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TIL that Billy Campbell was the first choice of the producers of “Star Trek: The Next Generation” to play the role of William Riker, but lost the role to Jonathan Frakes. Campbell later guest starred on the show's 2nd season, playing the title character in "The Outrageous Okona".

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