Star Trek is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry and produced by Desilu Productions. Star Trek debuted on NBC on September 8, 1966, and ran through June 3, 1969. The show's Nielsen ratings while on NBC were low and the network canceled it after three seasons and 79 episodes. The show became a cult classic in broadcast syndication during the 1970s, leading to five additional television series, 11 theatrical films, and numerous books, games, and other products. Star Trek follows the adventures of the starship USS Enterprise and its crew, led by Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner), first officer Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy), and chief medical officer Leonard McCoy (DeForest Kelley), in the 23rd century. Shatner's voice-over introduction during each episode's opening credits stated the starship's purpose:
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