This Unexpected TV Star Played A Role In Star Trek's Success
When most people consider the classic series, Star Trek, they think of the many big actors that played roles in the show: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, George Takei. However, there is one very famous actor that was largely responsible for the success of the show, despite having no involvement in the creative aspect of development.
Many will recognize the name of Lucille Ball, an actor and producer that paved the way for women in film from the 50s to the 80s. However, not many know that she financed not only the original pilot episode for the original series of Star Trek, but also the second after the first was rejected. Lucy’s production company, Desilu Productions, which she shared with her then ex-husband, Desi Arnaz, supplied the funds to support the show in its early days.
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It is not just the amount that Lucy paid to get Star Trek started that was such a valuable contribution, it was the gesture of it as well, and the way that she demonstrated her belief in the idea. Many production companies will walk away from a project when it is not accepted by the market, but Lucy knew it was worth giving another try. Ball even went so far as to completely overrule her board of directors when they rejected the series over concerns around budget. It was her faith in what the series could become that pushed her to go through with the project — and the franchise's success today shows that her faith was well-placed.
Last year’s documentary series, The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek, shed some light on Lucille Ball’s involvement. The documentary insisted that she receive some credit, considering how her actions were responsible for the series existing in the first place. However, despite The Center
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