Posted on Jun 3, 2021

'Star Trek' — the show that wouldn't die — ended its original run 50 years ago

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On June 3, 1969, the last episode of Star Trek aired on NBC. From the article:

"On June 3, 1969, NBC aired the final episode of Star Trek — a failure during its original run, the sci-fi series later spawned a franchise that has reportedly taken in more than $10 billion in revenue."

'Star Trek' — the show that wouldn't die — ended its original run 50 years ago

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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen

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Remember it well. We weren't married yet but my fiance at the time had to watch it. The first episode aired on her birthday and she watched every episode that aired after that, a true Trekie!

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Lt Col Charlie Brown

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Hard to believe it's been that long

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'Star Trek' — the show that wouldn't die — ended its original run 50 years ago

'Star Trek' — the show that wouldn't die — ended its original run 50 years ago

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