• mkwt@lemmy.world
    28·
    2 months ago

    They famously only got the engineering set built because Roddenberry insisted on writing it into the pilot episode.

    • Jerkface@lemmy.world
      231·
      2 months ago

      STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
      “THE CLOSET INCIDENT”
      INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE

      PICARD (turning to Geordi) Mr. La Forge, we need more power to the shields.

      GEORDI On it, Captain.

      Geordi hurries to a small, inconspicuous closet at the side of the bridge. He opens the door and steps inside. The closet is cramped, filled with various cleaning supplies and equipment.

      INT. CLOSET

      GEORDI (whispering to himself) Alright, let’s see what we’ve got.

      The lights in the closet flicker, and a low hum of machinery can be heard.

      INT. MAIN BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

      The crew on the bridge looks puzzled

      WORF (raising an eyebrow) Did he… Go into the closet?

      PICARD (trying to maintain composure) Starfleet decided the production was too expensive.

      Riker stifles a chuckle. Suddenly, the console beeps and the shields increase power.

      PICARD (exhales with relief)

      Geordi emerges from the closet

      GEORDI (tapping his combadge) La Forge to bridge, power levels are stable.

      PICARD Nods awkwardly.

      PICARD Excellent work, Mr. La Forge.

      The crew exchanges amused glances.

      FADE OUT.