11. Writing an Episode of Star Trek
During the years between shows, Lewis stayed busy via her industry network. Her list of side gigs was as strange as the wool on Lamb Chop’s head. One such gig was the time she co-wrote and made a cameo in an episode of the original series of Star Trek: “The Lights of Zetar.” No small shakes, it was the premiere episode of season three. Nobody would have guessed the work Lewis’. It was a dark tale in which the ship’s chief engineer, Scotty, falls for a lieutenant who’s body—unbeknownst to Scotty—is not under her control. An evil alien race (so 1960s) is using her for nefarious goals. Drama ensues.