We've been through prime-time, syndication too, With millions of fans wanting something new. Finally they got it - with Star Trek I
The show we thought would really be fun.

But, when we sat down to read the script,
That's when we all began to flip.
"It's not a Star Trek" each one of us said
"When this picture's released, we'll all be dead!"

The Studio wanted special effects,
space crafts, lasers, spectacular sets.
We wanted a story involving *us*,
No big deal, no big fuss.

Just an old-fashioned Star Trek like we used to make,
No big thing - just a piece of cake.
But the Studio said: "We want more -
Let's go all-out - let's make it roar!"

So they made it their way - and it was a great big flop And the whole damned thing came to a stop.
Then one day, the Studio said:
"Maybe this thing isn't quite dead."

The people in the cast said we were wrong fromthe start,
The story should have been straight from the heart...
The way the old series used to be,
Something for you - something for me."

Some suggested they get Harve Bennett,
"Rich Man, Poor Man" - fix it in a minute!
But it didn't turn out quite that way.
Mr. Bennett would have his day.

He screened the shows and talked with the cast,
Tried to find out what made it last.
He attended conventions and answered fan-mail.
In other words, he busted his tail.

He finally brought in Nicholas Meyer -
Writer, director, satisfier.
Meyer, through Bennett, grabbed hold of the show.
Between them both, they made it go.

During this movie Spock wanted to die
Until he saw it was going to fly.
Who would have thought this early defector
Would eventually return to be our director?

But that's the way it turned out to be -
My old nemesis directed number III.
I knew that he knew how it should be done,
We'd talked about this on Star Trek I.

So when we started Star Trek III
His expertise was a joy to see.
It was obvious to everyone he knew his stuff,
He made it look easy when it was rough.

He took a firm hand with all the crew,
Making it clear what *he* wanted to do.
He made no exception, even with Shatner
Who sometimes questioned just what he was after.

But when it was all said and done
They each respected the other one.
Star Trek III was a big success,
Despite a few knocks from the press.

We no longer care about a critic's review -
We're making movies for me and you.
Now, here we come with Star Trek IV
Because you said you wanted more.

So, here we go...once again...
It could be the beginning - or the end.
We feel it's the best of all we've done...
Of course we don't count Star Trek I.

Jimmy, don't you know, bought a new car,
An uppity little thing called a Jaguar.
But it was something he had to do...
How nice to see a dream come true

But the old RV he bought on a whim
Meant much more to Wendy and him.
He'll probably replace that ol' Jaguar
With a new RV - with a built-in bar.

Nichelle, of course, will have her day,
For she is blessed in every way.
Acting, singing, personality plus -
We just feel lucky she's a part of us.

She's a beautiful lady and very dear,
Even with that thing stuck in her ear!
Just remember we love you, Nichelle,
And you will always ring our bell.

George still has that crazy laugh
That cost him his job on the Mayor's staff.
But he doesn't care, he has more time to run,
Go to conventions and have lots of fun.

We don't have to worry about his fate -
He's got it made in real-estate.
I'm just glad he's still around,
I'd miss his laugh with its crazy sound.

What about Kelley - *now* what's with his life?
Well, he's *still* in the Valley - with the very same wife!

Nothing seems to bother him,
Not even that line: "He's dead, Jim!"

Bill may direct Star Trek V...
That is, of course, if we're all still alive.
He seems to think we need a new cast,
One that's young and one that will last.

He doesn't think we can jump or run,
Ride a horse - or handle a gun.
He loves adventure, don't you know,
So guess the plot of his next show.

Bill knows I'm kidding - I admire him very much,
He gives Star Trek a very special touch.
He's made Captain Kirk an international name,
He's one of the reasons for Star Trek's fame.

Leonard will have a whole new career
Beginning with this, our 20th year.
For he's a wonderful director - and actor, too,
As Star Trek IV will prove to you.

Working with him has been a joy
We've each had fun with Spock and McCoy.
And though they've argued from beginning to end,
I feel we've each gained a friend.

Don't forget my devoted nurse -
Now she's a doctor - for better or worse.
I hate to think she's there as a threat,
But her husband's the Big Bird, don't forget!

She knows, of course, I say this in jest,
I really think she's one of the best.
It's important I say that, don't you see,
If I know what's good for me.

What can I say about my old friend, Gene?
The man responsible for the Star Trek scene.
Roddenberry's done what few men do,
He's created history for me and you.

He's fought through the years to keep 

Star Trek alive

And with help from the fans, watched it survive.
A standing ovation is in order for him...
For he wrote my line: "He's dead, Jim!"