It's 49 years ago today...

[Harvey]

I'm pretty sure both pilots were shown at WorldCon.

 

[GNDN18]

The first edition of Asherman's Star Trek Compendium has an interesting account of the WorldCon showings. As I recall, only one film was scheduled, but the response was so positive that GR sheepishly offered to screen another. That he just happened to have with him. I can't remember which was shown first.

 

[Keith1701]

I'll be watching an episode at 8:30pm tonight to commemorate. Haven't decided which one yet.

same here.

 

[Mudd]

According to Asherman's account, Roddenberry had The Cage with him at WorldCon and screened it later during the weekend.

 

[Spock's Barber]

We couldn't afford a color tv at the time of Star Trek's premiere, so I remember asking my friend down the street, "Is Mr. Spock really green???".