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1975
William Shatner, of Captain Kirk, Star Trek fame. We start with some show history and look in at a Star Trek convention, meeting some of the fans.
A few minutes in we introduce Mr. Shatner, talking about the popularity of the show, the reaction from fans and recent convention, even though it’s has been off the air for five years. The conversation continues and later in this segment we see some of the Star Trek blooper reel with in studio commentary.
After 3 seasons NBC cancelled Star Trek in 1969. The show remained popular enough to become syndicated, and has spawned a great variety of series, re-releases, movies, special editions and more for decades. Conventions where fans, or ‘Trekkies’, gather continue to be held in 2025.
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