Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry knew network executives wouldn't be happy about his casting choice for Lt. Uhura, so he played a trick on them.

Nichelle Nichols, who gained fame as communications officer Lt. Uhura on the original “Star Trek” television series, has died at the age of 89. Her son Kyle Johnson said Nichols died Saturday in ...

*May the force be with you. Those words, and the familiar parted, four-finger signal that accompanies it, is forever etched in the minds of those familiar with the original Star Trek. I am so proud to ...

Some television moments are burned into the hearts and minds of dedicated viewers and become legendary: the final episode of M*A*S*H, James’ sudden death on Good Times, and “I take thee Rachel” on ...

Nichelle Nichols, the star actress popular for the character, Lieutenant Uhura in , has been hit by mild stroke. According to a report by TMZ, Nichols was rushed to a hospital in Los Angeles on ...

SILVER CITY, N.M. (KRQE) – The family of the actress known for her role as Lieutenant Uhura in the original “Star Trek” series is suing a New Mexico hospital. The family’s attorney says in 2022, ...

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