The Trek Files: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast

“Fire.” – Jonathan Frakes on Best of Both Worlds


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We’re ending the season with a bang. Literally.

In our finale, The Trek Files revisits a seemingly ordinary Next Generation call sheet from 1990… the day a single scene changed Star Trek history. That’s when Commander Riker gave the iconic order to fire on a Borg cube with Captain Picard aboard.

Joining us is the man who gave that order himself, Jonathan Frakes, for a wide-ranging, no-holds-barred conversation. From TNG finally hitting its stride to squashing long-standing rumors, and yes, a truly bizarre story involving a stolen truckload of Star Trek costumes and a trade deal for none other than K.I.T.T. from Knight Rider, Frakes brings humor, honesty, and unforgettable behind-the-scenes insight to one of Trek’s most pivotal moments.

Document and additional references: The Best of Both Worlds, Part I – Script excerpt and call sheet (1990)

Adam's book: Late Star Trek: The Final Frontier in the Franchise Era

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