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Is There in Truth No Beauty?

  • Episode aired Oct 18, 1968
  • TV-PG
  • 51m
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Lovely telepath Miranda is aide to Ambassador Kollos, in a box to stop insanity when humans see Medusans. She rejects Larry, a designer of Enterprise, and senses murderous intent nearby.Lovely telepath Miranda is aide to Ambassador Kollos, in a box to stop insanity when humans see Medusans. She rejects Larry, a designer of Enterprise, and senses murderous intent nearby.Lovely telepath Miranda is aide to Ambassador Kollos, in a box to stop insanity when humans see Medusans. She rejects Larry, a designer of Enterprise, and senses murderous intent nearby.

  • Director
    • Ralph Senensky
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Jean Lisette Aroeste
    • Arthur H. Singer
  • Stars
    • William Shatner
    • Leonard Nimoy
    • DeForest Kelley
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    3.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ralph Senensky
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Jean Lisette Aroeste
      • Arthur H. Singer
    • Stars
      • William Shatner
      • Leonard Nimoy
      • DeForest Kelley
    • 38User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    William Shatner
    William Shatner
    • Captain James T. Kirk
    Leonard Nimoy
    Leonard Nimoy
    • Mr. Spock
    DeForest Kelley
    DeForest Kelley
    • Dr. McCoy
    Diana Muldaur
    Diana Muldaur
    • Dr. Miranda Jones
    David Frankham
    David Frankham
    • Larry Marvick
    James Doohan
    James Doohan
    • Scott
    George Takei
    George Takei
    • Sulu
    Nichelle Nichols
    Nichelle Nichols
    • Uhura
    Walter Koenig
    Walter Koenig
    • Chekov
    Bill Blackburn
    • Lieutenant Hadley
    • (uncredited)
    Bob Bralver
    • Yeoman
    • (uncredited)
    Frank da Vinci
    • Lt. Brent
    • (uncredited)
    Vince Deadrick Sr.
    • Engineer
    • (uncredited)
    Louie Elias
    • Engineer
    • (uncredited)
    Dick Geary
    • Security Guard
    • (uncredited)
    Alan Gibbs
    Alan Gibbs
    • Security Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Roger Holloway
    • Lt. Lemli
    • (uncredited)
    Jeannie Malone
    • Yeoman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Ralph Senensky
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Jean Lisette Aroeste
      • Arthur H. Singer
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    • Trivia
      Diana Muldaur was given a dark wig to wear for the role of Miranda. This was largely to help distinguish the character from her previous guest role as Dr Ann Mulhall in Return to Tomorrow (1968).
    • Goofs
      When Miranda shouts "That's a lie!", Kirk responds, "Oh, yes it is!", revealing that Diana Muldaur's scripted line must have been "That's not true!".
    • Quotes

      Dr. McCoy: [toasting] How can one so beautiful condemn herself to look upon ugliness the rest of her life? Will we allow it, gentlemen?

      Captain James T. Kirk: Certainly not.

      Mr. Spock: Negative.

      Scott, Larry Marvick: No-no.

      Dr. Miranda Jones: [counter-toast to McCoy] How can one so full of joy and the love of life as you, Doctor, condemn yourself to look upon disease and suffering for the rest of YOUR life? Can we allow THAT, gentlemen?

    • Alternate versions
      Special Enhanced version Digitally Remastered with new exterior shots and remade opening theme song
    • Connections
      Featured in The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme
      Music credited to Alexander Courage
      Sung by Loulie Jean Norman

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    8/10

    Diana Muldaur as Miranda Jones

    "Is There in Truth No Beauty?" (Oct. 18, 1968) Old TV Guide synopsis: 'Jealousy is the catalyst when the Enterprise picks up two passengers: an alien whose ugliness drives humans mad, and his stunning woman companion.' Librarian Jean Lisette Aroeste first tries her hand at writing stories for TREK ("All Our Yesterdays" would be the other), the last of two appearances for Diana Muldaur, from "Return to Tomorrow." The Medusans are known throughout the universe for their proficiency in navigation, which comes in handy when the Enterprise becomes stranded outside the galaxy. They also keep hidden from human gaze, being so physically repulsive that no man can look upon them without going insane; only Spock, through his Vulcan mind meld, can communicate with Medusan ambassador Kollos, driving caretaker Miranda Jones (Muldaur) into fits of rage. The moment when Spock becomes Kollos is brief but memorable, McCoy offering poignant insight on Miranda that she strives to keep to herself.
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    • Release date
      • October 18, 1968 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Languages
      • Greek
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Television
      • Norway Corporation
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    • Runtime
      51 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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