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Star Trek history revisited as franchise prepares new film project
NPR reports on the sci-fi franchise's beginnings following its 1966 debut on NBC.
The short version
- NBC originally broadcast the first Star Trek episode on September 8, 1966, before canceling the show after three seasons.[NPR]
- A 1968 episode made television history by featuring an interracial kiss between Captain Kirk and Lieutenant Uhura.[NPR]
- No television shows are currently in production, but another Star Trek movie is in the works.[NPR]
Key facts
- NBC aired the first episode of Star Trek on September 8, 1966, and canceled the series after three seasons.[NPR]
- Lucille Ball's production company Desilu produced the pilot and helped secure a second pilot after NBC rejected the first.[NPR]
- A 1968 episode showcased the first interracial kiss on television between Captain Kirk and Lieutenant Uhura.[NPR]
- No new television shows are currently in production for the franchise, though another movie is in development.[NPR]
What remains uncertain
- Details, release timing, and production milestones for the upcoming movie remain unspecified.[NPR]
Sources
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