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The Questor Tapes by D.C. Fontana My rating: 3 of 5 stars The Questor Tapes: A Genesis of Android Dreams - A Nostalgic Revisit" I recently had the opportunity to revisit "The Questor Tapes," a 1974 television film that left an indelible mark on my childhood. You can find it on the Internet Archive, a treasure trove for those seeking to rediscover classic television. As a child of the 70s, watching it again brought back a wave of nostalgia, though it's important to remember that the special effects are very much of their time. As a Gene Roddenberry creation, "The Questor Tapes" holds a special place in the science fiction landscape. In hindsight, it's clear that Questor, the incomplete android, serves as a fascinating precursor to Commander Data from "Star Trek: The Next Generation." This connection highlights Roddenberry's enduring fascination with artificial intelligence and its potential for sentience. The film, beyond its 70s aesthet...