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These actors were nearly cast as Riker in the "Star Trek" universe, offering a glimpse into what could have been before Jonathan Frakes took the role.

Star Trek: 3 Actors Who Almost Played Riker Before Jonathan Frakes

In an age of reboots and spin-offs, the Star Trek franchise heads boldly into the future. Despite Star Trek: Discovery having its fifth and final season, and Star Trek: Picard closing out its three-season run last year on Paramount+, fans and show executives alike are looking forward. One of the most highly anticipated potential spin-offs is Star Trek: Legacy. It started as a bit of a fan campaign, but caught on like wildfire among cast and executives. The show would be a continuation of the events at the end of Picard. It would follow Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) as she captains the newest USS Enterprise. The show would likely also include the return of Raffi Musiker (Michelle Hurd) and Jack Crusher (Ed Speelers).

‘Star Trek: Picard’ Showrunner Beams Up a Promising ‘Star Trek: Legacy’ Update

The final season of Lower Decks features an extended finale episode, promising an exciting conclusion and growth for the characters. Season 3 of Strange New Worlds will feature a Vulcan episode and a Hollywood murder mystery. Despite challenges, the crossover episode between the two shows was a success, with a...

Watch the First Ever ‘Strange New Worlds’ and ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Cast Crossover

The second season of Star Trek: Prodigy — one that almost went unseen, when the show was initially cancelled by Paramount+, before being picked up by Netflix — is filled with all sorts of cameos from familiar Trek characters (and actors), and connections to Trek lore… but there’s one specific appearance that show creators Kevin and Dan Hageman felt was particularly necessary: The Next Generation’s Wesley Crusher.

Star Trek: Prodigy had an ulterior motive in bringing Wesley Crusher into the show's second season

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

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David Loughery also worked on thrillers like 'Passenger 57' and 'Lakeview Terrace.'

Disney and 'Star Trek' Legend Dies of Skin Cancer: David Loughery Was 71

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

Dick York ("Darrin #1") Would Have Stayed on 'Bewitched' Had He'd Been Given More Time To "Rest up"

Some of the most beloved episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series are laugh-out-loud comedies. Although the 1966-1969 series is often lauded for its ahead-of-its-time diversity and heady science fiction concepts, what all of this serious praise leaves out is that Star Trek was really fun, and often, quite funny. In fact, for decades, the most consistently cited fan-favorite episode of them all was David Gerrold’s 1967 romp, “The Trouble With Tribbles.” And when you start looking at some of the bright spots of TOS, more and more comedic episodes start cropping up. From “Shore Leave,” to “I, Mudd,” to “A Piece of the Action,” Star Trek is often hilarious.

Star Trek Could Suddenly Return To a Hidden Tradition

Star Trek is always about boldly going and exploring the final frontier. But who said that frontier had to exist in the present? Many times, the voyages of the USS Enterprise and its sister ships in Starfleet go back to the past and sometimes to the future, where they get new perspectives on what has been and what could be.

The Best Star Trek Time Travel Stories Ever, Ranked

With Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man/Tony Stark and Chris Evans’ Captain America/Steve Rogers stepping down, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has embarked on a new era called the Multiverse Saga. Even with worries about “superhero fatigue” and the exit of Jonathan Majors, who formerly played Kang the Conqueror,...

Disney Will Copy ‘Star Trek’s Formula To Save Dying Franchise

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Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes that appear in this article are from the author's direct interview with those mentioned.]. The original Perry Mason TV series starring Raymond Burr initially aired on CBS from 1957 to 1966. All these decades later, the show remains popular in syndication (and was recently reimagined in a new edition starring Matthew Rhys).

'Perry Mason' Actor Raymond Burr told co-star Richard Anderson, it's "all about the casting."

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Section 31, the movie that will explore the shadowy agency that does things Starfleet cannot do, will premiere on Paramount+ next year. The teaser trailer has taken a beating from Star Trek fans who aren't happy with how far away the film appears to have strayed from typical Star Trek. Yet, to director Olatunde Osunsanmi, Section 31 could be easily watched by those who haven't seen even one episode of the Trek franchise.

Section 31 director says the movie is a great place to start for those who've never seen Star Trek

The Disney+ series was set to star a major character from 'Solo: A Star Wars Story.'

Major 'Star Wars' Project Canceled

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Zodiac signs have different priorities in life. Some prioritize relationships while others strive to grow their businesses and careers. An individual’s sign and character can influence their success in matters of the heart. Independent signs like Scorpio don’t fear being single.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Don’t Want to Be Single

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She was probably best known to fans of “Star Trek: The Next Generation” as Nurse Alyssa Ogawa.

Patti Yasutake, actor who appeared in ‘Star Trek: TNG,’ dies at 70

The Bill Skarsg?rd-starring series 'Welcome to Derry' is set to premiere in 2025.

'Welcome to Derry': HBO Releases First Teaser Trailer for 'It' Prequel Series

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The cast list behind Star Trek's Starfleet Academy series might be the strongest we've seen of any series yet in this new era.

Starfleet Academy: An Updated Cast List For The Star Trek: Discovery Spinoff

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Star Trek: The Next Generation showrunner didn't think there was one bad episode in season four

When it debuted in 1987, Star Trek: The Next Generation got off to a rough start, with several episodes in the first season that are too...

Star Trek: The Next Generation showrunner didn't think there was one bad episode in season four

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