Shatner threw a leg over a backup motorcycle, and hes joined riders from the american legion for the run. A gruesome motorcycle crash ended jay williamss young nba career. A graphic novel, crosscountry motorcycle trip and nimoy memoir star treks william shatner tells cbr about new frontiers in all aspect of his life and career, from a cinematic ogn to a tribute to his friend. Star trek chronicles life in a mostly peaceful and optimistic future where earth is a member of the federation of planets and starships are sent to explore. Star trek movie memories is an entertaining and informative exploration of the seven films that william shatner was apart of i.
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. Shatner, with the assistance of fisher coauthor of shatner s previous memoirs, opens this frank and witty memoir by admitting, i have lived a fortunate life. Its an excellent title to this shatner hosted show, as it explores star trek fandom as well as tries to draw some meaning to all this. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
William shatner dons leather vest, long beard in biker. Pray for the wildcats is a 1974 american madefortelevision thriller film about a psychopathic business executive chasing his workers on dirtbikes through the desert after he killed a young man. Shatner, known for his portrayal of captain kirk on tvs star trek and later in the star trek films, grew up in montreal and is candid about his loneliness as a child. William shatner hollywood actor motorcycle 8x10 hand color. Although trekkies had resurrected star trek after cancellation, in a 1986 saturday night live skit about a star trek convention, shatner advised a room full of fans to get a life. I am not a font of wisdom, he confesses in his new book live long and. William shatner oc born march 22, 1931 is a canadianamerican actor, author, producer, director, screenwriter, and singer. Very insightful and if you have any sense of self, this book will get you thinking about your own life and how you live. The american legion and one of the nations bestloved television and film stars are teaming up for an epic crosscountry motorcycle trek that will include stops at legion posts from st. Now i mentioned in the summary that it was more enjoyable than the documentary trekkies and i think this is true for two main reasons. See the list for over 40 years, kelley blue book has been the trusted resource for motorcycle values and pricing. I have ridden horses across prairies and motorcycles across the country. William shatner is the author of nine star trek novels, including the new york times bestsellers the ashes of eden and the return.
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. I have always felt, william shatner says early in his newest memoir, that. Jun 24, 2015 a hollywood legend visited midmissouri. I have always felt, william shatner says early in his newest memoir, that like the. William shatner, is also getting in on the auction, selling his custom harleydavidson motorcycle, his golden globe nomination. Up for sale is an awesome 8 x 10 full color photo print of a hand oil tinted photograph featuring actor, william shatner this is a highresolution 320 dpi 2,560 x 3,200 pixel 8 x 10 vintage image, hand oil tinted and photo processed onto fuji film archival photo paper. Apr 16, 2008 i grabbed the bike hauled it up and got back on. The star trek star announced plans monday for the crosscountry mission to promote his custom trike and raise. Now shatner has released a new book that may reveal another reason why. William shatner oc born march 22, 1931 is a canadian actor, author, producer, director, screenwriter, and singer. William shatner has been living long and prospering, so it makes sense to check in with the legendary star trek actor to see what captain kirk has been up to whether that means his exploits voicing batman villains in batman vs. Jan 09, 2015 one of the things ive learned is an important aspect of living a really great life is to say yes to opportunity.
The star trek star reveals why he wanted to make the documentary and the longevity of why people still consumed with the series. But in the wake of a life changing accident, he found a new dream to chase. Jun, 2014 a gruesome motorcycle crash ended jay williamss young nba career. Poking fun at star treks gungho fans and conventions in a now infamous saturday night live sketch. William shatner motorcycle crash story biker news online. Shatner stopped by c2e2 2020 to host a panel talking about his varied genre career.
The shatner effect occurs when it is obvious a work of entertainment is made for television based upon the delivery of the actors. For the second year in a row bill explores star trek, but this time he turns his focus to the fans. Shatner not only agreed, he is now coowner of the spinoff company that built the rivet one rivet motors. Get a life stiff little fingers album, or the title song.
The line later became the title of a popular book by shatner, as well as a 2012 documentary based upon it. William shatner did build this completely insane motorcycle and he is taking it out on the mother road this summer well, mostly well, mostly i first told everyone about shatner s plans to build a crazy 3wheeled motorcycle back in january over on roadtrippers, but i was skeptical about ever having a followup. Star trek legend and veteran author william shatner discusses the meaning of life, finding value in work, and living well whatever your age. First, i really liked all the touching vignettes in get a life. William shatner on his documentary william shatners get. Own william shatners motorcycle star trek collectibles. Possible worlds episode 3 delves into how life began on a roiling, violent earth. In it, star trek fans are portrayed as immature, nerdish, without social skills, focused on fandom minutia, and objects of disdain. Aurora company that partnered with william shatner to build new type of motorcycle will roll out the rivet in june. Jul 28, 20 star treks william shatner announces plans to go on a cross country motorcycle ride.
Originates from the distinctive acting style of the inimitable william shatner. The title of this documentary is taken from one of the funniest saturday night live skits of the 1980sthe one where william shatner addresses a groups of trekkies and tells them to get a life. The film was directed by robert michael lewis and starred william shatner and andy griffith, robert reed, marjoe gortner, angie dickinson, and lorraine gary. He is also the author of several nonfiction books, including get a life. The best thing is that by the books end, you get the feeling that shatner finally. More than any of the other books and memoirs written by shatner over the. William shatners rivet trike doesnt work but it is a force. Shatner and his life, his thoughts, his actions and his work. Apr 28, 2010 own william shatners motorcycle star trek collectibles up for auction fans of star trek and william shatner now have a chance to bid on artifacts from the original series to the recent film. Distinguishes between films made for a theatrical experience and movies made for television by assessing the performance of the actors in a nonqualitative but descriptive manner. Based on william shatner s hugely popular book in response to his now infamous skit on snl, get a life. Unfortunately for shatner, the image of him bloody and bruised riding a motorcycle almost naked, attracted unwanted attention from other motorists.
Oct 17, 2011 a journey through william shatners life. Shatner literally goes undercover in makeup at a convention to get the true feel of a star trek convention, so this is also first hand experience speaking the entire time. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Written by william shatner, david fisher, audiobook narrated by william shatner. Own william shatner s motorcycle star trek collectibles up for auction fans of star trek and william shatner now have a chance to bid on artifacts from the original series to the recent film. It is a shame that william shatner has never released a standup comedy album, or even an album of one of his star trek convention talks, but the audio version of his book get a life, comes close to what shatner might be like live on stage. William shatner revisits his 50year bond with leonard nimoy. I got back on the bike and my clothes are shredded. Shatner, with the assistance of fisher coauthor of shatners previous memoirs, opens this frank and witty memoir by admitting, i have lived a fortunate life. My fiftyyear friendship with a remarkable man, was released tuesday. In his seven decades of acting, shatner became a cultural icon for his portrayal of captain james t. Do we really think that getting yourself on tmz confers its own diploma.
A new science fiction adventure from william shatner famous for his role as captain kirk on star trek about the intrepid, eightyyearold fbi deputy director samuel lord and his quest to stop the chinese from using a weapon that, unknown to the. In his seven decades of television, shatner became a cultural icon for his portrayal of captain james t. William shatner to travel across america on custom motorcycle. What leonard adds to the mix is a new latelife awareness on shatners part about how both he and. The epix original documentary william shatner s get a life. William shatner cross country motorcycle trip youtube. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. In his new book, the actor who saved the starship enterprise for 79 weeks and ended up kissing james spader says he.
Jul 28, 2012 its an excellent title to this shatner hosted show, as it explores star trek fandom as well as tries to draw some meaning to all this. One of william shatners favorite television experiences was hosting his own interview show, shatners raw nerve, originally airing on the biography channel from 2008 until 2011 episodes can currently be seen on amazon instant video. What i learned about life after a doctor told me i. Songs get a life, by built to spill from ultimate alternative wavers get a life, by the freestylers from. William shatners rivet trike doesnt work but it is a force for good. Shatner was signing autographs at a chicago star trek event in 20 when an employee of the chicagoarea custom motorcycle shop, american wrench, asked him to codesign a motorcycle. Jun 02, 2015 the legendary hollywood icon that captained the starship enterprise for over 30 years, william shatner, is teaming up with american wrench to create the firstofitskind rivet motorcycle. Through the years, the phrase has spurred laughter, anger, controversy, and far more than its fair share of debate. The book, cowritten with david fisher, details nimoys life and shatner s relationship with nimoy. Actor william shatner is traveling across the united states on a 3wheeled motorcycle for a worthy cause. William shatner says goodbye to leonard nimoy in his new book. William shatner, legendary priceline spokesman and the real commander of the starship uss enterprise, is riding a motorcycle from chicago to hollywood, retracing the trip he. In the book, shatner details his relationship with star trek comrade leonard nimoy, who. William shatner boldly goes on about life lessons hes learned in new biography.
He has written a series of books chronicling his experiences playing captain kirk, being a part of star trek, and life after. Given the way he responded to nimoys death, some may find. Sometimes the literal road, as in the case of his 2400mile motorcycle trip. It is a direct sequel to the latter, and forms part of the shatnerverse collection of novels, being the third novel written by shatner for the trek series of novels. In conjunction with the release of rivet, shatner will be riding across the country to showcase the machine on the open road. Live long and audiobook by william shatner, david fisher. But in the wake of a lifechanging accident, he found a new dream to chase. Get a life, william shatners comic rallying cry, memorably first exclaimed during a popular saturday night live sketch, has been indelibly emblazoned into the collective psyche of trekkers everywhere. 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. William shatner teases motorcycle documentary the ride at. The muchdiscussed sketch accurately portrayed his feelings about trekkies, which the actor had previously discussed in interviews. William shatner admitted decades later that his 1969 ufo.
William shatner boldly goes on about life lessons hes. Get a peek at the best new chrome and steel coming your way. William shatner revisits his 50year bond with leonard nimoy in new memoir. The ufo angle was added when he was asked by the one step beyond producer if anything ghostly ever happened to the actor. On the anniversary of nimoys death, shatner released leonard. William shatner motorcycle tour helps veterans youtube.
William shatner revisits his 50year bond with leonard. Avenger is a star trek novel by william shatner cowritten with judith and garfield reevesstevens, depicting the events shortly after the feature film star trek generations and the previous shatnerverse novel the return. Shatner uses interviews from other cast, crew, etc. What i learned along the way, because everyone has a unique lifebut, to help us. If you are a fan of anything this is a must watch documentary of passion and dedication, friends and family, heartache and triumph.
Sep 02, 2018 in his new book, the actor who saved the starship enterprise for 79 weeks and ended up kissing james spader says hes still trying to figure out how to make this strange, wonderful, bizarre thing. In the course of this book, shatner gives us a short history of trek fandom, reveals the thinking behind paramounts decision to kill off james t. Shatner explained that he did hit his head and could not get his motorcycle to start. An unofficial nickname for a collection of 10 star trek novels written by william shatner, with judith and garfield reevesstevens. Halpernssuccess on twitter led to a book deal with harpercollins. Kirk of the uss enterprise in the star trek franchise. The novels are published by pocket books as part of their pocket tos line 1995 2007 and set in an alternate timeline with a resurrected captain. What i learned along the way by william shatner at indigo. In your new book, shatner rules, what rule is most important to you and what story best illustrates that rule. Shatner, is a reallife pedego customer who regularly rides his pedego for exercise and fun, often with his 15 family members spanning three. Sep 06, 2018 the good news, i suppose, is that even william shatner doesnt think hes qualified to give advice. Star treks william shatner announces plans to go on a cross country motorcycle ride. William shatners get a life official trailer youtube.
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