Welcome to Gene-ology, a podcast by Roddenberry Entertainment that dives deep into the early TV writing works of Gene Roddenberry.

Assigned to polish another writer's premise for the '60s action show Shannon, Gene Roddenberry turns in a script that hits all the necessary action beats but leaves questions about the characters and their beverage choices.

Hosted by Earl Green & Ashley Thomas

Gene-ology explores Gene Roddenberry's early television scripts, including his lesser-known works before Star Trek using the Mission Log format popularized by Roddenberry Podcasts. We analyze the themes, writing style, and cultural impact of his scripts, and we even unearth stories from the Roddenberry archives that were never produced. Join us as we trace the roots of Gene's creative genius.

• A breakdown of key moments and themes in "Embezzler's Daughter."

• Exploring Gene Roddenberry’s evolving style and storytelling.

• How this episode ties into the broader TV landscape of the time and reflects the early seeds of Roddenberry's visionary work.

• Guest stars and unique production elements that bring this episode to life.

Since this episode was never produced (or the original video can't be found), we’ve brought it to life with a dramatic recreation! Special guests James Hererra and Mike Richards perform a key section of the script as Joe Shannon and Bill Cochran. Listen in as they bring the story to life in this exclusive performance.

Did you know Roddenberry Podcasts is on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, Mission Log: The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube.

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Be sure to subscribe to Gene-ology for more deep dives into Gene Roddenberry’s early works. New episodes are released regularly as we uncover more of Gene’s television legacy.

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Gene-ology is produced by Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producer Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry. Visit https://Podcasts.Roddenberry.com for more great content. Edited by Earl Green.

Welcome to Gene-ology, a podcast by Roddenberry Entertainment that dives deep into the early TV writing works of Gene Roddenberry.

Twice before, the Joan Crawford Show was piloted - would the third time, with a pilot written by Gene Roddenberry, have been the charm? Ashley and Earl find a lot of charm and a considerable amount of progressive thought in this unproduced 1961 script.

Hosted by Earl Green & Ashley Thomas

Gene-ology explores Gene Roddenberry's early television scripts, including his lesser-known works before Star Trek using the Mission Log format popularized by Roddenberry Podcasts. We analyze the themes, writing style, and cultural impact of his scripts, and we even unearth stories from the Roddenberry archives that were never produced. Join us as we trace the roots of Gene's creative genius.

• A breakdown of key moments and themes in "A Man's World."

• Exploring Gene Roddenberry’s evolving style and storytelling.

• How this episode ties into the broader TV landscape of the time and reflects the early seeds of Roddenberry's visionary work.

• Guest stars and unique production elements that bring this episode to life.

Since this episode was never produced (or the original video can't be found), we’ve brought it to life with a dramatic recreation! Special guests Crystal Allen and John Champion perform a key section of the script as Valerie Downes and Bill Evans. Listen in as they bring the story to life in this exclusive performance.

Did you know Roddenberry Podcasts is on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, Mission Log: The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube.

Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1

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Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, follow us here:
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Subscribe and Stay Tuned
Be sure to subscribe to Gene-ology for more deep dives into Gene Roddenberry’s early works. New episodes are released regularly as we uncover more of Gene’s television legacy.

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Gene-ology is produced by Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producer Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry. Visit https://Podcasts.Roddenberry.com for more great content. Edited by Earl Green.

Welcome to Gene-ology, a podcast by Roddenberry Entertainment that dives deep into the early TV writing works of Gene Roddenberry.

Gene co-write a single script for the Screen Gems western Two Faces West, finishing the script of another writer's story. But it made effective use of the series' recurring mistaken identity gag, and featured a compelling guest character who was ahead of her time.

Hosted by Earl Green & Ashley Thomas

Gene-ology explores Gene Roddenberry's early television scripts, including his lesser-known works before Star Trek using the Mission Log format popularized by Roddenberry Podcasts. We analyze the themes, writing style, and cultural impact of his scripts, and we even unearth stories from the Roddenberry archives that were never produced. Join us as we trace the roots of Gene's creative genius.

• A breakdown of key moments and themes in "The Lesson."

• Exploring Gene Roddenberry’s evolving style and storytelling.

• How this episode ties into the broader TV landscape of the time and reflects the early seeds of Roddenberry's visionary work.

• Guest stars and unique production elements that bring this episode to life.

Since this episode was never produced (or the original video can't be found), we’ve brought it to life with a dramatic recreation! Special guests Scott Markus. Kevin Ibbotson and Mary Anne Butler perform a key section of the script as Rick January, Bradshaw and Sally. Listen in as they bring the story to life in this exclusive performance.

Did you know Roddenberry Podcasts is on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, Mission Log: The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube.

Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1

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Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, follow us here:
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Subscribe and Stay Tuned
Be sure to subscribe to Gene-ology for more deep dives into Gene Roddenberry’s early works. New episodes are released regularly as we uncover more of Gene’s television legacy.

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Gene-ology is produced by Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producer Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry. Visit https://Podcasts.Roddenberry.com for more great content. Edited by Earl Green.

Welcome to Gene-ology, a podcast by Roddenberry Entertainment that dives deep into the early TV writing works of Gene Roddenberry.

In Gene's final script for the British-Australian series Whiplash, an actress from a roaming theater troupe finds herself giving an improv performance with the highest possible stakes, and we find Gene slipping the audience a message about grace and mercy.

Hosted by Earl Green & Ashley Thomas

Gene-ology explores Gene Roddenberry's early television scripts, including his lesser-known works before Star Trek using the Mission Log format popularized by Roddenberry Podcasts. We analyze the themes, writing style, and cultural impact of his scripts, and we even unearth stories from the Roddenberry archives that were never produced. Join us as we trace the roots of Gene's creative genius.

• A breakdown of key moments and themes in "The Actress."

• Exploring Gene Roddenberry’s evolving style and storytelling.

• How this episode ties into the broader TV landscape of the time and reflects the early seeds of Roddenberry's visionary work.

• Guest stars and unique production elements that bring this episode to life.

Since this episode was never produced (or the original video can't be found), we’ve brought it to life with a dramatic recreation! Special guests Gigi Edgley and Bo Nicholson perform a key section of the script as Genevieve Rochelle and Mike Upton. Listen in as they bring the story to life in this exclusive performance.

Did you know Roddenberry Podcasts is on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, Mission Log: The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube.

Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1

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Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, follow us here:
RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryPodcasts
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RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION https://www.instagram.com/TheRoddenberryFoundation

Subscribe and Stay Tuned
Be sure to subscribe to Gene-ology for more deep dives into Gene Roddenberry’s early works. New episodes are released regularly as we uncover more of Gene’s television legacy.

–

Gene-ology is produced by Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producer Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry. Visit https://Podcasts.Roddenberry.com for more great content. Edited by Earl Green.

Welcome to Gene-ology, a podcast by Roddenberry Entertainment that dives deep into the early TV writing works of Gene Roddenberry.

Much has been made of how progressive Gene Roddenberry's TV writing was, but one line from the original script for "Dutchman's Reef" caught even your hosts off guard - and shows just how far ahead of his time Gene was.

Hosted by Earl Green & Ashley Thomas

Gene-ology explores Gene Roddenberry's early television scripts, including his lesser-known works before Star Trek using the Mission Log format popularized by Roddenberry Podcasts. We analyze the themes, writing style, and cultural impact of his scripts, and we even unearth stories from the Roddenberry archives that were never produced. Join us as we trace the roots of Gene's creative genius.

• A breakdown of key moments and themes in "Dutchman's Reef."

• Exploring Gene Roddenberry’s evolving style and storytelling.

• How this episode ties into the broader TV landscape of the time and reflects the early seeds of Roddenberry's visionary work.

• Guest stars and unique production elements that bring this episode to life.

Since this episode was never produced (or the original video can't be found), we’ve brought it to life with a dramatic recreation! Special guests Norman C. Lao and Bo Nicholson perform a key section of the script as Chris Cobb and Dan Ledward. Listen in as they bring the story to life in this exclusive performance.

Did you know Roddenberry Podcasts is on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, Mission Log: The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube.

Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1

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Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, follow us here:
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Subscribe and Stay Tuned
Be sure to subscribe to Gene-ology for more deep dives into Gene Roddenberry’s early works. New episodes are released regularly as we uncover more of Gene’s television legacy.

–

Gene-ology is produced by Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producer Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry. Visit https://Podcasts.Roddenberry.com for more great content. Edited by Earl Green.

Welcome to Gene-ology, a podcast by Roddenberry Entertainment that dives deep into the early TV writing works of Gene Roddenberry.

Gene's second episode of Whiplash, "Sarong", proves to be a surprisingly progressive stew of villains you love to hate, pearls, hungry sharks, amazing filming locations, sisters doin' it for themselves, and Peter Graves jumping off a horse like nobody's business.

Hosted by Earl Green & Ashley Thomas

Gene-ology explores Gene Roddenberry's early television scripts, including his lesser-known works before Star Trek using the Mission Log format popularized by Roddenberry Podcasts. We analyze the themes, writing style, and cultural impact of his scripts, and we even unearth stories from the Roddenberry archives that were never produced. Join us as we trace the roots of Gene's creative genius.

• A breakdown of key moments and themes in "Sarong."

• Exploring Gene Roddenberry’s evolving style and storytelling.

• How this episode ties into the broader TV landscape of the time and reflects the early seeds of Roddenberry's visionary work.

• Guest stars and unique production elements that bring this episode to life.

Since this episode was never produced (or the original video can't be found), we’ve brought it to life with a dramatic recreation! Special guests Norman C. Lao and Paul Cooper perform a key section of the script as Chris Cobb and Zumwalt. Listen in as they bring the story to life in this exclusive performance.

Did you know Roddenberry Podcasts is on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, Mission Log: The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube.

Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1

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Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, follow us here:
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Subscribe and Stay Tuned
Be sure to subscribe to Gene-ology for more deep dives into Gene Roddenberry’s early works. New episodes are released regularly as we uncover more of Gene’s television legacy.

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Gene-ology is produced by Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producer Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry. Visit https://Podcasts.Roddenberry.com for more great content. Edited by Earl Green.

Welcome to Gene-ology, a podcast by Roddenberry Entertainment that dives deep into the early TV writing works of Gene Roddenberry.

Welcome to Whiplash, a show about Australia's old west whose makers tried to lure Gene to live and work in the UK! His first script for this western starring Peter Graves left little doubt that it was the work of Gene Roddenberry.

Hosted by Earl Green & Ashley Thomas

Gene-ology explores Gene Roddenberry's early television scripts, including his lesser-known works before Star Trek using the Mission Log format popularized by Roddenberry Podcasts. We analyze the themes, writing style, and cultural impact of his scripts, and we even unearth stories from the Roddenberry archives that were never produced. Join us as we trace the roots of Gene's creative genius.

• A breakdown of key moments and themes in "Episode In Bathurst."

• Exploring Gene Roddenberry’s evolving style and storytelling.

• How this episode ties into the broader TV landscape of the time and reflects the early seeds of Roddenberry's visionary work.

• Guest stars and unique production elements that bring this episode to life.

Since this episode was never produced (or the original video can't be found), we’ve brought it to life with a dramatic recreation! Special guests Norman C. Lao and Julian Stone perform a key section of the script as Chris Cobb and Mr. Perkins. Listen in as they bring the story to life in this exclusive performance.

Did you know Roddenberry Podcasts is on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, Mission Log: The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube.

Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1

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Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, follow us here:
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Subscribe and Stay Tuned
Be sure to subscribe to Gene-ology for more deep dives into Gene Roddenberry’s early works. New episodes are released regularly as we uncover more of Gene’s television legacy.

–

Gene-ology is produced by Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producer Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry. Visit https://Podcasts.Roddenberry.com for more great content. Edited by Earl Green.

Welcome to Gene-ology, a podcast by Roddenberry Entertainment that dives deep into the early TV writing works of Gene Roddenberry.

We've read all the Wrangler scripts, considered all the stories - the only thing left to do was for Ashley and Mission Log: Prodigy's Charlynn Schmiedt to visit the UCLA Library and watch the seven produced episodes for themselves. Even the pilot. What they found was still surprising.

Hosted by Ashley Thomas, Charlynn Schmiedt & Earl Green

Gene-ology explores Gene Roddenberry's early television scripts, including his lesser-known works before Star Trek using the Mission Log format popularized by Roddenberry Podcasts. We analyze the themes, writing style, and cultural impact of his scripts, and we even unearth stories from the Roddenberry archives that were never produced. Join us as we trace the roots of Gene's creative genius.

• A breakdown of key moments and themes in Wrangler.

• Exploring Gene Roddenberry’s evolving style and storytelling.

• How this episode ties into the broader TV landscape of the time and reflects the early seeds of Roddenberry's visionary work.

• Guest stars and unique production elements that bring this episode to life.

Did you know Roddenberry Podcasts is on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, Mission Log: The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube.

Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1

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Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, follow us here:
RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryPodcasts
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Subscribe and Stay Tuned
Be sure to subscribe to Gene-ology for more deep dives into Gene Roddenberry’s early works. New episodes are released regularly as we uncover more of Gene’s television legacy.

–

Gene-ology is produced by Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producer Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry. Visit https://Podcasts.Roddenberry.com for more great content. Edited by Earl Green.