Bill is still sharp and engaging at 92. I don't know that they need to (or should) resurrect Kirk, but I think he could still play the role without missing a beat.

@MrSpacepauls

Жыл бұрын

Incredible ay.

@VolkXue

Жыл бұрын

kirk deserves a better death

@luisrojas4183

Жыл бұрын

😢

@JohnElizondo

Жыл бұрын

William Shatner has such a wonderful command of the English language. Unfortunately, his Star Trek character is simply too masculine for today's audience, and most importantly today's production staff. jmho

@snowysnowyriver

Жыл бұрын

​@@JohnElizondo I agree. And the same could be said of Bill Shatner himself. He is a "man's man" and I don't think he would know how to be less masculine.

Kirk dying was almost as emotional as Spock dying. It was the end of a great time for classic Trek. The ending of this video is very touching with what could have been featured in this movie, and I'm glad that Spock was able to see it and know his friend finally came to pass. Not to take anything away from all the other captains, but Kirk was the best.

@starfleet-verdadero9808

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. Kirk and his generation, were the ones who made StarTrek what it is...Without detracting from the other actors of the other sagas, William Shatner is still the GREAT captain that many fans wanted to be.

@drjthornley

Жыл бұрын

Kirk was a childhood role model for me. I cried inside when he passed over, moreso than for Spock. We're all different yes?

@dandtintennessee7675

Жыл бұрын

Kirk will always be the captain of the Enterprise. I grew up on Kirk.

I'm 67, born in Montreal. My father told me about taking a french language course with Bill Shatner back in the day. He liked Bill.

Kirk is such a great character - and Shatner a wonderful actor. He was great in Judgement at Nuremberg, and he really made the character of Kirk his own. Also very glad old animosities between the cast could be largely laid to rest. I feel that in the cultural consciousness, the parodies and stereotypes of Kirk have far overshadowed the actual nuance, humor, sense of duty and ethics he brought to the character. I'm very grateful to Mr. Shatner, Gene Roddenberry and all those involved who made Star Trek into what it is - and also to the Roddenberry Archive for keeping the history alive.

@chriswright6245

Жыл бұрын

He's a great actor who gets unfair criticism. He always struck me as a warm guy and Kirk was a larger than life character because he was played that way and it's down to Shatner's abilities. It's why his portrayal has never been topped since.

Kirk and Spock's relationship was more than friends, they were family. The ending shows how much Spock cared for Kirk, it is very touching.

@Willpower-74205

Жыл бұрын

They were truly brothers from other mothers. 🖖😎👍

Bill Shatner, with his childlike soul that drives him to go on and on, making the most of every moment of life. He will have personal flaws, like any human being, but personally, I admire his sense of never giving up and looking at life as if it had no end. God bless him.

@76reliant

Жыл бұрын

Shatner has stated he is scared of dying....Kirk doesn't believe in God/Jesus of the Bible, as most hollywood folks do not(at least in public)...He's TRYING to find God, but like so many, they are looking in the wrong place......Nimoy was Jewish, and certainly believed in God, now whether or not he is saved is another matter, but Nimoy seemed to take his beliefs seriously, where as Kirk is more 'all over the place'...

I'm 63, I grew up with Star Trek, I named my first born son James, after Capt Kirk. Star Trek had such an impact on me, I went into Air Force to save money for college. Studied Computer Science in college, worked at NASA, became a Software Architect all because of Star Trek and Capt Kirk. The show instilled in me a spirit of " to go where no one has gone before". William Shatner is so lucid, acute at his age, I admire him even more now. Truly a remarkable man and an inspiring show. May it continue to inspire new generations of Trek fans.

@innermostlayers6865

Жыл бұрын

Tell something more about yourself ! I’m afraid some bot is generating those kind of comments to maxymalise hype…

@vizion007

Жыл бұрын

@@innermostlayers6865 well it was not supposed to be about me, sorry if that came across that way, it was supposed to be about the spirit of Star Trek, "to boldly go...", the quest of the human spirit, it was and is an amazing show, far beyond its time when it came out in 1966. Alas I believe there was more heart and spirit in Roddenberry's dream than we have today, :-(. I do so hope it continues to spur and excite the younger generation. :-)

@frankbizzoco1954

Жыл бұрын

Pretty cool story. Its the same as hearing Hendrix or Van Halen inspired someone to pick up a guitar. I'm certain you are not alone. Star Trek has inspired generations to be better. After all, the first space shuttle was named Enterprise. I firmly believe science fiction is the main driving force that makes humanity to invent new things, challenge itself and "boldly go". Me, I'm still waiting on flying cars from Back to the Future 2 lol.

@DerSteff9286

Жыл бұрын

@@frankbizzoco1954 exactly, Science fiction always brings new ideas for the future. Speaking with computers, pads and so we got nowadays. In the past it was fiction, now its real

@vizion007

Жыл бұрын

@@frankbizzoco1954 hah! On the flying cars! But can you imagine what a headache/mess even if technology was that far? People can't drive in 2d, what trouble they can conjure up in 3d!?

I never got fear from Kirk's last words. "Oh my" said to me he was truly seeing The Final Frontier and was eager to experience it.

Kirk spent his life on the bridge of the Enterprise. He died under a bridge. Truly poetic. Hearing Shatner’s view on Kirk’s passing was interesting. I personally wasn’t a fan of how he went out but his point of view is fascinating.

@GreenHatAnimation

Жыл бұрын

Captain on the bridge.... Bridge on the Captain

@Playhouse76

Жыл бұрын

Ha! I love that he essentially got two deaths. A bombastic one aboard a starship, putting himself in the way to save others. Then, the smaller one, which still saved millions. With as larger than life a figure as Kirk is/was, I always liked that his death wasn't going out in some big blaze of glory. It's essentially the end result of one of those Kirk Fu fist fights he was known for in TOS. Worked for me.

@UberBman

Жыл бұрын

@@Playhouse76 Don’t get me wrong, I do like that it wasn’t a bombastic affair too. I just normally have an issue with deaths involving falling. Those are usually left for villains. Yes he was still in the service of others I just wish the circumstances were different. But, he technically died the way he said he would…alone. Except for Picard’s presence.

@VolkXue

Жыл бұрын

it wasnt poetic at all and that film had a horribly written script. Even the cast and writers say that films script was just bad lol

@WhiteScarsEmo

Жыл бұрын

The original they had filmed was much, much worse: Kirk gets shot in the back. That... was it. Test audiences hated it and Paramount put in money to reshot it. I have to wonder what were the screenwriters thinking when they wrote that original ending.

I didn't think James Kirk sounded afraid, I think he sounded awed when he said, "Oh my"! William always seems so hard on his acting and yet he is a great actor! It was awesome to hear his take on his death, the chance of returning as Captain Kirk and see Leonard as Spock looking sad at James' grave! 😢

@simonprince5968

Жыл бұрын

Agree

@nelsonc6173

Жыл бұрын

Agreed too.

@user-xo8ch7oh7l

Жыл бұрын

Maybe he was channeling his inner George Takei😂 oh, my!

@paulzammataro7185

Жыл бұрын

​@@user-xo8ch7oh7l 🤣

@raywallacefan7786

Жыл бұрын

I also agree. I've read that people who have flatlined but manage to be revived by physicians often talk about a "white light." When I saw that scene back in 1994, I assumed that Kirk saw the white light envelop everything around him (including Picard) and he was just commenting on that. If you believe he went into the afterlife, perhaps he saw dead friends and relatives on the other side.

Kudos to William Shatner. The Trio of Kirk Spock and McCoy will never be replicated. 💯 Live Long and Prosper🖖

Nothing would make me happier than turning the book “The Return” and the rest of the Shatnerverse into actual films!

@robertw31968

Жыл бұрын

That would be the best thing ever. I loved all them books.

@vizion007

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this comment, I was unaware of it and shall now read it. Very excited to read it, like a wonderful toy on Christmas day!

@davidevans3227

Жыл бұрын

yes! agree.. there are loads of novels, better than some of the recent stuff i think.. many narrated by cast members from the first four tv series.. original/tng/ds9/voyager.. ..William shatner has a fair few out.. and narrates.. think i saw Leonard nimoy on a comic- con video taking the mick out of him for having "written" so many.. lol

@vizion007

Жыл бұрын

I am actually surprised that they never made this into a movie. I remember when Kirk died, it didn't settle well with me, I thought he deserved so much more. And yet, hearing him say how "Oh My!" was supposed to be, made it more palatable, but finding out about The Return threw me back into my teenage years, that excitement and mystery! Oh how I missed that!

what amazes me is the physical state of William Shatner. simply outstanding

@glenyoung1809

Жыл бұрын

Compare Shatner's strong, deep voice with it's strength at 92 to that of the 82 year old Patrick Stewart who sounds so frail these days!. In 2019, Shatner undertook "restorative stem cell therapy" which is considered unproven, but considering how he looks and sounds these days in his case it might have worked...

@leoprisionero

Жыл бұрын

​@@glenyoung1809thanks for the precistion

Bill your looking absolutely amazing for 92 years old man, what ever your drinking or eating I want to know my friend. You could definitely make another star trek movie or for kirk to make a series. Live long and prosper 🖖🖖🇬🇧

NOBODY ELSE was able or is able to play James Tiberius Kirk, because it is William Shatner who brings that character to live with everything Mister Shatner brings of himself into that role. All these subtle nuances and personal traits. A look, a gesture, a word.. or just his sheer presence. He made that perfect fusion between Authority Figure, Father Figure, Best Buddy, the funny guy and also tragic & flawed Hero. His Character of Kirk is beloved by so many for almost 60 years for all the right reasons. All i can say is that all the hard work he put into portraying this role was absolutely worth it. Because it touched a nerve in all of us that made James T. Kirk such an iconic and popular Character, that is referenced countless times in all forms of pop culture and culture in general.

William Shatner has been a captain, an admiral and a hero. He's been around the world, the ocean and space. He has truly gone where no man has gone before.

that ending with Spock as Leonard Nimoy ❤

@schnittmagier5515

Жыл бұрын

I am confused..where is that scene taken from?

@RandomAccessDreams

Жыл бұрын

​@@schnittmagier5515 It's brand new, created with the support of The Roddenberry Archive.

@lekoman

Жыл бұрын

@@schnittmagier5515 Welcome to the world of generative AI. Pretty impressive (and scary), huh?

You know what’s beautiful….you are sir. Thank you for everything.

Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you Mr Shatner 💛

Oh man, I got choked up, an unexpected end where Spock is at Kirk's resting place.

I remember walking out of the theater with tears in my eyes knowing it was the last time we would see Kirk in action. But also excited about the TNG crew taking over the movie franchise.

92 y.o. and still a very rich life. Move me to tears in 10 seconds, so he is a very special person. God bless you William 🙏 ❤️

I salute you William Shatner. You should have been in many other Star Trek films, playing a major role. I have never understood why you weren't. You are the one that made Star Trek come alive, and gave it that wow factor when it was new and fresh. Even at your age now, you have that magic that made you the one and only true Captain James T Kirk. I would love to see you again in the Captains chair, aboard a ship carrying the name, Enterprise. Boldly going, on yet another voyage! And saying those immortal words!... Space!.. The Final Frontier!.. These Are The Voyages Of The Starship Enterprise!......

@starfleet-verdadero9808

Жыл бұрын

William Shatner could have been present in other StarTrek movies (as you comment) but he didn't want to be dragged unnecessarily to the "J.J.Abrams fashion". Bill Shatner along with those of his generation, made this tremendous saga great and for the same reason, he did not want to participate. It was better this way. All of us who love StarTrek and what it means, know what his character meant. We must take care that our last jewel (Shatner) is not lost in vain. :)

@rmstitanic8163

Жыл бұрын

@@starfleet-verdadero9808 He also said that he never wanted to be used as just a cameo. Which is absolutely right! William Shatner stands above all that have starred in Star Trek in my opinion. And I'm glad he never appeared in the Kelvin universe series of films. I would still love to see him again in uniform, and in command of his ship, even if it was for just one last time.

@CaptainCanuck63

Жыл бұрын

@@rmstitanic8163 "He also said that he never wanted to be used as just a cameo". You know what this kind of comment/philosophy says about ANY person? That they possess a massive ego, as well as being a malignant narcissist----character traits which have dogged Shatner for the vast majority of his career, and have been shown over and over again to be quite true. If people stop viewing this performer through their hero-worship lenses, then even the contempt he has for his "fans" becomes glaringly obvious. He was NOT 'kidding' when he did that SNL sketch.

@rmstitanic8163

Жыл бұрын

@@CaptainCanuck63 I know he said that he would never play a cameo part. As for hero worship. As someone who grew up with TOS since the beginning, I know! and I'm sure so does anyone who really knows about the show. He would have loved to have been involved in more films playing Kirk, so long as it was done right. It was William Shatner that drew the audiences in. Leonard Nimoy gets so much credit and was brought back time and time again, and yet it was he himself that said that he never wanted to play Spock again and suggested that he was killed off in The Wrath of Khan. But as William Shatner pointed out to Nimoy during a special talk show. Had he been serious and honest about killing himself off? Why have the mindmeld with Dr. McCoy before his demise. William Shatner told him that he was just trying to steal the limelight and knew he would be returning in the following film. And he has also acknowledged his fans now, and realised that when he criticised them and told them to get a life! He was wrong. It has taken him many years to get what Star Trek actually means to people, even though he was and still is probably the biggest star of the show. Clearly you don't get it! Maybe you are too young. Or your information is a bit out of date.

@CaptainCanuck63

Жыл бұрын

@@rmstitanic8163 1. I DO "get it".....and I don't have to be a rabid FANatic to "get it". 2. Get a clue (and a "life")....and realize at first glance by my screen name why I certainly would NOT be "too young". 3. My "information" is VERY "up to date": I know the man. Checkmate.

I'd like to see Shatner make a cameo in Strange New Worlds S2 since they're introducing the young him. Maybe some kind of temporal anomaly that either has Kirk meet himself from an alternate future or something happens to him and mere hours for the crew was nearly a lifetime for him or something like that.

@monkeyzorr3090

Жыл бұрын

William Shatner should never appear on Kurtzman Trek

I love this, man. May he continue to live long and prosper.

William Shatner is awesome. He is my captain.

It was the perfect line imo.. *"Oh My"* always seemed to me like Kirk would see all the important moments in his life pass through is mind in the split of a second making him come to terms how *amazing* his time in this Universe was. Old school Star Trek Forever!

The Spock scene is so...touching 😭😭😭

Truly one of the greatest humans who ever lived. He didnt just play the part, he was the part.

The Return is a fantastic book and a great series.

William shatner as Captain Kirk is and always will be my captain!

@robertw31968

Жыл бұрын

Mine too.

i like that fact that he actually went to space. i hope he hits 100 and good luck to him.

its crazy he is 92 years old...

@starfleet-verdadero9808

Жыл бұрын

Bill Shatner, with his childlike soul that drives him to go on and on, making the most of every moment of life. He will have personal flaws, like any human being, but personally, I admire his sense of never giving up and looking at life as if it had no end. God bless him.

Holy shit! He’s 92. He looks and sounds amazing!

Always hated them killing off Kirk. To me he was always a symbol of hope, the best parts of humanity, why kill that on screen? However that ending of yours with Spock was very touching. So sad we can’t get the old gang back. 😢

Oh that last bit :)

@cal_nevari

Жыл бұрын

I don't remember seeing that last bit before now at all :)

William Shatner was always underrated for his performances. Just watch The Search for Spock. He's amazing!

@haitolawrence5986

Жыл бұрын

'You've killed my Son.' always tears my heart out.

Holy crap! This clip ends with the last scene in Ashes of Eden!!! Damn what a “what could’ve been”!!!!

If we have even half the energy and enthusiasm of Shatner at 92 We are living a very fulfilling life ❤

Great Actor, Great for the franchise, loved by & inspired millions. They need to bring him back before it's to late. Thank you Mr. Shatner 👍

Thank you to everyone who was ever involved in Star Trek, it has given so much to so many of us.

Kirk’s death was terrible. Even Terry Matalas figured that out which is why we now know that Kirk’s body has been moved and there is some hope. 2:44

Having Spock picking up Kirk's starfleet pin was epic😉

Shatner, for all the stale mockery he's received for his performance as James T. Kirk (and those people are wrong, btw), is still completely engrossing to listen to at 92 years young. This was such beautiful and insightful reflection on his approach to Kirk's death. Despite the (equally stale) controversy of the overall scene, he just completely owns it for what it is. Nothing but confidence and class. Still one of a kind.

Just in an interview he’s magnetic. What a joy Bill is.

love the recreation of that piece of the enterprise bridge!

Ok now I'm officially crying! Thank you for releasing all of these shorts. ❤🖖

Shatner's acting has done nothing but improved since the end of Star Trek. He also plays a really intimidating villain.

@Steve-gc5nt

Жыл бұрын

And also a fantastic comedic actor.

@WillCamx

Жыл бұрын

Loaded Weapon 1

I grew up a star wars fan boy...but star trek won out. My personal highlight was going to see William shatner do a q&a after a screening of star trek 2. Obviously the whole thing was tremendous. That was a few years ago now. Wish we could keep seeing new adventures with the original cast.

@simonprince5968

Жыл бұрын

I'm in a trauma at the moment so in an emotional state. I have tears in my eyes watching this as I know so many people I lnow and loved have died and will die eventually. Whst you ask will be possible. It's possible now. But they all live on in our hearts and mind! God I miss them all. I miss those characters who have died so much. I wish they could live forever? But with Star Trek Trek........they can and will.

I thought the way they killed Kirk was stupid. But I did had a tear watching him dying when I saw it in the cinema.

I love how fascinated and engaged he still is with life and what it all means.

My Captain. Always.

Hello Mr. Shatner, no one on the planet has inspired or entertained me the way you have, not just as the legendary Captain Kirk but all your films and TV shows. Than you go off and write incredible books, do fact checking episode's like "weird or what" not to mention going up in the rocket? You have changed lives for the better over your years, Looking forward to many years of your inspirations to come. Seeing you in the apparent great shape you portray is also inspirational to us in our later years of life. Thank you for being.

Oh my! How delightful! Thank you OTOY. Another highly enjoyable video. I was captivated in listening intently to our rocket traveler and renowned actor William Shatner. How fitting to conclude the clip with his character's friend as a new beginning. Life is indeed wondrous-

The Return was amazing loved it. Bring KIRK BACK!

Come on, Paramount+! Bring Kirk back for one last adventure. Would be perfect for the 60th Anniversary. Matalas left the breadcrumbs in Picard.

@NephritduGrey

Жыл бұрын

Maybe a full CGI movie about Project Phoenix? AI voices might also be advanced enough by then to have a sorta full reunion too. After all the 25th Century does have holograms too.

Call me sentimental, but I'd *_love_* to see Bill Shatner do one last "hurrah" as Kirk... ...I'm not sure how it could be fitted in, but like the man said: "science fiction is full of magic...".

@starfleet-verdadero9808

Жыл бұрын

Bill Shatner, with his childlike soul that drives him to go on and on, making the most of every moment of life. He will have personal flaws, like any human being, but personally, I admire his sense of never giving up and looking at life as if it had no end. God bless him.

@WhiteScarsEmo

Жыл бұрын

Maybe as some kind of interactive hologram, like the EMH. "Captain's Advising Hologram". Have starship captains gain insight and advice from the emulated wisdom of notable captains of yesteryear! They had something very similar in seaQuest DSV.

@Daimo83

Жыл бұрын

Thankfully he's not woke enough for the studio to give him a role. He's been snubbed for years.

@NephritduGrey

Жыл бұрын

I mean they apparently also retrieved the body in Picard Season 3. They could easily have a funny scene somewhere of Shaw waking up by being licked by a Beagle (cause why not), him moving up and seeing he's in a room with certain legends. Given that in the Finale Starfleet lost most of it's Captains, Commanders etc. it might be reasonable they did not only fast track a certain career but also fast tracked Project Phoenix.

@RJSRdg

3 ай бұрын

Could be done in the Kelvin timeline as Generations wouldn't necessarily take place there....

Where the hell was this Spock scene?? It should have been in the movie!

I can't believe the guy is 92!

@starfleet-verdadero9808

Жыл бұрын

Bill Shatner, with his childlike soul that drives him to go on and on, making the most of every moment of life. He will have personal flaws, like any human being, but personally, I admire his sense of never giving up and looking at life as if it had no end. God bless him.

This video alone shows he's a far better actor than any of the Discovery cast

Shatner was about 36 when the show started. Kirk was two years younger.

what a legend

@starfleet-verdadero9808

Жыл бұрын

Christopher Reeve is Superman....William Shatner is our dear Capt. James T Kirk.

let's put him in one last show please

The TNG movies never did break through that glass ceiling

3:00 "I have been, and always shall be, your friend."

The only way he could return (according to Daystrom Station) is if he was an Admiral. Seeing him return either in TV or movie would probably bring old and new fans together.

These OTOY videos and renderings are simply incredible! Thank you OTOY!

what an absolute legend and I wish my mind would be as sharp as his when I get get old.

In Germany Mr. Shatner has many fans too. He is a wise, remarkable man. Live long and prosper!

Love this stuff....thank you for posting this

The "oh my" line in Generations, to me, was, like, Kirk sees past the Veil just as he's crossing over 😎

I always took the "Oh my..." expression with Kirk's death as having seen, in the last few seconds of his life... the other side... and that it was amazing and nothing to fear. I thought it was brilliant.

@sidpheasant7585

5 ай бұрын

Same...

You did great Bill, no matter what anyone else says! It was indeed … fun!

Lovely recollections, thanks for sharing

He's so open, honest and interesting. A national treasure.

Hey Bill... you're recognizable. There's no other Kirk - that glance, that grin, that voice.

I don't really know what happend with William Shatner on set, between the characters. I can't speak to what kind of a man he really is. But what I do know is he has got to be one of my favourite humans. He has been with me since I was a young boy, watching Star Trek aged just 8. He along with Star Trek has been a huge part of my life. It's something I love deep down. I can't imagine Star Trek without him, and I truly dread the day, he's no longer with us. No words can express my thanks to him for bringing the character to life and providing countless hours of entertainment. I'll simply say, you will always be my Captain Kirk. Sorry if that's a bit soppy, but true fans will get what I mean and feel.

@cherylresnick-cortes8022

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jake. I was 14 when Trek first came on the air and I have been a Kirk/Shatner fan since 1966. LLAP William Shatner, and please....live forever!!

@sidpheasant7585

5 ай бұрын

Agree...

A real role model . God bless Captain Kirk . Thank you Mr Shatner

Shatner is still so clear and sharp in his thinking and speech at his age, he really is the superman hero he played in the show. Its astonishing, he'd pass for a guy in his early 60's easily.

The "Oh my...." line, I always felt like it was Kirk sensing that his heart had stopped, and of course realising, that was it, he was dead, his mind turned off and the sentence was never finished...

@dragonscoils8149

Жыл бұрын

He's right that it appeared as more of an "oh boy" or "oh uh" the way he said it. I'm glad he pointed out the true meaning behind it.

I’m 51, and Grew up with Star Wars, Star Trek and Battlestar Galactica.. I believe that humanity is far across the universe and galaxies we have yet to discover and explore. Yet the truth is, when you are in the Captain’s chair, you can make a difference! 🖖😎😇

I think William Shatner is great. Always did and always will enjoy him as Kirk.

The last seconds deserve all the video.

92 still enjoying every slice of life like pie

Thank you so much for posting this! Star Trek was my childhood, and Nimoy was a childhood idol of mine (along with Jim Henson and Stan "The Man" Lee)! Keep up the great work! Subscribed and Thumbs Up! And of course, Live Long and Prosper! -- Todd C (Creek Sider1)

The book, the return of captain Kirk, that he wrote it, it would be a hit!

..well, its wonderful to see mere mortals become immortal on screen for always and ever, like these folks...:)

Such great movies and shows.

Just one last time And then in to the sunset 🖖

@simonprince5968

Жыл бұрын

They can never be enough last hurrahs and last sunsets. That's the trouble. It's hard to let go of something so wondrous as this show!

I watched this in New York and I was so moved I cried 😢

As the song goes simply the best

Superb.

Bring back Kirk!!!!

@user-qq4wm5xk2d

3 ай бұрын

懐かしい❗あの頃夢中になった。

Very intriguing

he still commands...we need him ressurected...come on give him all the money he wants

That "oh, my." Didn't strike me as fearful, it came across as surprise.

Wonderful!!!

Please bring him back one more time.

all I ask is a tall-ship, and a star to steer her by 🌌

He did a good job with the oh my line. I got it!