Leonard Nimoy talked with Harry Martin in a 1988 interview to discuss his various roles and upcoming projects, with a special focus on his movie "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier." Reflecting on a common question he gets from fans,

Original Star Trek cast member Leonard Nimoy was asked to produce Star Trek: The Next Generation, but he said no. Here's why.

The Original Series was always meant to be an ensemble show with William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, and DeForest Kelley as the triumvirate. Though Shatner was the star of the show, that didn't mean he would get all of the big scenes or every episode would be solely about him.