In December 2016, CBS Video released the Roddenberry Vault. It is a DVD collection of never-before-seen footage from the production of Star Trek. 70s Trek co-hosts Bob Turner and Kelly Casto discuss some of the highlights from this set.
Fans thought they's seen everything there was to be seen about the original series. But in 2007, Mike and Denise Okuda were asked to catalog a large collection of film canisters by Rod Roddenberry, Gene's son. It turned out that these canisters contained hundreds of hours of lost Star Trek footage!
This footage included deleted scenes, omitted dialogue and alternate takes. Viewers get a sense of what was happening behind the scenes. There is also evidence of how some episodes evolved, even as late as when the script was being shot on the stage.
One of the more touching scenes is from the episode The City on the Edge of Forever. Fans will remember the scene between Kirk and Edith Keeler on the stairs. This collection reveals omitted dialogue from that scene that showed the depth of their growing relationship. It also showed off the acting power of William Shatner and Joan Collins.
Even the most casual fan will find this collection worth the price!
