Star Trek creator wary of fan cult and fame
Gene Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek, says he wishes to walk away from the series at times and resists being treated as a guru. He worries about fans treating a script as scripture, fears being overwhelmed by conventions, and notes he does not want to be seen as a universal philosopher or fraud.
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Bob Thomas
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TV Listings and Notes on Star Trek Creative Plans
A dense TV schedule lists programs across channels with highlights including The First Easter Rabbit narrated by Burl Ives and Rockford Files while Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry discusses a potential film version. Roddenberry reflects on reasons for Star Trek’s NBC cancellation and hints at seeking a new writer while noting strong rerun international demand and a vibrant fan base.
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