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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 in STAR TREK (The Original Series)Photo: ©1966 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

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9 things you might not know about Star Trek: The Original Series

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Top 5 James Doohan Performances as Scotty on Star Trek

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James Doohan played nearly 40 Star Trek characters

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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)

Remembering James Doohan on his birthday

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: William Shatner poses for photographs during the Destination Star Trek event at ExCel on October 3, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images)

The original Star Trek series got recast because the lead quit

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 Capt. James T. Kirk in STAR TREK (The Original Series)Photo: ©1966 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

3 reasons to rewatch “The Savage Curtain” this Presidents’ Day

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The butler's pantry between the living room and the kitchen of the home includes this table, a favorite resting spot for Black Cat Mr. Banks, the family pet. At left, one fourth of Whit Elam and Lucas Elliott's record collection is stacked on a shelf.Feb. 25, 20200225 Hotw Elam Elliott28 Drl

Why Catspaw isn’t one of the scariest episodes of Star Trek

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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

Take your own virtual Star Trek tour of the original U.S.S. Enterprise set

Chad Porto
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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)

Did You Know: James Kirk didn’t wear gold in Star Trek

Chad Porto
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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)

Celebrating DeForest Kelly’s 101st birthday

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Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek's iconic Uhura

That time Martin Luther King convinced Nichelle Nichols not to quit Star Trek

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LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 14: Actor Patrick Stewart (L), who played the character Capt. Jean-Luc Picard on the television series "Star Trek: The Next Generation," surprises actor William Shatner, who played Capt. James T. Kirk in the original Star Trek series and films, during Shatner's appearance at the Star Trek convention at the Las Vegas Hilton August 14, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Star Trek: James Kirk had a different middle name when the series started

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 Capt. James T. Kirk in STAR TREK (The Original Series)Photo: ©1966 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

Assignment: Earth was a terrible Star Trek spinoff idea that could’ve killed the franchise

Chad Porto
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Star Trek actor James Doohan, aka "Scotty"

Star Trek actor James Doohan has his ashes at the ISS

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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)

5 great Christmas gifts for Star Trek: The Original Series fans

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 02: Actor Walter Koenig (L) and Creation Entertainment CEO Adam Malin speak during "The Original Series" panel at the 18th annual Official Star Trek Convention at the Rio Hotel & Casino on August 02, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)

Walter Koenig was convinced Star Trek was gone for good

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 Captain James T. Kirk burried in Tribbles in STAR TREK (The Original Series)Screen grab: ©1967 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Star Trek: The Original Series: The Autobiography Of James T. Kirk enhances the 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.

Star Trek: The Original Series receives TCA Heritage Award for landmark 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: 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.

Finding the good in a bad episode of Star Trek: The Original Series: The Apple

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 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.

George Takei felt like it was William Shatner against the world during TOS

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.

Finding the good in a bad episode of Star Trek: And the Children Shall Lead

Rachel Carrington
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LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 17: Dave Bess and his wife Judy Bess of Washington have their photo taken with "The Crew," a collection of wax figures of the original Star Trek, at the fifth annual official Star Trek convention at the Las Vegas Hilton August 17, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Throwback Thursday – Star Trek: Shore Leave (S1, Ep 17)

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 Capt. James T. Kirk in STAR TREK (The Original Series)Photo: ©1966 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

Finding the good in a bad episode of Star Trek: TOS: Plato’s Stepchildren

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.

Finding the good in a bad episode of Star Trek: Spock’s Brain

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 12: Actor William Shatner speaks during the opening of the new Rocket Lab factory on October 12, 2018 in Auckland, New Zealand. The new building includes a new Mission Control Centre, which will oversee launches from Rocket Lab's Mahia Peninsula launchpad and chief executive Peter Beck says 16 flights are planned for next year. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Flashback Friday – Star Trek: Let That Be Your Last Battlefield (S3, Ep 15)

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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)

Flashback Friday: Star Trek TOS’ Spock’s Brain (Season 3: Ep 1)

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The Sound of Star Trek Part 27: Star Trek – The Next Generation, Volume Three

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