Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) Hypospray

This is an original Hypospray prop from Star Trek: The Next Generation. Throughout the series, the hypospray can be seen numerous times as it is a common medical device, used to inject liquids into the body. This custom-made device features a rectangular resin base/handle with a striped cylindrical neck leading to the head, which includes an attached gold metal disc. [PSoL]

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) Isolinear Optical Chip - Blue

This is a rectangular acrylic strip used as a data storage device and utilized in various forms of  technology, including Starfleet computers, PADDs and tricorders with Isolinear drives. This is a blue version (with circuitry). These can be seen in various episodes of all the Star Trek television series. [SU]

A pile of isolinear chips on board the USS Rio Grande. (DS9 S02E26: "The Jem'Hadar")

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) Isolinear Optical Chip - Yellow

This is a rectangular acrylic strip used as a data storage device and utilized in various forms of technology, including Starfleet computers, PADDs and tricorders with Isolinear drives. This is a yellow version. These can be seen in various episodes of all the Star Trek television series. [SU]

An opened PADD showing a slot for an isolinear optical chip. (TNG-R 6x08: "A Fistful of Datas")

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) "For Eyes Only" PADD

A PADD used in the TV series Star Trek Deep Space Nine, in the 6th season episode "Behind the Lines". Admiral William Ross hands the PADD to Captain Sisko, for it contains top secret information about a massive sensor array near the Argolis Cluster.

This grey coloured prop has a metallic finish. There is a large display area at the top with a paper insert for a screen. It has the Starfleet logo in the centre and the words ‘For Eyes Only’ in red. The PADD also has a hologram strip along the middle with green and red stickers overlaid. On the back is a brown label with a specific number.

Originally purchased as being from The Next Generation, only spotted it only recently in this episode of Deep Space Nine. As was the case with most Star Trek props, this PADD was most likely used in several episodes of both series, for the screen portion could be easily exchanged with another. What makes is distinctive are the middle and lower portions of the PADD, which remain the same, regardless of the screen. [PSoL]

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) "Blood and Fire" script, signed by David Gerrold

"Blood and Fire" is an episode written by David Gerrold for possible use on Star Trek: The Next Generation. The script was commissioned and written, but never actually filmed because certain studio executives had a negative reaction to its positive depiction of an openly gay couple. It was eventually adapted by Gerrold into a standalone novel.

In the original script, the crew of the Enterprise-D came upon a derelict spaceship whose crew had all been killed off by Regulan bloodworms. Since these creatures are highly dangerous and can kill within hours, any ship or space station found to be infested with bloodworms must be sterilized and/or destroyed, as per Starfleet orders. The concept of Regulan bloodworms, mentioned in dialogue in the original Star Trek series (but never actually explained until this episode), was intended to be a metaphor for the AIDS crisis, as AIDS was a similarly lethal disease.

This episode was also noted for its inclusion of two openly gay crewmembers, which would have been a first in Star Trek history. Years later, an AIDS allegory would finally be included in a Trek episode, namely the Star Trek: Enterprise episode "Stigma".
Herbert Wright rewrote the script under the name "Blood and Ice", which also was left unproduced.

With Gerrold's permission, Carlos Pedraza rewrote Blood and Fire for the fan series Star Trek: New Voyages.  Gerrold did a final draft polish (possibly to expand the gay relationship to something more than a hint) and also directed the episode. The episode has come under fire for showing the two crewmembers "dry humping" and sharing an extended, open-mouthed kiss while in their quarters. [from Wikipedia entry]

The script was purchased directly from David Gerrold, and bears a dedication to me. This is one of my favourite pieces in my collection.

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) Lursa's neck collar

Neck collar used by Lursa in various episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. Designed by Robert Blackman. Originally red, it was recolored green for the TNG Season 5 opening story, "Redemption part II". It was worn by Barbara Marsh as Lursa and Peggy Jo Jacobs as Ch'rega. [Christies]

"Redemption, Part I" (TNG, Season 4)

"Redemption, Part II" (TNG, Season 5)

"Firstborn" (TNG, Season 7)
"Past Prologue" (DS9, Season 1)

"Prophecy" (VOY, Season 7)
Here it is worn by Ch'rega, played by Peggy Jo Jacobs.

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) "Encounter at Farpoint", call sheet and production report for day 3 (June 2, 1987) and PR for May 28

Call sheet for the 3rd day of shooting (20) of the 2-hour pilot episode, dated June 2, 1987. All the main crew had scenes today, including DeForest kelley, and were mostly on the holodeck. [MB]

Daily Production Report for June 2nd. We can see that only the holodeck scenes were shot, and that the planned scenes in the corridor and transporter were not. 4:21 minutes were filmed this day.

Production report for Thursday, May 28, 1987, the second day of shooting. All day was spent on rehearsals. There was a makeup test for DeForest Kelly and wardrobe fittings for everyone. Corey Allen, the director, injured his ankle during a location survey at Griffith Park. [MB]

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) Enterprise wall panel

This style prop wall panel (Doorbell) was custom made for the production, however this particular sign was never used during filming. They were used as set dressing during the run of the show and can be seen in several episodes attached to the wall next to various doors and passageways within the Starship Enterprise. The panel measures just under 8" tall. [SU]

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) "Rightful Heir" final draft script and call sheets for days 4 & 7

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) "Birthright, Part II" call-sheet for day 3

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) "Starship Mine" production archive

Directed by Cliff Bole and written by Morgan Gendel.

This is a group of documents and scripts, and all came from the same source. The story outlines have a list of names, to whom they were distributed, for further comment and appreciation and the name Naren Shankar is highlighted in yellow. All the scripts are heavily annotated, presumably by her, since these seem to be her copies.

Naren Shankar was Story Editor for ST:TNG in the 1993-1994 season.

The document file includes:

1. Revisions by Jeri Taylor on the Morgan Gendel story, annotated by Naren Shankar, dated November 20, 1992.
2. Another story revision by Jeri Taylor, annotated by Naren Shankar, dated November 20, 1992.
3. A Beat Outline by Morgan Gendel, no annotations, dated December 4, 1992.
4. First Draft, heavily annotated, dated January 4, 1993.
5. Final Draft, dated January 14, 1993; including Blue page revisions dated January 15, 1993.

Episode was aired March 29, 1993.

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) Autographs

Main Crew

 

Patrick Stewart as  Captain Picard
 

I met Patrick Stewart in 2007, after watching an RSC production of "The Tempest" in the beautiful Novello Theatre in London. I waited backstage for the captain to appear and asked for his autograph on the play's programme. A very emotional moment, which I'll treasure.

Jonathan Frakes as Cm. William T. Riker
Michael Dorn as Lt. Worf
LeVar Burton as Lt. Georgi LaForge

Brent Spiner as Data 

Denise Crosby as Lt. Tasha Yar

Other Actors

Robert O'Relly as Chancellor Gowron

J.G. Hertzler as Martok

I met Robert and J.G. (after a few drinks, everyone is on a first-name basis) in Spain, during a Star Trek gathering organized by those excellent hosts at Espatrek 2005. Being a rather family affair, there was room for talk and drinks and singing (those two singing in Klingon are ample reason to drink a lot) and drinks. A memorable weekend!

Dwight Schultz as Lieutenant Reginald Barclay
I met Dwight Schultz in Spain, in 2006, during another Espatrek convention.