Episode 347: The Trouble with Trimbles

Star Trek has been around long enough to be a legitimate topic of historical study. While names Like Roddenberry, Shatner, and Nimoy immediately come to mind, the show's unique position within the cultural zeitgeist would not have been possible without less often cited contributions from names like Fontana, Jefferies and yes, Trimble. On this weeks' episode Barry, Dave and Tod, joined by Brian Mix, sit down with Bjo and John Trimble, commonly recognized as "the couple who saved Star Trek." The Joes get the Trimble's personal perspective on how they came to know Gene Roddenberry, how they went on to mount arguably the first, and most significant, fan campaign in Sci Fi history. . .as well as helped rename the first NASA shuttle. It's a rare opportunity to chat with two regular folks who have left a huge footprint in a universe we love. Thanks for listening!