“In 1964 Gene Roddenberry had a simple idea; a wagon train to the stars. New pioneers exploring new frontiers. He had a vision of the future where mankind had overcome many of its problems and had nothing more than a peaceful quest for knowledge. With more imagination than money, Star Trek was a ratings failure. Variety said it wouldn’t last. And it only lasted for three short seasons. Yet the ideas embodied in Star Trek inspired such a passion in its fans, they would not let it die.”
— William Shatner, A Captain’s Log (1994)
