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The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek

Series Overview

In honor of the sci-fi franchise’s 55th anniversary this year and produced by The Nacelle Company, the project will feature interviews with cast, crew and experts as it explores pivotal moments in the franchise’s history, from its inception at Lucille Ball’s production company Desilu to recent film and television adaptations.

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Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 4 Episodes

42 min per episode

Air Date Window

2021 – 2021

Premiered: Fri, Nov 5, 2021

Created By
Brian Volk-WeissBrian Volk-Weiss

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Nov 22, 2021

Season 1, Episode 4: “Trek Goes to the Movies”

The 1980s saw Paramount release three linked Star Trek movies to huge box-office success. The first, The Wrath of Khan, saw Ricardo Montalban as Khan, a villain from the original series, return. It was followed by The Search for Spock, directed by Leonard Nimoy. He returned to the director's chair for The Voyage Home, the biggest Star Trek success yet.

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The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek History Channel Spot

Type: Teaser • Published 2021-11-03

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Brian Volk-Weiss

Producers

Gates McFadden, Cisco Henson, Brian Volk-Weiss

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: 18+

18+: 18+ Restricted to Adults.

International Certification Matrix

Canada18+

18+ Restricted to Adults.

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What is The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek about?

In honor of the sci-fi franchise’s 55th anniversary this year and produced by The Nacelle Company, the project will feature interviews with cast, crew and experts as it explores pivotal moments in the franchise’s history, from its inception at Lucille Ball’s production company Desilu to recent film and television adaptations.

How many seasons does The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek have?

The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek?

Key cast members in The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek include Gates McFadden.

Who created or directed The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek?

The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek was developed and directed by Brian Volk-Weiss.