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The opening title sequences for Star Trek: The Original Series featured the USS Enterprise flying through space and past planets , narrated by William Shatner : " Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise . Its five-year mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before. "

As ITV is a commercial channel, the advert break for Star Trek: The Original Series featured a still screenshot of James T. Kirk, Spock, Montgomery "Scotty" Scott, Pavel Chekov, Christine Chapel, Uhura, Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy and Hikaru Sulu are all sitting inside USS Enterprise . Also, there's no music.

As Robert H. Justman explained to Star Trek: The Magazine , footage of the Enterprise for the opening titles was expected to be produced by the Howard Anderson Company in Summer 1966 . By August 1966 , Gene Roddenberry and Justman were running out of time to get the footage, and insisted on a viewing, where most shots "jiggled and joggled" to the point of being nearly unusable. Roddenberry and Justman took what they had, along with footage from the two pilots (" The Cage " and " Where No Man Has Gone Before ") and cobbled together the sequence. Justman considered his major contribution to be the suggestion that the Enterprise "deliver" the cast credits as the ship zoomed by, rather than the names just pop on the screen as suggested by Roddenberry. ( Star Trek: The Magazine  Volume 1, Issue 1 , pp. 10-11)

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Gene Roddenberry wrote lyrics for the " Theme from Star Trek " in order to secure a partial writer's credit for the song. These lyrics were never recorded as part of the original theme song, and thus were never aired. ( citation needed • edit )

The opening tagline of Star Trek includes a split infinitive : " To boldly go where no man has gone before. " This fact was memorably highlighted by Cambridge-educated sci-fi writer and satirist Douglas Adams who wrote in his Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy that, " all dared to brave unknown terrors, to do mighty deeds, to boldly split infinitives that no man had split before, and thus was the Empire forged. " The pilot episode of Star Trek: Enterprise , " Broken Bow ", has Zefram Cochrane delivering that phrase without the split infinitive as "to go boldly." The English rule forbidding split infinitives appeared in the mid-19th century; however, modern reference books do not include this rule, and the "to boldly go" from Star Trek is a prime example of where a split infinitive is perfectly acceptable. ( citation needed • edit )

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All 9 Star Trek TV show theme songs ranked from worst to best

By camila domingues | nov 7, 2023.

Who doesn’t love a good intro song? Let’s look at all the ones that had us jamming before our favorite Star Trek episodes.

Welcome to the ultimate cosmic countdown where we traverse the musical star fields of the Star Trek universe . Our mission? To rank the iconic opening anthems that have been the gateway to countless adventures among the stars.

These theme songs have done more than just precede episodes of our favorite Star Trek TV shows – they’ve captured the essence of exploration and the pioneering spirit of the beloved franchise. From the whimsical to the wondrous, the serene to the soaring, every intro has left an undeniable mark on the hearts of Trekkies across the galaxy and in the fandom of science fiction as a whole. But which ones truly stand out as the best in Star Trek’s expansive universe of shows?

Buckle up as we set our phasers to ‘fun’ and warp into the world of Star Trek intros – where each note tells a story and every melody takes us boldly where no one has gone before. Oh yeah, and let’s rank them as we do so.

9. Star Trek: Enterprise (“Where My Heart Will Take Me”)

The theme song for Star Trek: Enterprise , delightfully titled “Where My Heart Will Take Me,” is a refreshing departure from the classic sounds that have long accompanied the voyages of the Starfleet. Featuring the vibrant voice of Russell Watson, this pop ballad injects a warm, human touch into the saga, striking a chord with its buoyant message and Watson’s earnest performance. Though it falls into the ninth spot in our musical trek through the stars (ha), its unique melody captures the essence of adventure in a way that’s as endearing as it is unexpected.

In a collection of scores that speak to the grandeur of space exploration, “Where My Heart Will Take Me” stands out as a song that, while straying from the orchestral majesty typically linked with Star Trek , and celebrates the franchise’s pioneering spirit in its own right. It’s a testament to the diversity of the Star Trek universe, a place where human (and alien) emotions finds its voice amidst the echoes of the unknown.

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The discussion of which  Star Trek series is the best  Star Trek series is a contentious debate. Even when I am the only one in the discussion, I have a hard time coming to a firm conclusion. ( The Next Generation …  No!   Deep Space Nine … Forget it. I can’t decide.) 

This is when I turn my mind to a much easier debate: which  Star Trek series has the best opening sequence. Sure, it’s still a tough, emotionally-complex question, but the stakes are much lower. 

Just like in the discussion of favorite  Star Trek TV series, we all have different things we prioritize and look for in our opening sequences. Are you a sucker for the song? Do you look for an intro that best reflects the values and interests of the series it represents? Or do you shamelessly just pick the opening sequence for your favorite of the TV shows? 

Whatever your criteria (and you know you have a biased one), one thing is certain: All of these  Star Trek opening sequences are pretty great…

6. Star Trek: The Animated Series

Confession? I find the opening sequence for  The Animated Series pretty adorable. The way the animated Enterprise moves horizontally across the screen as if its mom is in the front row telling it what to do? So cute.

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However, when it comes down to it,  The Animated Series opening is really just a re-tread of  The Original Series opening. This makes sense, given the timing of the show and the fact that it shared so many of the same cast. But it’s nothing to captain’s-log home about.

5. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Sorry,  Deep Space Nine. You know I love you, but your opening sequence is just, well, fine. Sure, you have a great first five seconds as we follow a rogue comet through the blackness of space only to come upon a little space station on on its own in the middle of space-nowhere. Then, you lose your momentum a little with shot after shot of the stationary space station doing what it does best: just sort of floating there.

Don’t feel too bad,  Deep Space Nine . Between you and me, you can stand to lose this opening intro contest — because, unlike some of the other series ranked higher on this list, you are in the running to be the best series of  Star Trek when it comes to narrative. And, really, isn’t that the contest you would rather win?

4. Star Trek: The Next Generation

As someone who both grew up on  Star Trek: The Next Generation and who loves Patrick Stewart’s voice, it pains me to rank  The Next Generation ‘sopening sequence so low on this list. Hearing this theme song still wakes a giddy childish inside of me.  However,  it just doesn’t have the ambition to beat out most of the inspired  Star Trek openings.

The Next Generation   opening sequence has some good moves: Stewart’s killer delivery of “The final frontier…” spiel as if it were a Shakespearian monologue. Some shots of some beautiful space wonders. The Enterprise zipping past the screen in-between cast members, just like in The Original Series’ introduction. It’s all good, it’s just not going to make me sign up to the trip to Mars or anything.

3. Star Trek: The Original Series

How could we not put the intro from  The Original Series near the top of this list? After all, it was the opening that started it all — that influenced and shaped so many of the  Star Trek opening sequences that would come after it.

The Original Series’ intro is very much of its time — with the “ahhAHH!”s and the limited special effects — but it also has always had something slightly exciting, fast-paced, and imaginative about it. (Probably the starship doing its damndest to get you pumped up by repeatedly zipping across the screen.) If a TV’s opening sequence is a promise of what’s to come, then Star Trek ‘s promise was to never stop moving forward — both in terms of action and in terms of ideas. To never stop exploring and pushing the limits of what was possible in science fiction TV, and society, of the time.

2. Star Trek: Enterprise

Star Trek: Enterprise may be the quasi-black sheep of the Star Trek universe, but it’s not the fault of its opening sequence, which is is imaginative, inspiring, and filled with optimism. Sure, it has a cheesy pop song as its ballad, but it somehow works when accompanied with images from humanity’s exploration through the years.

It may be a controversial choice to put  Enterprise ‘s theme at the top of this list, but I think it’s well-deserved.  Enterprise might not have always struck narrative gold in comparison to some of the better-considered  Star Trek series, but it wasn’t afraid to take chances and try to do its own thing — as was demonstrated by the opening sequence that, unlike all of the other post-Original Series series, didn’t mimick the space-journey design.

By giving us images of real-life explorations from our past and present,  Enterprise made us believe that a future like the one Star Trek imagines is a possible, tangible outcome of our world in a way that none of the previous Star Trek sequences attempted. For that, this opening sequence will always hold a special place in my Star Trek -loving heart.

1. Star Trek: Voyager

Star Trek: Voyager could have snagged an impressive spot on this list based on its theme song alone. You hear the opening notes of the Jerry Goldsmith classic, you  are  hooked — and it only builds from there.

Though  Voyager didn’t always succeed in its storytelling execution, it had a great premise: a ship lost on the other side of the galaxy, trying to find its way home. And the opening sequence reflected that beautifully (emphasis on the  beautiful ). Sure, Voyager’s mission was daunting and, sometimes, disheartening, but the crew/family of this ship never stopped appreciating the beauty of the galaxy — they never stopped exploring. The opening sequence gets that, and it makes for a magical introduction into each episode, and into the larger  Star Trek universe.

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Bonus: Enterprise’s “Mirror Darkly” Opening

Special bonus! This  Enterprise  opening was created specifically for the “In A Mirror, Darkly” episode, which saw mirror-universe versions of Captain Archer and his crew (a la  The Original Series episode “Mirror, Mirror”).

Rather than focusing on images of exploration over human history, the “mirror darkly” sequence instead highlighted militaristic themes. The result is a fun, twisted version of the  Enterprise theme song that  immediately  got you in the mood for this episode, as well as a reminder why  Star Trek is such a great narrative universe — because, unlike so many of the other franchises that have come and gone over the years,  Star Trek values exploration over domination. 

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All 9 Star Trek TV show theme songs ranked from worst to best

Who doesn't love a good intro song? Let's look at all the ones that had us jamming before our favorite Star Trek episodes.

Welcome to the ultimate cosmic countdown where we traverse the musical star fields of the Star Trek universe . Our mission? To rank the iconic opening anthems that have been the gateway to countless adventures among the stars.

These theme songs have done more than just precede episodes of our favorite Star Trek TV shows – they've captured the essence of exploration and the pioneering spirit of the beloved franchise. From the whimsical to the wondrous, the serene to the soaring, every intro has left an undeniable mark on the hearts of Trekkies across the galaxy and in the fandom of science fiction as a whole. But which ones truly stand out as the best in Star Trek's expansive universe of shows?

Buckle up as we set our phasers to 'fun' and warp into the world of Star Trek intros – where each note tells a story and every melody takes us boldly where no one has gone before. Oh yeah, and let's rank them as we do so.

9. Star Trek: Enterprise ("Where My Heart Will Take Me")

The theme song for Star Trek: Enterprise , delightfully titled "Where My Heart Will Take Me," is a refreshing departure from the classic sounds that have long accompanied the voyages of the Starfleet. Featuring the vibrant voice of Russell Watson, this pop ballad injects a warm, human touch into the saga, striking a chord with its buoyant message and Watson's earnest performance. Though it falls into the ninth spot in our musical trek through the stars (ha), its unique melody captures the essence of adventure in a way that's as endearing as it is unexpected.

In a collection of scores that speak to the grandeur of space exploration, "Where My Heart Will Take Me" stands out as a song that, while straying from the orchestral majesty typically linked with Star Trek , and celebrates the franchise's pioneering spirit in its own right. It's a testament to the diversity of the Star Trek universe, a place where human (and alien) emotions finds its voice amidst the echoes of the unknown.

8. Star Trek: The Animated Series

Now to take some time to acknowledge what might just be the most overlooked chapter in Star Trek history. That's right, it's time to appreciate the short-lived  Star Trek: The Animated Series , which ran on NBC for two seasons between 1973 and 1974, and continued the adventures of our favorite universe after the premature conclusion of the original series some years earlier.

Falling into the eighth spot on our chart, the zippy theme tune from the underrated animated show is memorable in its own right. Picture this: the song is like a mini rocket, packed with all the zip and zing of the Starship Enterprise's animated shenanigans. It's not the big, booming orchestra we're used to, but hey, it gets the job done with a wink and a smile.

Now, this song might not have all the bells and whistles, but it's got its own kind of magic. It's like the fun-loving cousin of the Star Trek theme family – not as flashy , but just as ready to launch us into a new adventure. It might not be the biggest star in the galaxy, but it sure knows how to light up our adventurous spirits.

7. Star Trek: Voyager

Imagine zooming through the cosmic playground that is space, weaving through stars and dodging asteroids, all from the snuggly comfort of your Earthly room. That's what you get from the memorable intro theme of Star Trek: Voyager . This song takes you on a couch odyssey that will be destined to get your pulse dancing to the rhythm of the blinking stars. Each note is a touch of adrenaline, each beat a leap between worlds. It's not just an intro, it's rocket fuel for the imagination, ready to launch you into a thrilling adventure.

A thrilling adventure is exactly what you're in for from this one, and with seven seasons of the show all introduced by this theme song, you are always ready for what's to come when watching it.

Now, the Voyager theme song may be the underdog among the other Star Trek intros, but doesn't mean it's not a good one. It's like that one friend who never raises their voice, but still turns all the heads when they stroll into the room. This tune doesn't scream for attention, it earns it with its blend of charm and daring. So hit play, lean back, and let this sleeper hit serenade you with its subtle power.

6. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Sitting at number six on our star chart of Trek-tastic intros, Dennis McCarthy's musical masterpiece featured in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is a bit two-sided. On one side, it's got this majestic beat that marches along with the pride of a space station that's seen it all. It's not adventuring through the stars like the other Star Trek ships, but it's got its own kind of cool aura about it, standing firm in the starry sea.

The  Deep Space Nine intro theme might not make you want to zoom out of your seat like a photon torpedo, but let me tell you, this intro certainly has its own flavor – and then some. Imagine a symphony in space – there's a plethora of brass instruments giving you what feels like a grand space opera, the kind that's perfect for a show that's deep (pun intended) with plots and space-politics.

So, while it may not be the theme that makes you want to leap into hyperspace, for those who dig the twists and turns that Deep Space Nine has to offer us, this intro is like a warm blanket on a cold night in the cosmos.

5. Star Trek: Picard

Swooping into the number five spot is the out-of-this-world intro tune for Star Trek: Picard . This was the series that Star Trek fans had been waiting years for, as it finally brought back one of the most familiar faces from the whole of the franchise – and boy was it worth seeing Patrick Stewart again in his most iconic role. And then there's the theme song.

Jeff Russo is the maestro behind this little gem, and boy, does it take you on an interstellar emotional ride or what? It's like a space-aged scrapbook of the one and only Jean-Luc Picard, with each note feeling like you're flipping through pages filled with adventures of the past and snapshots of new frontiers.

Now, why does this theme deserve a high-five in our space odyssey of sounds? Whether you've been a Star Trek fan well before this show or just beamed aboard, this song is your personal invite to join Picard on his latest quest. It's not just an intro, it's a musical voyager that captures the heart of the show and plants it right into ours – a stellar addition to the Star Trek universe that resonates with fans of all ages and galaxies near and far.

4. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

The newest entry in the ever-expanding franchise, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is a Star Trek show for a whole new generation. It brings back some popular characters from the franchise's past (albeit played by new actors) while also serving as a new installment, with the Star Trek: Discovery spin-off offering up some wonderful adventures of its own.

The theme song for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is like a warp-speed ride through the stars. It kicks off with a zippy tune that'll have all of you old-school Trekkies grinning from ear to ear, tipping its hat to the classic The Original Series that started it all. But hold onto your phasers, because this isn't just a throwback, we're cruising into new territory here.

As soon as Anson's soothing voice Captain Pike beams us up with his heart-lifting words, the music zooms off with an energy that's all its own, sparkling and spinning like a galaxy of fireworks. It's like the theme knows just where we've been and is super excited to show us where we're headed next. It's an ode to the awesome legacy of Star Trek, and it promises fresh space shenanigans and cosmic curiosities.

3. Star Trek: The Original Series

We're going way back to where it all began for the franchise now.

The opening jingle of Star Trek: The Original Series is not just any old tune – it's an interstellar icon and legend. Coming in at number three on the chart of Star Trek's musical kick-offs, this intro is the brainchild of the maestro Alexander Courage. You hit play, and whoosh – there you are, zooming past stars and through galaxies with your crew, all without leaving your couch. It's like this theme has its own warp drive, propelling us straight into the heart of adventure and mystery, making it the perfect soundtrack for our very own starship daydreams.

Now, let's talk about this earworm that's traveled light-years across the fandom universe. This isn't just a show intro – it's a staple for science fiction lovers everywhere. From the first twinkling note to the last, it's a musical "beam me up" that instantly teleports us to the Starships of our favorite Starfleet heroes. So next time you're stargazing or just needing a little nudge to your inner explorer, hum along to Star Trek's theme and watch the magic happen – it's literally an overture to the stars, inviting us to boldly go where no one has gone before.

2. Star Trek: The Next Generation

Strap in and let your ears take you on a ride with the Star Trek: The Next Generation theme song. It says it in the show's title, but this really was the Star Trek show for a whole new generation, carrying on its predecessor's legacy and introducing the franchise to a new legion of supporters. To help with that, it needed the right theme.

It's the one intro song I heard over and over as a child, and one that my own children have heard in their young years as well. Jerry Goldsmith, the mastermind behind the tune, totally knocked it out of the park when he composed this iconic tune for Star Trek: The Motion Picture . But it was such a good intro that it found its forever home with the TV crew of  TNG .

Every time those notes hit, it's like a high-five to adventure and thumb wrestling with the unknown. It's not just a bunch of snazzy sounds – it's like the Starship Enterprise of tunes, boldly taking your imagination where it's never gone before. While for some that aren't as into Star Trek, it's may be the silver medalist of space anthems, but for the vast majority of Trekkies, it's pure gold.

1. Star Trek: Discovery

Beam me up, Burnham, because every single time that first note of the Star Trek: Discovery theme hits, it sends me. It's like the composer has this magic wand, right? And with a flick, I'm sprinkled with this stardust that takes me light-years away. It's this absolutely gorgeous mix of old-school Trek vibes with a dash of the new, and it really captures what  Discovery really is: a fresh new take on an old world we all love.

And let's talk about that intro sequence – it's not just ear candy, it's a full-on feast for the eyes. The way it matches up with the music is just… chef's kiss . It's as if someone took the essence of adventure, bottled it up, and poured it all over the screen. I'm hooked from the first glimpse of those stars and spaceships, and by the end of it, I'm practically in my Starfleet uniforms, ready to join the crew (preferably Admiral Charles Vance).

So there we have it – our interstellar journey through the sound waves of Star Trek. We've been to the final frontier and back, and sitting pretty at the top is Star Trek: Discovery , with its epic blend of the heart-racing old and the spine-tingling new. But hey, let's appreciate all the intros, as they have been our launchpads into the universe of  Star Trek for decades. Each one has its own flavor of awesome, sprinkling a little bit of starlight on our Trekkie hearts.

Which of the Star Trek TV show themes do you prefer? Do you have a favorite?

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The first model of the U.S.S. Enterprise, the starship that appeared in the opening credits of the original “Star Trek” television series , has been returned to Eugene Roddenberry Jr., the son of the creator of the series, decades after it went missing.

“After a long journey, she’s home,” Mr. Roddenberry wrote on social media on Thursday.

For die-hard Trekkies, the model’s disappearance had become the subject of folklore, so an eBay listing last fall, with a starting bid of $1,000, didn’t go unnoticed.

“Red alert,” someone in an online costume and prop-making forum wrote, linking to the listing.

Mr. Roddenberry’s father, Gene Roddenberry, created the television series, which first aired in 1966 and ran for three seasons. It spawned numerous spinoffs, several films and a franchise that has included conventions and legions of devoted fans with an avid interest in memorabilia.

The seller of the model was bombarded with inquiries and quickly took the listing down.

The seller contacted Heritage Auctions to authenticate it, the auction house’s executive vice president, Joe Maddalena, said on Saturday. As soon as the seller, who said he had found it in a storage unit, brought it to the auction house’s office in Beverly Hills, Calif., Mr. Maddalena said he knew it was real.

“That’s when I reached out to Rod to say, ‘We’ve got this. This is it,’” he said, adding that the model was being transferred to Mr. Roddenberry.

Mr. Roddenberry, who is known as Rod, said on Saturday that he would restore the model and seek to have it displayed in a museum or other institution. He said reclaiming the item had only piqued his interest in the circumstances about its disappearance.

“Whoever borrowed it or misplaced it or lost it, something happened somewhere,” he said. “Where’s it been?”

It was unclear how the model ended up in the storage unit and who had it before its discovery.

The original U.S.S. Enterprise, a 33-inch model, was mostly made of solid wood by Richard C. Datin, a model maker for the Howard Anderson Company, a special-effects company that created the opening credits for some of the 20th century’s biggest TV shows .

An enlarged 11-foot model was used in subsequent “Star Trek” television episodes, and is now part of the permanent collection of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum , where it was donated by Paramount Studios in 1974.

Mr. Roddenberry, who said he gave the seller a “reward” for its recovery but did not disclose the terms, assembled a group of “Star Trek” production veterans, model makers and restoration specialists in Beverly Hills to authenticate the find.

The group included a “Star Trek” art supervisor, Michael Okuda, and his wife, Denise, an artist on “Star Trek” television series and films, and Gary Kerr, a “Trek x-pert” who served as technical consultant for the Smithsonian during a 2016 restoration of the 11-foot model.

“We spent at least an hour photographing it, inspecting the paint, inspecting the dirt, looking under the base, the patina on the stem, the grain in the wood,” Mr. Roddenberry said.

“It was a unanimous ‘This is 100 percent the one,’” he said.

Gene Roddenberry, who died in 1991 , kept the original model, which appeared in the show’s opening credits and pilot episode, on his desk.

Mr. Kerr compared the model to 1960s photos he had of the model on Mr. Roddenberry’s desk.

“The wood grain matched exactly, so that was it,” he said on Saturday.

The model went missing after Mr. Roddenberry lent it to the makers of “Star Trek: The Motion Picture,” which was released in 1979, Mr. Maddalena said.

“This is a major discovery,” he said, likening the model to the ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz,” a prop that was stolen in 2005 and recovered by the F.B.I. in 2018, and that Heritage Auctions is selling.

While the slippers represent hope, he said, the starship Enterprise model “represents dreams.”

“It’s a portal to what could be,” he said.

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Paramount Pictures officially announces the next Star Trek movie, which is scheduled to arrive in theaters in 2025. As reported in January, the next Star Trek movie isn't the long-delayed, Chris Pine-led Star Trek 4 produced by J.J. Abrams, which remains in development at Paramount. Rather, the next Star Trek movie is an origin story directed by Toby Haynes ( Star Wars: Andor ) and written by Seth Grahame-Smith (A braham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter ).

Screen Rant' s Rob Keyes (@rob_keyes) is at CinemaCon in Las Vegas where Paramount Pictures confirmed the next Star Trek movie , currently called Untitled Star Trek Origin Story , to be released in 2025. J.J. Abrams is also producing Untitled Star Trek Origin Story, which takes place decades before Abrams' Star Trek 2009 movie. See Rob Keyes' Tweet below:

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Dallas auction house helps long-lost model of USS Enterprise make the voyage home

Roddenberry's son jokes he's been vindicated after being accused of throwing the model into a pool., by jamie stengle | the associated press • published april 18, 2024 • updated on april 18, 2024 at 4:47 pm.

The first model of the USS Enterprise — used in the opening credits of the original “Star Trek ” television series — has boldly gone back home, returning to creator Gene Roddenberry's son decades after it went missing.

The model's disappearance sometime in the 1970s had become the subject of lore, so it caused a stir when it popped up on eBay last fall. The sellers quickly took it down and then contacted Dallas-based Heritage Auctions to authenticate it. Last weekend, the auction house facilitated the model's return.

Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry, CEO of Roddenberry Entertainment, said he's thrilled to have the model that had graced the desk of his father, who died in 1991 at age 70.

“This is not going home to adorn my shelves," Roddenberry said. “This is going to get restored and we’re working on ways to get it out so the public can see it and my hope is that it will land in a museum somewhere.”

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Heritage's executive vice president, Joe Maddalena, said the auction house was contacted by people who said they'd discovered it in a storage unit, and when it was brought into their Beverly Hills office, he and a colleague “instantly knew that it was the real thing.”

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They reached out to Roddenberry, who said he appreciated that everyone involved agreed returning the model was the right thing to do. He wouldn't go into details on the agreement reached but said “I felt it important to reward that and show appreciation for that.”

Maddalena said the model vanished in the 1970s after Gene Roddenberry loaned it to the makers of "Star Trek: The Motion Picture," which was released in 1979.

“No one knew what happened to it," Rod Roddenberry said.

The 3-foot (0.91-meter) model of the USS Enterprise was used in the show's original pilot episode as well as the opening credits of the resulting TV series and was the prototype for the 11-foot (3-meter) version featured in the series' episodes. The larger model is on display at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum.

The original “Star Trek” television series, which aired in the late 1960s, kicked off an ever-expanding multiverse of  cultural phenomena,  with TV and movie spinoffs and conventions where a fanbase of zealous and devoted Trekkies can't get enough of memorabilia.

This USS Enterprise model would easily sell for more than $1 million at auction, but really “it’s priceless," Maddalena said.

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“It could sell for any amount and I wouldn’t be surprised because of what it is," he said. “It is truly a cultural icon.”

Roddenberry, who was just a young boy when the model went missing, said he has spotty memories of it, “almost a deja vu.” He said it wasn't something he'd thought much about until people began contacting him after it appeared on eBay.

“I don't think I really, fully comprehended at first that this was the first Enterprise ever created,” he said.

He said he has no idea if there was something nefarious behind the disappearance all those decades ago or if it was just mistakenly lost, but it would be interesting to find out more about what happened.

“This piece is incredibly important and it has its own story and this would be a great piece of the story,” Roddenberry said.

Thankfully, he said, the discovery has cleared up one rumor: That it was destroyed because as a young boy, he'd thrown it into a pool.

“Finally I’m vindicated after all these years," he said with a laugh.

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Long-lost first model of the uss enterprise from 'star trek' boldly goes home after twisting voyage.

JAMIE STENGLE Thursday, 18 April 2024 03:33 PM EDT

The first model of the USS Enterprise — used in the opening credits of the original “Star Trek” television series — has boldly gone back home, returning to creator Gene Roddenberry's son decades after it went missing.

The model's disappearance sometime in the 1970s had become the subject of lore, so it caused a stir when it popped up on eBay last fall. The sellers quickly took it down, and then contacted Dallas-based Heritage Auctions to authenticate it. Last weekend, the auction house facilitated the model's return.

Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry, CEO of Roddenberry Entertainment, said he's thrilled to have the model that had graced the desk of his father, who died in 1991 at age 70.

“This is not going home to adorn my shelves," Roddenberry said. “This is going to get restored and we’re working on ways to get it out so the public can see it and my hope is that it will land in a museum somewhere.”

Heritage's executive vice president, Joe Maddalena, said the auction house was contacted by people who said they'd discovered it a storage unit, and when it was brought into their Beverly Hills office, he and a colleague “instantly knew that it was the real thing.”

They reached out to Roddenberry, who said he appreciates that everyone involved agreed returning the model was the right thing to do. He wouldn't go into details on the agreement reached but said “I felt it important to reward that and show appreciation for that.”

Maddalena said the model vanished in the 1970s after Gene Roddenberry loaned it to makers of "Star Trek: The Motion Picture," which was released in 1979.

“No one knew what happened to it," Rod Roddenberry said.

The 3-foot (0.91-meter) model of the USS Enterprise was used in the show's original pilot episode as well as the opening credits of the resulting TV series, and was the prototype for the 11-foot (3-meter) version featured in the series' episodes. The larger model is on display at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum.

The original “Star Trek” television series, which aired in the late 1960s, kicked off an ever-expanding multiverse of cultural phenomena, with TV and movie spinoffs and conventions where a fanbase of zealous and devoted Trekkies can't get enough of memorabilia.

This USS Enterprise model would easily sell for more than $1 million at auction, but really “it’s priceless," Maddalena said.

“It could sell for any amount and I wouldn’t be surprised because of what it is," he said. “It is truly a cultural icon.”

Roddenberry, who was just a young boy when the model went missing, said he has spotty memories of it, “almost a deja vu.” He said it wasn't something he'd thought much about until people began contacting him after it appeared on eBay.

“I don't think I really, fully comprehended at first that this was the first Enterprise ever created,” he said.

He said he has no idea if there was something nefarious behind the disappearance all those decades ago or if it was just mistakenly lost, but it would be interesting to find out more about what happened.

“This piece is incredibly important and it has its own story and this would be a great piece of the story,” Roddenberry said.

Thankfully, he said, the discovery has cleared up one rumor: That it was destroyed because as a young boy, he'd thrown it into a pool.

“Finally I’m vindicated after all these years," he said with a laugh.

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