Directed by william shatner, based on his hugely popular book, in which he examines the cultural phenomena of star trek, its fanfollowing and his own role within it. George takei tells bill maher why he cant stand william. William shatner and henry winkler to star in better late. William shatner wrote and directed this documentary that has him wondering who are all those people who show up at star trek conventions. William shatner stars in new pedego electric bikes commercials shatner is a reallife pedego customer who is passionate about electric cycling fountain valley, calif. The book itself, while short, is an amusing and good natured journey through shatners star. But it was great for your image many younger people know you from priceline, not star trek. Get a life hc 1999 novel by william shatner comic books. Get a life was also one of the first television shows that featured the. Leonard nimoy wasnt speaking to william shatner when he died.
William shatner contact info agent, manager, publicist. I have a new book coming out called shatner rules on october 4th, a new album called seeking major tom releases on october 11th and my oneman canadian tour, how time flies. William shatner and henry winkler travel through asia in nbcs better late than never. William shatner, left, and leonard nimoy are shown in 1979s star trek. Dec 07, 2017 this new season includes deliciously entertaining treks through munich, berlin, lithuania, sweden, barcelona, madrid, and morocco.
The epix original documentary william shatners get a life. Its not like at home in your mansion, says jeff dye. William shatner, 88, reveals he blunders on and hopes for. Kirk, he stars as denny crane in the hit television series from david.
Somebody who was interviewing me in new york said that they were able to get seats on the. Kirk is the out and out hero in this book and while most of our other favourite characters appear, this is a kirk story. Other confirmed guests include arcade game overwatch voices anjali bhimani, carolina ravassa, jen cohn, and lucie. Kirk of the uss enterprise in the star trek franchise. Get a life, william shatner s comic rallying cry, memorably first exclaimed during a popular saturday night live sketch, has been indelibly emblazoned into the collective psyche of trekkers everywhere. Bauergriffin with a twinge of loneliness, shatner notes that an actors life means he gets close to people while working with them, but afterward. Get a life stiff little fingers album, or the title song. If you have any questions on how to use our service, you can contact. At home with william shatner american cowboy travel people. Aug 20, 2019 the book, cowritten with david fisher, details nimoys life and shatners relationship with nimoy. The exchange inspired shatners 1999 book, get a life.
The alleged 86yearold is an icon for multiple generations. In the course of this book, shatner gives us a short history of trek fandom. The fact that star trek costars george takei and william shatner dont get along in real life is a sad thing for trekkies to face. William shatner has 214 books on goodreads with 83156 ratings. William shatners get a life official trailer youtube. William shatner and henry winkler travel through asia in nbc.
I didnt quite know what i was doing, but i was acting intuitively. William shatner on his documentary william shatners get a. One of shatners lines, sick of star trek fans asking him. William shatner takes a look at trekkies in get a life. The veteran actor shares what he has learned over a long life and a prosperous career. If you are a fan of anything this is a must watch documentary of passion and dedication, friends and family, heartache and triumph. The book s focus is the world of star trek fandom and it is peppered with numerous humorous and often moving anecdotes, written in the typical self. This is a first person journey of discovery told with selfdeprecating wit, unflagging honesty, and. By now, the voice of shatner is as familiar on the page leonard. Spocks leonard nimoy dramatic death in star trek ii. Such show topics included the eating of a space alien, a robotic paperboy and numerous beheadings. But in the end, it also describes how nimoy refused to speak to shatner in the final years of his life. Poking fun at star treks gungho fans and conventions in a now infamous saturday night live sketch, william shatner s comic rallying cry has been indelibly emblazoned into the collective psyche of trekkers everywhere.
Through the years, the phrase has spurred laughter, anger, controversy, and far more than its fair share of debate. Unlike the authors star trek memories or up till now, this nonfiction scribe is not particularly wellknown beyond the realms of diehard star trek fans. Actor william shatner, 88, is best known for playing captain kirk in star trek. The epix original documentary william shatner s get a life. An epix original documentary directed by william shatner, based on his hugely popular book, in which he examines the cultural phenomena of star trek, its fanfollowing and his own role within it. William shatner booking agent, manager, publicist contact info. William shatner books list of books by author william shatner. This is a firstperson journey of discovery told with selfdeprecating wit. William shatners get a life documentary looks at trekkie culture its william shatners final frontier.
Its a very true statement as a naked man walks down the hallway and climbs up a ladder past shatners capsule to get to his own. The title stems from a skit on saturday night live in which he told fans at a star trek convention to get a life. Jul 17, 2012 the star trek star reveals why he wanted to make the documentary and the longevity of why people still consumed with the series. William shatner talks about his new documentary, get a life, interacting. Shatner recently turned 80 hes surprised too and offers up his life lessons in a new book, shatner rules, out this month. What william shatner would put on his gravestone arts. Exclusive interview with william shatner and henry. William shatner goes on twitter rant after fans call his. He has written a series of books chronicling his experiences playing captain kirk, being a part of star trek, and life after. Jul 27, 2012 the exchange inspired shatners 1999 book, get a life.
His acting began in the 1950s and has only seemed to improve and make him even mo. William shatner, 88, reveals he blunders on and hopes for the. One of shatner s lines, sick of star trek fans asking him what he felt to be inane questions, is to tell them to get a life. Henry winkler, william shatner, and george foreman to.
Shatner writes himself back to life in many ways i get the feeling that shatner wrote this book because he couldnt cope with the idea of a star trek universe without kirk. William shatner voyages to newport to talk about life with. At home with william shatner american cowboy travel. In it, star trek fans are portrayed as immature, nerdish, without social skills, focused on fandom minutia, and objects of disdain. My fiftyyear friendship with a remarkable man, 2016, etc. William shatner is one of the hardestworking men in showbiz. William shatner turned down a space voyage because hes. Whether you are looking to get in touch with william shatners agent for an event, or william shatner management for an endorsement, we aim to provide you with the best and most accurate contacts.
William shatner contact information name, email address, phone number. What william shatner would put on his gravestone the modernday renaissance man, known for his work on the stage and the screen, provides insights from the tao of captain kirk. William shatner has developed a cynical view of mr. If youve ever daydreamed about the fonz hanging out with captain kirk, or wished that you could see terry bradshaw do kabuki theater with george foreman, or are familiar with who jeff dye is, then has nbc got a show for you. With chris elliott, bob elliott, robin riker, elinor donahue. The book, cowritten with david fisher, details nimoys life and shatners relationship with nimoy. The misadventures of a 30yearold paperboy played by late night alum chris elliot and his wacky parents. The actor, musician, singer, author, director, philanthropist, and comedian is also an accomplished reiner. William shatner books list of books by author william. Hooker, host of rescue 911, and attorney denny crane on the practice and boston legal, canadianborn william shatner, 82, is a man of many hats. While visiting real time with bill maher, takei addressed his longtime feud with the original captain kirk. The star trek star reveals why he wanted to make the documentary and the longevity of why people still consumed with the series. Sep 07, 2017 william shatner has developed a cynical view of mr.
In his seven decades of acting, shatner became a cultural icon for his portrayal of captain james t. Jlrap nimoy, by contrast, was method through and through. William shatner, best known for his roles as the iconic captain kirk on star trek, veteran police sergeant on t. Poking fun at star treks gungho fans and conventions in a now infamous saturday night live sketch, william shatners comic rallying cry has been indelibly emblazoned into the collective psyche of trekkers everywhere. The twohour season two premiere will air monday, jan. Actor william shatner, 88, reveals he blunders on and hopes for the best. William shatner was born on march 22, 1931, montreal, quebec, canada. In the book, he describes how they met, their struggling relationship, and the bonds they shared. This new season includes deliciously entertaining treks through munich, berlin, lithuania, sweden, barcelona, madrid, and morocco.
William shatner is biting his tongue under president trump. William shatner on his documentary william shatners get. He is also the author of several nonfiction books, including get a life. Currently, hes best known as the priceline negotiator in. The book, cowritten with david fisher, details nimoys life and shatner s relationship with nimoy. William shatners get a life documentary looks at trekkie. Comic book artist jim lee, who worked on such comics as batman, justice league, and suicide squad, will also make an appearance. Another person suggested autograph seekers send shatner a selfaddressed stamp envelope and that the star can choose to send an autograph that way. With william shatner, rene auberjonois, john cho, james darren. Created by chris elliott, david mirkin, adam resnick. Shatner talks get a life, discusses fandom and his lifelong journey with. William shatner is the author of nine star trek novels, including the new york times bestsellers the ashes of eden and the return. William shatner sets sights on star trek musical captain kirk actor says he would like to be involved in 50th anniversary celebration and suggests it could be a musical or variety show published. William shatner says goodbye to leonard nimoy in his new book.
William shatner oc born march 22, 1931 is a canadian actor, author, producer, director, screenwriter, and singer. Genres documentary director william shatner starring. Shatner narrates the various stories of people but he also interviews them about what makes the tv series and movies so special to them and why they travel hundreds of miles to hang out with other fans. William shatner, 87, isnt just the emmywinning star of boston legal and star trek. Kirk, he stars as denny crane in the hit television series from david e.
But shatners regret over his mysterious falling out with nimoy suggests what this book really is. Shatner recently wrote a book about the pairs long friendship. Star treks william shatner, george takei, and walter koenig will join the boy meets world cast in headlining the threeday event from aug. A heartfelt insiders look at the fans of star trek and the mythology behind the fandom. William shatner and henry winkler travel through asia in. The peacock network has just announced that bradshaw, dye, and foreman will join henry winkler and william shatner on a reality travel show that will send the men on a. Jul 12, 2012 william shatners get a life documentary looks at trekkie culture its william shatners final frontier. Jul 19, 2018 another person suggested autograph seekers send shatner a selfaddressed stamp envelope and that the star can choose to send an autograph that way.
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