“...so in the ’60s, waiting for stardom, he took parts in forgettable movies like “The Outrage” and “Incubus” “
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The Outrage was admittedly underwhelming, especially given its cast (Paul Newman, Edward G. Robinson, etc.), but Incubus was excellent. Shatner’s performance is quite good.
BTW, for those who’ve never seen it, here’s a rare gem. William Shatner as Alexander the Great (tv pilot).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eR14SH5tby4
Yes, that is Batman with Kirk er, Alexander.
No, the series was not picked up.