The Ready Room 60: Space Monkeys and Mimes
The Last Outpost.
When The Next Generation premiered the writers attempted to establish a new archenemy for the crew. Unfortunately, the introduction turned into a disaster. Reference to the Ferengi was made in the series pilot, but conflicting views on what this enemy should be like—and mindboggling choices by the director—turned what was meant to be fear and menance into comedic gold. It’s too bad, too, because the story that introduced the Ferengi had a lot of potential. In this episode of The Ready Room we’re joined by Charlynn Schmiedt to discuss “The Last Outpost,” where it succeeds in connecting with the best of Star Trek, and where it went terribly wrong.
In news we cover LeVar Burton’s gift to The Ready Room—an on-stage barrel roll—La-la Land Records’ upcoming 15-disc collection of TOS music, the CBS and Netflix renewal of Star Trek streaming, Larry Nemecek’s new “TREKLAND: On Speaker” interview collection, and Rod Roddenberry’s new podcast Mission Log. Plus our roving reporter Sara Van Cleve calls in live from Star Trek Las Vegas, and we debate what costume Greg should wear to next year’s con.
Running Time: 1 hours 52 minutes
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Hosts
Christopher Jones and Greg Harbin
Guests
Charlynn Schmiedt and Sara Van Cleve
Show Notes
La-la Land Records to Release Complete TOS Music Collection on 15 CDs
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Help Greg Choose His Cosplay for Star Trek Las Vegas 2013
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CBS and Netflix Renew Agreement for Star Trek Streaming
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TREKLAND: On Speaker “Future Voices, Passed.”
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Rod Roddenberry Launches Star Trek Podcast Mission Log
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Feature: The Last Outpost
Meet the Monkeys! Uhm… the Ferengi!
Concepts, Colours, and Commentary
Picard Loves France (The Red, White, and Bleu)
The Tkon Empire
To the Planet! (Where Everything Falls Apart)
Speculation on Ferengi Evolution
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