Gene Roddenberry was an influential television writer and producer, best known for creating the "Star Trek" franchise. Born in 1921, Roddenberry served in the Army Air Corps during World War II before pursuing a career in writing. Initially working as a corporate writer, he transitioned to television in the 1950s, crafting scripts for shows like "Have Gun – Will Travel." However, his most significant achievement came with the launch of "Star Trek" in 1966,...