Star Trek turned 44 years old today
On Sept. 8, 1966, NBC aired the first episode of what it touted as a science fiction series for adults. Star Trek went on to air for only three seasons, but grew into a towering TV and film franchise and a cultural touchstone that transcends generations.
The first episode aired on a Thursday night and was called The Man Trap, and TV viewers were introduced to characters who would become iconic. You can watch the full episode on YouTube, and here's the teaser NBC ran to entice viewers to watch the first installment...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58HOkTY9J4s