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Let Michael Kmet, Maurice Molyneaux, & associates be your guides to the production of the original STAR TREK and its place in TV history.
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#OTD 1966, ABC premiered #BATMAN, with a 30.7 audience share & WHAM! POW!ed ahead of both CBS's Lost In Space & NBC's The Virginian. The show was a big hit at first, but quickly burned out. By the start of it's 2nd season in September, it often placed last. It ran 2½ seasons.
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Batman 1966 Television Series HD - Theme Song Opening & Closing Credits in 1080p High Definition
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#OTD 1966, ABC premiered #BATMAN, with a 30.7 audience share & WHAM! POW!ed ahead of both CBS's Lost In Space & NBC's The Virginian. The show was a big hit at first, but quickly burned out. By the start of it's 2nd season in September, it often placed last. It ran 2½ seasons.
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Have we mentioned that Robert H. "Bob" Justman hated what we now call "small galaxy syndrome"? Well, Dorothy Fontana hated small galaxy syndrome too.
From a 1967-06-30 Fontana-penned memo about Sturgeon's "He Walked Among Us"
From a 1967-06-30 Fontana-penned memo about Sturgeon's "He Walked Among Us"
December 25, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Have we mentioned that Robert H. "Bob" Justman hated what we now call "small galaxy syndrome"? Well, Dorothy Fontana hated small galaxy syndrome too.
From a 1967-06-30 Fontana-penned memo about Sturgeon's "He Walked Among Us"
From a 1967-06-30 Fontana-penned memo about Sturgeon's "He Walked Among Us"
Star Trek's "Turnabout Intruder" was the only first-run episode to air on a Tuesday night. It was summer re-run season. Here's a peek at the Nielsens confirming this.
December 15, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Star Trek's "Turnabout Intruder" was the only first-run episode to air on a Tuesday night. It was summer re-run season. Here's a peek at the Nielsens confirming this.
#OTD 1966
Journal and Courier, December 13, 1966.
"BUT MOSTLY producers saw me as an Indian type. I've played more than 100 Indians because, I guess, of my high cheek bones. The last one was on Gunsmoke just before I started Star Trek. He was a foxy, intelligent Indian, one of the best roles of the lot."
"BUT MOSTLY producers saw me as an Indian type. I've played more than 100 Indians because, I guess, of my high cheek bones. The last one was on Gunsmoke just before I started Star Trek. He was a foxy, intelligent Indian, one of the best roles of the lot."
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#OTD 1966
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Variety, December 9, 1981. Fandom: the abusive partner who says you can walk away if you want, but nobody else will ever love you.
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Variety, December 9, 1981. Fandom: the abusive partner who says you can walk away if you want, but nobody else will ever love you.
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Coeur d'Alene Press, December 9, 1966.
Since Star Trek made its debut, fan clubs have sprung up. In his role as Spock Nimoy appeals to youngsters because he never blows his cool.
"I don't understand the reaction among young people to the role." he says. "But I'm happy that they've taken to him."
Since Star Trek made its debut, fan clubs have sprung up. In his role as Spock Nimoy appeals to youngsters because he never blows his cool.
"I don't understand the reaction among young people to the role." he says. "But I'm happy that they've taken to him."
December 10, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Coeur d'Alene Press, December 9, 1966.
Since Star Trek made its debut, fan clubs have sprung up. In his role as Spock Nimoy appeals to youngsters because he never blows his cool.
"I don't understand the reaction among young people to the role." he says. "But I'm happy that they've taken to him."
Since Star Trek made its debut, fan clubs have sprung up. In his role as Spock Nimoy appeals to youngsters because he never blows his cool.
"I don't understand the reaction among young people to the role." he says. "But I'm happy that they've taken to him."
🐋🐋 Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home was released on VHS home video in the USA just 10 months after its theatrical release, whereas today it can be as little as two from theaters to home. 🏠 📼
And that $29.95 price? It'd be about $85–$90 today! 💸
#StarTrek #VHS #HomeVideo
And that $29.95 price? It'd be about $85–$90 today! 💸
#StarTrek #VHS #HomeVideo
December 8, 2025 at 9:14 PM
🐋🐋 Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home was released on VHS home video in the USA just 10 months after its theatrical release, whereas today it can be as little as two from theaters to home. 🏠 📼
And that $29.95 price? It'd be about $85–$90 today! 💸
#StarTrek #VHS #HomeVideo
And that $29.95 price? It'd be about $85–$90 today! 💸
#StarTrek #VHS #HomeVideo
#OTD 46 years ago #STAR TREK—THE MOTION PICTURE warped on silver screens across the US. Disco may have been so-called dead (it was just restin'), but tie-ins still had that sound of the 70s… like this!
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#STTMP #StarTrek
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Frank Serafine - Star Trek / Main Title スター・トレック
A面）フランク・セラフィーニ ： スター・トレック
Side A) Frank Serafine - Star Trek / Main Title (Jerry Goldsmith)
EP) 『スター・トレック』 フランク・セラフィーニ Ⓟ1980
結構レアな音源かな？
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December 7, 2025 at 8:24 PM
#OTD 46 years ago #STAR TREK—THE MOTION PICTURE warped on silver screens across the US. Disco may have been so-called dead (it was just restin'), but tie-ins still had that sound of the 70s… like this!
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#STTMP #StarTrek
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#STTMP #StarTrek
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New York Daily News, December 2, 1979.
A new movie, not the old TV show
HAPPINESS FOR TREKKIES
The pretty lady with the scalp problem (she's also the movie's main love interest) is Persis Khambatta. At right, a boy (Leonard Nemoy) and his mom, and one of the less friendly folk in outer space.
A new movie, not the old TV show
HAPPINESS FOR TREKKIES
The pretty lady with the scalp problem (she's also the movie's main love interest) is Persis Khambatta. At right, a boy (Leonard Nemoy) and his mom, and one of the less friendly folk in outer space.
December 3, 2025 at 2:25 AM
New York Daily News, December 2, 1979.
A new movie, not the old TV show
HAPPINESS FOR TREKKIES
The pretty lady with the scalp problem (she's also the movie's main love interest) is Persis Khambatta. At right, a boy (Leonard Nemoy) and his mom, and one of the less friendly folk in outer space.
A new movie, not the old TV show
HAPPINESS FOR TREKKIES
The pretty lady with the scalp problem (she's also the movie's main love interest) is Persis Khambatta. At right, a boy (Leonard Nemoy) and his mom, and one of the less friendly folk in outer space.
It's that time of year. #OTD 58 years ago: Mr. Spock made a surprise cameo on CBS’s The Carol Burnett Show (S1E12). That the audience instantly recognized him is a testament to what a breakout the character was by #StarTrek's second season.
Mrs. Invisible Man from The Carol Burnett Show
Carol is married to The Invisible Man, until he drinks an experimental potion…wait until you see who it is! (And now you can stream this full episode for FREE at the link below or search “The Best…
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December 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
It's that time of year. #OTD 58 years ago: Mr. Spock made a surprise cameo on CBS’s The Carol Burnett Show (S1E12). That the audience instantly recognized him is a testament to what a breakout the character was by #StarTrek's second season.
And this kind of AI crap is only going to further muddy the historical record as to how movies & TV shows—and everything—were made.
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undefined on Instagram: "showtoolsaiFake Home Alone footage #christmas #hoildays #bts #movies #ai These AI videos of fake home alone behind-the-scenes foota…"
showtoolsaiFake Home Alone footage #christmas #hoildays #bts #movies #ai These AI videos of fake home alone behind-the-scenes footage misrepresent the movie and how movies were filmed. They likely used Nano Banana Pro for stills then and Veo or Hailou, a pretty common workflow for AI video generation, but were so inaccurate that it serves no real purpose. Follow for more real vs IA video spotting tips!
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And this kind of AI crap is only going to further muddy the historical record as to how movies & TV shows—and everything—were made.
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The national Nielsens for that week showed Benny getting a 40.2 share compared to Trek's then-average 27.8 share. NBC was *not* complaining.
Buffalo News, November 30, 1966.
Comedian Jack Benny lost out in the ratings race against Gomer Pyle because viewers became tired of the same jokes each week. But on an annual basis, like tonight, Jack Benny should be as funny as ever.
He pre-empts the science-fiction time-waster, Star Trek.
Comedian Jack Benny lost out in the ratings race against Gomer Pyle because viewers became tired of the same jokes each week. But on an annual basis, like tonight, Jack Benny should be as funny as ever.
He pre-empts the science-fiction time-waster, Star Trek.
December 1, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The national Nielsens for that week showed Benny getting a 40.2 share compared to Trek's then-average 27.8 share. NBC was *not* complaining.
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Sixty years ago today the score to "Star Trek's" second pilot "Where No Man Has Gone Before" was recorded. It was composed and conducted by Alexander Courage.
November 29, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Sixty years ago today the score to "Star Trek's" second pilot "Where No Man Has Gone Before" was recorded. It was composed and conducted by Alexander Courage.
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Star Trek IV premiered 39 years ago today. 🐋🐋 Wonder what the film's locations look like today? Check out this fan-made short, shot in the same places and using the same angles. It's Kirk (Punk on Bus) Thatcher approved!
Happy 39th Anniversary Star Trek IV, the Voyage Home. The 2nd Trek movie I saw in theatres. I loved it.
In 2016 we shot a short tribute film in many of the same locations. It was fun, please check it out at the link if you have 6 minutes to spare. 🙂
The One With The Whales.
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In 2016 we shot a short tribute film in many of the same locations. It was fun, please check it out at the link if you have 6 minutes to spare. 🙂
The One With The Whales.
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The One With The Whales - An homage to Star Trek IV The Voyage Home.
YouTube video by StarShipIntrepid
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November 27, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Star Trek IV premiered 39 years ago today. 🐋🐋 Wonder what the film's locations look like today? Check out this fan-made short, shot in the same places and using the same angles. It's Kirk (Punk on Bus) Thatcher approved!
#StarTrek references pop up in the most peculiar places. Okay, and a couple of TV superhero references as well. 1981.
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Happy Ending - Neil Innes (HD)
Happy Ending from ‘The Innes Book of Records’.
Original broadcast date: 12th October 1981.
Neil plays Captain Kirk and a disco dancer in this Star Trek homage. Also featuring Peter Glidewell as Mr.…
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November 25, 2025 at 10:52 AM
#StarTrek references pop up in the most peculiar places. Okay, and a couple of TV superhero references as well. 1981.
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White Plains Reporter Dispatch, November 23, 1966. I'm fascinated by just how much public knowledge there was about the production troubles of STAR TREK so early into the show's run, such as the scavenging of the failed original pilot for "The Menagerie."
November 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
White Plains Reporter Dispatch, November 23, 1966. I'm fascinated by just how much public knowledge there was about the production troubles of STAR TREK so early into the show's run, such as the scavenging of the failed original pilot for "The Menagerie."
You can't get more "un-Venutian" than Spock. Zha Zha Gabor, on the other hand…
St. Joseph Gazette, November 24, 1966.
The best story so far concludes tonight with Spock behaving in an increasingly un-Venutian manner. Spock's courtmartial for mutiny continues and he forces the court to watch a re-enactment of Captain Pike's former insubordination. It's a weird, strange show.
The best story so far concludes tonight with Spock behaving in an increasingly un-Venutian manner. Spock's courtmartial for mutiny continues and he forces the court to watch a re-enactment of Captain Pike's former insubordination. It's a weird, strange show.
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Fresno Bee, November 17, 1989. The Star Trek Blooper Reels played at FSU more than once, and I'm unsure exactly which screening I attended, but it may have been one of the ones on this date. This was of course long after SAG filed suit against Gene Roddenberry for touring with them in 1970s.
November 17, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Fresno Bee, November 17, 1989. The Star Trek Blooper Reels played at FSU more than once, and I'm unsure exactly which screening I attended, but it may have been one of the ones on this date. This was of course long after SAG filed suit against Gene Roddenberry for touring with them in 1970s.
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Free Lance-Star, October 29, 1966.
NBC -- STAR TREK -- Capt. Kirk and the Enterprise crew investigate alleged maltreatment of prisoners when an escapee from a penal colony hides in the ship's cargo. Can't blame anybody for wanting to be aboard the Enterprise, what with all those shapely crew gals.
NBC -- STAR TREK -- Capt. Kirk and the Enterprise crew investigate alleged maltreatment of prisoners when an escapee from a penal colony hides in the ship's cargo. Can't blame anybody for wanting to be aboard the Enterprise, what with all those shapely crew gals.
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Free Lance-Star, October 29, 1966.
NBC -- STAR TREK -- Capt. Kirk and the Enterprise crew investigate alleged maltreatment of prisoners when an escapee from a penal colony hides in the ship's cargo. Can't blame anybody for wanting to be aboard the Enterprise, what with all those shapely crew gals.
NBC -- STAR TREK -- Capt. Kirk and the Enterprise crew investigate alleged maltreatment of prisoners when an escapee from a penal colony hides in the ship's cargo. Can't blame anybody for wanting to be aboard the Enterprise, what with all those shapely crew gals.