Chatter Boxes

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Chatter Boxes is a gen Star Trek: TOS newsletter for the LNNAF. 
There were ten issues, plus a Summer Journal. 
This supposedly merged with LNAF Bulletin.
Some issues consisted of fan club news, some were mainly a letter from Nimoy, and there were at least two seasonal "journals." 
For similar zines of this era, see List of Star Trek TOS Zines Published While the Show Was Still On the Air.
==Journals==
There appear to have been at least three journals: two summer ones, and one winter one.
In the 10th issue of "Chatter Boxes," it was announced that the winter and summer journals would now be combined into one publication, a yearbook.
 
==Issue 1==
Chatter Boxes 2 March/April 1967.
==Issue 2==
Chatter Boxes 2 was published in May/June 1967 and contains 7 pages.
The content is reports of Nimoy in the news, of books being published including one by James Blish, report of Nimoy and his wife's vacation and being swarmed by fans ("The stores were so mobbed with fans that he had to have protection; and fans who recognized him as he drove through the streets ran after his car. So goes a day in the life of our star!"), to support Nimoy's album Leonard Nimoy Presents Mr. Spock's Music from Outer Space ("Dot Records advises that the best way we fans can help deejays to play selections from the album is to ask by letter, for radio stations very often get annoyed by too may phone calls. So ------- write often!"), much about UNICEF,
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 2==
==Issue 3==
Chatter Boxes 3 was published in July/August 1967 and contains 11 pages. It can be see here.
* an interview with Leonard Nimoy by fan Bonnie Laney (4 pages)
* there is a retraction regarding the second issue: the topic was rules submitted by club members to Gene Roddenberry regarding a newspaper article in Florida about the possibility of marketing a three-dimensional chess game; "We have since found out that it is impossible commercially to do so and we, therefore, retract the article concerning the three-dimensional chess rules. We regret that some of you may be inconvenienced by this retraction, but we appreciate your participation in this proposed club activity."
* club activity for UNICEF
* Star Trek fiction: "In the Country of the Blind the One-Eyed Man is King, part two: Willie by Terry Hornsey (part one was in the "Summer Journal") (6)
* a short letter dated July 7, 1967, by Leonard Nimoy (9)
* adds for various Nimoy merchandise, including two records: 
==Summer Journal: 1967==
Summer Journal was published summer of 1967. 
Later, this publication became LNNAF Yearbook.
==Issue 4==
Chatter Boxes 4 was published in September/October 1967 and contains 7 pages.
* Star Trek fiction by Terry Hornsey, "In the Country of the Blind the One-Eyed Man is King," part three: "He of the Single Orb Can Trip and Fall" (1)
* the editor notes that LNNAF membership is now 1,036 
* the editor says that because of "the space and expense involved, it will no longer be possible to print 'Star Trek' or 'Mr. Spock' stories" in this newsletter; the same goes for fanart 
* some UNICEF booster-ism
* MUCH pimping of Nimoy's musical records
* a fan is selling potholders and donating "at least 25¢ of each set to UNICEF"
* a hint from Mrs. Shirley Meech: 
* there is a write-up of Nimoy's appearance on "The Today Show" on August 15, 1967: one quote: 
 
==Issue 5==
Chatter Boxes 5 was published in November/December 1967 and contains 9 pages. The club president says the fan club now has 1256 members.
* includes a very short, rudimentary letter from Nimoy
* lots of UNICEF booster-ism and items for sale
* the results of the 1967 Summer Journal contest in which members were asked to "create an entirely new word to describe Leonard Nimoy." The winning word was "Spocktacular," the fan's prize was a set of cufflinks and a tie bar originally owned by Nimoy; the winner of a contest in the July/August issue of "Chatter Boxes" for who sold the greatest quantity of UNICEF note paper is announced, and she wins a thank you note by Nimoy
* this issue contains the conclusion to the Trek story by Terry Hornsey, "In the Country of the Blind the One-eyed Man is King, -- I Liked You Better When You Were a Cute Little Tape Recorder"
* the results of the last issue's vote for "Honorary Fan Club President" (fans had to donate at least a penny and no more than a dollar with their ballot) was, SURPRISE, Leonard Nimoy who received 8,201 votes
==Winter Journal: 1967==
Winter Journal was published between issues #5 and #6. 
Later, this publication became LNNAF Yearbook.
==Issue 6==
Chatter Boxes 6 was published in January/February 1968 and contains 7 pages.
* this issue has a retraction from the editor: "In the Winter Journal, page 21, line 25, I erroneously gave credit to D.C. Fontana for having written "City on the Edge of Forever" -- it was, of course written by the reknowned [sic] Harlan Ellison. I sincerely hope my error did not, in any way, cause inconvenience or embarrassment to Mr. Ellison......................." There is more about this in the next issue.
* a long letter by Leonard Nimoy which updates fans on his activities
* there is a lot of encouragement to watch Nimoy TV appearances, and buy Nimoy merchandise
* there is MUCH encouraging fans to write various TPTB, including Nimoy, to ensure that Star Trek returns to the fall schedule; the club president writes: 
* and a bit of tit-for-tat: 
==Issue 7==
Chatter Boxes 7 was published in March/April 1968 and contains 8 pages.
* “The Words in Spock's Mouth”, an essay by Harlan Ellison
* a description by Gail Abend (a fan contest winner) who went to see Leonard Nimoy “on a local conversation TV show (Contact)”: some highlights were Leonard Nimoy's mother serving the audience a plate of cheese kreplach, Leonard Nimoy singing “Gentle on My Mind” and then “reciting a Spock philosophy”, and driving Nimoy’s mom to Lechmeres where his records were being sold
* “The Man Behind the ‘Ears’” by Rosalie Rubenstein, essay about Nimoy’s long career before portraying Spock and speculation about whether the part is now a curse or a blessing, or both
* a short ad for Two Sides of Leonard Nimoy: "Get your copy TODAY and enjoy two sides of special listening pleasure! Then request that your local deejays play your particular favorites over the radio airwaves!!!"
* a fan asks other fans help in “making a love chain for Mr. Nimoy. Please send your gum wrappers to [Regina S]... Remember I'll need enough to make it 6'1" long!!!”
* a reprint of the contents of a telegram from Leonard Nimoy: 
* the editor, who credited D.C. Fontana with writing "City on the Edge of Forever" in the Winter Journal, and then printed a retraction in issue #6, prints a long excerpt from a letter she received from Harlan Ellison, the correct writer of that script: 
* a long for a organization that wanted to challenge Nielson Ratings: 
==Issue 8==
Chatter Boxes 8 was published in May/June 1968 and contains 7 pages.
* a long letter from Nimoy (topics covered: his regret on not being able to mention his many fans by name for fear of leaving names out and lack of time, his regret about not being able to read fan-written scripts and fan fiction, his happy thoughts about the amount of money raised by fans for UNICEF in his name, his experiences starring in Visit to a Weird Planet, and his busy schedule)
* a letter from Peggye Vickers (the fan club president) in which she quotes a long letter regarding fans taping Star Trek to watch later, and fan's homemade Star Trek merchandise for sale -- the latter good news for Peggye as she has several buttons for sale "I GROK MR. SPOCK" and "WHAT'S A LEONARD NIMOY?" -- "each button sells for 25¢ each." 
* a description of the album "Two Sides of Leonard Nimoy"
* has a ballot for the "Favorite Honorary President Contest" as sponsored by The International Council of Fan Clubs
* from Peggye Vickers, two fanzine plugs: 
* from Peggye Vickers regarding fandom and profit and copyright: 
* from Leonard Nimoy regarding fanfiction: 
==Summer Journal: 1968==
Summer Journal was published between issues #8 and #9.
After this issue, this publication became LNNAF Yearbook.
==Issue 9==
Chatter Boxes 9 was published in July/August 1968 and contains 5 pages.
* UNICEF activities: things for sale, plus fans were encouraged to donate to UNICEF for the "Emmy fund" (to assuage disappointment that Leonard Nimoy was "not presented with his much-deserved Emmy this year"
* some announcements of when Nimoy would appear on TV, including "The Woody Woodbury Show," "The Joey Bishop Show," and "The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show"
* "Chapter Action": a long explanation of what LNNAF chapter members are up to, which is mainly selling things, writing letters, promoting Star Trek and Nimoy... and selling more things, some chapters and their bulletins mentioned:
** LNFC of El Paso (publishes two bulletins: The Talk of the Town and Star Ship, sells candy in UNICEF drives and has "periodic club parties"
** Spock's Scribes "sure keeps her group delightfully busy and they love it. They indulge in having drives for UNICEF, also letter-writing contests, and membership drives. Their publications feature news on chapter meetings and doings, news on the entire ST gang, replies to letters they've written, crossword-type puzzle, etc., and it's just loaded with all kinds of exciting goodies to read"
** a chapter out of Sacramento, CA and their publication Alien Frequencies does its job with mentions of ST in the news, an ad for Nimoy's records, a membership contest
** a chapter out of Indianapolis who is "raising money to buy a mimeo machine by selling bookmarkers, address dictionaries and little tribbles"
** a chapter from North Highlands, CA and its Interstellar Communications, "at their meetings, new members are given code names from ST episodes"
** Star Date out of Philadelphia, PA
** Sub Space Chatter from the Cape Kennedy Nimoy Fanaticals: "Really attractive, these bulletins contain news of LN, ST doings within the club and chapter, and all kinds of Vulcan information... Sketches, throughout, have great comic flair."
** the president of Spock's People in Chicago writes that the club members have "managed to secure the front window of a fairly large record shop. In it, we're going to advertise ST and LN's appearance at the Pheasant Run."
** a fan "sends along his Monthly Trek to keep us informed of his club's doings."
** Spock Underground is reported to have the "aim of recording "Legends of Spock." The 30 members work on these legends, and check each other's stories for 'authenticity' with the aid of their staff of 'authorities.' Some members have chosen such esoteric subjects as 'Vulcan Customs and Traditions,' 'Klingon Studies,' 'Vulcan Glossary,' 'Vulcan Anatomy,' 'Alien Psychology,' and 'Alien Environments,' as well as conventional sciences."
** an El Paso chapter is called "The Little Enterprise" and "these gals are on the move!" 
** a fan sent her copy of her There and Back Again Vulcan bulletin: the club is running a contest to give Mr. Spock a good middle name, conducting write ins to NBC over the ST time-slot change and are planning a UNICEF bake sale
** Louise Stange, president of Capsule 7 in Englewood, OH, sent along copies of The Crewman's Log: "it's a regular miniature journal!... Their journals are just fab! And, the cartoons hilariously great! Much creative writing in this group. Gals here had a great time trekking to Pheasant Run Playhouse to See Visit to a Small Planet"
** the chapter Nimoyan Fellowship out of Chicago sent their bulletin The Spockulator
**A West Inslip, NY chapter sent their bulletin Omnicron Ceti 3
** an unknown chapter sent a copy of Vulcan Times
** the Houston chapter has a "lovely bulletin," just like a journal. Reprints of comic-strip take-off on ST, Vulcan fashion news, meeting LN, poetry, all sorts of delights. Great reading."
* a bit about Voice, a fan-organization attempting to give the Nielson Ratings a run for its money
* the editor assures fans that this newsletter would continue "because the LNNAF was formed "to honor Leonard Nimoy, The Actor, not Star Trek, The Show. Be assured that the LNNAF will continue to follow Leonard Nimoy and his career, whatever roles he chooses to play and whereever his multi-talents lead him, even after Star Trek has gone to that Great Big Solar System in the Sky"
* the editor asks fans: "What is the well-dressed LNNAFer wearing these days? "What's a Leonard Nimoy?" and "I Grok Mr. Spock" buttons, that's what! Do you have yours -- if not, order from LNNAF HQ today -- 25¢ each or one of each for 45¢!"
* a fan is selling photos of Nimoy: "exquisite color photos of LN signing autographs in NY store. He's wearing love beads and smiling."
* a description of yet another Nimoy record for sale, with an urging to fans to "Spread the good news!!!": 
==Issue 10==
Chatter Boxes 10 was published in September/October 1968 and contains 10 pages. This issue was pretty light on content, and some of it previously printed in the previous issue.
* a long letter from Nimoy greeting fans and detailing his yearly activities
* much about UNICEF
* a lot about postage stamps and funds and money
* many, many ads from fans
File:Chatter10-1.jpg| from the Sep/Oct 1968 issue, the Nimoy letter 
File:Chatter10-2.jpg| from the Sep/Oct 1968 issue
==References==
Category:Club Zines
Category:Star Trek TOS Actor-centric Zines
Category:1967 Zines
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