Warner Bros./Apple Late screenwriter and producer Gene Roddenberry (whose ashes are now in space) revolutionized science-fiction as we know it when he created the "Star Trek" series and universe in 1964 — which went on to premiere in 1966. While Roddenberry's legacy is tainted by accusations of misogyny and antisemitism, the original "Star Trek" TV series featured a diverse cast, a look towards a more positive, utopian future than we'd seen before, and discussions rarely seen on TV at that time about slavery, racism, and warfare. "Star Trek's" unique offering led to the series developing a passionate, vocal fan base that continues...