Members Faulkner Posted April 19 Author Members Share Posted April 19 Sad and shocking—another American Idol contestant gone too soon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members applcin Posted April 20 Members Share Posted April 20 R.I.P. John Trimble. He, along with his wife, Betty Joanne (Bjo), started a letter-writing campaign when Star Trek was facing cancellation after its 2nd season. As a result of their efforts, the show got a 3rd season, making it eligible for syndication...and we know what happened from there. https://www.startrek.com/news/remembering-john-trimble 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Khan Posted April 20 Members Share Posted April 20 From what I understand, though, the network's reversing their decision on "Star Trek" was kind of a double-edged sword. Yes, the franchise got another season, but with a reduced budget and without Gene Roddenberry's participation. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members applcin Posted April 20 Members Share Posted April 20 The 3rd season is usually regarded as having the preponderance of the worst-written stories along with the smaller budget. Plus, the show got moved to the kiss-of-death Friday night slot. But the long-term result was that the show gained massive popularity in the syndicated reruns which, in turn, led to the franchise becoming the behemoth that is still going to this day. Many of us who grew up on those 79 episodes watched them over and over again, even the clunkers, lol. And most, or all, of what came after, with varying opinions. The Trimbles' efforts set the wheels in motion. A side comment, or opinion about Roddenberry. As one of those who fell in love with the show during its syndication I, of course, admire what he accomplished. But as the years passed and the franchise grew, he continued to hold on to his basic vision and, essentially tied down some creative hands. The TNG characters had to all be upstanding folks who got along with one another. DS9 didn't happen at all while he was alive because he totally rejected the concept. He seemed to be a combination of forward-thinking in some ways and not so much so in other ways. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Contessa Donatella Posted April 21 Members Share Posted April 21 (edited) Meg Bennett died April 11 following a battle with cancer. She was 75. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/meg-bennett-dead-young-and-restless-1235878548/ I find myself swearing, loudly. oh, and [!@#$%^&*] CANCER. Please register in order to view this content Edited April 21 by Contessa Donatella pix 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Khan Posted April 22 Members Share Posted April 22 I must admit, @applcin, I'm not a Trekkie - or is it Trekker, lol? - so my knowledge of all things ST is extremely limited. But I definitely thank you so much for this information! Please register in order to view this content 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members applcin Posted April 22 Members Share Posted April 22 Depends who you ask, lol. And with a name like yours, I just can't help it... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Khan Posted April 22 Members Share Posted April 22 LOL!! (A man named "Khan" who isn't into ST. Isn't it ironic, don'cha think, lol?) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vee Posted April 22 Members Share Posted April 22 Roddenberry was indeed a very complicated man lol. There's also the affair with Nichelle Nichols. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jam6242 Posted April 23 Members Share Posted April 23 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted April 24 Members Share Posted April 24 Sad. My parents were big fans of McCloud. The last surviving cast member of Sgt. Bilko. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted April 25 Members Share Posted April 25 New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies - POLITICO 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted April 26 Members Share Posted April 26 https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/apr/25/laurent-cantet-film-maker-who-tackled-diversity-and-class-in-france-dies-aged-63 Someone here recommended The Class to me a few years ago and it was well worth the watch. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted Saturday at 03:20 AM Members Share Posted Saturday at 03:20 AM I haven't been a big Survivor fan in a long time, but I remember Sonja fondly. https://deadline.com/2024/04/sonja-christopher-survivor-dead-season-one-contestant-was-87-obituary-1235897137/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DramatistDreamer Posted Saturday at 12:46 PM Members Share Posted Saturday at 12:46 PM That was a good film, probably worth a rewatch tbh, especially in the wake of the insidious and naked racism being dredged on the way to opening ceremonies in Paris this summer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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