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| Star Trek 1966-1969 |
Back in the day, Star Trek was a popular program in our household. Although the next generation was a good show, I can’t bear to watch the other knockoffs. If nothing else, the latest brand of Star Trek serves to keep the show fresh in our minds. It may also entice younger viewers to watch the original episodes.
If these viewers can get past the cheesy monsters, papier-mâché rocks, and ultra-colored background scenes, they will be in for a pleasant surprise. The original writers were superb storytellers.
Star Trek was a look into the future. For instance, take a look at their old communicators. They look similar to today’s cell phones.
Although there were only 79 episodes, Star Trek has lived in syndication since 1969.
For the most part, most of the characters in Star Trek were honorable law abiding citizens. They followed orders and put the welfare of their mission above their own needs.
Captain James Kirk was an honorable man, problem solver, and analytic thinker.
As second officer, Mr. Spock was loyal to Kirk and ready to step into a leadership role at a moment’s notice.
The program also focused on issues experienced by many of us in our own personal lives. For example, Mr. Spock and his father didn’t speak to each other for many years over Spock’s decision to join Starfleet and not study Vulcan science.
It’s been nearly 40 years since Star Trek made its original run. We can still learn a lot from the original program. The old episodes focused on topics such as: racism, honor, loyalty and respect.
The Star Trek crew always tried to settle their problems with diplomacy and tact. We live in a world where nations resolve their issues with weapons, war, and death.
Existence in a peaceful world without war or violence would be a place where no man has boldly gone before.
I would like my children to live in that world.
If these viewers can get past the cheesy monsters, papier-mâché rocks, and ultra-colored background scenes, they will be in for a pleasant surprise. The original writers were superb storytellers.
Star Trek was a look into the future. For instance, take a look at their old communicators. They look similar to today’s cell phones.
Although there were only 79 episodes, Star Trek has lived in syndication since 1969.
For the most part, most of the characters in Star Trek were honorable law abiding citizens. They followed orders and put the welfare of their mission above their own needs.
Captain James Kirk was an honorable man, problem solver, and analytic thinker.
As second officer, Mr. Spock was loyal to Kirk and ready to step into a leadership role at a moment’s notice.
The program also focused on issues experienced by many of us in our own personal lives. For example, Mr. Spock and his father didn’t speak to each other for many years over Spock’s decision to join Starfleet and not study Vulcan science.
It’s been nearly 40 years since Star Trek made its original run. We can still learn a lot from the original program. The old episodes focused on topics such as: racism, honor, loyalty and respect.
The Star Trek crew always tried to settle their problems with diplomacy and tact. We live in a world where nations resolve their issues with weapons, war, and death.
Existence in a peaceful world without war or violence would be a place where no man has boldly gone before.
I would like my children to live in that world.
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