Posted on 03/24/2025 9:09:23 AM PDT by Macho MAGA Man
Happy 94th birthday to the great William Shatner! The Canadian actor, recording artist, equine enthusiast and space traveler was born in Montreal on March 22, 1931.
He’s entertained generations and captured our imaginations in The Twilight Zone, the Star Trek TV and film series, cop series T.J. Hooker, drama Boston Legal, docuseries Rescue 911 and so much more.
Shatner is still going strong, making TV and movie guest appearances and doing voice work, all in between traveling to fan conventions, film screenings and other public appearances.
He recently said he would be open to playing Capt. James T. Kirk again, and would soon be hearing a story pitch.
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And what’s the coolest thing he’s ever autographed for a fan?
“The left breast of a beautiful woman,” he said without dramatic pause.
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Well, thats debatable...lol
He is the Shat!
Actually it was on March 2 but nevertheless, he looks good to be 94.
Well Leonard Nimoy was quite the singer.
Spock was the star...Bones,Scotty,Uhura and Checkov were great...Yoeman Rand was to die for......Kirk was good...and Sulu was terrible.
You’re right, I meant March 22.
Rand, Mary Ann, or Ginger? RAND!!!!
He’s a year younger than my still alive father.
But my Dad’s getting there, his older brother, my Uncle Jerry, just passed at 98 last week.
RIP Unca Jer!
Agreed!
OMG, that is so bad its funny but then not. I made it about half way through and had to kill it. Poor Leonard. He was typecast and so distraught for so long (”I am not Spock”) until he finally accepted the role his fans loved him for (”I am Spock”).
(Well Leonard Nimoy was quite the singer)
Bilbo Baggins
https://youtu.be/QuQbus0xfhk?si=8D6hxAeeReZsm3_T
Love me some William Shatner! He’s great as Captain Kirk, but he’s reinvented himself many times over the years, developing new and interesting characters.
Live long and prosper, sir.
Shatner and Nimoy were born 4 days apart in 1931. Nimoy died 10 years ago.
Edith Keeler must die.
Uhura looks damn hot in the first season. Check out her abs in "Mirror, Mirror" (your only chance to see them in her naughty parallel universe uniform).
John Cato’s “That’s Classic” Youtube channel interview with Walter Koenig (Chekov) - March 14, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7M_Jp57V5zY
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:10 Has the role of Chekov been a blessing or a typecasting curse for Walter?
00:03:59 Did Walter ever get closure with the Chekov character?
00:09:14 Did Walter write an actor’s bio of the Chekov character?
00:13:27 Walter tells how he was brought in to audition for the role of Chekov
00:13:52 Walter talks about his role on The Lieutenant with Gene Roddenberry
00:15:54 Walter talks about his part in Mr. Novak
00:16:31 Walter auditioning for Star Trek
00:19:49 Walter tells the funny story of how he found out he got the role of Chekov
00:21:31 Walter tells a hilarious story about getting trying on his wig for the Chekov character
00:23:57 The conflict of sharing a dressing room with George Takei (Sulu)
00:26:11 Walter’s first impression of William Shatner
00:28:00 Walter left Star Trek for a month in the Third season
00:29:30 The one time Shatner might have complimented Walter
00:30:07 Leonard Nimoy stayed in character as Mr. Spock all the time
00:31:52 The couple of instances where William Shatner treated Walter as an equal on set
00:34:01 Star Trek 2 and Star Trek 4 fun film chat
00:36:19 The special scene with George Takei as Sulu that never got filmed
00:39:45 Walter writes a novel after Star Trek the TV series is cancelled
00:43:20 Walter talks about the ongoing on set competitiveness of Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner
00:45:31 Walter’s thoughts about writing a story based on William Shatner’s life
00:46:50 Walter disappointment on not being invited to the Russian premiere of Star Trek 4 The Voyage Home
00:49:23 Walter talks about his Russian immigrant parents and his mother’s reaction to his role as Chekov
00:53:53 Walter talks about his lengthy chat with Anton Yelchin who played the most recent Chekov before his death
00:58:07 Working with Ricardo Montalban and Paul Winfield on the Wrath of Khan
01:02:50 Walter looks at the truth in the writing of The Wrath of Khan
01:04:25 Walter tells an awesome story on how they shot the famous Ceti Eel entering his ear
01:08:33 Walter talks about auditioning for Leonard Nimoy and Vic Morrow years before Star Trek
01:10:31 Walter talks about the residuals he has received from Star Trek
01:12:09 Did Walter have a sense of how popular Star Trek was in reruns?
01:13:52 Unbelievable story of a new Star Trek was going to be made but without Walter
01:16:42 Star Wars is released, Star Trek is back!
01:18:46 Walter talks about who he bonded with from the Star Trek cast
01:20:20 Why James Doohan ‘Scotty” could be volatile
01:21:23 Spectre of the Gun - Did Chekov die?
01:24:08 Walter talks about the short film is trying to make
01:28:29 Walter tells a fun story of working with James Caan on Alfred Hitchcock Presents
01:31:56 Walter on William Shatner not talking to him while they shot Columbo with Peter Falk
01:36:45 The Questor Tapes with Gene Roddenberry and Mike Farrell
01:38:00 Gene Roddenberry wanted Leonard Nimoy to be the Robot on The Questor Tapes
01:39:00 Fun story from Walter when he worked on I Spy with Robert Culp and Bill Cosby
01:40:50 Hysterical story about Walter on a motorcycle on Ironsides
01:44:57 Really funny story of a mishap playing a fiance’ on Gidget
01:47:53 Walter recollection of working on Mannix
01:49:23 Walter tells a crazy story of writing an episode for the TV series, FAMILY
01:57:52 Walter tells a funny story around writing for The Incredible Hulk with Bill Bixby
02:05:10 Cher,Sharon Gless and Julie Christie want to do Walter’s screenplay
02:11:17 Walter goes back to open the Science building at his alma mater, Grinnel College even though he was terrible in science when he was there
02:20:54 Walter gets psychology degree from UCLA but finds acting
02:24:03 Walter on being in acting class with Christopher Lloyd
02:29:58 What Walter’s father wanted him to become
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