The Trek Files: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast Roddenberry Entertainment
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Your weekly deep-dive into the archives of Roddenberry Entertainment, from the personal files of Gene Roddenberry. Each week, “Dr. Trek” himself, Larry Nemecek, and his guest host will take a behind-the-scenes look at documents that haven’t been viewed in decades—many being revealed publicly for the very first time!
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Star Trek V call sheets - 1988 part 2
Laurence Luckinbill continues his conversation with The Trek Files, reminiscing about Star Trek V and sharing a passage from his new book, "Affective Memories." Hear about his friendship with William Shatner and DeForest Kelley, the trouble with alien horses, and why "The Final Frontier" is one of the great Star Trek movies.
Document and additional references: Star Trek V call sheets - 1988 part 2
Affective Memories: How Chance and Theater Saved My Life by Laurence Luckinbill
The Trek Files Season 12 on Memory Alpha
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Star Trek V call sheets - 1988 part 1
The Trek Files gets a look inside the production of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier with none other than the man who brought Sybok to life, Laurence Luckinbill. The multi-award winning actor shares his insights into his spiritual connection with Sybok, competing angles on the character, and the difference between Star Trek and Star Wars.
Document and additional references: Star Trek V call sheets - 1988 part 1
Affective Memories: How Chance and Theater Saved My Life by Laurence Luckinbill
The Trek Files Season 12 on Memory Alpha
All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha
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Star Trek III call sheet - October 21, 1983
Celebrating 40 years since the release of "The Search for Spock," The Trek Files goes deep behind-the-scenes with someone who spent as much time on Star Trek movie sets as any of the stars. Special guest Phil Weyland was a stand-in for DeForest Kelley and William Shatner and had a front-row seat for all the challenges and triumphs of the TOS movies. Hear about everything from deflated budgets to inflated egos in this week's episode!
Document and additional references: Star Trek III call sheet - October 21, 1983
The Trek Files Season 12 on Memory Alpha
All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha
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Star Trek Cast Option Pickups - February 1968
Kicking off the 12th season of The Trek Files, we're taking a look back at planning Star Trek's third season in 1968. Bob Justman sent a memo in February of that year to Gene Roddenberry with his suggestions of which cast members should be kept and at what rate. Joining us to discuss the memo is someone from that very cast: Walter Koenig who you know as "Chekov!"
Document and additional references: Star Trek Cast Option Pickups - February 26, 1968
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Star Trek premise (TAS) - 1973
Wrapping up our 11th season, The Trek Files is proud to welcome Walter Koenig to the show to look back at his own involvement in Star Trek TAS as a writer. Stay tuned for the revelations about Walter's pitch (and subsequent rejection) from TNG, shared here for the first time!
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TNG Character Relationships - 1986, part 2
Ben Robinson returns to The Trek Files for another look at some of the roads not taken when Star Trek: The Next Generation was in development. This time, the complexities of bringing Wesley/Lesley Crusher to life and how TNG could have broken new ground in 1987.
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Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise.