Welcome to Gene-ology, a podcast by Roddenberry Entertainment that dives deep into the early TV writing works of Gene Roddenberry.

We finish finally getting to watch Mr. District Attorney for ourselves, and after picking the best episode of these three, we try to narrow down: what was the best episode of Mr. District Attorney written by fledgling writer Gene Roddenberry?

Hosted by Earl Green & Ashley Thomas

About Gene-ology

Gene-ology explores Gene Roddenberry's early television scripts, including his lesser-known works before Star Trek using the Mission Log format popularized by Roddenberry Podcasts. We analyze the themes, writing style, and cultural impact of his scripts, and we even unearth stories from the Roddenberry archives that were never produced. Join us as we trace the roots of Gene's creative genius.

In This Episode

• A breakdown of key moments and themes in Mr. District Attorney.

• Exploring Gene Roddenberry's evolving style and storytelling.

• How this episode ties into the broader TV landscape of the time and reflects the early seeds of Roddenberry's visionary work.

• Guest stars and unique production elements that bring this episode to life.

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Gene-ology is produced by Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producer Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry. Visit https://Podcasts.Roddenberry.com for more great content. Edited by Earl Green.