Obscure Facts About the Original ‘Star Trek’ Series

Trekkies rejoice, the day is finally here! Sept. 8 celebrates Star Trek Day as it marks the anniversary of when the original series premiered on television in 1966. The very first episode was called “The Man Trap” and now over 50 years later, the love for Star Trek has never wavered and the original series’ success prompted tons of additional series, movies, merch, and more. To join in on the fun, let’s talk about some interesting facts about Star Trek: The Original Series.