I think there’s some sort of science fiction movie opening tomorrow. To celebrate, let’s check out some videos of the original Trekkies. (For many, a recording career was the final frontier.)
William Shatner starts us off with his rendition of “Rocket Man.”
And DeForest Kelley gives his response.
Leonard Nimoy hits a lowpoint in his career with “Bilbo Baggins.”
James Doohan lets us know what he would do if he were captain.
Nichelle Nichols sings ‘Know What I Mean.” She actually has a pretty good voice.
George Takei gives it a shot with “16 Tons.”
Walter Koenig sticks with sci-fi in a little gem called Moontrap.
And Kirk and Spock talked ears on The Merv Griffin Show in 1982.
Yesterday’s Late Movies: Dom DeLuise. Tuesday: Cinco de Mayo. Monday: Star Wars.
holy shit. that is f**king awful. It’s amazing! I love it for its f**king awfulness.
posted by wpbrain on 5-7-2009 at 8:27 pm
William Shatner’s use of Id, Ego and Superego there is just pure win.
posted by Johnny Cat on 5-7-2009 at 9:14 pm
Shatner’s #1 rule of drama in that clip: to appear deep and pensive, stare at your cigarette.
Man was that painful. I mean, Nimoy’s was bad too, but at least he got to hang out with smokin hot 60′s chicks for awhile.
posted by EV on 5-8-2009 at 8:46 am
Oh my goodness, I could not even watch the entire clip, I was laughing so hard…just awesome.
posted by Zelda on 5-9-2009 at 10:59 pm