When it comes to examining the longevity and continued success of Star Trek over its near six decades of storytelling, there are many people responsible. Akiva Goldsman and Alex Kurtzman shepherd the series in its third wave. Producers like Rick Berman, Michael Piller, Jeri Taylor, Brannon Braga and others guided it through the second wave.Of course, Gene Roddenberry created the universe with the help of Bob Justman, Dorothy Fontana and others. However, one man’s contribution cannot be overlooked. Without him, it all would’ve ended. Harve Bennett, producer on four of the first six films, essentially saved Star Trek from oblivion. Harve Bennett, a US Army veteran, worked at ABC and produced a number of series and films, most famously The Mod Squad. His ultimate entertainment legacy, however, was taking the boondoggle that was the Star Trek movie production and turning it into the kind of well-oiled machine Scotty could appreciate. Despite being a financial success, Star Trek: The Motion Picture was a nightmare to produce. The film went over-budget, and Roddenberry’s battles with screenwriter Harold Livingston were vicious. The production went so poorly, Roddenberry was demoted to “Executive Consultant,” which meant he was well-paid but had no actual control over future films. Otherwise, Roddenberry would’ve killed Star Trek V, among other changes.
When it comes to examining the longevity and continued success of Star Trek over its near six decades of storytelling, there are many people responsible. Akiva Goldsman and Alex Kurtzman shepherd the series in its third wave. Producers like Rick Berman, Michael Piller, Jeri Taylor, Brannon Braga and others guided it through the second wave.
Of course, Gene Roddenberry created the universe with the help of Bob Justman, Dorothy Fontana and others. However, one man’s contribution cannot be overlooked. Without him, it all would’ve ended. Harve Bennett, producer on four of the first six films, essentially saved Star Trek from oblivion.
Harve Bennett, a US Army veteran, worked at ABC and produced a number of series and films, most famously The Mod Squad. His ultimate entertainment legacy, however, was taking the boondoggle that was the Star Trek movie production and turning it into the kind of well-oiled machine Scotty could appreciate. Despite being a financial success, Star Trek: The Motion Picture was a nightmare to produce. The film went over-budget, and Roddenberry’s battles with screenwriter Harold Livingston were vicious. The production went so poorly, Roddenberry was demoted to “Executive Consultant,” which meant he was well-paid but had no actual control over future films. Otherwise, Roddenberry would’ve killed Star Trek V, among other changes.
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