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6. CBS Could Have Had ‘Star Trek’ Instead

Thank God Irwin Allen was quick on the draw, otherwise Lost in Space may never have come to fruition. Around the same time the show was being developed, Gene Roddenberry was also pitching Star Trek. What’s more, CBS had a first-look deal at the show and considered acquiring the rights. Fortunately for Allen, they didn’t want to double down on the sci-fi format and ultimately ended up passing on the project, which went to NBC.

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