Star Trek: The Original Series only lasted three seasons on NBC—but the episodes that were produced created a passionate fan base. Ultimately, it was the fans who demanded that more of the Star Trek universe be brought to life. If you are a longtime devotee, or even a curious newbie, this is the book for you. Captured in words and pictures are fascinating factoids about the series from behind the scenes and on the screen. Some call it trivia. But to those who know, it’s the core essence of what gives Star Trek such enduring depth and vitality.
STAR TREK
SO MUCH TO DISCOVER • Star Trek: The Original Series packed a lot into just three seasons
THE PILOT • Completed in January 1965 but not released in its entirety until 1986, this is the story that started it all
GENE RODDENBERRY • To Star Trek fans, this late-blooming TV writer is simply The Creator
CAPT. KIRK • Everyone’s favorite fearless leader, as played by the incomparable William Shatner
MR. SPOCK • As played by Leonard Nimoy, he was Star Trek’s breakout star
FAN FAVORITES • The Original Series aired 79 episodes—but these stand out
LT. UHURA • The only woman on the primary bridge crew, as played by the late Nichelle Nichols
DR. McCOY • The folksy chief medical officer, as played by DeForest Kelley, may be Star Trek’s most (mis)quoted character
KLINGONS! • An alien warrior race—and one of the most powerful forces in the galaxy
THE ENTERPRISE • The flagship vessel of the Federation, on a five-year mission in TOS
Star Trek Trivia
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STAR TREK • THE ORIGINAL SERIES TRIVIA