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Kino. Point Blank, (POINT BLANK) USA, 1967, Regie: John Boorman, LEE MARVIN, SHARON ACKER. (Photo by FilmPublicityArchive/United Archives via Getty Images)

Sharon Acker, memorable Star Trek guest star, has died

Mike Poteet
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A countdown of all of Hikaru Sulu’s love interests on Star Trek: The Original Series

Lillyan Ratcliffe
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3 Reasons to rewatch Star Trek: The Original Series episode “The Devil in the Dark”

Cameron Black
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The Devil in the Dark had many differences in original outline

Rachel Carrington
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American actors Leonard Nimoy, George Takei, Walter Koenig, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols, and Canadian William Shatner on the set of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (Photo by Paramount Pictures/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images)

Which major Original Series star didn’t appear in any further Star Trek series?

Chad Porto
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Nov. 2, 2015 – CBS Television Studios announced today it will launch a totally new “Star Trek” television series in January 2017. The brand-new “Star Trek” will introduce new characters seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations, while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes that have been a signature of the franchise since its inception in 1966. The new series will blast off with a special preview broadcast on the CBS Television Network. The premiere episode and all subsequent first-run episodes will then be available exclusively in the United States on CBS All Access, the Network’s digital subscription video on demand and live streaming service.Pictured: Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock in STAR TREK (The Original Series)Screen grab: ©1967 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

All 5 Gerald Fried Star Trek scores ranked

Mike Poteet
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Pieces of art with images of United States Postal Service Forever stamps featuring images from the "Star Trek" series are seen, Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at the Post Office in Riverside, Iowa. According to "Star Trek" lore, Captain James T. Kirk will be born in Riverside in 2228.200513 Riverside Ia S Trek 003 Jpg

Watch: Deleted scene from The Paradise Syndrome

Rachel Carrington
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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 02: William Shatner attends the 18th Annual Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Awards at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on June 02, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)

A season 3 episode of Star Trek: The Original Series was to be William Shatner’s directorial debut

Rachel Carrington
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On the set of Star Trek: The Motion Picture, directed by Robert Wise. (Photo by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images)

5 ways “The Immunity Syndrome” anticipated Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Mike Poteet
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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 21: William Shatner speaks on stage before presenting the 2021 Mensch of the Year award to Scott Seigel during the Late Night With Solomon Society charity event at City National Grove of Anaheim on October 21, 2021 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Fans defend William Shatner’s acting style on Star Trek: The Original Series

Rachel Carrington
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CANNES, FRANCE - JUNE 23: Patrick Stewart onstage with President of CBS Studios, David Stapf during the Long-term Creative Effectiveness - Building Fandoms With the Star Trek Franchise session at the Debussy Theatre, Cannes Lions 2022: Day Four on June 23, 2022 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for Cannes Lions)

Why this actress left acting after a role in Star Trek

Rachel Carrington
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LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 03: (L-R) Models Alicia Marie of California, dressed as the character Eve McHuron, Joanie Brosas of Utah, dressed as the character Ruth Bonaventure, Alkali Layke of Idaho, dressed as the character Harry Mudd, and Stefany Torres of Texas, dressed as the character Magda Kovacs from the "Star Trek" television franchise, attend the 17th annual official Star Trek convention at the Rio Hotel & Casino on August 3, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)

Mudd’s Women after 56 years: How well does it hold up?

Mike Poteet
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 04: William Shatner speaks onstage at 2022 Los Angeles Comic Con at Los Angeles Convention Center on December 04, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chelsea Guglielmino/WireImage)

William Shatner slams “stories” about how he got Star Trek role

Rachel Carrington
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Kino. Auf Welcher Seite Willst Du Liegen, Liebling ?, Three In The Attic, Auf Welcher Seite Willst Du Liegen, Liebling ?, Three In The Attic, Judy Pace, Maggie Thrett, Yvette Mimieux Doch die drei lassen nicht so mit sich umspringen und raechen sich an Paxton., 1968. (Photo by FilmPublicityArchive/United Archives via Getty Images)

Maggie Thrett, one of “Mudd’s Women,” has passed away

Mike Poteet
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 01: Actress Julie Newmar attends Day 2 of the Third Annual Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo held at Los Angeles Convention Center on November 1, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)

“Friday’s Child”: The original Star Trek’s Christmas episode?

Mike Poteet
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American actors Leonard Nimoy, George Takei, Walter Koenig, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols, and Canadian William Shatner on the set of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (Photo by Paramount Pictures/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images)

George Takei refuses to mention William Shatner, but then mentions him anyway

Chad Porto
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Canadian actor William Shatner, AMerican George Takei, Nichelle Nichols and Robert Hooks on the set of Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, directed by Leonard Nimoy. (Photo by Paramount Pictures/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images)

George Takei carries as much blame in the sad Star Trek feud with William Shatner

Chad Porto
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Nov. 2, 2015 – CBS Television Studios announced today it will launch a totally new “Star Trek” television series in January 2017. The brand-new “Star Trek” will introduce new characters seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations, while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes that have been a signature of the franchise since its inception in 1966. The new series will blast off with a special preview broadcast on the CBS Television Network. The premiere episode and all subsequent first-run episodes will then be available exclusively in the United States on CBS All Access, the Network’s digital subscription video on demand and live streaming service.Pictured: William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk (Gold shirt) and Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock (Blue Shirt) in STAR TREK (The Original Series)Screen grab: ©1966 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Do these three Star Trek: The Original Series episodes sum up Star Trek?

Rachel Carrington
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Nov. 2, 2015 – CBS Television Studios announced today it will launch a totally new “Star Trek” television series in January 2017. The brand-new “Star Trek” will introduce new characters seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations, while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes that have been a signature of the franchise since its inception in 1966. The new series will blast off with a special preview broadcast on the CBS Television Network. The premiere episode and all subsequent first-run episodes will then be available exclusively in the United States on CBS All Access, the Network’s digital subscription video on demand and live streaming service.Pictured: William Shatner as Capt. James T. Kirk fighting the Gorn in STAR TREK (The Original Series)Screen grab: ©1967 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Halloween: 3 of the scariest villains from Star Trek: The Original Series

Chad Porto
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DeForest Kelley at the Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)

Did You Know? Dr. McCoy stood up to Khan in deleted scene

Rachel Carrington
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 29: A view of the screen at 'The Manchurian Candidate' during day 2 of the TCM Classic Film Festival 2016 on April 29, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. 25826_005 (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Turner)

3 Manchurian Candidate actors Star Trek fans will recognize

Mike Poteet
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Lou Hayter attends the opening party of Good Grief, Charlie Brown! Celebrating Snoopy and The Enduring Power of Peanuts, a new exhibition at Somerset House on October 24, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Somerset House.)

Peanuts creator was asked to help save Star Trek: The Original Series

Rachel Carrington
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Nov. 2, 2015 – CBS Television Studios announced today it will launch a totally new “Star Trek” television series in January 2017. The brand-new “Star Trek” will introduce new characters seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations, while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes that have been a signature of the franchise since its inception in 1966. The new series will blast off with a special preview broadcast on the CBS Television Network. The premiere episode and all subsequent first-run episodes will then be available exclusively in the United States on CBS All Access, the Network’s digital subscription video on demand and live streaming service.Pictured: Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock in STAR TREK (The Original Series)Screen grab: ©1967 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Spock’s Brain is the best-bad Star Trek episode of all time

Chad Porto
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Nov. 2, 2015 – CBS Television Studios announced today it will launch a totally new “Star Trek” television series in January 2017. The brand-new “Star Trek” will introduce new characters seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations, while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes that have been a signature of the franchise since its inception in 1966. The new series will blast off with a special preview broadcast on the CBS Television Network. The premiere episode and all subsequent first-run episodes will then be available exclusively in the United States on CBS All Access, the Network’s digital subscription video on demand and live streaming service.Pictured: William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk (Gold shirt) and Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock (Blue Shirt) in STAR TREK (The Original Series)Screen grab: ©1966 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Captain Kirk is called the “worst captain of them all”

Rachel Carrington
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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 24: (L-R) Star Trek cosplayers Todd Felton, Christine Rideout, and Murray Willett pose for photos at the Science Fiction Coalition booth during 2022 Comic-Con International Day 4 at San Diego Convention Center on July 24, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Daniel Knighton/Getty Images)

How Star Trek: The Original Series fans cost NBC millions of dollars

Rachel Carrington
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Nov. 2, 2015 – CBS Television Studios announced today it will launch a totally new “Star Trek” television series in January 2017. The brand-new “Star Trek” will introduce new characters seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations, while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes that have been a signature of the franchise since its inception in 1966. The new series will blast off with a special preview broadcast on the CBS Television Network. The premiere episode and all subsequent first-run episodes will then be available exclusively in the United States on CBS All Access, the Network’s digital subscription video on demand and live streaming service.Pictured: William Shatner as Capt. James T. Kirk fighting the Gorn in STAR TREK (The Original Series)Screen grab: ©1967 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Are these the 10 most standout episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series?

Chad Porto
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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 21: William Shatner speaks onstage at the "Masters of the Universe: 40 Years" panel during 2022 Comic-Con International: San Diego at San Diego Convention Center on July 21, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)

William Shatner thinks Gene Roddenberry would not approve of some of Nu Trek

Chad Porto
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Left to right: Deep Roy plays Keenser and Simon Pegg plays Scotty in Star Trek Beyond from Paramount Pictures, Skydance, Bad Robot, Sneaky Shark and Perfect Storm Entertainment

Well this is awkward: Watch this Star Trek supercut of every Red Shirt’s death

Chad Porto
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