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David Gerrold at The Star Trek Tour | Ticonderoga | July 26, 2025

Saturday, July 26, 2025
11:00 AM 4:00 PM

Star Trek Original Series Set Tour 112 Montcalm Street Ticonderoga, NY, 12883 United States (map)

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The Godfather of Tribbles at Star Trek Original Series Set Tour

David Gerrold, the Tribbles’ creative genius, returns to Ticonderoga on July 26, 2025.

Captain Kirk with Tribbles in the original Star Trek. — Who wouldn’t love a Tribble?

David Gerrold, renowned for creating the Tribbles and writing the classic Star Trek episode "The Trouble with Tribbles," will return to the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour in Ticonderoga on July 26, 2025.

During his appearance, Mr. Gerrold will engage in tours, sign autographs, and interact with fans. This provides a unique opportunity to explore the iconic Enterprise set alongside someone who played a significant role in its history, and attendees will also have the chance to take home a Tribble.

Editor’s note: We acquired our own animatronic Tribble on our last visit to The Star Trek Original Series Set Tour. It is awesome. Five stars.

Original Tribble on display at the Star Trek Tour in the Adirondacks — An original Tribble prop. Does it resemble the hair-do of a certain political figure?

David will lead tours at 11 am and 2 pm. Ticket holders for the 2 pm David Gerrold tour are invited to attend a free screening hosted by David on the bridge immediately following the tour.

To participate in the screening, you must purchase a ticket for the 2 pm tour. Please note that the screening will only occur for the 2 pm David Gerrold tour.

Plan for a total duration of 2 hours for the tour and screening combined.

Visit the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour website to purchase your tickets.

Mr. Gerrold is slated to return on September 27 and October 25, 2025.

Tribbles: the scourge of the Milky Way galaxy?

I may not consider myself a Trekkie, but I've seen enough episodes of Star Trek to confidently say that "The Trouble with Tribbles" is one of the best episodes of the series.But don’t take my word for it; Entertainment Weekly ranked it #6 of the 10 essential Star Trek original series episodes.

The first appearance of "Tribbles" occurs in the fifteenth episode of the second season of the original Star Trek series. This episode was written by David Gerrold and directed by Joseph Pevney. It was originally broadcast on December 29, 1967, which is also my birthday.

In this whimsically entertaining episode, the starship Enterprise docks at Deep Space Station K7, only to be hilariously overwhelmed by an avalanche of adorably fluffy creatures known as "Tribbles." These pint-sized furballs reproduce faster than a replicator on overdrive, transforming the station into a scene reminiscent of a chaotic petting zoo.

As the crew struggles with this furry invasion, the situation quickly escalates into a comedic chaos that leaves even the most stoic Vulcans scratching their heads. Hilarity ensues.

As a child, I was captivated by Star Trek's thrilling adventures, drawn in by its bold themes of exploration and discovery.

The iconic mission of the Starship Enterprise, famously articulated as "to boldly go where no man has gone before," resonated with my sense of wonder.

Even at a young age, I found myself enchanted by the show’s portrayal of diverse alien civilizations and the crew's commitment to diplomacy and optimism. Each episode ignited my imagination, inspiring dreams of distant worlds and the possibilities of connection among differing cultures in the vastness of space.

Star Trek Original Series Tribbles collectibles toy — Tribbles collectible toys.

I must admit, something about the Tribbles made Star Trek feel more accessible to me. I adored the furry, slow-moving, cute, and cooing creatures, and I immediately wanted one of my own. This likely sparked a pre-teen obsession with guinea pigs.

As the story unfolds, the Tribbles are revealed to be a nuisance. Without giving away too much of the plot, they are eventually handled by Chief Engineer Scott, also known as Scotty. He delivers one of television’s most excellent puns at the end of the episode, declaring, "There'll be no tribble at all."