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Welcome to Gene-ology, a podcast by Roddenberry Entertainment that dives deep into the early TV writing works of Gene Roddenberry. It features Lee Marvin in front of a high-tech viewscreen, but this is no starship – Gene-ology opens its investigation into a very unusual foray into "true crime" with Gene Roddenberry adapting the particulars of a notorious Seattle murder case into dramatic form. It's also a career milestone for Gene: the last script he would write for a show that he didn't also create. 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 "Queen Anne Killer Unidentified: The Michael Olds Story". 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. Join the Conversation What did you think of this episode? Share your thoughts, theories, and favorite moments in the comments or reach out to us on social media or email us at missionlog@roddenberry.com Did you know Roddenberry Podcasts is on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, Mission Log: The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1 Follow us on Social Media: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/roddenberrypodcasts BLUESKY https://bsky.app/profile/roddenberrypod.bsky.social THREADS https://www.threads.net/@roddenberrypodcasts FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryPodcasts RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryOfficial RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION https://www.instagram.com/TheRoddenberryFoundation Support the Show For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our Mission Log Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and a weekly video chat with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog Subscribe and Stay Tuned Be sure to subscribe to Gene-ology for more deep dives into Gene Roddenberry's early works. New episodes are released regularly as we uncover more of Gene's television legacy. – 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.
The CW airs the 16th episode of Legends Of Tomorrow, starring Arthur Darvill, Brandon Routh, Caity Lotz and Victor Garber. This is the first season finale.
The 23rd episode of The Flash, a modern-day reboot of DC Comics’ superhero starring Grant Gustin, airs on the CW. Victor Garber (Alias, Legends Of Tomorrow) and Wentworth Miller guest star in the first season finale.
The video game soundtrack album Katamari Fortissimo Damacy is released in Japan, featuring many of the jazz and swing inspired songs from the Playstation 2 game Katamari Damacy.
The 201st episode of Chris Carter’s modern-day science fiction series The X-Files airs on Fox, starring David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Robert Patrick, and Annabeth Gish. This is the final episode of the series’ nine-year run on Fox, though the network will go on to revive it over a decade later.
Carrying over 3,000 pounds of supplies for future station crews, Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off on a ten-day mission to the International Space Station. The supplies include exercise equipment and general housekeeping gear; Atlantis boosts the still-under-construction vacant station’s orbit by 27 miles. Aboard Atlantis for her 20th flight are Commander James Halsell, Pilot Scott “Doc” Horowitz, and mission specialists Mary Ellen Weber, Jeff Williams, James Voss, Susan Helms and Yury Usachev.
Riding a wave of hype, expectation, and merchandising that no film could hope to live up to, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace is released, starring Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, and Ian McDiarmid.
The 34th episode of Joss Whedon’s trend-setting supernatural series Buffy The Vampire Slayer, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, airs on the WB network. Anthony Stewart Head, David Boreanaz, and Alyson Hannigan also star. James Marsters, Juliet Landau, and Armin Shimerman (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) guest star in the second season finale.
Sony Pictures releases the 23rd Godzilla movie, starring Matthew Broderick and Godzilla. This American-made adaptation of Godzilla’s origin story sits outside of any continuity that exists between the various Toho films.
The 21st and final episode of The Cape airs in syndication in North America, starring Corbin Bernsen and Adam Baldwin, presenting a fictionalized version of NASA’s shuttle program.
The 11th episode of Joss Whedon’s trend-setting supernatural series Buffy The Vampire Slayer, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, airs on the WB network. Anthony Stewart Head and Alyson Hannigan also star. Armin Shimerman (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) guest stars.
Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off on the 77th shuttle mission, a ten-day flight to perform experiments in the cargo-bay-mounted SPACEHAB module, and a test of a free-flying inflatible antenna system. The crew also communicates with astronaut Shannon Lucid aboard Mir, though Endeavour and Mir are in different orbits. Aboard Endeavour for her 11th flight are Commander John Casper, Pilot Curtis Brown, and mission specialists Daniel Bursch, Mario Runco, Marc Garneau and Andrew Thomas.
Premium cable channel Showtime airs the 36th episode of The Outer Limits, a revival of Leslie Stevens’ 1960s science fiction anthology series. Clancy Brown (Highlander, Earth 2) guest stars.
The 49th episode of Chris Carter’s modern-day science fiction series The X-Files airs on Fox, starring Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny, and Mitch Pileggi. Peter Donat (Time Trax), Nicholas Lea, and William B. Davis guest star in the second season finale.
Premium cable channel Showtime airs the ninth episode of The Outer Limits, a revival of Leslie Stevens’ 1960s science fiction anthology series. Len Cariou (Blue Bloods), Chris Sarandon (The Princess Bride, Fright Night), and Callum Keith Rennie (Battlestar Galactica) guest star.
Babylon 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski announces to fans on the GEnie online service that a new commander character is being created and cast for the show’s second season, following an amicable decision to part ways with actor Michael O’Hare, who played Commander Jeffrey Sinclair in the series’ first season. The possibility of O’Hare returning as a guest star to continue Sinclair’s story is also raised. Details of the new character, and the actor playing that character, are still under wraps.
CBS airs the fourth episode of Barney Cohen and James Parriott’s supernatural crime series Forever Knight, starring Geraint Wyn-Davies, Catherine Disher, Nigel Bennett, and John Kapelos. Torri Higginson (Stargate Atlantis) guest stars in an episode written by future Stargate SG-1/Atlantis/Universe co-creator Brad Wright; this is one of Wright’s earliest TV scripts.
The 44th episode of the science fiction crime drama Super Force is broadcast in syndication in North America, starring Ken Olandt, Larry B. Scott, and Patrick Macnee (The Avengers). Wrestler Kevin Nash guest stars.
The 52nd episode of the syndicated series Superboy, starring Gerard Christopher and Stacy Haiduk, airs. Skye Aubrey guest stars in the second season finale.
CBS airs the 43rd episode of Ron Koslow’s fantasy series Beauty and the Beast, starring Linda Hamilton, Ron Perlman, and Roy Dotrice. Richard Roundtree (Shaft), Armin Shimerman, Edward Albert, and Tony Jay guest star.
The fifth episode of Richard Carpenter’s fanciful retelling of the Robin Hood legend, Robin Of Sherwood, airs on ITV, starring Michael Praed, Mark Ryan, Judi Trott, and Nickolas Grace. Peter Hutchinson (Gems) and Stephanie Tague guest star.
Apple Computer introduces the newest upgrade of its Apple II architecture, the oversized Apple III computer, aimed squarely at the business computing market that Apple has stumbled into as a result of VisiCalc‘s success. The monolithic machine suffers from technical problems from the outset, resulting in recalls and repairs to most early adopters’ Apple III units. With barely 100,000 units sold over three years, Apple pulls the Apple III off the market before 1984 is out.
ITV airs the ninth episode of Roald Dahl’s anthology series Tales Of The Unexpected, hosted by the author himself and adapted from his short stories. Julie Harris guest stars in the first season finale.
The 13th episode of The Bionic Woman, starring Lindsay Wagner and Richard Anderson, airs on ABC. Herbert Jefferson Jr. (Battlestar Galactica) and Terry Kiser (Weekend At Bernie’s) guest star.
BBC2 airs the 43rd episode of science fiction anthology series Out Of The Unknown. Written by Edward Boyd, the story stars Malcolm Tierney and Pamela Salem. This episode no longer exists in the BBC’s archives.
The 46th episode of the syndicated science fiction Science Fiction Theatre airs on stations across the U.S. Hosted by Truman Bradley, the episode stars Victor Jory.
The CW airs the 80th episode of Legends Of Tomorrow, starring Caity Lotz, Matt Ryan, Brandon Routh, and Tala Ashe.
Via their own Room 13 label on Bandcamp, The Radiophonic Workshop – a recording and touring group made up of former members of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop – releases the album Burials In Several Earths, a collection of instrumentals recorded with vintage technology and techniques, both analog and digital. 
The 23rd episode of The Flash, a modern-day reboot of DC Comics’ superhero starring Grant Gustin, airs on the CW. Victor Garber (Alias, Legends Of Tomorrow) and Wentworth Miller guest star in the first season finale.
La-La Land Records releases Elmer Bernstein’s soundtrack from the 1980 disaster movie parody Airplane!. 
The 733rd episode of Doctor Who (the 35th since the series’ revival) airs on BBC1. 
The 74th episode of the prequel spinoff Star Trek: Enterprise airs on UPN. 
The video game soundtrack album Katamari Fortissimo Damacy is released in Japan, featuring many of the jazz and swing inspired songs from the Playstation 2 game Katamari Damacy. 
The 201st episode of Chris Carter’s modern-day science fiction series The X-Files airs on Fox, starring David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Robert Patrick, and Annabeth Gish. This is the final episode of the series’ nine-year run on Fox, though the network will go on to revive it over a decade later.
Carrying over 3,000 pounds of supplies for future station crews, Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off on a ten-day mission to the International Space Station. The supplies include exercise equipment and general housekeeping gear; Atlantis boosts the still-under-construction vacant station’s orbit by 27 miles. Aboard Atlantis for her 20th flight are Commander James Halsell, Pilot Scott “Doc” Horowitz, and mission specialists Mary Ellen Weber, Jeff Williams, James Voss, Susan Helms and Yury Usachev.
UPN airs the 118th episode of Star Trek: Voyager. 
Riding a wave of hype, expectation, and merchandising that no film could hope to live up to, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace is released, starring Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, and Ian McDiarmid. 
The 34th episode of Joss Whedon’s trend-setting supernatural series Buffy The Vampire Slayer, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, airs on the WB network. Anthony Stewart Head, David Boreanaz, and Alyson Hannigan also star. James Marsters, Juliet Landau, and Armin Shimerman (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) guest star in the second season finale.
Sony Pictures releases the 23rd Godzilla movie, starring Matthew Broderick and Godzilla. This American-made adaptation of Godzilla’s origin story sits outside of any continuity that exists between the various Toho films. 
The week-long national syndication window opens for the 120th episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Marjean Holden (Crusade) guest stars. 
The 21st and final episode of The Cape airs in syndication in North America, starring Corbin Bernsen and Adam Baldwin, presenting a fictionalized version of NASA’s shuttle program. 
The week-long national syndication window opens for the 80th episode of J. Michael Straczynski’s science fiction series Babylon 5. Walter Koenig (Star Trek) guest stars. 
Space Shuttle Endeavour lifts off on the 77th shuttle mission, a ten-day flight to perform experiments in the cargo-bay-mounted SPACEHAB module, and a test of a free-flying inflatible antenna system. The crew also communicates with astronaut Shannon Lucid aboard Mir, though Endeavour and Mir are in different orbits. Aboard Endeavour for her 11th flight are Commander John Casper, Pilot Curtis Brown, and mission specialists Daniel Bursch, Mario Runco, Marc Garneau and Andrew Thomas.
Premium cable channel Showtime airs the 36th episode of The Outer Limits, a revival of Leslie Stevens’ 1960s science fiction anthology series. Clancy Brown (Highlander, Earth 2) guest stars.
Babylon 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski announces to fans on the GEnie online service that a new commander character is being created and cast for the show’s second season, following an amicable decision to part ways with actor Michael O’Hare, who played Commander Jeffrey Sinclair in the series’ first season. The possibility of O’Hare returning as a guest star to continue Sinclair’s story is also raised. Details of the new character, and the actor playing that character, are still under wraps.
CBS airs the fourth episode of Barney Cohen and James Parriott’s supernatural crime series Forever Knight, starring Geraint Wyn-Davies, Catherine Disher, Nigel Bennett, and John Kapelos. Torri Higginson (Stargate Atlantis) guest stars in an episode written by future Stargate SG-1/Atlantis/Universe co-creator Brad Wright; this is one of Wright’s earliest TV scripts.
The 44th episode of the science fiction crime drama Super Force is broadcast in syndication in North America, starring Ken Olandt, Larry B. Scott, and Patrick Macnee (The Avengers). Wrestler Kevin Nash guest stars.
The 52nd episode of the syndicated series Superboy, starring Gerard Christopher and Stacy Haiduk, airs. Skye Aubrey guest stars in the second season finale.
CBS airs the 43rd episode of Ron Koslow’s fantasy series Beauty and the Beast, starring Linda Hamilton, Ron Perlman, and Roy Dotrice. Richard Roundtree (Shaft), Armin Shimerman, Edward Albert, and Tony Jay guest star.
Peter Gabriel releases the solo album So through Geffen Records, including the hit singles “”Big Time”, “Sledgehammer” and “In Your Eyes”. 
ITV airs the 86th episode of the anthology series Tales Of The Unexpected. Michael Jayston (Doctor Who: The Trial Of A Time Lord) guest stars.
The fifth episode of Richard Carpenter’s fanciful retelling of the Robin Hood legend, Robin Of Sherwood, airs on ITV, starring Michael Praed, Mark Ryan, Judi Trott, and Nickolas Grace. Peter Hutchinson (Gems) and Stephanie Tague guest star.
Apple Computer introduces the newest upgrade of its Apple II architecture, the oversized Apple III computer, aimed squarely at the business computing market that Apple has stumbled into as a result of VisiCalc‘s success. The monolithic machine suffers from technical problems from the outset, resulting in recalls and repairs to most early adopters’ Apple III units. With barely 100,000 units sold over three years, Apple pulls the Apple III off the market before 1984 is out.
The 11th episode of the live-action series based on Marvel’s comic The Incredible Hulk premieres on CBS, starring Bill Bixby, Jack Colvin, and Lou Ferrigno. Sherry Jackson (77 Sunset Strip, Batman, Star Trek) and Peter Brandon (Altered States) guest star. 
The 13th episode of The Bionic Woman, starring Lindsay Wagner and Richard Anderson, airs on ABC. Herbert Jefferson Jr. (Battlestar Galactica) and Terry Kiser (Weekend At Bernie’s) guest star.
The seventh and final episode of the children’s science fiction series Sky airs on ITV, created and written by Bob Baker and Dave Martin (later the creators of K-9 for Doctor Who). Bernard Archard guest stars. 
The 350th episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. Stewart Bevan and Talfryn Thomas (Survivors) guest star. 
BBC2 airs the 43rd episode of science fiction anthology series Out Of The Unknown. Written by Edward Boyd, the story stars Malcolm Tierney and Pamela Salem. This episode no longer exists in the BBC’s archives.
ABC airs the 18th episode of the supernatural anthology series One Step Beyond, hosted and directed by John Newland. Doris Dowling guest stars.
The 74th episode of The Adventures Of Superman airs in syndication, starring George Reeves, Noel Neill, and Jack Larson.
The 46th episode of the syndicated science fiction Science Fiction Theatre airs on stations across the U.S. Hosted by Truman Bradley, the episode stars Victor Jory.