Fifty years after the original Star Trek first arrived on television, is there anything about Gene Roddenberry's space opera that hasn't been uncovered? Plenty! On December 13, 2016 fans can experience Star Trek: The Original Series - The Roddenberry Vault, a newly produced multi-part documentary featuring footage from the cutting room floor, long preserved in film canisters by the Roddenberry Estate. The origins of the classic series are explored with new interviews featuring cast and production personnel combined with newly-found deleted scenes, alternate angles, outtakes, behind the scenes moments, and original visual effects elements to tell the definitive story on the making and enduring legacy of Gene Roddenberry's creation.
Cast: William Shatner, George Takei, Walter Koenig
Season 1
6 episodes
1. Inside The Roddenberry Vault Part IA rare look inside Gene Roddenberry’s personal archive, Part I opens the vault on long‑lost footage, alternate takes, and behind‑the‑scenes materials from Star Trek: The Original Series. Historians, cast members, and archivists guide viewers through newly uncovered moments that reveal how iconic scenes were crafted, how creative decisions evolved on set, and how Roddenberry’s vision took shape during the show’s earliest years. This first installment sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the creative process that helped define one of science fiction’s most enduring franchises.NRCC30minDec 13, 2016
2. Inside The Roddenberry Vault Part IIContinuing the deep dive into Gene Roddenberry’s personal archive, Part II uncovers even more rare footage, alternate scene takes, and behind‑the‑scenes materials from Star Trek: The Original Series. Archivists and historians piece together newly revealed production moments that highlight the creative challenges, on‑set improvisations, and evolving character dynamics that shaped the series. This installment expands the historical record with discoveries that illuminate how the show’s groundbreaking ideas were brought to life.NRCC30minDec 20, 2016
3. Inside the Roddenberry Vault Part IIIThe final installment of the Roddenberry Vault series brings the archival journey to its peak, revealing the last collection of rare footage, alternate takes, and behind‑the‑scenes materials from Star Trek: The Original Series. Experts and archivists connect newly uncovered moments to the show’s evolving production history, highlighting creative breakthroughs, abandoned concepts, and character‑defining choices that never made it to air. Part III completes the trilogy with a comprehensive look at how Roddenberry’s vision matured, offering fans and historians a deeper understanding of the artistry and innovation behind one of television’s most influential science‑fiction series.NRCC30minDec 27, 2016
4. Revisiting A ClassicThis special retrospective installment returns to Gene Roddenberry’s personal archive to re‑examine the creative legacy of Star Trek: The Original Series. Drawing from rare footage, production artifacts, and newly contextualized behind‑the‑scenes materials, the episode explores how the show’s most iconic moments were conceived, revised, and ultimately immortalized. Cast members, historians, and archivists reflect on the enduring cultural impact of the series, offering fresh insight into why this groundbreaking science‑fiction classic continues to inspire generations.NRCC30minJan 3, 2017
5. Strange new Worlds, Visualizing the FantasticThis special installment explores how the creative team behind Star Trek: The Original Series imagined and realized its most extraordinary worlds. Drawing from rare archival materials, concept art, unused effects footage, and behind‑the‑scenes production elements, the episode reveals how designers, directors, and visual‑effects pioneers pushed the boundaries of 1960s television. Historians and artists trace the evolution of iconic alien landscapes, starship interiors, and fantastical imagery, offering a vivid look at the ingenuity that helped define the franchise’s bold aesthetic.NRCC27minJan 10, 2017
6. Swept Up - Snippets From The Cutting Room FloorThis special installment explores how the creative team behind Star Trek: The Original Series imagined and realized its most extraordinary worlds. Drawing from rare archival materials, concept art, unused effects footage, and behind‑the‑scenes production elements, the episode reveals how designers, directors, and visual‑effects pioneers pushed the boundaries of 1960s television. Historians and artists trace the evolution of iconic alien landscapes, starship interiors, and fantastical imagery, offering a vivid look at the ingenuity that helped define the franchise’s bold aesthetic.NRCC21minJan 17, 2017
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Star Trek: The Original Series – The Roddenberry Vault
Fifty years after the original Star Trek first arrived on television, is there anything about Gene Roddenberry's space opera that hasn't been uncovered? Plenty! On December 13, 2016 fans can experience Star Trek: The Original Series - The Roddenberry Vault, a newly produced multi-part documentary featuring footage from the cutting room floor, long preserved in film canisters by the Roddenberry Estate. The origins of the classic series are explored with new interviews featuring cast and production personnel combined with newly-found deleted scenes, alternate angles, outtakes, behind the scenes moments, and original visual effects elements to tell the definitive story on the making and enduring legacy of Gene Roddenberry's creation.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Gene Roddenberry
- Studio
- Roddenberry Entertainment, CBS Home Entertainment
