It all began when Gene Roddenberry convinced Desilu to foot the bill for not ...
The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek
Season 1 Episode 1: Lucy Loves Trek
It all began when Gene Roddenberry convinced Desilu to foot the bill for not one, but two Star Trek pilots. Thanks to Desilu's boss - America's darling Lucille Ball - the world met Kirk, Spock, and McCoy.