Sometimes a lifetime of painstaking, detailed work," Crusher says to a taken-aback Russell, "Not for you. You take shortcuts, right through living tissue." "Enjoy your laurels, Doctor," she adds, "I'm not sure I could.". Now that's why Doctor Crusher is the Chief Medical Officer of the Federation's flagship. 3.
In fact, as Star Trek 's creator Gene Roddenberry and producers struggled to craft a pilot everyone could live with, they floated the idea of getting rid of Dr. Beverly Crusher altogether. Star Trek has always crafted a special place for its medical officers. Starting with the iconic "Bones" McCoy to a holographic doctor in Star Trek ...
Long before her posting as Chief Medical Officer aboard the Enterprise-D, Beverly Crusher was a dancer. In the episode "Data's Day," Data notes that Dr. Crusher received awards in tap and jazz dance in St. Louis. Dr. Crusher cuts him off, asking him not to let her nickname "The Dancing Doctor" be revived. But Beverly needn't have ...
McFadden appeared as Dr. Crusher in season one of TNG, but clashed with producer Maurice Hurley and beamed off the show. Diana Muldaur played Dr. Pulaski in season two, but then Gene Roddenberry wanted her back, Rick Berman asked her to return, and -- following a nudge from Patrick Stewart -- she agreed to do so. Prime Directive vs. …
Season 2 of Star Trek: The Next Generation brought a brand new doctor to the USS Enterprise. The first season said goodbye to two of the main women leads. Tasha Yar's death spelled the end of Denise Crosby's regular appearance on the show, but Dr. Beverly Crusher's transfer to head of Starfleet Medical meant there was room for a new …
Dr. Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden) sent out a distress signal to Picard, then revealed a big surprise. "At its core, this show is about relationships and, in this case, the huge thing of this father and son grappling with theirs," says Speleers. "All while the gravest of circumstances surround them." Speleers and Stewart instantly bonded over ...
Current assignment: Chief Medical Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise (detached service upon loss of vessel in 2371) Full Name: Beverly Cheryl Howard Crusher. Date of birth: Oct. 13, 2324. Place of birth: Copernicus City, Luna. Parents: Paul and Isabel Howard. Education: Starfleet Academy and Medical School, 2342-50.