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Bonita Friedericy is always cool, calm, and collective... as in the Borg collective!Trek fans know her as the scientist named Rooney from the "Enterprise" episode titled "Regeneration," which chronologically introduced the Borg to Star Trek. You might not know the story of how she got that role, as well as the secrets behind filming and the origins of her costume.Friedericy is also the wife of John Billingsley, AKA Dr. Phlox. She explains whether or not this relationship had anything to do with getting the part (Spoilers: it didn't!), and stories from her hubby visiting her on set.Plus, being an understudy for Jennifer Tilly, playing General Diane Beckman on the cult classic TV show "Chuck" with Zachary Levi, her unusual role as Terry Loach on "Preacher," and stories about John Cho, Stephen Tobolowsky, Ted Danson, and more!Please subscribe to our brand new YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@trekuntold .There, you will see all the old episodes of this show, as well as new episodes and all of our other content, including shorts and some other fun things planned for the future.Visit my Amazon shop to check out tons of Trek products andother things I enjoy: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thefightnerd View the Teespring store for Trek Untold gear & apparel: https://my-store-9204078.creator-spring.com Support Trek Untold by becoming a Patreon at Patreon.com/TrekUntold.Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating if you like us!Follow Trek Untold on Social MediaInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/trekuntoldTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/trekuntoldFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/trekuntoldFollow Nerd News Today on Social MediaTwitter: Twitter.com/NerdNews2Day Instagram: Instagram.com/NerdNewsToday Facebook: Facebook.com/NerdNewsTodayTrek Untold is sponsored by Treksphere.com, powered by the RAGE Works Podcast Network, and affiliated with Nerd News Today.
Gene Roddenberry's short stint as a writer on the 1957-58 western Boots & Saddles continues in his second script, "The Prussian Farmer", which thrusts a pacifistic retired soldier into a situation where he may have to fight once more. Guest starring John Billingsley as Franz Mueller, Bonita Friedericy as Mrs. Mueller, and Jeff Gauntt as Captain "Shank" Adams
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Bonita Friedericy is always cool, calm, and collective... as in the Borg collective!Trek fans know her as the scientist named Rooney from the "Enterprise" episode titled "Regeneration," which chronologically introduced the Borg to Star Trek. You might not know the story of how she got that role, as well as the secrets behind filming and the origins of her costume.Friedericy is also the wife of John Billingsley, AKA Dr. Phlox. She explains whether or not this relationship had anything to do with getting the part (Spoilers: it didn't!), and stories from her hubby visiting her on set.Plus, being an understudy for Jennifer Tilly, playing General Diane Beckman on the cult classic TV show "Chuck" with Zachary Levi, her unusual role as Terry Loach on "Preacher," and stories about John Cho, Stephen Tobolowsky, Ted Danson, and more!Please subscribe to our brand new YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@trekuntold .There, you will see all the old episodes of this show, as well as new episodes and all of our other content, including shorts and some other fun things planned for the future.Visit my Amazon shop to check out tons of Trek products andother things I enjoy: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thefightnerd View the Teespring store for Trek Untold gear & apparel: https://my-store-9204078.creator-spring.com Support Trek Untold by becoming a Patreon at Patreon.com/TrekUntold.Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating if you like us!Follow Trek Untold on Social MediaInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/trekuntoldTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/trekuntoldFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/trekuntoldFollow Nerd News Today on Social MediaTwitter: Twitter.com/NerdNews2Day Instagram: Instagram.com/NerdNewsToday Facebook: Facebook.com/NerdNewsTodayTrek Untold is sponsored by Treksphere.com, powered by the RAGE Works Podcast Network, and affiliated with Nerd News Today.
You might know John Billingsley as Dr. Phlox from Star Trek Enterprise, and Bonita Friedericy as General Diane Beckman from Chuck. This amazing power couple works with the Hollywood Food Coalition, providing meals to more than 80,000 unhoused and food insecure people every year. Hofoco.org to support this incredible non-profit. And on January 13, John is hosting the Trek Talks telethon to raise money for the Coalition. TrekTalks.net for more. Meantime, don't forget to support this podcast by subscribing us on Patreon – patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Karma and the Killjoys.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Back in November we brought you an interview with Star Trek: Enterprise's John Billingsley and Bonita Friedericy about The Hollywood Food Coalition. David Livingston, the most prolific director in Star Trek history, is on HoFoCo's board. He joined me recently to talk about beginning his career with Star Trek, transitioning from directing to photography, and TrekTalks2, HoFoCo's Zoom-a-thon, where you'll see lots of Trek luminaries. To see Livingston's full “Still Lives” photography exhibit, you can email him directly at livingdc@mac.com. Join TrekTalks2 on January 14 at 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET at https://trekgeeks.com/trektalks.
Back in November we brought you an interview with Star Trek: Enterprise's John Billingsley and Bonita Friedericy about The Hollywood Food Coalition. David Livingston, the most prolific director in Star Trek history, is on HoFoCo's board. He joined me recently to talk about beginning his career with Star Trek, transitioning from directing to photography, and TrekTalks2, HoFoCo's Zoom-a-thon, where you'll see lots of Trek luminaries. To see Livingston's full “Still Lives” photography exhibit, you can email him directly at livingdc@mac.com. Join TrekTalks2 on January 14 at 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET at https://trekgeeks.com/trektalks.
Tonight, we host our very special guest: John Billingsley! John Billingsley has been a prolific character actor working across stage and screen for over three decades. In film, he is perhaps best known for his Lead role in OUT OF TIME (starring opposite Denzell Washington), and in television his breakout role came as a Series Regular in STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE.John can next be seen recurring in Apple TV+s limited series MANHUNT, based on James Swanson's bestselling book. The series will center on the aftermath of America's first presidential assassination and the fight to preserve and protect the ideals that were the foundation of Lincoln's Reconstruction plans.John was a Series Regular on INTELLIGENCE (CBS) starring opposite Josh Holloway and Marg Helgenberger. Prior to that he was a Series Regular on THE NINE (ABC) and THE OTHERS (NBC). He has memorable recurring roles on numerous hit series including MASTERS OF SEX (Showtime), TURN (AMC), Alan Ball's TRUE BLOOD (HBO), SUITS (USA), PRISON BREAK (FOX), THE BRIDGE (FX), THE WHISPERS (ABC), GREY'S ANATOMY (ABC), NYPD BLUE (ABC), and many more.Notable guest starring appearances include PAM & TOMMY (Hulu), HOMECOMING (Amazon), THIS IS US (NBC), BOOKS OF BLOOD (Hulu), UNBELIEVABLE (Netflix), SHAMELESS (Showtime), ALL RISE (CBS), TWIN PEAKS (Showtime), THE CONNERS (ABC), THE GOOD WIFE (CBS), SOUTHLAND (TNT), NIP/TUCK (FX), SCRUBS (ABC), 6 FEET UNDER (HBO), THE WEST WING (NBC), GILMORE GIRLS (WB), and many more.Notable feature films include Roland Emmerich's 2012, Mike Mills' 20TH CENTURY WOMEN, and Carl Franklin's HIGH CRIMES. A long list of independent features includes MADTOWN, TRADE OF INNOCENTS, A GREEN STORY, RED LINE, SIRONIA, and LOSING CONTROL, to name a few.A graduate from Bennington College in 1982, John spent fifteen years pursuing a stage career, most notably in and around Seattle, WA. In 1990, John founded a Seattle based theatre company called Book-It, which was devoted to adapting fiction for the stage and which still flourishes in the Pacific Northwest. John also helped found an acting studio in Seattle called Freehold, where he taught for seven years.John has been a Los Angeles resident since 1995. He is a voracious reader, and he is blissfully married to the accomplished actress, Bonita Friedericy, who has appeared on stage and on screen with him on multiple occasions.Episode Links (In Order):John Billingsley on Twitter!John's IMDB Page!John in a 1991 Nintendo Training Film!"Shredder Orpheus"!TREKtalks 2 - Hollywood Food Coalition!MUSIC CREDIT!Opening Music Graciously Supplied By: https://audionautix.com/ Visit Our Patreon! Email Us Here: Disturbinglypragmatic@gmail.comWhere To Find Us!: Disturbingly Pragmatic Link Tree!
It's Thanksgiving week in the United States, and STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE's John Billingsley (Doctor Phlox) and Bonita Friedericy (Rooney in the episode "Regeneration") joined DSTN's Managing Editor, T. Rick Jones, to talk about the Hollywood Food Coalition and their upcoming Star Trek-themed fundraiser. Along the way, they discussed first dates, Star Trek auditions, and doing good in the community.
It's Thanksgiving week in the United States, and STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE's John Billingsley (Doctor Phlox) and Bonita Friedericy (Rooney in the episode "Regeneration") joined DSTN's Managing Editor, T. Rick Jones, to talk about the Hollywood Food Coalition and their upcoming Star Trek-themed fundraiser. Along the way, they discussed first dates, Star Trek auditions, and doing good in the community.
STARRING: John Billingsley, Bonita Friedericy and Jim Ruel Dr. Steve & Fidgert get a seat at the first Thanksgiving and Dr. Floyd and crew come up with a plan to stop them! ©2017 Grant Baciocco/Doug Price/Saturday Morning Media
STARRING: John Billingsley, Bonita Friedericy and Jim Ruel Dr. Steve and Fidgert head back to the year 1621 to try and steal the Horn of Plenty centerpiece from the table at the first Thanksgiving, while Dr. Floyd sets Dr. Grant straight on the holiday. ©2017 Grant Baciocco/Doug Price/Saturday Morning Media
STARRING: John Billingsley, Bonita Friedericy and Jim Ruel! It's time for giving thanks in the time and space stream! Dr. Steve prepares dinner on his ship while Dr. Floyd longs for something a little different on his ship! ©2017 Grant Baciocco/Doug Price/Saturday Morning Media
On this episode of the Regular Joes Podcast, the guys talk about the all too common phenomenon of Hollywood remaking classic movies & TV shows, and making TV shows into movies, and movies into TV shows…you get the idea. They run down the remakes they have liked and the ones that the haven’t. This episode also features a new segment called “What’s in the Box” as well as a remake centric Desert Island DVD’s with a guest selection by the Bonita Friedericy who is best known for her role as General Diane Beckman on the TV Show “Chuck”.
Tonight on the SciFi Diner Podcast, we interview John Billingsley (Dr. Phlox from Star Trek: Enterprise) and Bonita Friedericy (General Beckman from Chuck) during our time at the Farpoint Con 2013. David Moulton from the Lancast joins us. Scott, Miles, and M announce who won some awesome Star Trek loot! They also share the following news: Are there gonna be new seasons of Grimm and Revolution? NBC decides.; Ron Moore's sci-fi series Outlander finally moves forward; Dark Archer knows Arrow's identity in 1st look at season finale; NEW COOL AND WEIRD FALLING SKIES TV SPOTS MAY MAKE YOUR EYES – OR EARS – BUG OUT; Trailers for Thor 2, Monster University and R.I.P.D; Must Watch Netflix TV; and Geek Pride Day. Miles brings us This Week In Star Trek with information on a site from Rod Roddenberry. We wrap up the show with our SciFi Five in Five with great Warehouse 13 Quotes.
Tonight on the SciFi Diner Podcast, we interview John Billingsley (Dr. Phlox from Star Trek: Enterprise) and Bonita Friedericy (General Beckman from Chuck) during our time at the Farpoint Con 2013. David Moulton from the Lancast joins us. Scott, Miles, and M announce who won some awesome Star Trek loot! They also share the following news: Are there gonna be new seasons of Grimm and Revolution? NBC decides.; Ron Moore's sci-fi series Outlander finally moves forward; Dark Archer knows Arrow's identity in 1st look at season finale; NEW COOL AND WEIRD FALLING SKIES TV SPOTS MAY MAKE YOUR EYES – OR EARS – BUG OUT; Trailers for Thor 2, Monster University and R.I.P.D; Must Watch Netflix TV; and Geek Pride Day. Miles brings us This Week In Star Trek with information on a site from Rod Roddenberry. We wrap up the show with our SciFi Five in Five with great Warehouse 13 Quotes.
Interviews with Bonita Friedericy and Tahmoh Penikett
Tonight at the SciFi Diner Podcast, we serve up a delicious interview with Bonita Fredericy, who stars in Chuck as General Beckman and has played a borg in Star Trek. We also share with you how you can win a Think Geek $100 gift certificate, a signed Bonita Friedericy and John Billingsly print, and Mercury Men posters in our 100th episode Contest. On the news menu, we serve up our thoughts on the Alcatraz Trailer, Walking Dead Rumors You Shouldn't believe, Jewel Staite Talks about the Stargate Franchise, Pilots shows you will never see, Smallville Plot Points that didn't turn out, and discuss the 1st Conan trailer rocks with Jason Momah of Stargate & Game of Thrones. On This Week in Star trek, Miles chats about The Next Generation in HD, Crystal Allen on Life After Trek, and A new Star Trek Animated Series that is possibly planned. In the Scifi Five in Five, Scott shares his top five mantras in science fiction from Star Trek, Dune, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Contact.
Tonight at the SciFi Diner Podcast, we serve up a delicious interview with Bonita Fredericy, who stars in Chuck as General Beckman and has played a borg in Star Trek. We also share with you how you can win a Think Geek $100 gift certificate, a signed Bonita Friedericy and John Billingsly print, and Mercury Men posters in our 100th episode Contest. On the news menu, we serve up our thoughts on the Alcatraz Trailer, Walking Dead Rumors You Shouldn't believe, Jewel Staite Talks about the Stargate Franchise, Pilots shows you will never see, Smallville Plot Points that didn't turn out, and discuss the 1st Conan trailer rocks with Jason Momah of Stargate & Game of Thrones. On This Week in Star trek, Miles chats about The Next Generation in HD, Crystal Allen on Life After Trek, and A new Star Trek Animated Series that is possibly planned. In the Scifi Five in Five, Scott shares his top five mantras in science fiction from Star Trek, Dune, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Contact.
Recorded live at Farpoint 2011, this is our tribute to Garrison Keillor and his wonderful Prairie Home Companion, done fandom-style. Skits, Musical guests galore, and the adorable Bonita Friedericy from NBC's Chuck round out the hour. 0:00 Opening and welcome Bonita Friedericy5:37 The Boogie Knights - "Screw the Limit"11:20 Bolt Upright, Space Shamus18:49 Jonah Knight - "Sleepy Little Creepy Town"22:44 Con Suite Advisory Board Sketch25:47 Dealers' Room Sketch29:54 Rob Balder - "Gamer Funk"35:16 The Lives of the Fanboys Sketch41:22 Insane Ian - "Living Life So Mundane"46:20 Shout Outs48:41 News from Farpoint Con55:50 The Boogie Knights - "Hermione Granger the Pirate Queen" - Music & Lyrics by Tom Smith1:00:02 Hymn to the Hunt Valley Inn Featuring the talents of Steven H. Wilson, Bonita Friedericy, The Boogie Knights, Chris Carothers, Paul Balze, Ethan Wilson, June Swords, Jonah Knight, Renfield, Rob Balder, Cindy Woods, Insane Ian. Technical Director was Sharon Van Blarcom, sound support by Conventional Magic and Impossible Productions. Written by Steven H. Wilson, Lance Woods and Renfield, with music by Dave Keefer, John Scheeler, Jonah Knight, Rob Balder, Tom Smith, Ian Bonds and Kevin MacLeod. All music used with permission by the copyright holders.
Bonita Friedericy was a fan favorite of the rally podcast, and she's back with a full interview! We also have some really cool new ways you can support the podcast: donations, buying podcast merchandise, and buying Chuck-related Amazon items at our "Chuckazon" mini-store.Please consider supporting our podcast in one or more of these ways, to help toward our recent server upgrade and sharp increase in bandwidth fees. You can get more details on the podcast and at chuckpodcast.com.Thanks!
Bonita Friedericy was a fan favorite of the rally podcast, and she's back with a full interview! We also have some really cool new ways you can support the podcast: donations, and buying podcast merchandise. Please consider supporting our podcast in one or more of these ways, to help toward our recent server upgrade and sharp increase in bandwidth fees. You can get more details on the podcast and at chuckpodcast.com. Thanks! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones.
It's official! Chuck is back! Well, it will be in March 2010, after lots of advertising during the Olympics. What does that mean for Chuck fans? Mel and Liz explain in a mini-episode. We'll be back soon with a full episode, featuring a great interview Mel had with Bonita Friedericy! Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates - @chucktvdotnet, @prlsoflizdom, and @GrayJones.
It's official! Chuck is back! Well, it will be in March 2010, after lots of advertising during the Olympics. What does that mean for Chuck fans? Mel and Liz explain in a mini-episode.We'll be back soon with a full episode, featuring a great interview Mel had with Bonita Friedericy!