Unseen & Epic: 49 Jaw-Dropping Pics of the Original Star Trek Cast That’ll Blow Your Mind From ’69 to ’79!
3. Shatner between space gigs

William Shatner is seen here with co-star Elizabeth Ashley in the 1969 television special The Skirts of Happy Chance, which aired May 28, shortly before the final original Star Trek episode hit NBC. With the series canceled and personal finances tight, Shatner spent the following years taking on guest roles and live stage work—often living out of his car between jobs. This period became a critical bridge in his journey from cult sci-fi captain to pop culture icon.
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