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"Star Trek" fans know there were, in effect, a couple pilots for the original series. The first, "The Cage," was rejected by NBC for being "too cerebral" (ah, some things never change). The second, "Where No Man Has Gone Before," replaced the actor who played James T. Kirk with William Shatner and was more action driven. That pilot had an alternate version which was mostly lost and has never aired. Apparently, a film collector in Germany acquired the print and "recently brought it to the attention" of CBS/Paramount. CBS is now releasing this version on Blu-ray Dec. 15.
Presented in three parts with 1970s-style act breaks, the alternative pilot offers an entirely different version of Captain James T. Kirk's opening monologue, music that contrasts from the famous opening theme and an extended action sequence.
From: Never-before-aired 'Star Trek' pilot to be released--The Live Feed | THR 1
