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In Star Trek Headlines this week: We Trek Out Prodigy, Women Make Trek, STO’s Janeway-class ship, and updates for Star Trek Adventures!

Beyond Westworld premiered on CBS TV on March 5, 1980

Walter Koenig joined me to talk about his updated memoir, Beaming Up and Getting Off: Life Before and Beyond Star Trek. In part 1, we cover Hollywood then and now (and why he broke into a studio to help kickstart his career); his "Trekkie run" notes for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan; and whether he considers himself a Star Trek fan.

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The problem for NBC was how to put a science-fiction show on the air without setting it in space. The solution was to set it underwater and thus "Man From Atlantis" was created and premiered on March 4, 1977. Even with TV's Patrick Duffy, top guest stars and Star Trek veterans behind the scenes, the show had a tough time staying afloat.

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32nd century ships arrive in Star Trek Online with the Janeway Class Command Science Vessel; Star Trek: Lower Decks is coming to Blu-ray and DVD in May; and the weekend's Star Trek events.

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In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "Sacrifice of Angels," Dukat prepares to take down the minefield and execute Rom while luring Starfleet into a deadly trap. Sisko pushes through with the Defiant, but he'll need the help of some mysterious friends to call off the Dominion threat.

Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao

Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. Each week, Mission Log examines a single episode of Star Trek, diving into its ethical subtext, metaphors, and cultural significance. From the show's most iconic moments to its hidden gems, we analyze what makes Star Trek one of the greatest science fiction sagas of all time.

In this Episode of Mission Log we'll...

• Recap the story and analyze key moments.
• Discuss the moral dilemmas presented.
• Debate whether the episode holds up and if the messages are still relevant.

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Forbidden Planet premiered at the Southeastern Science Fiction Convention on March 3, 1956

IDW's Star Trek: Year Five comic series is coming to an end starting in May; San Diego Comic-Con is going virtual again for 2021; and this week in Star Trek history.

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Pioneer 10 was launched on March 2, 1972

The third season TOS episode "Plato's Stepchildren" may be remembered for its famous kiss between Kirk and Uhura, but there was a profound effect on a young viewer that led to a lifetime in fandom. Hear Dan Madsen's story and reflections on the impact Star Trek has on innumerable fans who are inspired by its stories.

See the original document: Plato's Stepchildren production documents - 1968

The Trek Files Season 6 on Memory Alpha

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