Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry wanted to have gay characters on the show, and even instructed writers to include gay couples on Next Generation ... so why didn't they? This week's bonus video's all about Gene's vision for making the future queer, the forces that stood in his way, and how actors and fans managed to bring his vision to life.
Plus! If you're in Seattle, I have several live events coming up!
Sunday, June 8: Book signing & sitcoms at Northgate Barnes & Noble
Tuesday, June 24: What's so Gay About Frasier? at Elliott Bay Books
Full details here: https://www.mattbaume.com/events
Matt Baume
2025-06-06 05:47:33 +0000 UTCTimothy Mathews
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