cast of the original star trek series
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“star trek was an attempt to say that humanity
will reach maturity and wisdom
on the day that it begins not to just tolerate,
but take a special delight
in differences in ideas and differences in life forms.”
-gene roddenberry -star trek creator
image credit: nbc tv
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
That was the only Star Trek I ever watched. Never bothered with the later versions.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I loved the original too, and same here –
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I have always found it interesting that in order to show a utopian and inclusive future, Rodenberry had to get rid of money. It is never mentioned in the series.
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that is interesting –
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I’ve watched nearly every version, and that ideal carries through.
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good to know –
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I remember the series like it happened yesterday.
Actually better than yesterday….have no idea what happened yesterday
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isn’t that the truth?)
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And still people watch it and love it and yearn, Beth.
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In all those years, I wish we had achieved that goal.
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me too, and not even close yet
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Yes, very true. The thing is that we aren’t seriously trying
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some are, many, many are not
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Unfortunately, the majority isn’t
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I agree with Sadje. Nothing will change until enough people see that change is needed.
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it has to start somewhere, even if it’s just by taking baby steps
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“take a special delight” hits hard and beautiful.
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it really does
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Yes!
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❤
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Very well said by the Star Trek creator, but I just don’t know when that day will arrive on Earth…
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not there yet –
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He was a man ahead of his time.
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absolutely
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I felt like, even though they were very different, Star Trek and the Twilight Zone we’re very similar. The underlying messages about humanity were very powerful. The world can certainly learn a lot from the messages of both shows.
Star Trek is a great example of acceptance and compromise. How often did Kirk have feelings for and kiss and alien being? Too often we see other humans with different viewpoints, different ethnicities, or different skin color and treat them as an “alien” because of them.
One day I hope people will realize that when you think about race – there is only one thing to know: we are all part of one race … The human race.
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I agree, but still include Nature in my cosmic viewpoint.
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I understand
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I felt the same about the two shows and your words are spot on
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I’ve never watched Star Trek. But I certainly appreciate the goal/message you share here.
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Sadly. Not yet.
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not even close but I’m ever hopeful
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It was hopeful. Still is.
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yes, I always felt that way and still do
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Star Trek has always been full of good examples and food for thought. We need more of both.
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they are both sorely needed
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No wonder I loved Star Trek. Gene Roddenberry speaks for me.
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he really understood the universe
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I love the Prime Directive.
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me too
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Star Trek’s stated philosophy: “IDIC” – Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations
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love it
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Unless you’re wearing a red shirt of course. Then you’re just toast.
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this is an excellent point
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❤
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The original was the best, and I think the quote is quite apt.
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I so agree
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It’s funny the things you notice when you look back. I never knew that William Shatner was setting the groundwork for the V neck. 🤣
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ha! yes –
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I loved the original ‘Star Trek’; reckon I saw every episode; what a visionary statement —
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I loved it too, and yes –
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Funny what we thought future diversity looked like back when that Star Wars show was introduced.
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isn’t it interesting to see now?
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Wise words. Star Trek (the original) is one of my fave ever shows.
I have never seen even 1 Star Wars. Guess I’m just old fashioned.
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I loved old Star Trek too
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Terrific quote.
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I really liked it too
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😀
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