Mario Marsicano
The Late Movies: Songs from the Original Trekkies
by Mario Marsicano - May 7, 2009 - 8:00 PM

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.

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Comments (4)
  1. holy shit. that is f**king awful. It’s amazing! I love it for its f**king awfulness.

  2. William Shatner’s use of Id, Ego and Superego there is just pure win.

  3. 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.

  4. Oh my goodness, I could not even watch the entire clip, I was laughing so hard…just awesome.

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