Unseen & Epic: 49 Jaw-Dropping Pics of the Original Star Trek Cast That’ll Blow Your Mind From ’69 to ’79!
23. Chekov speaks
Walter Koenig takes the mic at a 1974 Star Trek convention, greeting fans with a mix of modesty and deadpan humor that became his trademark on the con circuit. Though he joined the show in its second season, Koenig quickly became a fan favorite thanks to his role as Ensign Pavel Chekov—and his willingness to embrace fandom wholeheartedly. The turtleneck-and-blazer combo? Very ’74 and logical.
24. Getting gritty
Nichelle Nichols and Isaac Hayes strike a glamorous pose behind the scenes of the 1974 cult action film Truck Turner. Cast against type, Nichols played Dorinda, a ruthless and tough-talking Madam—a stark contrast to her dignified role as Lt. Uhura. The film, starring Hayes as the titular bounty hunter, gave Nichols a rare opportunity to show her dramatic and gritty range. Though controversial at the time, her performance became a standout moment in the blaxploitation era and a daring career move post-Star Trek.
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