A crossover between "Predator" and "Star Trek: The Next Generation" is unlikely, but one actor nearly played Data and took major roles in both franchises.

Shows like Star Trek: The Next Generationare special because of the stories, both on-screen and behind the scenes. When it debuted, fans remained skeptical as the show struggled to find its footing.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The episode in question is “The Most Toys,” which began with a provocative premise: a collector of the rarest items in the galaxy ...