Star Trek makes its American network debut
On September 8, 1966, Star Trek made its American network debut.
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The Event
On September 8, 1966, Star Trek made its American network debut.
The Cultural Context
The first broadcast episode introduced a science-fiction series that used journeys to other worlds to explore social questions.
The viewing context
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Reading the Historical Record
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About the Historical Recreation
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