



In an amazing set of photos from the Desilu studios set of the original Star Trek, Nichelle Nichols (" Lieutenant Uhura") epitomizes grace, athleticism and poise.

I met Nichols once, at an event at the Science Fiction Museum in Seattle, and I was so star-struck that I told her how much I admired her rendition of the little-known lyrics to the Star Wars theme, meaning Star Trek. She was incredibly gracious as I turned purple and stammered out an apology.









Nichelle Nichols – A Rare and Artistic Photo Study Behind The Scenes On The TOS Soundstage [Gerald Gurian/Star Trek Prop Authority]

(via My 70s)

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* Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek's Uhura, suffered stroke

* Leonard Nimoy fought for pay equity for Nichelle Nichols

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* Uhura and Obama