Jerry Taylor, Emmy Award-nominated writer, producer, director and showrunner Star Trek: The Next Generation and Journey to the stars: Voyager (which I co-created) has died. He was 86 years old.
“My mother found success in a male-dominated industry,” her son Andrew Enberg said in a statement. hollywood reporter, “But she did it without being too aggressive. He did it with compassion and kindness. “She was like a mother to everyone.”
The industry veteran died Oct. 24 of natural causes at a nursing facility in Davis, California, Enberg said.
Over the course of her decades-long career, Taylor has spent more than a decade animating episodes set in the world of film. trip to the stars universe. In 1990 I started writing for the next generation In the fourth season, she finally became co-executive producer of the sixth season. She was the showrunner of Patrick Stewart's car in the seventh and final installment, which received an Emmy nomination for Best Drama Series.
After that, Taylor participated in the creation. Traveler together the next generation The EPs were co-written by Rick Berman and Michael Pillar, who served as showrunner from 1995 to 1998 and then creative consultant for the final three seasons. She pioneered the idea of having a female lead captain in the franchise with actress Kate Mulgrew. In a tribute post on X, Mulgrew wrote that Taylor was “responsible, in large part, for changing my life. She was elegant, cultured and very opinionated. He wanted Katherine Janeway to be an important part of his legacy and I think there is no doubt that he was successful in that endeavor.
“I owe her a debt of gratitude. He concluded his speech by saying: “May he rest in peace.”
In total, Taylor wrote 30 episodes within the series. trip to the stars universe. According to StarTrek.com, she was also the proudest fan-favorite contributor. the next generation Episode “Drum Head”. I also wrote three trip to the stars Novels for pocket books.
Prior to his contributions to Galaxy, Taylor wrote and produced procedural episodes for popular networks such as quincy, Magnum, P.I., Jake and Fatman and In the heat of the night. I also wrote in episodes. Little House on the Prairie, amazing structure. And I have a story based on three episodes of a television series. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Taylor also co-wrote the CBS primetime movie, A place to call home.
Taylor was born June 30, 1938, in Evansville, Indiana, and graduated from Indiana University with a major in English. He earned his master's degree from CSUN and began his journey to Hollywood with an acting workshop in Los Angeles, where he directed local theater productions before moving into screenwriting before the 1980s.
Graphic designer Michael Okuda, best known for designing Starfleet computer interfaces called “okudagrams,” said in a commemorative post: “The Star Trek universe lost one of its giants yesterday with the death of writer and producer Jeri Taylor…Jeri brought humanity and compassion to her work and to Star Trek,” adding, “Working for Jerry Taylor has always been a pleasure and always welcomed ideas and suggestions, even from the designers in the Ella art department. She was attentive and warm, and always made us feel like an important part of her team.
Brannon Braga, who inherited show management duties from Taylor traveler, “She was a great writer and presenter, and to me, a dear mentor,” he wrote on Instagram. Gehry was generous with her wisdom and time, and trained an entire team of young writers, which is a testament to her patience. I would not have had a career without Jerry's sophisticated guidance. You have taught us all a lot. She will live on in many ways, but perhaps most of all in the character of Captain Janeway, who best reflected the dimensions of Gehry herself. Jerry Taylor, we were lucky to meet you.
Star Trek: Discovery Co-creator Bryan Fuller wrote: “Hello Captain, Captain Goodbye Jerry Taylor, co-creator of our flagship show #StartrickVoyager, my first boss in show business and the best.”
Traveler Actor Robert Picardo shared: “What a wonderful person to work with!” Jerry Taylor was the heart of @StarTrek #Voyager's main character, #CaptainJaneway. I will miss her. My deepest condolences to his family.”
