All Time Greatest TV Sci Fi
Posted by admin on 25 May 2010 under reviews, televisionWhen discussing the greatest science fiction television series of all time, there is sure to arise a heated debate amongst friends. There are so many great science fiction TV series’ that it may be impossible to compare them to each other, especially when they are compared among different eras and generations of television viewers. However, there is only one television series that is always brought up in these types of conversations: Star Trek.
The main reason that Star Trek is the greatest science fiction series of all time is that it has reached across several generations of television viewers. The Original Series of Star Trek began in 1966 and lasted for about four years. Over the course of the next 30 years, Star Trek continued to be aired across the world, concluding with the Enterprise series which concluded in 2005. More than 30 seasons of the show were produced and have totalled close to 730 original episodes. Aside from the television series, Star Trek has also spawned 11 different feature-films with one more in production and due for release in 2012. The franchise truly has attracted fans from several different generations and allowed parents and their children to enjoy the same show.
Another significant factor that makes Star Trek the All Time greatest science fiction television series is the cultural impact that it has generated. Trek is a multi-billion dollar industry that has changed the way people talk and the gadgets we have around us. Many lines from the series, such as “to boldly go where no man has gone before”, have been adopted as favourite quotes by celebrities, politicians, and average citizens. Many fans of the show have given themselves the name of “Trekkie” to describe their addiction to the show. The series has also influenced many of the technological devices and advancements that have been made in recent years. The handheld computer, mobile phones, and even the MRI machines were made popular by the hit show many years before they were adopted as “necessities” by western civilizations. Many future devices may also come from the series’ attention given to teleportation, space travel, and other science mysteries. NASA even named the original prototype for its space shuttle the “Enterprise”, given after the name of the fictional starship that the cast called home.
Perhaps the greatest contribution made by the show was the casting of individuals of different races and cultures. Prior to the Star Trek era, most television shows did not intermingle its cast members with those of other races for various reasons. The cast included individuals whose roots are traced to Japan, Russia, Africa, Europe, and even extraterrestrial regions such as Vulcan.
Star Trek has proven, and will continue to prove itself as one of the greatest science fiction television series’ of all time.
Paul Gallen writes guides on gadgets, gaming and electronics. Paul’s your personal guide to all things LCD TV including where to find the best cheap LCD TVs and LCD TV deals. He can also tell you all about those new fangled 3D TV things.
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