The Trek Files: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast

Not every kid gets a letter of recommendation from the Great Bird of the Galaxy. Shawn Piller did though, and he stops by The Trek Files this week to talk about meeting Gene, discussing poetry and art, and staying up late to watch Star Trek with his father.

See the documents: Letter of Recommendation from Gene Roddenberry - 1991

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Andreea Kindryd, Gene Coon's assistant during Star Trek, joins us again from the floor of STLV 2022. This time, the conversation turns to the personalities behind the scenes like Harlan Ellison and how "Dr. Happy" may have contributed to Gene's reputation as one of the fastest writers in Hollywood.

See the documents: Gene Coon 'Star Trek' memo - 1967

Andreea Kindryd's book "From Slavery to Star Trek"

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A memo from the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Starfleet Academy" (aired as "Coming of Age") kicks off a conversation about the personalities behind the scenes in TNG's early days. Learn more about the "chaos on the bridge" from our returning guest, writer Sandy Fries!

See the documents: Starfleet Academy - 1987

Find Sandy's book "Secrets Your Textbook Will Not Tell You: About TV, Movies, and Life" at Amazon

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Like all producers, Gene Roddenberry was looking for his next hit after Star Trek had wrapped. "Genesis II" may not have excited executives enough, but it did capture some fans. We welcome Mike DeMeritt back to The Trek Files to discuss the ever-evolving TV landscape.

See the documents: Genesis II Fan Letter - 1973

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The Trek Files kicks off season 9 with a look at an old document but with a new spin! Gene Coon's assistant, Andreea Kindryd, joins us for a special LIVE recording from STLV with stories of "uppers" and miniskirts and the writer who was always late. Don't miss her incredible insight into Trek's earliest years!

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

Andreea Kindryd's book "From Slavery to Star Trek"

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Even after Star Trek: The Motion Picture had premiered, Gene Roddenberry and Robert Wise explored ways to improve the film. This week, we welcome David C. Fein to discuss the 4K Director's Edition and the myriad ways TMP has been revised to reach its potential. Plus, stay tuned for a special bonus-feature announcement!

See the original document: Possible Film Revisions - December 26, 1979

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Gene Roddenberry pitched an idea to writer Sandy about Wesley Crusher applying to Starfleet Academy. This week, Sandy joins The Trek Files to talk about the script that would become "Coming of Age," the people behind the scenes, and his insistence that the Enterprise be attacked by 300 gorillas!

Find Sandy's book "Secrets Your Textbook Will Not Tell You: About TV, Movies, and Life" at Amazon

See the original document: Starfleet Academy second draft - October 26, 1987

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A story of missing scripts and studio security and the aftermath of repairing a relationship. Judy Burns drops by The Trek Files again to share more stories about "The Tholian Web" and clear up a mystery more than 50 years in the making.

See the original document: Apology letter to Gene Roddenberry - 1968

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Mike DeMeritt returns to The Trek Files to help shed some light on the budgets of Star Trek's first two seasons. Every dollar adds up, and accounting can be creative - so what did that mean to Star Trek's bottom line then and now?

See the original document: Star Trek budgets 1966 - 1967 - 1968

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Star Trek producer Fred Freiberger gives Gene Roddenberry an update on scripts for the 1968 season of Star Trek. What's revealed is just as relevant to production today, and we welcome back Assistant Director and longtime Trek insider Michael DeMeritt to shed some light behind the scenes.

See the original document: Star Trek season 3 writers memo - 1968

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