Seth MacFarlane shares story of creating 'Star Trek' episode during college days on Jimmy Fallon's show

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In a surprising turn of events on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,' Seth MacFarlane, the creative mind behind 'The Orville,' reminisced about his love for 'Star Trek' and shared an unexpected revelation – a homemade 'Star Trek' episode from his college days.

The conversation unfolded with Fallon referencing MacFarlane's connection to 'The Orville' and his admiration for the iconic sci-fi series.

MacFarlane's college-made 'Star Trek' episode exposed

Fallon, intrigued by rumors, broached the subject of a college video featuring MacFarlane crafting his own 'Star Trek' episode.

With a playful smile, MacFarlane responded, "That might be true." The anticipation in the studio rose as Fallon announced that they indeed had the footage and were ready to showcase it.

The screen transitioned to a vintage clip, revealing a young and serious MacFarlane passionately participating in his college-made 'Star Trek' episode.

The audience burst into laughter and cheers as the footage unfolded. Fallon playfully commented on MacFarlane's serious demeanor during the video, to which MacFarlane responded, "You're real serious," adding to the humor of the moment.

MacFarlane's friend unwittingly joins 'The Tonight Show' fun

In the clip, MacFarlane was joined by his friend John Parley, who had no inkling that his college antics would make it to national television. Fallon cheekily questioned whether Parley knew he was going to be on TV, to which MacFarlane responded, "No, he has no idea."

The comedian further lightened the mood, saying, "You don't have to clear that. You don't have to call."

As the clip concluded, Fallon continued the banter, noting that MacFarlane was the person they would need to call for clearance. The unexpected inclusion of Parley on 'The Tonight Show' became a humorous highlight of the interview.

Fallon then shifted the conversation to MacFarlane's thoughts on watching the vintage footage. Reflecting on the peculiar headgear he wore during the college episode, MacFarlane humorously remarked, "I wish I had had the future knowledge of aging to say, 'Go down to the corner store, get a bag of Chips Ahoy! and eat it all in one sitting because it's the only time you're going to be able to do it.'"

The nostalgic journey into MacFarlane's college days showcased a blend of humor, fond memories, and self-deprecating wit.

The unexpected revelation of the 'Star Trek' episode added an entertaining layer to the interview, leaving the audience with laughs and MacFarlane pondering the passage of time.