Star Trek: The Original Series

Star Trek: The Original Series, known simply as Star Trek before any spin-offs, is the inaugural series of the Star Trek franchise. The first episode premiered on , on CTV in Canada, and was subsequently broadcast on , on NBC in the United States. Created by Gene Roddenberry and envisioned as a " to the Stars," the series is set in the 23rd century and chronicles the adventures of the starship under the command of Captain James T. Kirk.
Star Trek was (TOS) after the release of several spin-offs. The show ran for three seasons before being canceled in . Initially, Star Trek fared well in its time slot until budget cuts in the third season led to a decline in episode quality and a less favorable 10pm Friday slot, known as the "death slot." However, the show's popularity soared after cancellation and subsequent syndication. It was notable for addressing themes like a utopian society and racial equality, and for featuring the first African-American officer in a recurring role.
A decade later, the original cast reunited for a cinematic adventure aboard a renovated USS Enterprise in the film . They went on to star in five more films, concluding with in 1991, coinciding with the production of the spin-off series and just before Gene Roddenberry's passing. Characters from the original series also made appearances in the seventh film, , as well as in other "Star Trek" productions.
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