A Star Turn in ‘Trek’
In “Actress Famke Janssen May Get the Roles, but Not Always the Guys” (Aug. 26), Susan King begins by listing five movies in which Janssen’s character “never gets the guy”--but strangely fails to include the starring role that probably established Janssen’s presence as a crucial factor for the effectiveness of this theme.
I am referring to a 1992 episode of “Star Trek: The Next Generation” titled “The Perfect Mate.” Janssen has possibly been seen by more viewers in that achingly memorable role than all her other roles combined. The poignancy of that story still haunts me; I can’t say that of many dramatic presentations I have seen.
C.J. WRIGHT
Venice
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