13-14 The Star Trek Guide - April 17, 1967
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13-14 The Star Trek Guide - April 17, 1967
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About this listen
The Trek Files returns to one of the most foundational documents in Star Trek history: the third revision of The Star Trek Guide from 1967. Author and “Trek Whisperer” Glen Henderson joins Larry Nemecek to explore the show’s core creative philosophy—especially the idea that believability in characters and behavior matters more than technobabble.
Together, they unpack a fascinating “test” Gene Roddenberry included in the guide, challenging writers to spot a major format error in a hypothetical teaser scene. Was it bad science? Clunky terminology? Or something more human at the heart of it?
Discover what Gene thought really made Trek work—and what still resonates with fans and creatives today.
Document and additional references: The Star Trek Guide, Third Revision - April 17, 1967
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