Laura Mart

curator at Skirball Cultural Center

Laura Mart on KCRW

“Star Trek: The Original Series” debuted in 1966 and ran for three seasons. Since then, the franchise is constantly being reimagined.

Skirball’s ‘Star Trek’ exhibit looks at social taboos the original series explored, like interracial kissing

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