I remember watching William Shatner in the 1970's when Star Trek and the Outer Limits was playing on reruns on TV. I am amazed he is still as virile as back then,
His cognitive health and speech capabilities aren't slowed down dramatically despite his age (a very healthy brain basically). Blessed by God, he's a treasure.
Oh YES, I really think the world NEEDS this! For so many reasons: 1. Star Trek is so iconic, it would be historically tragic not to have even one episode with commentary by Bill himself. 2. Watching it would probably jog his memory of things he'd forgotten and give us all some fresh stories/anecdotes 3. The trivia this man could share about that show would be unmatched to any other kind of commentary 4. It would be amazing to actually see Shatner really watch an episode for the first time in his life. 5. It would be so wonderful to know there are Trek episodes you can sit down and "watch with Shatner". 6. These recordings WOULD be a huge hit, surely financially profitable to anyone who organized it. (Personally I'd much rather have this than see Bill revise his character in a modern show.) 7. It would be the original series' ONLY commentary recorded by a member of the cast. Shatner and Nimoy did commentaries for some of the movies, but the only TOS commentaries we have are from a handful of writers. 8. I think it would give a sense of "full circle" for Bill to go back, near the end of his life, and revisit the beginning of his journey to superstardom
Good list, Scripture-Man. It’s not talked about enough, but I think that many episodes had many outstanding acting performances. I am also a big fan of the cinematography and lighting of Jerry Finnerman who played a key part in creating the classic look. In fact, given the very low budget, what they pulled off with writing, sets, wardrobe, lack of fx, etc. was amazing.
@@CaesarDarias Agreed. Almost miraculous. Every man and woman involved were all just there at the right time and place, and all their ideas came together so perfectly. :-)
@@crystalheart9 Yes he used to say “beam me Scotty” in almost every episode. Do you remember Walt Disney cartoon “Snow White”, where the witch says “Mirror mirror on the wall”...? Well, check the cartoon now, the witch says: “MAGIC MIRROR on the wall....”. Have you read the novel “Portrait of Dorian Gray”? Now the book morphed to “Picture of Dorian Gray”. Or the Lucy show, her husband used to say all the time: “Lucy you have some splainin to do”. Those words vanished from all tapes, new or old. If you are a fan of James Bond movies and you saw MOONRAKER then you probably remember Dolly and her braces... Well, check the scene now (where she and Jaws just meet), the braces are gone. Have you seen Disneys Cartoon “The Jungle Book”, there is a scene where the bear dances wearing a coconut bra. The scene is still there but the coconut bra is gone! The series “Star Trek” started with the intro: “Space THE final frontier”, now it is “Space, A final frontier”. And tons of other changes. Many people say that CERN is behind those changes. It’s partially true. It’s all about spiritual warfare, ex: Ephesians 6:12: - “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places”. To understand what exactly is this new “phenomenon” one has to read King James Bible, everything is explained there very well. It’s spiritual warfare, no more no less. Tons of people out there say there is no such thing as Mandela Effect, you just have bad memory. Never listen to what they say, they just want to block the truth. There are also sites on Google that say that lately people began to misremembering things. “Bridge OVER the River Kwai” is now “Bridge ON the River Kwai”.
Fantastic interview! I saw pictures this weekend of Bill visiting the official Star Trek Set Tour attraction in Ticonderoga, NY. He goes there every year to share stories with fans. And on a personal note, I had a 10 min zoom chat with Bill during Covid thanks to GalaxyCon Live. It was a wonderful conversation about making the most out of life... that our future can be a great adventure no matter how old we are!
He's still doing so well! When I see the photos of him from the original show that I watched when I was 16 he still makes my heart flutter. My gosh he was so handsome and great as Captain Kirk. I still love the original Star Trek the best!🖖💙🪐🚀
If you remember the old series, then you must remember “Beam me up Scotty”. Those words vanished from ALL Star Trek videos, new or old, William says he NEVER said it. It’s called the Mandela Effect.
Incredible and wonderful that Captain Kirk himself is still with us and still on great form! Such a talent. Not often mentioned, but I love his two appearances in Columbo. “Fade in to Murder” is quite possibly my favorite Columbo episode. Nimoy's episode is also one of the very best.
I met him at a con. For someone growing up at the beginning of the space race. That show was a hope for a better future than we have now. I still hope it'll happen. Bill, De, Len, Nichelle, George, Jim, Walter, Grace, Gene, Majel and those who were extras and guest stars on the show that gave us hope for a better tomorrow. Thank you!🙂🖖
I hope he lives another 10 years. That said, if they don't cast him in the next Star Trek movie, then they are severe db&gs. We may never get him again as Captain Kirk.
Shatner is such a versatile actor. James T. Kirk, T.J. Hooker, and Denny Crane. Three great characters of televison and film. And he nailed all three of them.
You Are A Truly Wonderful Human Being. Thank You So So Very Much For All You've Done And Continue To Do Mr. Shatner. You've Made A Huge Difference In My Life. I Am Truly Blessed To Have Been Able To Grow Up With The Magesty And Truly Magical Star Trek. Much Love
Look and listen to this guy at 90! He should still be sitting in the Captain's chair. Absolutely Criminal that Kirk was killed off 20 Years Ago in a mediocre Star Trek Film.
One of these days someone should ask him what it was like for him when he got his first cell phone. We all had that "It's real" moment. Did he play with it with his sense memory? How does he hold one now? Get him to make a call with it.
He's a living example that you don't let age define who you are and what you're capable of doing, when you stay young in your mind your body responds in kind.
If you own a box set of the original Star Trek shows, google in which order the episodes were filmed and then watch them in that order because they did not air in the order they were filmed. Man Trap was the first episode to air but not the first to be produced. It's interesting to see how the show and characters evolved on their own and with each other.
I imagine he's one of the very few left from TOS, Star Trek...or the last maybe. Him watching the moon landing from his truck that he was sleeping in, through a window, is a rather incredible story.
I have to admit, for many years I was concerned for his weight being too much for him, but he has lost quite a bit now and still strives on and looks terrific at 93!! Something inside of William Shatner is like a Duracell battery!! 🎉
Assuming I make to 93, I can only hope to be moving around half as well as he does. The man has more energy than most people half his age. It’s good to be the Captain!!!
Hands down, absolutely amazing closing words of the man himself about good deeds and helping others. You know, like in the movie "Pay it foward". Bless you Mister Shatner. Speaking as a fan from (east) Germany who grew up with Star Trek since i watched a re-run on Sat1 back in 1988 when i was just ca. 4 years old (Star Trek was incredibly popular in the former GDR). One of the best things that happened to me in these early years of my life and some of my earliest vivid memories. I have nothing but the upmost respect for Mister Shatners works and his charities. 😊
Amen. Health is wealth. He is articulate and answers questions. He said to boldly go where no one has gone before. William Shatner left us an ace that we can keep.
Making films is very different from going back and watching oneself. He does the work, then moves on to the next project. There are others that operate that way. They don't look back but keep going forward - which keeps them young and creative in heart and mind.
I just LOVE William Shatner. I guess he and Willie Nelson are the two most interwstibg people on earth, and theyre both in their 90s. But Shatner is so diverse in his interests. He has such a curiosity of everything!! He spoke about his health. I know exactly what he means. God Bless You Mr Shatner. Youre such a beautiful and fun spirit
The most serious thing I can say. Outer Space is the most important thing. It's one of the few things that can unify us in religious way without directly believing in the unbelievable.
A lot of actors are like that. They hate to see themselves on the screen. Probably true of most people we cringe maybe at how we talk or act when seen from another persons perspective. Incase you were wondering Bill, you nailed it each and every time.
Its the same way a lot of people don't like listening to their own voice when their answering machine plays back their greeting message. Many actors have never watched their own roles.
Star Trek lives forever... the one and only original Star Trek, that is. And Shatner's Captain Kirk is the one and only true Captain Kirk... always and forever. Great actor and with such great wit and personality. May he live long and prosper... on and on. :)
You've got to hand it to Shatner: he's got the most incredible "can do" attitude. I really hope he is tempted back into playing Kirk for one last hurrah!
Poor old guy. Still falling for that ''global warming'' stuff. Shatner is one of my favorite actors. His technique and intensity has impressed me since I was a kid.
