Lot 156
Roddenberry, Gene (1921-1991) American screenwriter and producer best known as the creator of the sci-fi series "Star Trek." Five Typed Letters Signed to Ms. Judy Thomases, one signed "Gene Roddenberry," one signed "Gene R" and three signed "Gene," written from January 22, 1973 to August 5, 1976. One letter is on Warner Bros. letterhead and three on STAR TREK letterhead; all letters have the transmittal envelopes. Fine condition. In January 1973 he gives the procedure for interviews, mentions a book by Jacqueline Lichtenberg on STAR TREK fandom and gives contact information for William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. In November 1974, he discusses meetings with Ms. Thomases, etc. In June 1976, he says, in part: "…I feel like a (benevolent) alien on this planet most of the time….seeing humankind and their planet as a freshly new, excitingly bizarre place…it does have its disadvantages…always being the outsider looking in and the consequent bit of loneliness that goes with it….the contracts should be resolved in the next week or so and we can get seriously into preproduction of the STAR TREK movie…." On April 28, 1976, he reports on contract negotiations with Paramount: "…the studio keeps insisting that we not only tie ourselves up with them for years but also agree to forgive and forget anything they may owe us from bad…or even questionable bookkeeping in the past…" In August 1976, he writes happily, "…The STAR TREK film appears to be on the track at last…we're on the edge of signing and announcing our writers, we have what looks like a good story…we're even on the edge of settling on our director. Six months of set designing and building ahead, which means we'll plan photography for about February and film release sometime near the end of 1977."
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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