“He took more of a humanistic or a realistic approach,” Roddenberry said reflecting on his father’s vision for the sci-fi series. However, the spirit and ideals of the man who first dreamed of launching Star Fleet lovingly live on with guidance from his son, Eugene Roddenberry, or “Rod” as he likes to be called.
He passed away in 1991, halfway through the acclaimed run of Star Trek: The Next Generation.
For who can see things as they truly are better than an outsider?īorn in 1921, this year marks the centennial celebration of the late Gene Roddenberry. Through the eyes of aliens, Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry hoped to gain greater insight into the potential of humankind. The idea, however, was born in the heart of a man who looked to outer space for truths about the depths of the human soul.
The franchise is adventurous, exciting, and explores the promise of an unlimited future. Star Trek has beamed audiences to strange and mysterious worlds for more than half a century.
