Star Trek: The Original Series the 23rd century bearing a crew dedicated to exploring the Milky Way Galaxy. Roddenberry noted a number of influences on his idea, some of which includes A. E. van Vogt's tales of the spaceship "Space Beagle", Eric Frank Russell's "Marathon" series of stories, and the film "Forbidden Planet" (1956). Some have also drawn parallels with the television series "Rocky Jones, Space Ranger" (1954), a space opera which included many of the elements that were integral to "Star Trek"—the organization, crew relationships, missions, part of the bridge layout, and some technology. Roddenberry also drew heavily from C. S. Forester's Horatio Hornblower
Vulcan (Star Trek) the 1983 TV special "Star Trek Memories" (which is often syndicated along with "The Original Series"), Nimoy recounts how as a child, he peeked during the blessing and witnessed the gesture, although the congregation are supposed to put hands over eyes or turn away at this moment in acknowledgement of the presence of the Almighty. Vulcan (Star Trek) Vulcans (with four early episodes using Vulcanians) are a fictional extraterrestrial humanoid species in the "Star Trek" franchise who originate from the planet Vulcan. In the various "Star Trek" television series and movies, they are noted for their attempt to live by