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A variety of letters to Gene Roddenberry reveal the state of the fandom in the years when Star Trek was dormant but anticipation for a new project was high. The variety of ages and emotions are the topic on this week's The Trek Files with guest John Champion.

See the original document: Fan correspondence - 1971-1975

The Trek Files Season 8 on Memory Alpha

All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha

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Before the public had seen anything more than a trailer or a convention poster, it's just possible that today is the day in 1977 that some lucky comic shop employees became the first to be exposed to the Star Wars saga, on today's Sci-Fi 5!

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Written by Earl Green

Hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

Two times the Trek, twice as many things to talk about - it's a Mission Log Live-and-a-half, discussing Discovery's latest episode and the season premiere of Picard!

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We’re joined by Azucena for an in-depth look at the 7th Season TNG episode, “Dark Page.” We discuss production notes, the themes of the episode, and the depth of character added to Lwaxana Troi.

Content Note: In depth discussions of grief, loss (specifically, loss of children), and PTSD.

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Azucena

EDITOR
Andi

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With an unlikely brew of historical drama, urban mystery, swordplay, and a Queen soundtrack, Highlander debuted in theaters on this day in 1986, starting an enduring franchise with a loyal fanbase. Today's Sci-Fi 5 explores the roads not taken in the development of Highlander's story.

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Written and hosted by Norman C. Lao

Music by Devin Curry

Star Trek guest star Mitchell Ryan has passed away; Picard adds Star Trek Online ships to its on-screen canon; The Boston Museum of Science is raising money to fund a new statue remembering Leonard Nimoy; and Discovery producer Olatunde Osunsanmi inks an overall deal with CBS Studios.

Additional links:

• Star Trek Online documentary My Life at Warp Speed

• QMx Qraftwork's papercraft models

• Star Trek: Lower Decks: The Badgey Directive, new game coming soon

By hitting rewind on the life and times of one Indiana Jones, George Lucas hoped not just to entertain, but to educate as well.  But The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles was also expected by its network to be a ratings hit as well, on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Brian Clayton

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by Devin Curry

Logan was a daring attempt to plot an end-point for the X-Men saga on film, leaning heavily on a beloved story straight from the comics.  Find out how this superhero movie broke the typical franchise-film mold on today's Sci-Fi 5!

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Written by Kim Horcher

Hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

We're just a week away from Star Trek: Voyager, but your comments keep pouring in! In our final look back, Norman and John tackle more of your most thought-provoking and entertaining questions about DS9. Find us in the Delta Quadrant starting March 10!

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...

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There are lots of familiar faces on the bridge of the Enterprise - and elsewhere in the universe of '90s Star Trek - but few have been seen as often as the unmistakable Tracee Lee Cocco, on today's Sci-Fi 5!

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Written by Ashley Thomas

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry