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Space Seed. " Space Seed " is the 22nd episode of the first season of the American science fiction television series Star Trek. It was first broadcast by NBC on February 16, 1967. "Space Seed" was written by Gene L. Coon and Carey Wilber and directed by Marc Daniels.
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"Space Seed" writer Carey Wilber used the 18th-century British custom of shipping out the undesirables as a parallel for his concept of "seed ships", used to take unwanted criminals out to space from the overpopulated Earth (hence the name "Botany Bay").
Marc Daniels directed "Space Seed." He'd collaborated with Gene Roddenberry on the show, The Lieutenant. One of his episodes of The Lieutenant, “In the Highest Tradition,” featured three future Star Trek actors, Leonard Nimoy, Majel Barrett, and Gary Lockwood. Daniels directed a total of 14 TOS episodes and penned the Star Trek: The ...
"Space Seed" is an episode of the American science fiction television series Star Trek. It is the 22nd episode of the first season and was first broadcast by NBC on February 16, 1967. "Space Seed" was written by Gene L. Coon and Carey Wilber and directed by Marc Daniels. Set in the 23rd century, the series follows the adventures of Captain James T. Kirk and his crew aboard the Starfleet ...
On September 2, 1966, Gene Coon responds to Wilber’s outline with a 2-page memo. He rightly praises the outline for its creativity and for being one of the best the Star Trek offices had yet received, however there are some problems that Coon feels Wilber needs to fix as he begins to write the actual script.
Apr 19, 2023 · "Space Seed" is widely regarded as one of the best episodes of the original Star Trek series. It has been praised for its tight plot, memorable characters, and exploration of complex themes. The episode also introduced one of the most iconic villains in science fiction history, cementing its place in the cultural lexicon.
Jan 12, 2014 · The Evolution of "Space Seed," Part 6. By Maria Jose and John Tenuto. Please join us for our last chapter on the making of “ Space Seed ” as we discuss the amazingly talented artists who filmed the episode, a few deleted sequences and characters, and the legacy of the episode. Next article, we will return with an all new exploration of Star ...
