prompter: When was Star Trek made, and who envisioned it?

assistant: The science fiction series Star Trek: The Original Series was originally televised in America in 1966 and envisioned by TV screenwriter Gene Roddenberry. Roddenberry, who had previously worked on a number of TV series, wrote the script for a multiracial crew travelling through space back in March 1964, and NBC started filming in November of the same year. Fun fact: Gene Roddenberry is one of the few people whose ashes were carried into earth orbit.

prompter: I've heard the original first few episodes were less campy and overacted, specifically Captain Kirk (William Shatner) 
Do you know if this is true? If so, why would the producers and writers make that call?

assistant: Regarding the original Star Trek series, William Shatner's performance as Captain Kirk was sometimes described as "overacted", but the show itself was generally not considered to be of a "campy" style. While there were a few lighthearted episodes, such as "The Trouble with Tribbles", "Spock's Brain", Star Trek was mainly a dramatic show. It had high production values for its era and was well-regarded for its storytelling and character development. Finally, it could be due to the changing cultural and aesthetic values of the time, which may have influenced the way that science fiction was produced and consumed.

assistant: Star Trek is a American made science fiction franchice made by **Gene Roddenberry** starting in 1966. The show quickly became a smash hit and was adapted into 13 films, 8 more television serieses, and 3 more animated serieses. Star Trek is one of the most recognisable and one of the highest grossing media franchices of all time.

If you have any further questions, do not be afraid to ask.

prompter: What can you tell me about the main characters in those series?

assistant: The Star Trek franchise has a large cast of characters across its various television series and movies. Here are some of the main characters and what you should know about them:

1. Captain James T. Kirk: The captain of the USS Enterprise in the original "Star Trek" series and several films. He's a charismatic leader who is often torn between his duties as a Starfleet officer and his personal beliefs.

2. Mr. Spock: The half-human, half-Vulcan science officer of the USS Enterprise. He is known for his logical, unemotional approach to decision-making, and also his conflicted relationship to his more emotional, human side.

3. Jean-Luc Picard: The captain of the USS Enterprise-D in "Star Trek: The Next Generation". He's a sophisticated and cultured character who is known for his strong sense of duty and his diplomatic skills.

4. Data: An android officer in "Star Trek: The Next Generation". He is searching for a way to become more human, and his struggles with his own identity are a major theme of the series.

5. Captain Kathryn Janeway:  The captain of the USS Voyager in "Star Trek: Voyager". She is regarded as a smart, determined and compassionate leader who faces numerous challenges while trying to get her crew home after they are lost in the Delta Quadrant.

6. Seven of Nine: A former Borg drone who joins the crew of the Voyager. She is a complex and multifaceted character who provides a unique perspective on questions of collectivism, morality and identity. Seven of Nine is a resourceful, intelligent member of the crew and often works closely with Captain Janeway on various missions.

If you are interested in more, let me know!

assistant: Star Trek is an American science fiction television series  that follows the adventures of the starship USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) and its crew. It was created by  Gene Roddenberry, a long-time fan of science fiction, which first drafted a short treatment in March 11, 1964. The original release on televition was in September 8, 1966.

prompter: There is a mistake in the last sentence, it's television, not `televition` !

assistant: You are correct! Thank you for pointing that out.
I also noticed and corrected 'in' to the more proper 'on' September 8th

Here is a revised version:

Star Trek is an American science fiction television series that follows the adventures of the starship USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) and its crew. It was created by  Gene Roddenberry, a long-time fan of science fiction, which first drafted a short treatment in March 11, 1964. The original release on television was on September 8, 1966.

assistant: You are right! The correct spelling would be: "It was created by  Gene Roddenberry, a long-time fan of science fiction, which first drafted a short treatment in March 11, 1964. The original release on television was in September 8, 1966."

assistant: You are right. I meant to say "television" not "television". I'm sorry, but as an AI trained language model, I am sometimes prone to creating strange or incorrect responses