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Star Trek: The Original Series – The Roddenberry Vault

Star Trek: The Original Series – The Roddenberry Vault
★ 8.0/10•2016•NR•Documentary
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Fifty years after the original Star Trek first arrived on television, is there anything about Gene Roddenberry's space opera that hasn't been uncovered? Plenty! On December 13, 2016 fans can experience Star Trek: The Original Series - The Roddenberry Vault, a newly produced multi-part documentary featuring footage from the cutting room floor, long preserved in film canisters by the Roddenberry Estate. The origins of the classic series are explored with new interviews featuring cast and production personnel combined with newly-found deleted scenes, alternate angles, outtakes, behind the scenes moments, and original visual effects elements to tell the definitive story on the making and enduring legacy of Gene Roddenberry's creation.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateDec 13, 2016

Episodes

Episode 1 - Inside The Roddenberry Vault Part IE130m

Inside The Roddenberry Vault Part I

A rare look inside Gene Roddenberry’s personal archive, Part I opens the vault on long‑lost footage, alternate takes, and behind‑the‑scenes materials from Star Trek: The Original Series. Historians, cast members, and archivists guide viewers through newly uncovered moments that reveal how iconic scenes were crafted, how creative decisions evolved on set, and how Roddenberry’s vision took shape during the show’s earliest years. This first installment sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the creative process that helped define one of science fiction’s most enduring franchises.

Dec 13, 2016

Episode 2 - Inside The Roddenberry Vault Part IIE230m

Inside The Roddenberry Vault Part II

Continuing the deep dive into Gene Roddenberry’s personal archive, Part II uncovers even more rare footage, alternate scene takes, and behind‑the‑scenes materials from Star Trek: The Original Series. Archivists and historians piece together newly revealed production moments that highlight the creative challenges, on‑set improvisations, and evolving character dynamics that shaped the series. This installment expands the historical record with discoveries that illuminate how the show’s groundbreaking ideas were brought to life.

Dec 20, 2016

Episode 3 - Inside the Roddenberry Vault Part IIIE330m

Inside the Roddenberry Vault Part III

The final installment of the Roddenberry Vault series brings the archival journey to its peak, revealing the last collection of rare footage, alternate takes, and behind‑the‑scenes materials from Star Trek: The Original Series. Experts and archivists connect newly uncovered moments to the show’s evolving production history, highlighting creative breakthroughs, abandoned concepts, and character‑defining choices that never made it to air. Part III completes the trilogy with a comprehensive look at how Roddenberry’s vision matured, offering fans and historians a deeper understanding of the artistry and innovation behind one of television’s most influential science‑fiction series.

Dec 27, 2016

Episode 4 - Revisiting A ClassicE430m

Revisiting A Classic

This special retrospective installment returns to Gene Roddenberry’s personal archive to re‑examine the creative legacy of Star Trek: The Original Series. Drawing from rare footage, production artifacts, and newly contextualized behind‑the‑scenes materials, the episode explores how the show’s most iconic moments were conceived, revised, and ultimately immortalized. Cast members, historians, and archivists reflect on the enduring cultural impact of the series, offering fresh insight into why this groundbreaking science‑fiction classic continues to inspire generations.

Jan 3, 2017

Episode 5 - Strange new Worlds, Visualizing the FantasticE527m

Strange new Worlds, Visualizing the Fantastic

This special installment explores how the creative team behind Star Trek: The Original Series imagined and realized its most extraordinary worlds. Drawing from rare archival materials, concept art, unused effects footage, and behind‑the‑scenes production elements, the episode reveals how designers, directors, and visual‑effects pioneers pushed the boundaries of 1960s television. Historians and artists trace the evolution of iconic alien landscapes, starship interiors, and fantastical imagery, offering a vivid look at the ingenuity that helped define the franchise’s bold aesthetic.

Jan 10, 2017

Episode 6 - Swept Up - Snippets From The Cutting Room FloorE621m

Swept Up - Snippets From The Cutting Room Floor

This special installment explores how the creative team behind Star Trek: The Original Series imagined and realized its most extraordinary worlds. Drawing from rare archival materials, concept art, unused effects footage, and behind‑the‑scenes production elements, the episode reveals how designers, directors, and visual‑effects pioneers pushed the boundaries of 1960s television. Historians and artists trace the evolution of iconic alien landscapes, starship interiors, and fantastical imagery, offering a vivid look at the ingenuity that helped define the franchise’s bold aesthetic.

Jan 17, 2017

Actors

William Shatner

William Shatner

George Takei

George Takei

Walter Koenig

Walter Koenig

Nichelle Nichols

Nichelle Nichols

Clint Howard

Clint Howard

BarBara Luna

BarBara Luna

Leslie Parrish

Leslie Parrish

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