Gene Roddenberry

Creator of Star Trek. Sometimes referred to by Star Trek fans (indeed, if one can rely on the behind-the scenes book of the time, also by members of the cast and crew of the show --TL ) as 'the great bird of the galaxy.' In recent years, a number of TVSF shows have been produced based on ideas half-developed when Gene Roddenberry was alive. Notable examples include Earth Final Conflict and Andromeda.