Space Top 10 Countdown
The Doctors
Sunday 18 February 2007 on Space

Looking at a few of those medical marvels and maniacal monsters who have presented themselves as doctors.

Gates has a brother named Clark McFadden. He's an international trade attorney in Washington, D.C. (edit) Gates McFadden's mother; Veronica Gates McFadden died of cancer on February 7, 2005. (edit) She dropped her first name after earning her first few credits as a muppet choreographer. (edit) She howed an early interest in dance, beginning dance and tap lessons at age three. (edit) In January 2003, she appeared at the Star Trek Convention in London, England. (edit)

(on auditioning for "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987))
Gates McFadden: I walked in and was told they had three parts, and I could play any part I wanted. 'Okay', I asked, `Which one is the funniest?' Beverly Crusher. I swear to god. Seriously! So I go, 'Okay, fine' and I look at the scene and it's a scene from 'The Naked Now' and that's funny because she's kind of drunk and I thought, 'This is funny.' So, that's about the only funny scene in seven seasons! (edit) (on the boat scene in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1994))
Gates McFadden: Shooting the boat sequences, I think, is probably something all of us have a story to tell about. I can tell you that the boat was supposed to be pitching back and forth, so we all had to really pitch back and forth... for days. At times, it was very funny and we were all having a good laugh, and at other times, it wasn't at all funny and it could be quite tiring. But it's a terrific scene. (edit) Gates McFadden: It's wonderful that the show was so imaginative and creative. I'm glad to be a part of it. I get many kids telling me that they would like a mom like Beverly Crusher, and they feel I can solve their problems. It's not an easy world to grow up in. It's tough. And it's nice to think we are doing our bit to help. I always wish I had more to do, but I got my moments and direction [the seventh season episode] 'Genesis' was, without question, the high point of my years with the show, really the culmination of my Star Trek experience. (edit) (on her acting career)
Gates McFadden: Theater really is my first love. I love the stage, performing for an audience. Some of my favorite credits would have to be the Shakespeare work I did in New York andTo Gillian on Her 37th Birthday. I also loved working with Jim Henson on "The Muppets Take Manhattan" and "Labyrinth". I've also loved "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987). (edit)

Star
Marker Kimba Hills Rose	Star Trek: The Next Generation Dr. Beverly Crusher

Guest Star
Dream On The Book, the Thief, Her Boss and His Lover Ina Dreikoff	L.A. Law Steal It Again, Sam Perfume Queen
Mad About You The Couple Allison	Mad About You New Sleep-Walking PLUS Allison Rourke
Mad About You Yoko Said Allison	Mad About You Dream Weaver Allison

Director
Star Trek: The Next Generation Genesis