May 6, 2008
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A number of cult favorites representing various popular television genres over the years are about to get another chance to entertain more viewers beginning next month. SCI FI Channel has just acquired the rights to several beloved titles in the CBS library, headed by Ghost Whisperer starring Jennifer Love Hewitt.
The Emmy Award nominated series leads a slew of well-loved programs in the CBS vault soon to enthrall a new generation via a major deal giving SCI FI Channel off-network cable rights to air them.
August 15, 2007
Uhura on Star Trek: The Original Series was famously portrayed by Nichelle Nichols. She served as the communications officer on the USS Enterprise and the USS Enterprise-A. Throughout the series, she was perceived as an amiable Starfleet officer, having developed strong friendships with her colleagues. Although she was noted for her singing talent, her being proud of her African heritage was what made her a positive role model for the African-American community. At present, the 74-year-old actress remains active in the entertainment industry with her upcoming movies.
August 15, 2007
Leonard Nimoy was famously known for playing the half-Vulcan, half-human Spock on Star Trek: The Original Series, which ran from 1966 to 1969. He served as a science officer and first officer of the USS Enterprise, under Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner). Throughout the show, he had an ongoing personal conflict between the reason and logic of his Vulcan half and the emotion and intuition of his human half. This became the centerpiece of his storylines, which brought some evocative drama to the science fiction series. Next year, the 76-year-old actor will be marking his comeback as he reprises his legendary role on the big screen.
July 23, 2007
Star Trek is a sci-fi television series that debuted in American television in 1966. Created by the late Gene Roddenberry, the show lasted for only three seasons but became highly-syndicated, which accounts for its large-and still growing- fan base. Furthermore, the success the series earned following its syndication gave birth to five additional Star Trek television series and 11 theatrical movies.
Roddenberry first pitched the idea of for the show to CBS, but when the network decided to go with another sci-fi series, he took Star Trek to another broadcast channel, NBC. NBC turned down the pilot, but was impressed with the Rodenberry’s concept that the network commissioned a second pilot. From the original pilot, only one character, Dr. Spock, and two actors, Majel Barrett and Leonard Nimoy, carried on to the series.