Unseen & Epic: 49 Jaw-Dropping Pics of the Original Star Trek Cast That’ll Blow Your Mind From ’69 to ’79!
34. Reuniting for the fans
Walter Koenig, James Doohan, Nichelle Nichols, and George Takei share a moment backstage at a Star Trek convention in January 1976. At a time when fan-driven interest in the original series was helping keep the franchise alive in syndication and early conventions, these appearances became vital touch points between the cast and the growing Trek fandom. Sporting casual 1970s style—from Koenig’s gingham shirt to Takei’s animated tee—the actors appeared relaxed and engaged, supporting a show that, despite its cancellation in 1969, was proving itself quite enduring.
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