Star Trek's Walter Koenig Wrote One Of The Best Episodes Of This Classic '70s Kids Show
Star Trek fans know Walter Koenig best as Pavel Chekov, but the actor also left his mark on another classic sci-fi series by writing one of the show's best eps.
In 1974, during the height of the Saturday morning series Land of the Lost, an episode titled The Stranger stood out among the show's many moments of brilliance. This episode, written by Walter Koenig, better known for his role in Star Trek, featured the Marshalls encountering another stranded being, Enik, played by Walker Edmiston.
Enik, who mistakenly believed he had traveled back in time, found himself in a strange dimension ruled by the Marshalls. As conflicts arose between the two groups, Enik's advanced logic and lack of emotions led him to exhibit cruel behavior towards them. It wasn't until Rick Marshall, played by Spencer Milligan, reminded Enik of the importance of compassion that he softened his stance.
This episode, the only one Koenig wrote for Land of the Lost, was a cerebral morality tale that showcased the rich character of Enik, a being whose alien relationship with logic and emotions echoed the themes found in Star Trek.
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