George was fantastic on the Howard Stern Show. He became their announcer and sat in with the crew every now and then. He opens up about his personal life a TON.
George is the epitome of taking your life and molding it to your will and truly living. I love how he has made sure that his Star Trek time is both a part of him but doesn't define him. I wish all TV/movie stars could learn from this. It's so depressing seeing those that live 40-50 years out as booth jockeys at conventions, always awaiting that next big breakout role instead of trailblazing forward into other avenues and letting Hollywood try and keep up with them and not the other way around.
Did you know that one of his first acting gigs was doing voice overs for the TOHO movie "Rodan"? He was recruited for the part by Key Luke, of "Kung Fu" and "Gremlins" fame.
What a great guy. Smart funny, and compassionate. And that voice of his should be heard on more things. He's like Morgan Freeman, he could narrate anything.
He has. He's narrated dozens of audio books (including Star Trek ones), as well as many documentaries. He even narrated one of my favourite episodes of the TV show Community! 😊
Mister Takei was the guest host for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra many years ago when they did an ode to Sci-Fi films (hearing the theme song to Lifeforce played live was amazing). My wife and I went and although I have always been a fan that night was truly magical. He is such a joy to listen to no matter the occasion.
@@bartolomeothesatyr Welcome haha! It is quite unique and had a stellar soundtrack. Plus Sir Patrick Stewart is in it. I think that was my first introduction to him as a youth. Unless it was Dune.
George is always fantastic when he’s on Howard’s show. He never disappoints. Always so open and honest about his life. He’s truly the gift, that keeps on giving.
You are comparing him to Welles, Freeman and Price ? I respectfully must disagree. Has a great voice. I could give you 20 better off the top of my head.
@@magpie.314 true I wasn't saying anyone sounded like him tho..or he sounded like any of those I listed I said he had an iconic voice just as those I listed have
You have 4 names. That's all I need to know about a pretentious phony. Lived on Trek residuals and never did anything after that of note. And a sexual predator. Yeah , he's great.
@@hrs2044 They misspelled Takei's last name both in the thumbnail & in the title as Tekai or something but they QUICKLY fixed it. A lesser show would've left a glaring omission on the title but this team is awesome in quickly handling it.
As a child in the 60's I liked him in Star Trek now as a gentleman of a certain age I love him on Twitter, when he passes as all of our icons do the world will not be a better place.
Sorry, I really don't like it. It seems tacky to talk about people dying when they are absolutely alive. I would say, respecting you, simply say how you appreciate George now.
@@g-r-a-e-m-e- Gorge doesn't have a problem with it, I've seen him speak a few times about what his legacy will be, why not tweet him and ask his opinion
I grew up on reruns of Star Trek and enjoyed his acting. I was surprised and glad to see him on an episode of The Big Bang Theory with Katie Sackoff and their back and forth banter. When I heard that he collaborated on a graphic novel about his and his family's life in the internment camp, I went out and bought. I found it very moving and gave me a much better understanding of the home front events during the Second World War.
It was so sad how the American government treated him and his family, along with so many American Japanese in WWII, but he has now become an American icon. When he passes so many communities will mourn.
Loooooove George! Love you Captain Sulu! Especially when you’re on Howard, you and Bradder are great examples of a loving relationship for so many people.
@@rebelraccoon9018 You have it backwards, cupcake... It was Shitner who started it all. He was, (and still is) a Prima Donna who manhandled the limelight away from the rest of what was intended to be an ensemble cast. Why is it acceptable for Shitner to be an arsehat, but not acceptable for George to call him out on it?
George is AMAZING. Some 25 years ago, he was doing a book signing, and I was nearly the last person in line and he was clearly in a hurry. But when I mentioned reading it, he turned on those megawatt eyes and gave me a smile that lit up the room. Instant love. And Howard I always think about if someone talks of 9/11. My husband and I were out, no tv, and someone had Stern on the radio. He was forced to stay on the radio live and report as he witnessed a national tragedy unfolding a stone's throw away. Respect for him. OH MY is everywhere and doesn't get old. It was even on a children's show Bubble Guppies episode George lent his captivating voice to. Things I remember forever.
You're fishing for somebody to tell you that you spelled Graham Norton's name wrong so you can proudly point out that George Takei's name is also spelled wrong.
It was something Billy West picked up on when he would do an impression of him. It really was more to do with George having a different speaking voice than his acting. It wasn't any particular time he said it because he said it a lot.
Met George at Timewarp Convention Malahide 1993. He was gracious, fun & full of beans! Had an awkward meeting with him on the first day & he caught me off guard. The next day, getting the autographs he hushed the very full room & told everyone there about it. Suddenly everone was laughing. Except me! Priceless! Pray I wil meet him again.
George is legendary when uncensored. Howard is outrageous by US prude standards, but Stern, Norton, Clarkson, they’re cut from the same cloth & tell it like it is.
I was lucky enough to spend a day with him about 15 years ago. Lovely polite and gentle man. He has a lot to say and I was exhausted after about 8 hours with him but in a good way.
This is an absolutely amazing story! It perfectly demonstrates "accident of fate" (AKA "God's will"). Where would the world be if George had not been told by his publicist to go on a show he knew nothing about?
It’s slightly made up, though. His first time on Howard, George was in a studio in Los Angeles. And Howard didn’t say that to him, instead a caller was insulting him for “being jealous” of Shatner and told him he didn’t look good and he replied to her with “Oh my!” At 17:30 of this clip ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-94IwgMac89g.htmlm30s But George is a good storyteller first and foremost, let’s not let a little thing like reality interfere with a good story 😉
I'm not really a Howard Stern fan, but it gives me hope that he supports the LGBTQ community. I'm straight, but many family members and friends are not and I support their right to be who they are.
I never knew that story, so funny. Totally makes sense that it would happen on Howard's show. The funniest show was the Belinda Carlisle stocking negotiation.
I love George Takei . . . such a wonderful gregarious loving person . . . i couldn't imagine his world but love when he shares bits with us and i hope he knows just how endeared he is to EVERYONE on this planet. . . i know his current focus of equality makes him seem 'sided' and opposite many people and their issues i just hope he realizes that absolutely everyone loves that man and his husband is a gem as well. i wish him long life, great love and infinite happiness he truly deserves it all having blessed us these many years with his presence. bless you georgi we
He looks great for a man of 85. I guess its just him, Bill and Walter left from STOS. The man has always been an icon, but the Oh My meme has become a classic.
George Tekai was going to Pixar Animation Studio, George Tekai wants to perform Fantastic Beasts and George Tekai is gonna be in PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie.
