STARTREK.COM - On the evening of the 8th of September, following Daniel Boone, this new NBC show premiered with an episode called “The Man Trap.” The angle of the story was different, to say the least: It was a love story with a sci-fi twist, borne of a relationship from the doctor’s past, featuring a monster that, in the end, just wanted to live. It was moving, tragic and anything but cheesy. The viewers — at least the ones who were paying attention — were hooked.

Meant to post about this on the actual anniversary day, but I got sidetracked by bunches of other things. I’ve been quite busy the last few weeks, and barely have time to stop and figure out what the heck I’m doing. At any rate, so Trek has turned 40. The franchise has been taking a much needed break, with plans on the horizon to do another film (with the great JJ Abrams at the helm). But, for the moment, Trek is enjoying a break for the first time more than 15 years. I look forward to seeing the new remastered original series episodes, as well as things like the animated series hitting DVD. It is a time to relect back on one of the most prolific entertainment franchises ever created (perhaps THE most prolific). I’m proud to be a Trekkie (or Trekker - I personally don’t care which is used) and wish the countless individuals involved in the franchise over the years a happy 40th.