Created in 1966 by Gene Roddenberry, airing only 3 seasons, marketed as a Western in outer space yet modeled after Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels while maintaining a highly progressive political agenda reflective of the emerging counter-culture of the 60's, the show ended up with a huge fan base that fell in love with Kirk, Spock and crew on the nuclear wessel! The franchise successfully launched a reboot with Star Trek in 2009. We can't wait to see the sequel, Star Trek Into Darkness, in May 2013!