Star Trek There were many prominent names creative voices throughout its 58-year run and on various TV shows. Earlier this week, one of those voices: Jeri Taylor, executive producer Star Trek: The Next Generation and co-creator of its eventual successor Star Trek: Voyager—He passed away at the age of 86.

Born on June 30, 1938, Taylor began writing scripts for television. Little House on the Prairie And Incredible Hulk, and would later produce and direct some episodes. Quincy, me And Jake and the Fat Man. Lee Sheldon, with whom he worked on the first film, recommended him. New Generation producers and joined the show as supervising producer during the fourth season. During his time on the show, he was promoted to executive producer, became the showrunner for the final season, and penned several episodes, including the final episode that featured Wesley Crusher (Wil Wheaton) as a series regular.Wounded“first Star Trek The episode featuring the Cardassians, who would become a large group in the 90s Star Trek inside Deep Space Nine.

Taylor then worked with his friend. New Generation joint EPs Rick Berman and Michael Piller will be developed Star Trek: Voyager, and helped bring New Generation The production team is heading to the new show. In addition to being an executive producer for the first four seasons, he became showrunner for the third and fourth seasons before retiring, although he still served as an advisor to his successor, Brannon Braga. But before this point he also wrote a trio: Walk novels: his novelization New Generation episode “Unification”, 1996 Traveler front section Mosaic, and 1998s roads, and the events of both have been referenced on Nickelodeon. Star Trek: Genius.

A lot Star Trek He praised Taylor on social media. Braga called him “an amazing writer and showrunner and a valuable mentor to me.” I wouldn’t have a career without Jeri’s complex guidance. “Her memory will live on in many ways, but perhaps most importantly through the character of Captain Janeway, who reflects the best of Jeri.” Genius EP/co-writer Aaron J. Waltke He attributed his career to the scripts he donated to the Indiana University Lilly Library, saying: “I learned to write by studying it. I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for him. Thank you Jeri. For everything.”

David Zapponea filmmaker behind many films Star Trek documentaries says Taylor will be a “major part” of an upcoming documentary documentary focused traveler, He said that their achievements and contributions to the series “will never be forgotten”.

(via TrekCore)

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