The source of my info was an interview with Nichelle Nichols
(although I do not remember who the interviewer was, but this story
(or some facsimile) was told by Nichelle, and I saw the interview.
If I can find the source of the interview I will let you know.
Penny
>
> I remember the story told the way Neil described it. Wasn't
> it included in one of the many Star Trek 25th anniversary
> programs?
>
> I have difficulty comprehending that Nichelle, after working
> on the set with Majel and Gene, might be clueless regarding
> their relationship, especially when living together.
>
> Do you remember the source of this version?
>
> Lindy
> >
> > The anecdote I think you were referring to is not correct as you
> > state it. Nichelle Nicolls (sp?) was having what she thought was a
> > dating relationship with Gene R., and he invited her to his home.
> > When she arrived, Majel Barrett (sp?) answered the door. When
> > Nichelle asked "what are you doing here", Majel answered "I live
> > here". Nichelle was crushed, as she was in love with Rodenberry. She
> > wanted to quit the show for this reason, not because she was unhappy
> > with the Uhura character. And yes, Dr. King did convince her to stay
> > with the show. And yes, she was quite a role model for many, many
> > people.
> >
> > > There's a famous anecdote (which I may have blurred the details of) that
> > > Nichelle Nicolls (sp?!) was not real happy with Lt. Ohura, but Dr. King
> > > convinced her to stay with the show, since she was a role model of a
> > > reaponsible, respected black woman in the future.
> > > One of the people who might not have has the same career without that
> > > inspiration is Woopie Goldberg.
> > >
> > >
> > > Neil Rest
> > > NeilRest@tezcat.com
> > >
>
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