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! See the documents: <a href= "http://facebook.com/thetrekfiles">facebook.com/thetrekfiles</a> Visit the <a href="https://larrynemecek.com/">Trekland site</a> for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise.

<description>&lt;p&gt;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!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;See the documents: &lt;a href= "http://facebook.com/thetrekfiles"&gt;facebook.com/thetrekfiles&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visit the &lt;a href="https://larrynemecek.com/"&gt;Trekland site&lt;/a&gt; for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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...

11-24 Star Trek premise (TAS) - 1973

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. See the documents: <a href= "http://facebook.com/thetrekfiles">facebook.com/thetrekfiles</a> Visit the <a href="https://larrynemecek.com/">Trekland site</a> for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise.

<description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;See the documents: &lt;a href= "http://facebook.com/thetrekfiles"&gt;facebook.com/thetrekfiles&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visit the &lt;a href="https://larrynemecek.com/"&gt;Trekland site&lt;/a&gt; for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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...

11-23 TNG Character Relationships - 1986, part 2

The Trek Files revisits an early document from Star Trek: The Next Generation's development. David Gerrold sketched out a guide to how the main characters would relate to each other, and in this excerpt, focuses on Deanna Troi's special talent as a telepath. Ben Robinson joins us to look back at the Trek that might have been! See the documents: <a href= "http://facebook.com/thetrekfiles">facebook.com/thetrekfiles</a> Visit the <a href="https://larrynemecek.com/">Trekland site</a> for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise.

<description>&lt;p&gt;The Trek Files revisits an early document from Star Trek: The Next Generation's development. David Gerrold sketched out a guide to how the main characters would relate to each other, and in this excerpt, focuses on Deanna Troi's special talent as a telepath. Ben Robinson joins us to look back at the Trek that might have been!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;See the documents: &lt;a href= "http://facebook.com/thetrekfiles"&gt;facebook.com/thetrekfiles&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visit the &lt;a href="https://larrynemecek.com/"&gt;Trekland site&lt;/a&gt; for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Trek Files revisits an early document from Star Trek: The Next Generation's development. David Gerrold sketched out a guide to how the main characters would relate to each other, and in this excerpt, focuses on Deanna Troi's special talent as a...

11-22 TNG Character Relationships - 1986

Continuing our conversation about Gene's Star Trek III memo, we are thrilled to welcome Eugene Roddenberry to share his insights into his father's notes! Examining Vulcan mysticism and how those "small feathers" make a big difference in Star Trek storytelling on a can't miss episode of The Trek Files! See the documents: <a href= "http://facebook.com/thetrekfiles">facebook.com/thetrekfiles</a> Visit the <a href="https://larrynemecek.com/">Trekland site</a> for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Continuing our conversation about Gene's Star Trek III memo, we are thrilled to welcome Eugene Roddenberry to share his insights into his father's notes! Examining Vulcan mysticism and how those "small feathers" make a big difference in Star Trek storytelling on a can't miss episode of The Trek Files!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;See the documents: &lt;a href= "http://facebook.com/thetrekfiles"&gt;facebook.com/thetrekfiles&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visit the &lt;a href="https://larrynemecek.com/"&gt;Trekland site&lt;/a&gt; for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Continuing our conversation about Gene's Star Trek III memo, we are thrilled to welcome Eugene Roddenberry to share his insights into his father's notes! Examining Vulcan mysticism and how those "small feathers" make a big difference in Star Trek...

11-21 Star Trek III final draft notes - 1983, part 2

While developing "The Next Generation," Gene Roddenberry was also fielding notes on the next Star Trek feature film "The Final Frontier." Our featured document highlights some of the strong misgivings Gene had about the script and story, and we pick apart the areas where he may have missed the mark or was right on target. See the documents: <a href= "http://facebook.com/thetrekfiles">facebook.com/thetrekfiles</a> Visit the <a href="https://larrynemecek.com/">Trekland site</a> for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise.

<description>&lt;p&gt;While developing "The Next Generation," Gene Roddenberry was also fielding notes on the next Star Trek feature film "The Final Frontier." Our featured document highlights some of the strong misgivings Gene had about the script and story, and we pick apart the areas where he may have missed the mark or was right on target.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;See the documents: &lt;a href= "http://facebook.com/thetrekfiles"&gt;facebook.com/thetrekfiles&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visit the &lt;a href="https://larrynemecek.com/"&gt;Trekland site&lt;/a&gt; for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

While developing "The Next Generation," Gene Roddenberry was also fielding notes on the next Star Trek feature film "The Final Frontier." Our featured document highlights some of the strong misgivings Gene had about the script and story, and we pick...

11-20 Star Trek V story memo - 1987

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!

The Trek Files: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast

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