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Roddenberry's previous success with The Lieutenant provided him with both recognition and a platform. However, its cancellation, partly due to its complex themes regarding race, did not deter him. Instead, it gave rise to the bold conception of Star Trek. Unlike typical space narratives, Star Trek would explore heavy social issues wrapped in the guise of science fiction. Roddenberry finished a treatment for the show in 1964, and after meetings with multiple networks, he finally pitched the idea to Desilu Productions, where Lucille Ball recognized its potential and agreed to finance the pilot.