Star Trek: The Original Series

LOS ANGELES - AUGUST 31: Actor James Doohan who is flanked by former fellow cast members from the 60's TV series Star Trek recieves his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame August 31, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images)

How a habit saved James Doohan’s life during the war

Star Trek: James Kirk shouldn’t have cheated at the Kobyashi Maru test

Laurel Goodwin was devastated after losing Star Trek:The Original Series part

Women hated Majel Barrett as second in command

Kino. Star Trek - Der Film, 1970er, 1970s, Film, Science Fiction, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Star Trek - Der Film, 1970er, 1970s, Film, Science Fiction, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, DeForest Kelly, William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy Capt. Kirk (William Shatner,m) und 'Pille' Dr. McCoy (DeForest Kelly,l) sorgen sich um den Vulkanier Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy)., 1978. (Photo by FilmPublicityArchive/United Archives via Getty Images)

Dr. McCoy called his daughter no good in one script of Star Trek: The Original Series

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 10: Captain Kirk uniforms from "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" and the original "Star Trek" TV series on display at "Star Trek - The Exhibition" at the Hollywood & Highland complex on October 10, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)

What makes Star Trek: The Original Series such a personal favorite

Did you know? Star Trek: The Original Series stars’ salaries

HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 14: Actor Leonard Nimoy (L) and wife Susan Bay arrive at the Premiere of Paramount Pictures' "Star Trek Into Darkness" at Dolby Theatre on May 14, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)

How Leonard Nimoy’s autograph shaped a fan’s career

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Air Force Academy used Star Trek to study leadership

Noted skeptic charts how often Spock was wrong

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3 episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series always in the top ten

Pan American airways pilot, third officer E W Roddenberry, better known as Gene Roddenberry, creator of the Star Trek television series and franchise, circa 1947. (Photo by Keystone/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Gene Roddenberry wanted Talosians to be like crabs

LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 14: Actor William Shatner, who played the character Capt. James T. Kirk in the original Star Trek series and films, speaks at the Star Trek convention at the Las Vegas Hilton August 14, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Shatner says Captain Kirk is as complex as he is

Star Trek actor James Doohan, aka "Scotty"

Did You Know? James Doohan was classmates with a comedy legend

Original script had Kirk willing to sacrifice humanity

Star Trek actor James Doohan, aka "Scotty"

Did You Know? “Beam me up, Scotty” was never said in Star Trek

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: Nichelle Nichols speaks onstage at the "From The Bridge" Panel during Comic-Con International 2018 at San Diego Convention Center on July 19, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Nichelle Nichols wasn’t happy with ST decision

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA - MARCH 05: "Renegades: Ominara" film set visit with Original Star Trek cast member and actress Nichelle Nichols who portrays Ominara poses with her younger character actress Loren Lott at Northrop Grumman on March 5, 2021 in Manhattan Beach, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)

Nichelle Nichols helped create her character’s name for Star Trek: TOS

Cardboard cutouts of "Star Trek" characters are seen, Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at the Voyage Home Riverside History Center in Riverside, Iowa. The museum is temporarily closed due orders from Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds related to stopping the spread of the novel coronavirus.200513 Riverside Ia S Trek 002 Jpg

What made Kevin Riley sing in The Naked Time

Smithsonian Channel will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Star Trek with a two-hour special that will take a look at the lasting influence the original Star Trek series has had on the world. BUILDING STAR TREK will premiere Sunday, September 4 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel.BUILDING STAR TREK will follow the conservation team from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum as they attempt to restore and conserve the original 11-foot, 250-pound model of the U.S.S. Enterprise from the original series. The special also will track the effort to rebuild a model of the original U.S.S. Enterprise bridge by using authentic set pieces and props, which recently went on display at Seattle’s EMP Museum. - Photo: Courtesy of Smithsonian Channel Copyright: 2016 - SmithsonianChannel_StarshipEnterprise

How Dr. McCoy’s age changed The Way to Eden

LISBURN, ANTRIM, UNITED KINGDOM - 2021/05/25: Shoppers pass by Hallmark Card Store on Bow St. (Photo by Michael McNerney/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Hallmark to release new Star Trek Spock ornament based on “Mirror, Mirror”

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 18: Honoree George Takei attends PFLAG Gives Thanks: Celebrating Inclusion in the Workplace on November 18, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG)

Would this ST episode have developed Sulu more?

HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 14: Actor Leonard Nimoy (L) and wife Susan Bay arrive at the Premiere of Paramount Pictures' "Star Trek Into Darkness" at Dolby Theatre on May 14, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)

When Leonard Nimoy smacked down Starlog Magazine

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - MARCH 29: Barbara Luna attends the 28th Annual Gypsy Awards Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 29, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Unique Nicole/Getty Images)

Why Barbara Luna wore a bikini in Mirror, Mirror

Allan Quick and his friend Bruce Boyd went to great lengths to capture the look, feel and sound of the original navigation console of their replica of the bridge of the USS Enterprise from the 1966 television show Star Trek.Eug 010321 Trekkie 05

The Lights of Zetar actress embarrassed by outfit

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 07: Actress Sherry Jackson attends The Hollywood Show held at The Westin Los Angeles Airport on January 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)

Sherry Jackson’s revealing ST costume got her a film role

Cardboard cutouts of "Star Trek" characters are seen, Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at the Voyage Home Riverside History Center in Riverside, Iowa. The museum is temporarily closed due orders from Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds related to stopping the spread of the novel coronavirus.200513 Riverside Ia S Trek 002 Jpg

Why DeForest Kelley was in Encounter at Farpoint

LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 12: Actress Mariette Hartley attends Day 2 of the Official Star Trek Convention at the Rio Las Vegas Hotel & Casino on August 12, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)

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