

10) Two of the actors appeared together in Will & Grace

11) The movie, a commercial success, also the subject of controversy and interpretations.

"Shore Leave" was not the next episode after "Balance of Terror." "Balance" was the 8th episode in production while "Shore Leave" was 17th, more than enough time to forget a minor character's name. When discussing areas of production one needs to look at the production order not the arbitrary and irrelevant aired order. The original syndication run was in production order. It makes so much more sense especially in the early episodes.

She could have gotten married to a man with the last name Teller.

Didn’t she also have a small part in Andy Griffith where Ernst T Bass wants t marry her???

As I understand it, the script was finished on the fly on the ranch under a tree as the show was being filmed. Maintaining the continuity of a minor character's name was the least of their worries. Among other things, there was the issue of how "involved" William Shatner was going to be with the tiger.

"But Baldavin had martial ties to Star Trek in a more tangible way behind the scenes."

That's MARITAL, not martial.

And if you're going to cast the same actress twice as a crewmember, why not keep it the same character?

She sure was pretty- but isn’t that how it goes, the men remember your face/ A**, but forget her name! 😁

I think a more interesting note in that cast was Shirley Bonne as "Ruth." Notice how her name is credited with an "and" _ _which adds a bit of prestige to her billing. She actually spoke no dialogue (unless I've forgotten it) because she was (of course) Kirk's ultimate illusion. i thought her fascinating because she was so much the antithesis to Kirk's usual "type." Almost Greek Goddess in her presentation. So it would be fascinating to know if she had any actual connection to Shatner. She seemed a bit more mature and classic, than the usual feme fatale! So can you research her, MeTV Staff??

"But Baldavin had martial ties to Star Trek..." Yeah, nothing like a shotgun wedding, military style.

Conversely, Would the government (in times of duress) put us under "marital law"?

She was also in "Turnabout Intruder".

With ST:TOS a lot of the "background" characters didn't stand out that much. They were in a role for a purpose, fine. But Barbara Baldavin's personality certainly did. As the fiancee (only 2 scenes) and in Shoreleave (1 scene). But she's always recognizable and memorable!

The Episode "Shore Leave" had at least 43 goofs. You can read them here. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0708446/goofs/?tab=gf&ref_=tt_trv_gf