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Proposal / Pitch to Networks
Original Pitch UncoveredGene Roddenberry, the creator of one of TV's most beloved and enduring cultural creations, starts pitching his idea of his Space Drama - also known as a "Wagon Train to the Stars" proposal. -
First Episode Airs
Looking Back to the Beginning.Star Trek premieres on network airwaves under the banner of Desilu studios. It is the second pilot that airs with Canadian Shakespearean actor William Shatner as the bold and dashing Captain Kirk. -
Star Trek is Cancelled!
"Turnabout Intruder"After a shaky three season run, the final espisode of the original Star Trek show is aired. It is "Turnabout Intruder" -
Trek Airs in Reruns
Bjo Trimble's InterviewStar Trek airs in Reruns - which is almost unprecendented due to its low total count of episodes (79). It is this syndication that allows Star Trek to reach a much broader audience. -
Star Trek - Reborn (Almost - It's Animated!)
Star Trek - AnimatedReruns bring about a new life to Star Trek, and the original cast (minus Walter Koenig/Chekov) resume their roles through voice acting - 22 episodes later, this reimagining is cancelled. -
Star Trek: The Motion Picture Debuts!
ST:TMP DataStar Trek jumps to the big screen - it features a slow plot with really cool effects (for the time) - Trippy! -
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
STII:TWOK DataThe saga continues with a new man at the helm - Harve Bennett, who takes classic works like Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities" and Melville's "Moby Dick" and works them into the ultimate fan fave film. -
Spock Lives! Star Trek III Airs to "Bring 'im Back!"
STIII:SFS DataAfter the tragedy that saw beloved fan-fave character Spock die in Star Trek II, the sequel to bring him back was crucial to fans. This occurred with Star Trek III: The Search for Spock -
Star Trek IV - Make 'em Laugh!
ST:IV Data After Life, Death, and Life again, Trek goes for the gold with humour making this film the most successful with the masses beyond Trekkers. -
Star Trek: The NEXT Generation - Star Trek's First Original Spinoff
ST:TNG DataStar Trek couldn't be held back - the show was reimagined 80 years later in an even more futuristic setting of Star Trek: The Next Generation. -
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
ST:V DataAfter Leonard Nimoy's great run with directing Trek, Shatner contractually was given the same opportunity - to provide one of the least favourite movies created - it was a low point for Trekkers who went to the movies. -
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country is Released
ST:VI DataTrek movies are brought back to the forefront with this sixth installment. It is a commercial success and gives hope to the fans. -
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Permiers!
ST:DS9 Data Star Trek's black sheep of the family is aired - it is promoted as gritty and more realistic in nature. -
The Next Generation Goes Out in Style
End of TNG TVAfter a very successful 7 year run, the producers wanted to make the leap to the big screen for this show. They have a new plan for TV - Star Trek Voyager... -
Star Trek: Generations Airs
ST:Gen DataFor those die hard fans who wanted Next Gen badly, the first movie bridging the gap between Kirk & Picard is presented to fans. -
Star Trek Voyager Takes Off!
ST:Voy DataTo keep a starship on TV, Trek producers had the next incarnation of Trek - Star Trek: Voyager. Helmed by Trek's first female captain, Janeway became a gritty leader for modern women. -
Star Trek: First Contact Premieres
ST:8 DataThe 8th installment of Rodenberry's vision is aired at theatres - it is by far one of the most popular films, rivalling Star Trek II for loyalty with fans. -
Star Trek 9 - Insurrection Falls to the Odd Number Curse
ST:9 DataInsurrection - the third film from the Next Gen crew is released in theatres, but is considered financially weak. The odd number movies are considered the poor box office draws. -
Deep Space Nine Ends
DS9 Data IMDBThe second spinoff from the 60s series draws to its now traditional 7 year mission end. Now two spinoffs are off the air. Voyager is the sole helm of the Trek TV Universe. -
Voyager Comes Home!
ST:V - Data After 7 years in the Delta Quadrant, Janeway brings her crew home to Earth. Voyager is off the air. -
Enterprise - Prequels are ON the Air!
ST:Ent DataRather than going ahead, the idea of Prequels takes the Trek world off guard and the earlier stories of Trek are given through the series "Enterprise" -
Star Trek X - The Last Next Gen Movie Premieres
ST:X DataAiring against the Lord of the Rings films series, this tenth movie was a box office flop - the first real even numbered movie to show low interest in fanbase. -
Star Trek: Enterprise Loses its Steam
Enterprise DataEnterprise, after 4 years of tumultuous flight, reaches the magic 100 episode mark and now can be released in syndication. Though it had fans, it was not the series people were looking for at the time. -
Star Trek 11 - JJ Abrams Strikes Gold!
ST (2009) DataThis was dangerous ground that Abrams walked, but he managed to pull it off wonderfully to make Trek a household name once again. Revisiting the classic formula, it meant Spock, Kirk, & Bones would live again...with a Spock Prime in the mix! -
Star Trek 12 to Hit the Airwaves SOON!
Trek 2013After 4 years of waiting, Trekkers can see the latest incarnation of the fan fave show once again on the big screen. It is going to be bigger and better for the new future fans.
