59 Years Ago, On This Day, Star Trek Introduced An Underrated Villain Who Was Underused For Decades

Introduction of Harry Mudd

59 years ago, Star Trek introduced an underrated villain, Harry Mudd, who remained underused for decades.

Harry Mudd, played by Roger Carmel, first appeared in Season 1, Episode 6 of The Original Series, which aired on October 13, 1966.

Carmel portrayed Mudd with an unforgettable bombast that fans loved, making him one of Trek's most underutilized creations until his reappearance in Discovery.

Harry Mudd, a human man out for good old-fashioned profit, was overlooked for far too long amidst omnipotent beings and cold-blooded tyrants in Star Trek's Prime Universe.

Author's summary: Harry Mudd, a fun antagonist, was introduced 59 years ago.

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