Star Trek: Voyager
Summary
An old clipping ofStar Trek : Voyager ’s Tim Russ uproariously explainingStar Warsto the naive has resurfaced on societal spiritualist . Star TrekandStar Warshave always had a friendly competition , riffed upon by comedian for decade . The comically exaggerated rivalry is likely root inStar WarsandStar Trekbeing the biggest skill fable franchises . However , there ’s an affectionate back and forth between both dealership , exemplify by the many connections between them .
The most obvious connection betweenStar TrekandStar Warsis director J.J. Abrams , who has directed two flick apiece in each enfranchisement . However , there are also multipleactors who have appeared in bothStar TrekandStar Wars . Another connection between both franchises is the influence of the 1950s Flash Gordon serials on bothStar Warsand the Captain Proton alter - ego ofStar Trek : Voyager ’s Lt . Tom Paris ( Robert Duncan McNeill ) , which perhaps make Tim Russ uniquely qualified to uproariously explain the plot ofStar Wars Episode IV : A New Hope .
Star Trek : Lower Decks total Star Wars denotation to its usual Star Trek Easter eggs in Lower Decks season 4 ’s next-to-last installment .
Star Wars: A New Hope Hilariously Explained By Star Trek: Voyager’s Tim Russ
To celebrateStar Wars Dayon May 4th , 2015 , the fabled comedy improv group Upright Citizen ’s Brigade released a telecasting entitle " Star Trek ’s Tim Russ Explains Star Wars Day " as part of theirPocketwatchstrand . Tim Russ ' uproarious summary of the plot ofStar Wars Episode IV : A New Hopewas indite by Aaron Burdette , and was recently share by theOmega Particle Podcast , bringing it to the aid of a new audience . Watch Tim Russ ' explanation of " Dark Vader " , his " Death Ball " , and the mysterious powers of " the Fourth " below :
Tim Russ ' work with the Upright Citizens ' Brigade on the hilariousStar Warsexplainer video demonstrates funny chops that he was seldom able to exhibit asStar Trek : Voyager ’s Tuvok . Tim Russ ' deadpan delivery of Aaron Burdette ’s handwriting adds an extra dimension to his uproariously inaccurate description of the plot of ground ofStar Wars Episode IV : A New Hope , specially his naming of R2D2 as " Pill" . It ’s another riff on theStar Trek / Star Warsrivalry , but this collaboration between Tim Russ and the Upright Citizens ' Brigade is the most sophisticated representative of the form .
Notable Upright Citizen ’s Brigade alumni includeStar Trek : Prodigy ’s Jason Mantzoukas andStar Trek : Lower pack of cards ' Paul Scheer .
Star Trek Has A Friendly Rivalry With Star Wars
For decades , the friendly contention betweenStar WarsandStar Trekhas been riffed upon by stand up - up comics , and even the stars themselves . In 2015 , William Shatner appeared on point at the Country Music Awards , dressed as a Stormtrooper for a comedy skit . Shatner ’s bestStar Warscomedy routine , however , was at the American Film Institute ’s Lifetime Achievement jubilation for George Lucas . William Shatner seem on stage to the surprise of the assembledStar Warsalumni , riff on the favorable rivalry between the two franchises . William Shatner even sang aStar Wars - theme version of Frank Sinatra ’s " My direction " to a beguiled George Lucas .
In an interview for the 2011 documentary , Trek Nation , George Lucas unwrap he was a bigStar Trekfan , and even attended conventions when he was young . In return , Gene Roddenberry attended an outcome celebrating 10 eld ofStar Wars , and shook men with Lucas , the historical here and now catch on camera . The mutual admiration betweenStar WarsandStar Trekcontinues to inspire and improve both franchises to this twenty-four hours . But asStar Trek : Voyager ’s Tim Russ proves , that ’s no cause not to poke fun at the rivalry every now and then .
AllStar Warsmovies and TV shows are available to stream on Disney+ .
Every instalment ofStar Trek : Voyageris uncommitted to stream on Paramount+ .
