Episode 181-Interview with David Gerrold

In which the WDC crew geeks out with joy at the presence of David Gerrold, writer of the silver screen and television, novels, short stories, and limericks - and teacher of writing to others. David talks to us about science fiction in the early days, the trend toward social justice awareness and addressing current problems in new ways. From Sleestacks and Tribbles to the strike lines of WGA and SAG-Aftra, David walks us through how Hollywood has changed, and where it needs to go so that everyone involved in the industry can live long and prosper. Gerrold.com On Facebook GoFundMe to Help move David Gerrold’s family to Vermont On Patreon Mentions from Episode 181: Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back That clearly fake LinkedIn profile of Marshall Willandholly Invaders from Mars 1953 The Cloud Minders Robber Barons The WGA Christy Marx on WDC Episode 59 The Writers Guild Foundation explains 1 hour drama TV format That list of Sci Fi writers who worked on Star Trek Dorothy Fontana The Expanse Rick Berman That quote on Comforting the afflicted Fantasy & Science Fiction magazine Read Thirteen O’Clock on David’s Patreon! John Adams starring Paul Giamatti All of David’s books on Amazon David Gerrold’s advice to live a good life: Keep pushing Be committed Work hard Find out what you have to do to solve the problem. Be willing to fail.