Star Trek: The Original Series

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= Star Trek: The Original Series =

Star Trek: The Original Series (often abbreviated as TOS) is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry. The show originally aired from September 8, 1966, to June 3, 1969, on NBC. It follows the adventures of the starship USS Enterprise and its crew, led by Captain James T. Kirk, First Officer Spock, and Chief Medical Officer Leonard McCoy.

Premise

The series is set in the 23rd century, where the United Federation of Planets is a powerful interstellar government. The Enterprise is a Constitution-class starship tasked with exploring new worlds, seeking out new life and new civilizations, and boldly going where no man has gone before.

Main Characters

• James T. Kirk (played by William Shatner): The charismatic and daring captain of the Enterprise.
• Spock (played by Leonard Nimoy): The half-human, half-Vulcan first officer and science officer, known for his logical mind and lack of emotion.
• Leonard McCoy (played by DeForest Kelley): The ship's chief medical officer, often referred to as "Bones."
• Montgomery Scott (played by James Doohan): The chief engineer, often called "Scotty."
• Nyota Uhura (played by Nichelle Nichols): The communications officer.
• Hikaru Sulu (played by George Takei): The helmsman.
• Pavel Chekov (played by Walter Koenig): The navigator.

Production

The series was produced by Desilu Productions and later by Paramount Television. It was filmed at Desilu Studios and later at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, California. The show faced numerous challenges, including budget constraints and network interference, but it managed to gain a dedicated fanbase.

Episodes

The series consists of three seasons with a total of 79 episodes. Some of the most notable episodes include:

• "The City on the Edge of Forever"
• "Balance of Terror"
• "The Trouble with Tribbles"
• "Mirror, Mirror"

Legacy

Despite its initial cancellation due to low ratings, Star Trek: The Original Series has had a lasting impact on popular culture and has spawned a vast franchise, including Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Enterprise, and several feature films.

Related Pages

• Star Trek franchise
• Star Trek: The Next Generation
• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
• Star Trek: Voyager
• Star Trek: Enterprise
• Star Trek films
• Gene Roddenberry
• USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)