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4-17 Picard-Crusher Relationship memo - November 1986 Jan 07, 2020

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In the early days of The Next Generation, "Crusher" meant Wesley and his mother would likely have not been seen after the pilot episode. A memo from Bob Justman to Gene Roddenberry suggests ways to develop the boy's relationship with Picard and what might have been between the Captain and Beverly.

See the original document: Picard-Crusher Relationship memo - November 1986

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4-16 Star Trek New Show Titles - October 24, 1986 Dec 31, 2019

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The New Adventures of Star Trek Quest Generation of the Future! How many possible permutations of the title would be kicked around before settling on Star Trek: The Next Generation? Bob Justman has some fun in a late 1986 memo to Gene Roddenberry with many variations on a theme.

See the original document: Star Trek New Show Titles - October 24, 1986

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4-15 TNG Daily Production Report - 1987 Dec 17, 2019

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What does the forensic investigation of a daily production report reveal about creating a TV show? A lot, apparently! Mike DeMerrit drops by again to shed some light on what was going right - and wrong- during the production of TNG's pilot, "Encounter at Farpoint."

See the original document: TNG Daily Production Report - 1987

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4-14 Star Trek production report 1977 - part 2 Dec 10, 2019

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David Gautreaux returns to talk about sizing up the competition for Xon and why he was asked to test a second time for a role he already had. Then we learn about the surprising announcement of Star Trek making the jump from the small to the large screen.

See the original document: Star Trek production report 1977 - part 2

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4-13 Star Trek production report 1977 - part 1 Dec 03, 2019

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In late 1977, a new Star Trek series was coming along with sets being built, scripts written and actors being cast. Leonard Nimoy wouldn't return as Spock which meant a young Vulcan, Xon, would take his place. Recapping his first trip to Paramount studios in October, 1977, Xon himself, David Gautreaux, drops by The Trek Files to tell us the first part of the story.

See the original document: Star Trek production report 1977 - part 1

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4-12 10101001 first draft memo - October 1987 Nov 26, 2019

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Andre Bormanis joins The Trek Files again to talk about the Bynars and keeping computer jargon believable in science fiction. Our document centers around the development of the TNG episode "11001001" (when it was known as "10101001"); elements that stayed like the holodeck and elements that were nixed like a visit from the Klingons!

See the original document: 10101001 first draft memo - October 1987

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4-11 Star Trek budget - April 17, 1967 Nov 19, 2019

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Above the line, below the line, associates, executives, best boys and key grips... Here to demystify production jargon and logistics, we welcome back Star Trek Assistant Director Mike DeMerrit. What does a budget reveal about putting together a TV show in 1967, and how much did Star Trek really cost to produce relative to today? Find out inside The Trek Files.

See the original document: Star Trek budget - April 17, 1967

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4-10 Gene Roddenberry letter to Ball State University - 1990 Nov 12, 2019

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An on-set intern turned out to be a thief, and Gene Roddenberry let the President of Ball State University know! What else happens behind the scenes during production on a major TV show? Find out with special guest Michael DeMeritt, assistant director on two Trek series, joins The Trek Files.

See the original document: Gene Roddenberry letter to Ball State University - 1990

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4-9 Gene Roddenberry interview transcript - 1974 Nov 05, 2019

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The transcript of an interview reveals so much more than merely the questions and answers within. In 1974, Steve Reed from the Atlanta-based magazine Pulse interviewed Gene Roddenberry, but it seems like Steve was a fan who saw the opportunity to get some insider information. What happens when the dog catches the car? Find out on this week's Trek Files.

See the original document: Gene Roddenberry interview transcript - 1974

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4-8 David Gerrold memo - To Seek Out New Life - October 1986 Oct 29, 2019

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A new Star Trek in 1986 meant new concepts about science and the intersection of technology and biology. Welcoming back science consultant Andre Bormanis, we examine an early TNG memo from David Gerrold that speculates about what kind of humanity we'll encounter in the future.

See the original document: David Gerrold memo - To Seek Out New Life - October 1986

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