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3 days ago · Eugene Wesley Roddenberry Sr. (August 19, 1921 – October 24, 1991) was an American television screenwriter and producer who created the science fiction franchise Star Trek. Born in El Paso, Texas, Roddenberry grew up in Los Angeles, where his father was a police officer.
18 hours ago · Writer David Gerrold was mentored by Gene L. Coon, who the young writer held in exceptionally high regard. David Gerrold: I felt like Dorothy being ushered into the presence of the Wizard of Oz ...
Jul 8, 2024 · Toggle Life and career subsection. 1.1 Star Trek. 1.2 Post–Star Trek
5 days ago · This classic episode was written by TOS’ then-new coproducer John Meredyth Lucas (who replaced the nearly-irreplaceable coproducer/writer Gene L. Coon), and was directed by frequent series director Marc Daniels (“Space Seed”). Let’s run a full analysis on the mechanism, and see what makes Nomad tick… “The Changeling.”
Jul 18, 2024 · Ironically the Prime Directive, credited to Gene L. Coon — a producer on the Original Series — is believed to have been influenced by the Vietnam War. It shows a developed civilization that has moved beyond the need to colonize other worlds.
Jul 19, 2024 · Born in Wilson, NC on June 19, 1939, Ben was a 1957 graduate of Charles L. Coon High School. He earned the rank of Airman First Class in the US Air Force, serving from 1958 to 1962 at Stead Air Force Base in Sparks, NV, where he trained hundreds of pilots in desert and mountain survival training, including the first seven US astronauts.
Jun 30, 2024 · As the writer of "Errand of Mercy," Gene L. Coon is credited with the creation of the Klingons, although actor John Colicos helped create their distinctive look.
