Star Trek and “The Man Trap” 60th-anniversary reflections

Six decades ago, Gene Roddenberry invited the world on a wagon trail to the stars with a salty start that would lead to one of the greatest storytelling adventures of all time.

As the Star Trek franchise marks its 60th anniversary, Standard Orbit returns with hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing as we reflect on the series that started it all. In this installment, we discuss the first aired episode, “The Man Trap,” and how it works as a pilot and immediately pulls viewers into the story and the world of Star Trek.

Chapters

Intro (00:00:00)

60 Years of Influence (00:02:25)

What Keeps You Watching? (00:10:39)

Can Star Trek Remain Relevant? (00:19:48)

It Just Throws You In (00:26:08)

The Mystery of Nancy Crater (00:36:02)

Does “The Man Trap” Still Hold Up? (00:40:22)

Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:46:36)

Closing (00:49:24)

Hosts

C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing

Production

C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)