Gene-ology 77 - Madam Faro

Welcome to Gene-ology, a podcast by Roddenberry Entertainment that dives deep into the early TV writing works of Gene Roddenberry.

Someone new has ridden into town to hold court at the card tables at Big Ed's and get between plenty of fools and their money.  She might get between Jefferson Drum and his heart.  Another of Gene's Jefferson Drum scripts from 1958 turns out to be surprisingly ahead of its time.

Hosted by Earl Green & Ashley Thomas

About Gene-ology

Gene-ology explores Gene Roddenberry's early television scripts, including his lesser-known works before Star Trek using the Mission Log format popularized by Roddenberry Podcasts. We analyze the themes, writing style, and cultural impact of his scripts, and we even unearth stories from the Roddenberry archives that were never produced. Join us as we trace the roots of Gene's creative genius.

In This Episode

A breakdown of key moments and themes in "Madam Faro."

Exploring Gene Roddenberry’s evolving style and storytelling.

How this episode ties into the broader TV landscape of the time and reflects the early seeds of Roddenberry's visionary work.

Guest stars and unique production elements that bring this episode to life.

Special Segment: Dramatic Recreation

Since this episode was never produced (or the original video can't be found), we’ve brought it to life with a dramatic recreation! Special guests Brandon Berhman, Ria Papageorgiou, Shawn McDaniel  and Larry Nemecek  perform a key section of the script. Listen in as they bring the story to life in this exclusive performance.

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Gene-ology is produced by Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producer Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry. Visit https://Podcasts.Roddenberry.com for more great content. Edited by Earl Green.