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"A Piece of the Action" is a second season episode of the American science fiction television series, Star Trek first broadcast on January 12, 1968; its repeat on August 30, 1968, was the last episode to air in the 8:30 pm time slot on Friday nights. It is episode #46, production #49, written by David P. Harmon and Gene L. Coon, and directed by James Komack.
In the comedic episode, the Enterprise visits a planet with an Earth-like 1920s gangster culture, with Runyonesque dialog and costumes.
Original Release
01/12/1968
US Release
01/12/1968
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| William Shatner | James T. Kirk / Captain James Tiberius 'Jim' Kirk |
| Leonard Nimoy | Spock / Mister Spock |
| DeForest Kelley | Dr. McCoy |
| Anthony Caruso | Bela |
| Vic Tayback | Krako |
| Lee Delano | Kalo |
| James Doohan | Scott |
| Nichelle Nichols | Uhura |
| Walter Koenig | Chekov / Pavel Chekov |
| John Harmon | Tepo |
Directors
Writers
Creators
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| William Shatner | James T. Kirk / Captain James Tiberius 'Jim' Kirk |
| Leonard Nimoy | Spock / Mister Spock |
| DeForest Kelley | Dr. McCoy |
| Anthony Caruso | Bela |
| Vic Tayback | Krako |
| Lee Delano | Kalo |
| James Doohan | Scott |
| Nichelle Nichols | Uhura |
| Walter Koenig | Chekov / Pavel Chekov |
| John Harmon | Tepo |
| Sheldon Collins | Tough Kid |
| Dyanne Thorne | First Girl |
| Sharyn Hillyer | Second Girl |
| Buddy Garion | Hood |
| Steven Marlo | Zabo |
| Benjie Bancroft | Iotian Passerby |
| Bill Blackburn | Lieutenant Hadley |
| John Blower | Crewman Swenson |
| Nick Borgani | Hood |
| Marlys Burdette | Krako's Girl |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Gene Roddenberry | Executive Producer |
| Desi Arnaz | Executive Producer |
| Lucille Ball | Executive Producer |
| Robert H. Justman | Producer |
| John Meredyth Lucas | Producer |
