David Gerrold was not invited to the premiere. Seems unhappy about it.

[BeatleJWOL]

CBS did not invite me to the Tuesday night premiere of Star Trek Discovery.

I'm disappointed and annoyed. CBS has never hesitated to ask me for favors in the past. And I've always said yes. But I guess they forgot about me this time.

It was probably the usual corporate oversight.

But after all is said and done ... it confirms something I've been feeling for a while. As much as I loved the show, as important as it has been in my life, Star Trek is a door that is now closing behind me.

Thanks for the ride, guys, but I'm getting off here.

I have other things to do — I am opening more important doors in front of me.

https://www.facebook.com/david.gerrold/posts/10212582457448753

Among the comments, it's also noted that David Mack did not get an invite. Maybe the organizers really don't like people named David?

 

[BillJ]

*cough*Axanar*cough*

It is clear Mr. Gerrold backed the wrong horse.

 

[Shalashaska]

David Gerrold's unhappy about a lot of things.

 

[Captain of the USS Averof]

Among the comments, it's also noted that David Mack did not get an invite.

Even after all his "gushing"?

 

[Krandor]

*cough*Axanar*cough*

It is clear Mr. Gerrold backed the wrong horse.

Exactly.

 

[Harvey]

If the Star Trek door is closed behind him, does that mean he'll stop selling flatcats at conventions? Does that mean he'll give up his Star Trek/Dr. Seuss book he's currently being sued over? Does that mean his threatened Next Generation book he was cowriting with Cash Markman won't come to pass?

Or does it mean that he's still a social media drama queen and nothing has changed?

 

[CorporalCaptain]

Thanks for the ride, guys, but I'm getting off here.

I'm sure that CBS wishes him all the best.

 

[Captain of the USS Averof]

So what horse did the DSC tie-in novels author backed?

 

[BillJ]

If the Star Trek door is closed behind him...

The door didn't close on its own. He stuck his nose in there and then slammed it.

Seriously, he backed someone trying to steal CBS IP. What did he expect?

 

[Mage]

This whole thread seems tabloidgossip to me....

 

[BillJ]

So what horse did the DSC tie-in novels author backed?

We don't know? I believe Mr. Mack lives on the East Coast, the preview took place on the West Coast. Maybe he simply couldn't make the scheduling work?

Considering all the work he has done for them, it would seem in poor taste to not invite him.

 

[BillJ]

This whole thread seems tabloidgossip to me....

How is it gossip when the statement was publicly made?

 

[pst]

robert hewitt wolfe didn't get an invite either, wasn't thrilled:

I gotta admit, I'm kinda bummed I apparently did not make the cut for the @startrekcbs premiere.
-- Robert Hewitt Wolfe (@writergeekrhw)

 

[cultcross]

David Gerrold's unhappy about a lot of things.

This. His paranoid ramblings and self serving memory modification go back years. He's been angry since early TNG at least.

 

[CorporalClegg]

Gerrold is Harlan Ellison without any talent.

 

[Beagleman]

Nice flounce, don't let the doo... too late, well have fun with your new doors (weird fetish)!

 

[BillJ]

Gerrold is Harlan Ellison without any talent.

Ouch! But... but... but... Tribbles!!!

 

[Cake]

They invited Vic Mignogna? Someone in the comment section said so. Isn't he just a fan film actor?

 

[F. King Daniel]

They invited Vic Mignogna? Someone in the comment section said so. Isn't he just a fan film actor?

He does voice work in Star Trek Online for CBS, too.

 

[Michael]

David Gerrold can live without Star Trek. Star Trek can live without David Gerrold. Bye bye!