Star Trek: A Dozen-And-A -Half-Episodes

Deep Space Nine

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Star Trek: Voyager

It was in Star Trek that Nichols gained popular recognition by being one of the first black women featured in a major television series not playing a servant; her prominent supporting role as a female black officer was unprecedented. During the first year of the series, Nichols was tempted to leave the show, as she felt her role lacked significance; however, a conversation with Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr. changed her mind. Though specifics of the conversation vary, in generalities she has reported that Dr. King personally encouraged her to stay on the show, telling her that he was a big fan of the series. He also told her she "could not give up" because she was playing a vital role model for black children and young women across the country, as well as other children who would see African Americans as equals. It is also often reported that Dr. King added that "Once that door is opened by someone, no one else can close it again."

James T. Kirk: Starship Captain, played by William Shatner.

Spock: First Officer, played by Leonard Nimoy.

Ensign Pavel Chekov, played by Walter Koenig, navigator on the USS Enterprise in the original Star Trek television series.

Sulu: Pilot of the Enterprise played by George Takei

Uhura: Communications Officer   Star Trek was the first to introduce a black person in what came to be a major role on the Star Trek.  Lt. Uhurua was a pioneer and needs to as a reminder of how far we have come in the last 5 decades.  

The only person on the show who was not called by his first name, Spock ended up having quite a fan base.  The proof of this is the attendance figures at the conventions around the country!  He is just known as Spock.  In one episode, he was asked his last name and replied "You wouldn't be able to pronounce it."

 Mr. Spock was an interesting character who was suppose to have no emotions.  At one time he corrected someone saying, "I have emotions.  My emotions, however, are always under control." (Except for that one time when he had that Pon Far thing going on!)

Star Trek lasted for three years back in the 60's. However, between the spinoffs and, incredibly, the novelty of the show, and the fandom, it is still alive and well today, running somewhere. Fans come from all over to attend Star Trek Conventions. Many arrive in costume of their favorite character.  Yes, it's that big a deal!