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1-20 Gary Nardino memo to Gene Roddenberry - September 15, 1977 Jun 05, 2018

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In the fall of 1977, a Star Trek feature motion picture was on the horizon. Paramount executive Gary Nardino sent a memo to Gene Roddenberry after a meeting with an agent that a major star wanted a cameo: Barry Manilow! Larry Nemecek and guest co-host John Champion discuss Star Trek's relationship with celebrity guests as well as the ones that got away.

See the original document: Gary Nardino memo to Gene Roddenberry - September 15, 1977

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1-19 Leslie Crusher memo by Dorothy Fontana - December 18, 1986 May 29, 2018

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In the early days of story development for Star Trek The Next Generation, the pitches that centered around "Leslie Crusher" were many. Dorothy Fontana expressed her concern that such a unique character had the potential to steal focus from the main cast.

See the original document: Leslie Crusher memo by Dorothy Fontana - December 18, 1986

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1-18 Gene Roddenberry memo to Jerry Eisenberg - 1976 - Part 3 May 22, 2018

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In our final look at this extraordinary draft memo from Gene Roddenberry to Paramount executive Jerry Eisenberg, Gene gives us his take on the fan attitude toward Paramount. How did Trek fans develop such a feeling of ownership over the franchise? Special guest Doug Drexler joins the conversation this week on The Trek Files.

See the original document: Gene Roddenberry memo to Jerry Eisenberg - 1976 - Part 3

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1-17 Gene Roddenberry memo to Jerry Eisenberg - 1976 - Pt 2 May 15, 2018

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In part two of our look at Gene Roddenberry's draft memo to Paramount executive Jerry Eisenberg, Gene explains why the stereotypes of Star Trek fans are wrong. We welcome back special guest Dorothy Fontana for insight into the fan phenomenon of the 1970s.

See the original document: Gene Roddenberry memo to Jerry Eisenberg - 1976 - Pt 2

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1-16 Gene Roddenberry memo to Jerry Eisenberg - 1976 - Part 1 May 08, 2018

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In the middle of 1976, Paramount assigned producer Jerry Eisenberg to help relaunch Star Trek as a feature film. It didn't take long for Gene Roddenberry to draft a memo to help Eisenberg get into the right frame of mind for the task. Presented here is part one of three special episodes that get to the heart of Gene's take on what makes Trek tick.

See the original document: Gene Roddenberry memo to Jerry Eisenberg - 1976 - Part 1

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1-15 Gene Roddenberry's Favorite Star Trek Episodes - Early 1970s May 01, 2018

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Sometime in the early 1970s, Gene Roddenberry was asked to identify his favorite episodes of Star Trek. Simply indicated by dots of red ink, the list may be quite revealing about his own interests and his personal connection to the show he created. This week, Larry is joined by guest co-host Doug Drexler to shed some light on Gene's picks!

See the original document: Gene Roddenberry's Favorite Star Trek Episodes - Early 1970s

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1-14 Fan letter to Gene Roddenberry - March 25, 1991 Apr 24, 2018

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At the height of Star Trek: The Next Generation's popularity, a fan sent Gene Roddenberry a letter with some helpful recommendations. Eighteen pages later, we learn who should be promoted, who should be killed off and what types of stories Gene should be focusing on for the continued longevity of the show. Welcome back to special guest co-host Dave Rossi this week on The Trek Files!

See the original document: Fan letter to Gene Roddenberyy - March 25, 1991

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1-13 Letter from DC Fontana to Star Trek Fans - August 22, 1972 Apr 17, 2018

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In the fall of 1972, Dorothy Fontana sent out a letter for Star Trek fans who were hungry for any shred of information that would indicate a return of their favorite show to TV. A full year before The Animated Series debut, this letter catches everyone up on the latest news, which is to say, there is no news.

See the original document: Letter from DC Fontana to Star Trek Fans - August 22, 1972

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1-12 Excerpt from a Gene Roddenberry reply to a fan letter - February 11, 1972 Apr 10, 2018

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In 1972, Star Trek was out of production, the animated series was still a year away, and any movie or revival TV series was only a fan dream. Then the first Star Trek convention occurred in New York bringing in an unexpected crowd. Suddenly Star Trek was getting attention again, and Gene's office penned this letter to answer the constant inquiry from fans - would Star Trek come back?

See the original document: Excerpt from a Gene Roddenberry reply to a fan letter - February 11. 1972

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1-11 Writing Star Trek is an Exercise in Agony Apr 03, 2018

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"When it's going good and you're having fun, FORGET IT! It's all wrong!" This week, we discuss a humorous promotional article featuring Gene Coon released by the Star Trek publicity office for publication in local newspapers.

See the original document: Writing for Star Trek is an Exercise in Agony

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