In which, Andrew and Dude discuss the 50th anniversary of Gene Roddenberry’s vision of a better humanity; namely, Star Trek. They recount their first encounters with the show, how the show actually began, how the show was saved by the fans, and especially the utopia that Roddenberry envisioned in the future.
Show Notes:
The Oatmeal discusses Gene Roddenberry
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (II)
Kirk Thatcher, the punk from Star Trek IV
Takei discusses issues with Shatner while filming The Undiscovered Country
Star Trek: The Next Generation