15-14 Star Trek Fans, 1976
Summary
Host Larry Nemechek and guest John Champion examine 1976 fan letters to Gene Roddenberry, highlighting the era's adult fandom. They discuss a lawyer using Spock logic in court, an artist painting Spock on eggs, and fans negotiating for movie memorabilia. The episode underscores how fans actively fought for Star Trek's revival during its critical pre-movie years.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and show introduction
Welcome to the 1976 fan mail episode
Attorney Robert Schwartz uses Spock logic in court
Graham Dale's painted Spock egg art
Mid-roll advertisements
Joyce Russell's classroom Star Trek article
Candy's Equicon photos and videotape debt
Outro and community resources
Closing sponsor messages
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