>> no, there were other asians, but they were usually bumbling servants like sammy tong in "bachelorather", or the evil memory, stereotypes and unattractive roles. this was the first one where i would be a regular on a series as a member of the leadership team. >> did you imagine that that program would have such an impact? >> back in 1965, when i was cast, i smelt quality with that show. however, television is not known for respecting quality. all the shows that i really loved were cancel. >> so it was over. you continued on in your career, but something was boiling beneath the surface with "star trek," it would re-emerge. >> what happened was after cancellation we went into syndication. the syndicators - local stations, put it on five days a week, monday to friday. that's when we found our audience, and the popularity and the ratings skyrocketed. >> what did "star trek" mean to you, to your life? >> well, i thought gene created an extraordinary show. i mean, it's still vibrant and alive and has a huge, huge following. in three years it will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. it w