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Star Trek: Gene Roddenberry

Roddenberry creates his first television series, The Lieutenant

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Roddenberry creates his first television series, The Lieutenant

DS, six pages, 8.5 x 13, April 12, 1963. Freelance Television Film Writer's contract between Roddenberry and Arena Productions, Inc., in which the former "agrees to render his services hereunder and to devote his best talents, efforts and abilities" for a story "based on 'The Lieutenant' series." Neatly signed on the last page in blue ballpoint Roddenberry. In fine condition.

After writing freelance for shows like Highway Patrol and Have Gun-Will Travel, Roddenberry created and produced his own television series entitled The Lieutenant in 1963. Starring Gary Lockwood and Robert Vaughn, the show focused on Marines situated at Camp Pendleton during Cold War peace time. Despite earning strong reviews and viewership, the show was canceled after one 29-episode season; Roddenberry's second television series, Star Trek, would premiere in 1966, and include several members of The Lieutenant cast, which included Leonard Nimoy, Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, and Majel Barrett.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #519 - Ended January 10, 2018





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