Content overview: “William Shatner and Kim Darby Reunite in 1972 TV Movie 'The People' After Controversial St”. Before their paths crossed again in the 1972 made-for-television film 'The People,' William Shatner and Kim Darby shared screen time in one of Star Trek's most debated episodes. The original series episode, which aired in the late 1960s, remains a talking point among fans for its provocative themes and Darby's memorable guest performance. Their reunion in 'The People,' a sci-fi drama directed by John Korty, gave audiences another chance to see the two actors explore off-world tensions and human connection.
The film, based on Zenna Henderson's 'Pilgrimage: The Book of the People,' follows a schoolteacher who discovers a group of gentle extraterrestrials hiding in a rural community. Shatner plays a doctor who becomes entangled in their secret, while Darby portrays a key member of the alien group. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.