I remember seeing photos from the deleted scenes way back in 1988 in old Starlog issues. They mentioned there was a deleted birthday party for Wesley Crusher in the episode Coming of Age. From Trek Core, it looks like Paramount redid the VO for Wesley’s mom to tell him to show up to the Transporter Room instead of the Forward Lounge. This “forward lounge” was on deck 24. I guess this was the precursor for Ten-Forward. These photos are from Trek Core where you can read the entire scene.
It is an interesting take on the family aspects of TNG. I think it would have colored the first season a little better and given a more warm welcome to Wesley. It should be noted that the crew is giving Wes an early birthday.
And, I love Worf’s response to birthdays, and it a bit of foreshadowing.
((WORF
Klingons are born, live as warriors, and die.))
The scene would have added some much-needed character moments to the first season. I guess they didn’t have time to fit it all in one hour. Given that shows can run longer than the time slot, this scene would have been added today. I would dig this out of storage and add it back in for Paramount Plus.
Perhaps, someone could ask Wil Wheaton about this scene when he is not busy complaining and whining on Twitter. Damn, he was so much cooler before Twitter.
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