Happy Birthday Star Trek!
I keep hearing different dates for the first showing of Star Trek (it was actually the Man Trap, but I don’t have an image for that one. The Cage was the pilot. This image comes courtesy of the Star Trek T Shirt category). Wikipedia says it was Sept. 8th, but George Takei says it was on the 7th. Regardless of the exact date, 46 years ago a series started that would go on to be a major influence in my life (as well as many others), not only as a young person but even here today. I can honestly say I would not be the person I am without Star Trek.
Honestly, that’s pretty much I I have to say. Regular readers will have heard me gush about TOS before, and write up assorted lists of things I consider important from the series. It might have not been the best written, best acted, or best produced show in TV history, but I honestly challenge you to find one that has had more influence on modern TV, movies, culture, or even technology.
So I will leave you with the most sincere and uplifting salutation available to nerds: to all of you out there, live long and prosper.
Amazing Dave
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