{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"14-7 The True One \u2013 Cash Edwards and the Early Days of TNG","description":"The first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation was famously turbulent, but behind the scenes, it was also a hive of creative experimentation and open doors for new voices. This week, we welcome veteran writer\/producer Cash Edwards, whose original story pitch \u201cThe True One\u201d caught the attention of Gene Roddenberry, D.C. Fontana, and his longtime friend, producer Herb Wright. Though the script wasn\u2019t produced, it sparked genuine enthusiasm, and Herb\u2019s memo to Gene is our document of the week. Cash joins Larry to share memories from TNG\u2019s earliest days: working closely with the producers, meeting the cast, and witnessing the scramble for scripts that defined Season One. He also reveals some, let\u2019s say colorful, ideas he contributed to the development of the Ferengi\u2019s first appearance (laser bolos, anyone? leech grenades?). It\u2019s a window into a time when Star Trek was still figuring itself out and welcoming new creatives into the mix who helped shape the journey. \ud83d\udcc4 Document and additional references: Memo from Herb Wright to Gene Roddenberry re: \u201cThe True One\u201d (1987) The Trek Files Season 14 on Memory Alpha All episodes and documents: The Trek Files on Memory Alpha Visit the Trekland site for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on Discord with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! Join today! ","author_name":"The Trek Files: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/thetrekfiles.com","html":"