Ian Spelling
Journalist and Star Trek commentator who interviewed D.C. Fontana and discusses her relationship with Gene Roddenberry and her influence on Spock and Vulcan lore.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 38min
How D.C. Fontana Helped Star Trek Live Long and Prosper
Ian Spelling, a Star Trek journalist who interviewed D.C. Fontana; Laurie Ulster, a historian of Trek media; and Jarrah Hodge, a writer and podcaster, discuss Fontana’s rise from secretary to story editor. They focus on her shaping of Spock and Vulcan lore, character-driven rewrites, her role on the Animated Series, and her lasting influence on franchise storytelling and fandom.
