My mother introduced me to Star Trek in re-runs and books.
Star Trek novels were the first books that I read as a kid. I had trouble with reading and could get into anything; it was frustrating. But because I had the basics from the TV Show, I was able to enjoy the books and it developed into a love of reading.I too started on a B&W tv until my grandpa bought us a color TV with a sonic remote.
And through Star Trek, I got to meet Nichelle Nichols at a con, I had even joined my local starfleet fan club. Good times.
It was definitely one of the foundation series that has influenced my life.
"When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth." - Sherlock Holmes