Whoopi Goldberg at the 2016 Star Trek Convention 

Whoopi Goldberg is so cool. She was a movie star when she was on TNG: she didn't need it at all. She was on the show caused she loved it

Guinan was the Gandalf of TNG She needs to be in Picard.

Heather Ferris, thank you so very much for uploading these Trek con videos. People like you make the world a better place. Truly, thank you.

These interviews are such a delight to watch. I'm so grateful to Heather for filming this.

I remember when Q said Guinan was dangerous. For him to say that, with his unlimited powers, should give you a clue to what Guinan was capable of. But, she never displayed her powers openly as Q did.

Oh gosh, I haven't seen her this genuinely tickled for ages! Poor Whoopi is usually so serious and restrained on the View, because of course the discussions tend to be not very fun a lot of the time, and she has to talk about things she might find tiresome. So I'm so glad she finally got the opportunity to get to a con and see the immense outpour of love the fans have for her! When I grew up on TNG, she was one of my favourite characters, and I actually started watching her other films *because* of Guinan, not vice-versa! So thank you so very much for your sharing of these videos, Heather, I've been smiling and watching for hours!

I visited the TNG set back in the 80s. We were there when it wasn't filming and got to go into all the rooms, sit in the Captain's chair, etc. I remember looking at the back of the wall in the Ready Room and seeing the wooden frame, wires, etc. You could actually move and shake the wall if you pressed on it. Outside the windows of ten forward was a large black curtain with little flakes of tin foil to reflect light as stars. I remember wondering if this would impact my immersion watching in the future. It didn't one bit. I may have been on that fake set, but when I watch TNG today that is a *spaceship* made out of duranium poly-alloy, going at warp speed.

Thank You for sharing. I could never afford to go to these conventions and see everyone. Whoopi is awesome

I love that first big laugh, the crowd remembers she did not just portray Guinan, but was a phenomenal stand-up comic. people forget that.

what a great panel. whoopi has so many stories and love for the series.

Whoopi Goldberg is pretty funny. She's super chill too lol. She did a good job as Guinan.

I always wished that there was a bartenders convention on DS9 and Guinan attended.

Thank you for sharing your Star Trek experience. First single mom with special needs children who may never get into one of these because his expenses this is probably the next best thing to being there. I really appreciate you sharing these videos

Nichelle has set the standard and Rodenberry was such a visionary

I love the acknowledgement of the letter writers. My mom and Grandma introduced us to scifi as children and watched Star Trek at 10 years and down (6 of us) and we wrote letters. We were sent tickets to come to the set to see the making of an episode. We laughed because we couldnt afford it but we loved the fact that they got our letters and acknowledged them with a gift. Love Star Trek always all of the Trek!!!!

I could listen to her talk all day, thank you for uploading. She seems so cool and interesting. Am only very new to ST:NG ( only 4 seasons in so far ) and Guinan is already one of my favourite characters despite a limited screen time so far. I never thought to bother with ST:NG until this year and it turns out to be one of my favourite things EVER. Aces !

Thanks Heather. I've never seen Whoopi do a panel before

Oh Good Lord I love Whoopi Goldberg 😍 I love her personality, I'll never get tired of watching this lady. I'm so glad and thankful for her existence! One of the best persons in the world ❤

Love when Whoopi says "what do the Borg of 2016 look like? Be careful or they'll get you" and the green Guinan in the middle is typing on her phone lol

Thank you very much for uploading all these panels! It is so frustrating not to be able to go to Las Vegas myself since it is almost on the other side of the planet. It is wonderful that somebody who is able to be there shares the experience with the rest of the star trek community!

Thank you for posting this. Really enjoyed Whoopi's entertaining insights on Guinan, my favourite TNG character.

my cousin worked with her, on broadway 20 something years ago ... he was a sound and lighting guy ,,, she gave gifts to his 2 children and had multi private dinners with her . shes even nicer in private

"How does this work? Oh....I broke it." I loved that moment so much... along with the rest of this wonderful interview!

OMG, this made me cry about this history about how Black people normally weren't yet put in Sci-Fi shows until Gene Rodenberry added a black woman actress in the original Star Trek series. and that Gebe realised Whoopi was right about that fact, so ge added her in. Glad he added her in.

Thank you Heather for recording this epic moment. Because of you, I can share my special moment with my family and friends that were not able to attend.

Kept watching and waiting to find out more of Guinan, her was the biggest mysteries of the series.

Thanks Heather! I missed so many great panels but I'm soooo happy you filled in the gaps for me! 🖖

This made me laugh so loud my dog thought something was wrong with me!!! Really. Wow and thanks.

Wish I could tell Whoopi how I loved her character. She was in my top 3 of the series, in no particular order, along with Brent's Data and Schultz's Barclay. She was the impersonator of the voice of reason throughout my late teens.

"Time's Arrow" w/ Whoopi, Brent and that incredible actor playing Twain is my all time favourite TNG episode(s). Must have watched it over 20 times over the years lol

I am stunned she is 60 years old. She looks more like mid 40's.

Thank you Heather! MUCH APPRECIATED!

What a warm, wonderful, funny person she is. Absolute legend! Thank you so much for uploading this, it was great to see it in full!

Thank goodness I found this vid! LOOOOVE Whoopie/Guinan in TNG. Also, this host is great. Who is he?

Guinan DID fire a weapon in two episodes. Riker and Picard were in the phaser range when she came in and said "I need to keep my eyes sharp.

heather, i was having a hard day when i came across your ST videos-thank you so much, you've made my day.

Brilliant, wish I was at that Thank you Heather.

Loved Guinan, thought she was so cool. Whoopi cracked me up in this interview...

Looked at thumbnail of the video. Squinted at the thumbnail in confusion. Is that... WHOOPI GOLDBERG? At a Star Trek convention?! I've been waiting years for this. :D

+Heather Ferris Thank YOU so much for this video. I Luv Q&A s but usually have no patience to sit through them on youtube because usually the audios are so bad and shaky cameras and people talking behind the camera. However THIS was EXCELLENT I totally enjoyed this and it was clear,entertaining and very informative. I am so glad that you captured this moment in time as Ms. Goldberg's memories and observations just added so much to the fans' appreciation of the show.

'The thing that Star Trek never let go of was hope.' JJ Abrams and Alex Kurtzman: 'Hold my beer...'

Thank you Heather, you made my day for being able to watch this. Reminds me why I love Star Trek, and the fans so much. A lot of love and positive energy in the room.

thank you for recording and posting on here, much appreciated. London. UK

Thank you for attending, recording, and uploading all the Star Trek Panels... Someday, I will attend one of the Star Trek Conventions

Thanks for posting!

What a great panel! Whoopi was so generous and sincere in her comments, only love and respect for the series and everyone involved. Thank you so much for uploading these gems. They're pretty much dilithium crystals for some of us.

Thank you Heather!

Thank you. I wasn't able to make it this year and I really wanted to see this.

This was SO GREAT. Thanks for sharing!

Very honest and transparent is Whoopi in this. And she's right....those hats were FIRE that she wore on the show.

great interview thank you Heather

Thank you so very much for doing this, Heather. I'm a die-hard TNG fan and would love to attend a convention. Alas, I can't afford to travel to the US, but I do enjoy vids like this, that you and other people so *generously* share. First time I see Guinan in one of these. Always wondered why I never see her in the all-cast panels. Have you done any with John de Lancie present?

Really loving your uploads. I was to go to the event but had to cancel last minute. Thank you so much!

thank you for sharing this, made my day finding this little gem

Thanks Heather!!!

"I'm bad. I run amok!"

Whoopi Goldberg might be the most loveable human being to ever walk the face of the earth!

I am so enjoying these!!!

I think you did a very good job. Thanks for sharing with someone like me who does not get to go to these conventions.

Can't believe they got Shane McMahon to host! Shane McMahon and Goldberg together at last! 'Who's next?'

Thank you very much for sharing!

I love whoopi on television and talkshow. She is great with talking to people.

So Happy that They FINALLY invited Whoopi Goldberg to a "STAR TREK" Convention! :)

for the love of god SITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT DOWWWWWWWWWWNNNNN!!!!!!

wow she seems like a really fun person lol More actors should feel about their work like she does.

Wow, Whoopi is such a class act and so genuine, down to earth. I'd love to see her in more stuff.

Amazing video and audio.

Good panel with Whoopi. Great to see her at a convention! Guinan was a great character.

omg... that was so wonderful. thank you very much!

Thank you for posting this Whoopi is a Treasure.

Q reminds me of mr. mxyzptlk

Hope vs Fear - we see that today with the March for Our Lives. Those great kids hope for a better future, and their opponents fear change, fear their fellow man, and fear being without their security blanket - guns.

Thanks for the upload Heather!

This is exactly what I needed tonight.

Thank you very much for these videos. With all that is going on it's always good to see there are also hopeful visions of the future and a lot of people that want them to become a reality.

i feel fortunate to have found this. nice job HF, youre the win \^-^\!

So happy you got Whoopi! Thank you

Uhura was new of the most important people in the show, when she spoke, everyone listened. She was positioned to be in every shot the Captain was in.

Looking back all thru my life childhood to now at various periods I remember Whoopie who I have always always loved, from Jumping Jack Flash to the Sister Acts and beyond, I’m always entertained and never disappointed, her genuine generosity of character stands her out from all the rest. There will never be another Whoopie. So much love for this stunning woman x

I LOVE THIS . . . THANK YOU.

of course, shes an activist! she came on as an activist! incredible. she is so amazing. the view makes you forget. she has always been amazing.

thank you

Thanks!

Who is the guy leading the panel? And does anyone know how Levar and Whoopi knew each other back in the day?

This is one of the best interviews I’ve ever watched. Must’ve been really fun to be there in person. Thank you for posting.

#BringBackGuinan. So amazing!!!

Fabulous interview!!!

Whoopi is awesome, also Scott Mantz is great at hosting things like this.

Thank You, Star Trek has been a show I grew up with. The originals my Grandfather got for me on VHS to the TNG shows my sister got me watching when they were coming out on cable TV. I am still watching, and I enjoy the new shows as well. I love Star Trek so much its my go to, I watch to relax and dream of perfect times for humanity. I Always hoped to see Guinan be a secret leader of a Federation organization (the future time travel police) during a time where the federation falls to political unrest, where the corruption of power in a future where time travel tech starts becoming easier to acquire is then wielded by an unworthy sort leading the federation. I have had tons of thoughts about this all the way down to using the multiverse as the problem created by those who time traveled in the very beginning creating alternate timelines which will ultimately need to be fixed by Guinan as she the last of her race. I chose Guinan cause she has more care about the well being of things but puts beings like Q at bay as they each have their unique abilities. One short I wrote actually has Hugh travel from one universe where the borg has won every encounter, reached so far they had gained a lot of the tech that was supposed to be destroyed in TNG and other Treks, Techs like Iconian transport and they then create a borg super with tech personal transport healing Nano repair time dilation and more, to another universe as Hugh learns the plan for multiverse domination a connection from another Hugh then makes this one borg decide to steal the tech jump ship and come to a universe that is labeled as the most threatening to the ultimate conquest of the borg. That Universe will be where Guinan is leading the fate and future of the universes past and present towards stability. It would also give a lot more explanation to why Guinan just knows things aside from her race just being listeners. Thank You ALL OF YOU STAR TREK CREATORS EVEYONE INVOLVED you are the reason I write all of you are the reason I dream of space but most importantly the reason I strive to always hold myself up to honor those around me be polite yet strong, tactical, and creative. Thank You all again and again and again. I only deeply hope that my kids can have the same similar trek experiences, hopes, and dreams that space travel has given me. Star Trek is my Saturday morning show right next to X-Men. I love all you beautiful people involved in every single Star Trek. Truly your forever admirer Adam CC.

I agree,The most cool,chilled person I have ever seen.Whether she is a comic or guidance on STNG.

As an actor, if you can’t work off Patrick Stewart, then something is wrong.

I cannot find the interview to save my life. But I distinctly remember them asking Whoopie to cut her hair. She refused, so they designed the hat for her to wear. It feels like they have reckoned the history of that hat.

WTG HEATHER FERRIS👍. Love you for this!!!

Whoa she does a great Patrick !

Listening to this on studio monitors, I can hear all the whispering in the background and it's quite creepy. lol

We need Whoopi to be at more conventions

PSA: when you trying to leave with something, and they question you about it, the answer is: "Someone said i could have this."

The first time i saw whoopi G. was on the most beautiful movie i have ever seen : PURPLE COLOR ...long time ago

Whoopi could’ve done this interview all by herself 😂😂

I really hope to see her in #Star Trek Picard.