45 Years Ago, Star Trek's Most Crucial Achievement Almost Didn't Happen
Briefly

Star Trek: The Motion Picture, released in 1979, was revolutionary as it shifted the series from TV to the big screen, marking the advent of movie franchises based on television shows.
The film's production was fraught with challenges and went through several iterations, initially intended as a TV reboot, yet it ultimately launched a successful, long-running film franchise.
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