Yeah. ;-) The production values went way, way up as time went by. And so did the acting, specially in the case of the Next Generation edition.

Hey, Rapaire! You made it back alive from Canada. Awright!!! How was it? I know you're probably pretty devastated that Shane was off-planet during your entire visit. Just think, you could've hoisted a beer with him and exchanged cultural viewpoints...

He would not have refused the 151 proof rum either.